THE BASICS

At one point The Basics were recognized for being the hardest working band in Australia. Across a ten year period the trio clocked over a 1000 shows, received international screen features for their music (Scrubs and Californication), and built a loyal following both locally and overseas, yet they strangely divided local radio critics with their distinct flavour and amalgamation of music styles. 

HARTS

Darren Hart is one of those rare multi-instrumentalists; guitar, bass, keyboards and drums all add to the one man show producing palette of this Melbourne musician and singer/songwriter. His latest EP, Offtime, mixed by Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta) is a combination of the best music that has influenced the musician across the years, such as disco, 60’s rock, disco, 80’s glam and pop. With charismatic delivery and multifaceted producing hands, Hart’s could very well be Australia’s counterpart to Devonté Hynes of Blood Orange fame, but with a little local vigour thrown in.

BRIGHTER LATER

What was described as the genesis of Brighter Later began during a two year journey living in New Orleans where singer songwriter Jaye Kranz realised she wanted to start playing music again. Much of what is described in their debut album is reflective of this passage of time, stemming from the resultant reflections of being away from home. Recorded in a converted church, The Wolves alludes to winter recluses and is spoken with thoughtful and delicate production yet warmed with shy and becoming vocals. Brighter Later front woman, Jaye Kranz, discusses animal totems, songwriting and recording in a sacred space.