“...At the heart of Shiny New Thing lies a broader question: What exactly is pop music?”

“...mess is inevitable - in share-housing and in early 20s life - but that mess can be beautiful and profound, as Sasha McLeod makes very clear on this album.”

“...Subtle venom weaves its way around honeyed vocals; sometimes seductive, often divinely sharp.”

“...At the core to it all is their irresistible energy, their ever-evolving songwriting, and that infectious sound that is impossible to ignore.”

“...sure enough, rock always makes a comeback, and DICE are leading the charge.”

“...the delicacy of "Love You Now" really makes for a strong opener, setting the tone for a kind of record where you sit with every chord and every word.”

“Everything started there – my love of radio, my love of discovery, the feel and smell and potential of vinyl….I think I was 8...”

“Johnston could so easily slip into context-specific greatness; yet he transcends.”

“On the shimmering surface it’s pop perfection. Circling beneath is an existential crisis.”

“The Terrys’ true north has always been this: stay positive, take it one day at a time and look towards the horizon with a smile and ideally a beer in hand.”

“... they have ‘soundtracked the entire lives’ of their fans.”

“Records like these don’t come around often and in a way, that’s a good thing.”

“As far as I’m concerned, Babitha is best experienced anywhere.”

“You can grip onto every part of this record and sing along to it within seconds”

“It’s a rare moment when a song comes on and you frantically check its release date to find out just how behind the bloody eight-ball you are.”

“It took me half an hour to become a fan of Alex’s work, a love affair that’s now lasted nearly two decades.”