Noel Mengel, on indie music and the indie record store
It’s a deep connection, that store, that set, that steaming Brisbane summer day. It never leaves you. It’s a different experience to flicking through your phone..
Ty Segall – Three Bells
Due: 26 Jan
New album from US scuzz master Ty Segall relentlessly pushes the walls further and further in his writing and playing to cast light into the most opaque depths.
Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope
Due: 19 Jan 2024
Beloved US rockers Sleater-Kinney return with Little Rope, one of the finest, most delicately layered records in the band’s 30-year career!
San Cisco – Under The Light
Striking the balance between euphoria and melancholy, Under The Light sees the trio enter a new phase of maturity, vulnerability and experimentation. Limited edition colour vinyl!
RSD APPROACHING!!
That most wonderful annual celebration of brick and mortar record stores Record Store Day Australia is returning on Saturday 20 April, get your orders in!
Belly talks mythology with The Hives!
Belly catches up with founding guitarist and songwriter Nick Arson from Swedish rock legends The Hives to talk new albums and strange careers!
Chris Young – Young Love & Saturday Nights
CMC ROCKS PRE-ORDER
Due: 24 Mar
Pre-order Chris Young’s new album Young Love & Saturday Nights and go into the draw to win the autographed album banner from the CMC Rocks music shop!
Yard Act – Where’s My Utopia?
Brilliantly exploratory second album from Leeds outfit Yard Act finds them examining the duelling sense of responsibility and ambition, guilt, love, drive and everything in between.
Idles – Tangk (deluxe)
The long-awaited fifth album by fierce UK post-punks Idles is there “love album”, communal anthems intended for overcoming our grievance.
Future Islands – People Who Aren’t There Anymore
An immediate air-punching return from the much-loved alt-synth-pop outfit from North Carolina, limited edition indie exclusive clear vinyl!
The Smile – Wall Of Eyes
New album from The Smile, featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead and drummer/producer Tom Skinner. Indie exclusive blue vinyl!
Ed Kuepper – Frontierland
First time ever on vinyl for Brisbane legend Ed Kuepper’s 1996 experimental pop opus ‘Frontierland’, on limited edition opaque blue vinyl!
Sparklehorse – Bird Machine
14 years in the making, the posthumous album Bird Machine by indie rock legend Mark Linkous – aka Sparklehorse – is a fine addition to an incredible canon. Indie exclusive clear vinyl!
Pip Blom – Bobbie
Third album from excellent Dutch indie rockers Pip Blom finds them veering into the world of thumping, carefree synth pop! Limited edition pink vinyl!
Tyler Hubbard – Strong
CMC ROCKS PRE-ORDER!
Due 12 Apr
CMC pre-order competition! Pre-order new Tyler Hubbard CD ‘Strong’ and receive an autographed album poster!
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now (Loser Edition)
Fifth solo album from legendary Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis is full of stripped-back grandeur, on limited edition pink marbled vinyl!
A. Savage – Several Songs About Fire (deluxe)
Second solo album from Parquet Courts co-frontman is rife with adroit wit and penetrating insight, super limited indie exclusive purple vinyl with tip-on sleeve!
Morgan Evans – Live At The Sydney Opera House
CMC ROCKS PRE-ORDER
Due: 12 Apr
Pre-order Morgan Evans’ Live At The Sydney Opera House and receive an autographed album slick plus go into the draw to win the album banner from the CMC Rocks music shop!
Sonic Youth – Live In Brooklyn 2011
On August 12, 2011 Sonic Youth played their final US show on an outdoor stage overlooking the East River at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn, now presented on 2-LP black vinyl.
Hinds – Viva Hinds
Due: 6 Sep
Beloved Spanish indie rockers Hinds are back with their utterly triumphant fourth album, VIVA HINDS!