JOE SATRIANI // Shockwave Supernova
(Out now, Sony Music Australia)
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest
guitar players of the modern era, and not only is
this the quintessential guitar master’s 15th studio
album, but it saw him joining forces once again
with acclaimed co-producer and engineer John
Cuniberti. The pair have a history of working together
dating back to Satriani’s debut album Not Of This Earth
and the follow-up Surfing With the Alien. The album is
available physically, digitally and in a double LP 120
gram vinyl release.
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS // Born In The Echoes
(Out now, EMI)
Labelled the undisputed masters of brain-altering,
transcendent electronica, it’s no wonder The Chemical
Brothers’ first studio album since 2010 is as anticipated
as this. With Beck, St Vincent, Ali Love and Q-Tip all
featured, there’s plenty to listen out for in terms of getting
your brain mutated out of shape. It’s a delicious melting
pot of robotic funk and unhinged futurist Freakbeat.
SKEGGS // Fun
(Out now, Ratbag Records)
This Byron surf dude trio was recently the first act to be
signed to Ratbag Records run by their mates in Dune
Rats, just played Splendour In The Grass on the main
stage upon invitation from Triple J, did gigs at Canadian
Music Week and a US tour, and recorded their debut EP
at Converse Rubber Tracks Studios in New York … no
wonder it’s called Fun. Sounds like a good excuse for
another tour! Catch them on the Fun Tour at The Foundry
in Brisbane on Sept 26.