RECORD OF THE YEAR

Africa Hi-Tech, 93 Million Miles

93 Million Miles is the debut album from Africa Hi-Tech, the genre-hopping collaboration between Mark Pritchard and Steve Spacek. Released on Warp Records, it’s wild, ambitious and highly enjoyable. Website

Belles Will Ring, Crystal Theatre

Crystal Theatre is the second full-length album from Belles Will Ring. Recorded in country NSW, it builds on the quality of their previous work, while retaining that unique brand of dark, lush psychedelia.  Website

Collarbones, Iconography

Collarbones is the collaboration between Sydney boy Marcus Whale and Adelaide’s Travis Cook. ‘Iconography’, their intriguing debut album, is proof that sometimes, long distance relationships can work. Website

Seekae, +Dome

Seekae have continually impressed us since a chance meeting brought them together in 2006. With their debut album ‘The Sound of Trees Falling on People’ and now with + Dome, their sonic wizardry keeps blowing us away. Website

Lanie Lane, To The Horses

Sydney doesn’t breed too many cowgirls, so the debut album from Lanie Lane, To The Horses, really caught our attention this year. Her retro tinged sound and style has a bright future. Website

Megastick Fanfare, Grit Aglow

When it’s in the hands of Megastick Fanfare, pop music can blow minds as well as speakers. Their debut album ‘Grit Aglow’ is proof – delivering on the massive promise of their live shows and early demos.Website

Royal Headache, Royal Headache

After tidal waves of hype and a painfully long wait, the debut album from Royal Headache arrived, and in under 30 minutes, proved itself worthy. Sometimes sad, always sing-able. Website