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Kilbey Kennedy Release Album ‘Things We Did On Earth’
VINYL available in an Australian exclusive 180g splatter pressing of 150 with insert and stickers – RRP $50
CDs also for sale in a jewel-case -?RRP $20
“The album feels almost less like a collection of songs than a lingering emotional state. It’s immersive, transportive and remarkably cohesive from beginning to end. This is Kilbey and Kennedy at their very best. Where on earth they go to from here, who knows.” – Arun Kendall, Backseat Mafia review here
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In 1981 a teenage Martin Kennedy watched Steve Kilbey and The Church play at a strange hippie festival in Australia. They were outliers at this festival and he fell in love with their look and sound. He recorded their set on a walkman, and the songs helped spark the beginning of his music career. Just a year before, an equally fresh-faced Steve Kilbey formed The Church in Sydney, the very beginning of their public life as accidental hit makers.?
Forty five years later Martin and Steve find themselves working together on their ninth (add a bunch of side projects to this epic side project and they’re about 20 albums in) studio album ‘Things We Did On Earth.’
It’s always so simple: Steve calls Martin: Hey we’re touring Tassie got a few spare days to record an album? Martin: Heck yes.?
And that’s it. Martin writes the music and Steve rocks ups to write and sings the words. No argument, no egos, just a matter of pressing record.
They live in their own bubble, lost in a reverie, heads in the clouds. Martin doesn’t listen to any new music but his own. Steve enters his dream state and writes like there’s no tomorrow. ‘Things We Did On Earth’ is the culmination of everything that has lead up to this moment. It tells of mortality, dreams, other worlds, whatever you damn like. It could be their last album, but then they’ve been saying that for the last fifteen years.
Indeed these are the things Steve Kilbey and Martin Kennedy do on earth.
Bio
Kilbey Kennedy is the long-standing collaborative project between Steve Kilbey (The Church – “Forty some years into their existence, these Aussie psych legends are making some of the most vital music of their careers” – Brooklyn Vegan) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio – “Like Pink Floyd & The Flaming Lips at their most ethereal” – The Needle Drop).
Since their first release in 2009, the duo has forged a singular sound – an “ultimate convergence of influences, that shimmers with a strange beauty accentuated by its dark and haunting undercurrents.” – The Music
Drawing on Kilbey’s evocative lyrics and Kennedy’s atmospheric production, Kilbey Kennedy moves through ambient, psychedelic, and experimental spaces, favouring mood and emotional resonance over fixed genre lines.
“Neo-prog epic” – Prog magazine
“Completely envelopes you, drawing you deep into its cosmic womb” – allmusic
“For those of us who never really expected Kilbey/Kennedy to be much more than a one-off side project, their continued collaboration is a gift to all fans and one that keeps on giving.” – Volt & Volume
Steve’s Blurb for the Album
The end of a century of wonders
Each glorious life engulfed by the Reverie Foundation
A million memories at once
All available to loved ones
And for sale to strangers
As things fell apart my daughter Serafina hiding forever in an imaginary darkened house in the woods
Exotic holidays in Beautiful Places
An encounter with an eel
The wheel and whirl of karma
The shadows of our lives in these songs
Mornings of despair and evenings of deceit
And lovely spirit from the otherworld she shines on a fragile flame
An argument
A marvellous view over a seaside city
The machines that came to life
And the plants that were harvested for cogs and filaments
All the love and loathing
All the bustle
And the stillness of a Dawn Lake
Thus are the things we did on earth
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Kilbey Kennedy Release Single ‘Serafina’
‘Serafina’ is classic Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio), a timeless indie-rock track, driven by chiming guitars and melodic atmosphere in the spirit of R.E.M. and Kilbey’s legendary band The Church. Blending classic guitar jangle with modern cinematic production, the song delivers poetic vocals and dream-pop appeal for listeners drawn to nostalgic, guitar-led music.
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‘Serafina’ is the first single from their ninth album ‘Things We Did On Earth’.
Kilbey Kennedy is the long-standing collaborative project between Steve Kilbey (The Church – “Forty some years into their existence, these Aussie psych legends are making some of the most vital music of their careers” – Brooklyn Vegan) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio – “Like Pink Floyd & The Flaming Lips at their most ethereal” – The Needle Drop).
