The Ocean Party and similar artists

Nostalgia can be wonderful, but yearning for a past that's long gone can also be depressing, especially if there's regret involved.  Cool Sounds' lat...

Melbourne band SMILE has routinely been a favorite of mine since I first happened across them a couple of years back. They're not just another slacker...

With all the attention Australia's electronic scene is receiving at the moment, there's also been so much incredible rock music coming out! There's be...

Melbourne's The Ocean Party has a busy few weeks ahead, with their first US trip leading into the release of their fourth album, Soft Focus. Heading o...

Melbourne band Smile has been an absolute favorite of mine since I was introduced to their music early last year. After delivering their debut album L...

Since arriving on my radar this time last year, Melbourne's The Ocean Party have never failed to impress me -- their gritty slacker-pop always hits th...

Melbourne slacker band SMILE released their debut album a couple of months back, and in true slacker style I'm only just getting around to reviewing i...

Melbourne-based The Ocean Party are due to release their third LP, Split, this week. Before then though, we've been treated to the record's second, br...

The Ocean Party creates slacker, surf-pop music, but you'd be lucky to find an Australian band whose roots stretch further from the sea. The original ...