Augustus Welby

DiscoveryDitties From Down Under: Hayden Calnin – For My Help
January 07. 2014 | By Augustus Welby

Ditties From Down Under: Hayden Calnin – For My Help

The debut EP from vocally gifted Melbournian Hayden Calnin is a promising electro-folk affair.

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DiscoveryDitties From Down Under: “Step Brothers” by Palms
November 20. 2013 | By Augustus Welby

Ditties From Down Under: “Step Brothers” by Palms

Palms are punctuated with touches of humor and wide-eyed exuberance and should please fans of The Replacements, Mikal Cronin, and Pavement.

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DiscoveryDITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Dick Diver
October 22. 2013 | By Augustus Welby

DITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Dick Diver

Frazzled Melbourne four-piece Dick Diver offer a distinctly Australian take on jangly indie-rock.

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DiscoveryDitties From Down Under: Davey Lane
October 07. 2013 | By Augustus Welby

Ditties From Down Under: Davey Lane

Bold power-pop excursions from Australia’s best dressed guitar-guy.

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DiscoveryDITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Young Romantics
December 03. 2012 | By Augustus Welby

DITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Young Romantics

Sydney post-punkers Young Romantics are earnest on the outside, but wild at heart.

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DiscoveryDITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Billy Shears
November 22. 2012 | By Augustus Welby

DITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Billy Shears

Exercising inherent vulnerability, Billy Shears is like a shot of high-mountain whiskey; unrefined and direct.

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DiscoveryDITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Money For Rope
November 15. 2012 | By Augustus Welby

DITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: Money For Rope

Money For Rope’s debut LP is rough and raw, but beneath the heated outburst lies a heartfelt source.

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DiscoveryDITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
November 08. 2012 | By Augustus Welby

DITTIES FROM DOWN UNDER: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Melbourne seven-piece garage-blues surfer dudes King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are teeming with energy and tunefully equipped.

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