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Peace Flag Ensemble preview upcoming album with the intricate ambient jazz ballad ‘The Past Is What Changes The Most’. – Backseat Mafia
Now here’s some news that makes looking beyond the festive maul less difficult. Saskatchewan sound sculptors Peace Flag Ensemble have announced that their new album ‘Everything is Possible’ will arrive via We Are Busy Bodies on 7th Feb. This will be their third for the label and the fascination will be in finding out in what direction this most fluent of bands have guided their jazz-toned, post rock dynamics. Their shimmering debut ‘Noteland’ from 2019, balanced ambience and improvisation exquisitely, conjuring up justified Keith Jarrett/Talk Talk references with its percussion-free, textural atmospheres. Two years later drummer Michael Thievin joined the original quintet of Michael Scott Dawson (electronics and guitar), Jon…
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Australia Bids Farewell to Beloved Post-Punk Ensemble Johnny Hunter – 19.04.24, Low 302, Eora/Sydney – Backseat Mafia
In a moment tinged with both melancholy and anticipation, Eora/Sydney’s beloved post-punk ensemble, Johnny Hunter, prepares to bid adieu as they set sail for the UK, their signature eyeliner and instruments in tow. Marking this significant occasion and coinciding with the release of their latest single ‘Frustration 2.0’, Johnny Hunter bestowed upon their devoted fans three unforgettable sold-out nights at the cozy Low 302 in the heart of the city. Yes —not one, but three consecutive sold-out shows. In the realm of Johnny Hunter, there exist two types of people: those yet to encounter their sonic allure, and the cult-like devotees. There’s no room for a middle ground here. Consistently…
