Japanese beat-pop magicians Smiley toured Australia in mid 2000, and struck up a firm friendship with Chapter’s one-time house-band Sleepy Township. This single is a testament to their mutual admiration. It’s a wonderful pop-cultural exchange, with both bands contributing exclusive tracks. Smiley’s tracks were recorded in Sydney during their tour.
By Ninetynine Released October 1999
Ninetynine’s second album, released on vinyl by Chapter (with CD releases on Patsy in Australia and Endearing in Canada). Introduced by the intensely catchy tale of European touring misadventure, Woekender, 767 moves on into turbulent, dynamic and at times dissonant territory, all tied together by Laura MacFarlane’s gorgeously expressive voice. SOLD OUT!
Exclusive tracks from these two psychically linked Melbourne bands. The Vivian Girls’ razor sharp post-punk brought to mind Gang of Four, the Mekons or Liliput, and left only this single and an album to remember them by when they broke up in 2001. Ninetynine at this time were one of the world’s most excellent bands, [...]
Released July 1999
Debut full length from this spiky and romantic four piece, members of the Canannes, Sleepy Township, and the Cat’s Miaow playing behind songwriter acclaimed poet Gig Ryan, whose acerbic songwriting and melodic innovation from needs no extra assistance to make Real Estate a wonder of an album.
By Amateurism Released April 1999
A compilation of 80’s recordings by Andrew Wilson and his bands The Four Gods and The Frontier Scouts. Appearances by Grant MacLennan and Lindy Morrison of the Gobetweens, David & Robert McComb of the Triffids, and other moonlighting stars. Liner notes by Robert Forster. Rediscover a neglected hero of Australian music. CD SOLD OUT – [...]
Released February 1999
Four songs, one from each band member.
Released February 1999
Contains two really great discordant, bare bones pop songs, and two screamy muckaround tracks. SOLD OUT!
Released December 1998
Debut LP from the now defunct Sleepies. Sixteen songs of rough-edged, heartfelt pop music; charismatic and very loveable. Amazing full-colour cover painting by singer/guitarist Mia Schoen. CD SOLD OUT – VINYL STILL AVAILABLE.
Debut LP from the now defunct Sleepies. Sixteen songs of rough-edged, heartfelt pop music; charismatic and very loveable. Amazing full-colour cover painting by singer/guitarist Mia Schoen.
Released August 1998
Four fresh, engaging jangle pop songs with a touch of Tiger Trap or Tracy Thorn.