Since their first release in 2009, the duo has forged a singular sound – an “ultimate convergence of influences, that shimmers with a strange beauty accentuated by its dark and haunting undercurrents.” – The Music
Drawing on Kilbey’s evocative lyrics and Kennedy’s atmospheric production, Kilbey Kennedy moves through ambient, psychedelic, and experimental spaces, favouring mood and emotional resonance over fixed genre lines
“Neo-prog epic” – Prog magazine
“Completely envelopes you, drawing you deep into its cosmic womb” – allmusic
“For those of us who never really expected Kilbey/Kennedy to be much more than a one-off side project, their continued collaboration is a gift to all fans and one that keeps on giving.” – Volt & Volume
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Throwing Shapes Releases Album ‘Night Of The Soul’
The new album is a fast-paced melodic journey of light and dark with dark moody melodies and soul searching themes. Exploring feelings of ‘Reaching’ for the stars, while feeling trapped in the ‘Eye Of The Storm’ in a personal ‘Night Of The Soul’. The album also features lighter more positive and entertaining subject matters, mixed with expressions of cathartic life experiences.
After overcoming extreme depression (which had brought his music making to a complete halt) through meditation, Fox has recovered and found his creative force once more. His journey was difficult with bad physical reaction and withdrawal symptoms from recreational and medicinal drugs.
‘I am now on the other side of that dark tunnel and finding myself in new and unexpected territory. In a new stage of life, which is something that I’m still getting used to and still figuring out as I go. The ‘Night Of The Soul’ album is the story of that journey.’ – Fox
Throwing Shapes is Fox Shannon. A Drum and Bass producer from Perth, Western Australia. He delivers unique and forward-thinking dance music, with influences from Pendulum, Sub Focus and Shock One to Disclosure, Deadmau5. His energetic performances and catchy dance floor hooks have won him growing interest from community radio, with air play around the country. His tracks have featured on numerous compilation albums and he has secured billing at local underground dance events, such as ‘Reawakening’ and ‘Back to Funk’.
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The Insufferable Paul Scott Releases Single ‘Extinct’
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“‘Extinct’ is a slice of pure indie pop with a sparkle… There is a melancholic fairground feel to the music as he repeats the line fail to adapt when extinct with a romantic twist to the lyrics – no-one can sparkle like you do.” – Arun Kendall
Scott’s recent release EXTINCT (2025), continues his tradition of combining sharp, introspective lyrics with innovative soundscapes. His music is characterised by its melodic structures, layered instrumentation, and a penchant for exploring themes of modernity and human experience.
Describing himself with a series of tongue-in-cheek adjectives—“Inedible, Incorrigible, Indescribable…”—Scott embraces his “Insufferable” moniker with humour and self-awareness. His work continues to resonate with audiences seeking music that is both thought-provoking and sonically rich.
The Insufferable Paul Scott is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his sharp wit, eclectic sound, and prolific output. Emerging from Australia’s indie scene, Scott has played bass and guitar for numerous acts, including The Likes of You, Montana, The Kingdom of Jones and Bad Machines, performing everywhere from community halls to the Sydney Opera House, from Australia and New Zealand to Europe and the USA.
In 2019, he launched his solo career with the debut album Surrender to Robots, a lo-fi, genre-blending collection that drew favourable comparisons to art rock acts such as Of Montreal and The Notwist. This was followed by a string of EPs and albums that showcased his evolving sound and lyrical prowess. Notable releases include Radio Station (2020), Tea and Medals (2021), and Dopamine Mining (2024).
Tea and Medals, recorded during the COVID-19 lockdowns, stands out as a 12-track album featuring collaborations with producers like Steve Melville (The Tea Party, Regurgitator) and Tim Powles (The Church). The album blends indie rock, synth-pop, and jangle pop, reflecting Scott’s diverse musical influences.
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Gareth Koch and All India Radio Release ‘Song For Philip Glass’
Philip Glass looms large as a pioneer & exponent of the minimalist movement in 20th century music. In ‘Song for Philip Glass’ Gareth recorded a series of repeated sequences to emulate the Glass style, gradually adding layers of classical guitar, acoustic guitar & bass. Each of the sequences is preserved throughout the track & the layering of new motifs, or ‘riffs’, generates the evolution of the track. ‘Song for Philip Glass’ seeks to evoke the spirit of the composer’s work, while integrating pop, folk & ambient music styles.
Gareth Koch is an ARIA Award winning multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, guitar soloist, composer & songwriter. He has recorded a sizeable repertory across multiple genres spanning works for classical guitar, flamenco, original compositions, arrangements, medieval projects, rock & songwriting. He has appeared at major festivals within Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.
All India Radio have created shimmering aural edifices that cross genres across 30+ releases since the late 1990s. All India Radio albums have featured cameos from many of Kennedy’s favourites: Steve Kilbey (The Church), prog metal legend Devin Townsend, Ed Kuepper (The Saints), Graham Lee (The Triffids), and David Bridie (Not Drowning Waving). Martin’s music has featured in CSI, One Tree Hill, The Lying Game, Emmerdale, Bondi Rescue and many more.
