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Zero City // Contortions Album Review
Throughout the late 2010’s and early 2020’s there has been an explosion of Post – Punk/Rock that embraces the DIY roots of its 80’s...
Jesse Lane
Jun 2, 20244 min read


Our Chat with Lucy Lamb
Written by Fred Carlyle Photo Credit: Coppertb As her current roadtrip around Australia found the musician hunkered down in a Gold Coast...

Fred Carlyle
May 10, 20245 min read


DOLE MANCHILD IS A NATURAL BORN CONTRARIAN
Throughout Couchdog’s time interviewing artists that operate within the Melbourne/Naarm scene it is impossible to ignore the sheer passion a
Jesse Lane
Apr 25, 20244 min read


Our Chat with Radio Free Alice
Written by Fred Carlyle Photo Credit: Clemcnabb Interviewing bands can be a blast, you have the potential to make new mates, hear some of...

Fred Carlyle
Feb 23, 20246 min read


Laneway 2024 // Review
Few festivals have had to change their identity as much as Laneway. One of Australia’s premier music festivals,
Jesse Lane
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Mars On Holiday // We're Gonna Change Review
Written by Fred Carlyle We got something a bit different for ya today as we’re heading interstate and over to W.A to show you a new track...

Fred Carlyle
Feb 7, 20242 min read


UNCLE UMMA // DRIVE REVIEW
Over our 3 years at Couchdog we have developed and maintained relationships with a variety of artists. A community of creatives who we...
Jesse Lane
Dec 20, 20232 min read


AUNTY BLUE // RAISING OUR KIDS/FORGIVE YOURSELF REVIEW
It has been just over a year since we released our write up of our interview with the amazing Aunty Blue (which you can read here). Not...
Jesse Lane
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Hella Queen 2023 // Section 8
Poster design credit to Gaetan Sahsah After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2022, Hella Queen is back in 2023 with their second...
Jesse Lane
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Meraki Minds //
Photo by Eden Taylor Over our time of interviewing artists one of the most prominent concepts that gets brought up by those we interview...
Jesse Lane
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Our Chat with Spenser
Photo Credit red.eye.film Despite this interview being the first time that I had personally met Spenser, the following conversation which...

Fred Carlyle
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Lune Ranger // Starlight Review
It’s always been a pleasure for the Couchdog Family to listen to the first offerings of an artist so today we are excited to continue...

Fred Carlyle
Aug 18, 20231 min read


FranjaFest at the Espy // Live Review
Photo by Jontee Langton In the past, Couchdog family have concluded that Friday nights are the best times of the week to treat yourself...

Fred Carlyle
Jul 16, 20233 min read


The Kettleheads // Who You Are Review
Melbourne/Naarm’s southeastern psych-rock act, The Kettleheads, have returned to 2023 with today’s release of their sophomore six-piece...

Fred Carlyle
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Section 8 - FROM MELBOURNE, WITH LOVE // Compilation Review
Released April 9, 2023 Mastered by Good Mood Melbourne Cover art and design by box.smell and Ryan Walker Studio. One of Couchdog’s...
Jesse Lane
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Frankie Upstairs
Photo by Oliver Lucantonio The great arts scene within our city of Melbourne/Naarm is upheld by its array of iconic venues. The backbone...
Jesse Lane
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Uncle Umma // Submarine Single Review
Our Friends in Uncle Umma have released their new single Submarine. This isn’t the first time we’ve covered (or been impressed with)...
Jesse Lane
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Unscored // Big Fkn Aorta Single Review
Melbourne/Naarm is no stranger to loud and dirty rock. The crunch of a distorted guitar and grunge vocals blaring throughout an...
Jesse Lane
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Lady Fern // 2 U Single Review
Couchdog are blessed to give you our thoughts on this new single from Lady Fern. 2 U combines the lyrical storytelling and warm acoustic...
Jesse Lane
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Our Chat with Aunty Blue
After a couple of years of chatting to bands you start to appreciate how the group dynamic can project outwardly into not only the bands...
Jesse Lane
Nov 14, 20223 min read
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