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Gareth Koch & All India Radio Release Single ‘A Song For Brian Eno’
A Song for Brian Eno began life with Gareth recording a series of wine glasses (glass harmonica) tuned to differing pitches. The notes of each glass are tuned by adding specific amounts of liquid to each glass, and played in a circular motion with a moistened finger. In total seven glasses were recorded and these form the basis of the work.
Inspired by Brian Eno’s famous 1978 recording Music for Airports, this recording sits squarely in the ambient genre, a type of music intended to induce calm and a space for contemplation.
The track is expanded on synthesisers by ambient masters All India Radio. The final touches are added by Gareth on his signature classical guitar for Martin (All India Radio) to mix and master.
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About Gareth
Gareth Koch is an ARIA Award winning multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, guitar soloist, composer & songwriter. He has recorded a sizeable repertory across multiple genres spanning works for classical guitar, flamenco, original compositions, arrangements, medieval projects, rock & songwriting. He has appeared at major festivals within Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.
Gareth is involved with many cross genre projects & has released a succession of collaborative albums with Martin Kennedy & with ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kilbey (The Church). His recent release ‘The Guitar Player’ received a coveted 5 star review from The Sydney Morning Herald. Gareth’s current output has a strong rock bias with classical overtones & his writing is increasingly focussed on the ethereal nature of music.
About All India Radio
A monument to the creativity and vision of songwriter Martin Kennedy, All India Radio is a fusion of psychedelia, prog rock, ambience, and pure dreamy pop creates something greater than the sum of its parts.
All India Radio have created shimmering aural edifices that cross genres and defy easy definition across a staggering 30+ releases since the late 1990s. All India Radio albums have featured cameos from Kennedy’s favourite artists over the years – Steve Kilbey from The Church, prog metal legend Devin Townsend, Ed Kuepper (The Saints) Graham Lee (The Triffids) and David Bridie (Not Drowning Waving). Martin’s music has featured in CSI, One Tree Hill, The Lying Game, Emmerdale, Bondi Rescue and many more.
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Carla Cargal’s Posthumous Album Release ‘Leap Year’
Born with an innate love of music and performing in childhood years, Carla Cargal set aside musical ambitions as an adult. Her desire to create music of her own resurfaced years later.
With unwavering support of loved ones and friends, Carla rediscovered her musical identity guided by her life lessons.
With mentor John McNicholas and producers Jonny Daly and Dan Dixon, Carla created a genre-transcending album that touches the depths of the human spirit.
Just as Carla’s music was about to be released, a tragic accident ended her life. Her legacy lives on through the timeless melodies she left behind.
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Siri Lini Releases Album ‘Beautiful Day’
Siri Lini is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose new alternative album Beautiful Day is filled with rock, folk, and pop stories of Southwestern landscapes and the people that populate them.
Raised in Dallas, Texas, Siri learned guitar and started singing in the 3rd grade. She found Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and folk standards and sang for friends, family, and neighborhood events. Siri formed post-punk, all-female power trio Disbanned at the height of the Dallas indie scene, writing, singing, playing bass, releasing their debut album, and touring.
“I’m a Libra,” she says. “My mission is and always has been to create.”
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Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy Release Album ‘Premonition K’
With the third album in less than 3 years things are gaining momentum with Premonition K Vinyl pre-orders sold out and a repress underway. Plus 5000 spotify followers can’t be wrong.
Building on the success of Jupiter 13 (2021) and The Strange Life of Persephone Nimbus (2022), Steve and Martin release their latest epic, ‘Premonition K’. The album unveils sumptuous sonic soundscapes courtesy of Kennedy paired with Kilbey’s lyrics that delve into the dark and enigmatic realms that exist between the boundaries of life and death. They invite you to break out the ouija board, turn off the lights, and immerse yourself in the mysteries of ‘Premonition K’.
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Steve Kilbey (The Church), band singer, songwriter, bassist, painter, writer, poet, actor, sage, and dispenser of arcane wisdom, is one of Australia’s most loved artists.
Martin Kennedy (aka All India Radio) is the ARIA nominated composer whose music has featured in CSI: Miami, One Tree Hill, The Lying Game, Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery and Bondi Rescue.
This album, a testament to their musical synergy, encapsulates a darkly beautiful soundscape, drawing inspiration from diverse sources, ranging from the haunting tones of Roger Waters ‘The Final Cut’ to the shadowy depths explored by early 1970s Pink Floyd or Hawkwind.
Steve Kilbey infuses each track with an emotional resonance and sense of mystery. Martin Kennedy co-pilots this sonic odyssey with Steve Kilbey. Together they weave an intricate musical bed for Kilbey’s lyrical dreamings with layers of sonic complexity, at once warmly familiar and mysteriously strange, creating an immersive experience for the listener.
Song Descriptions
Breaking The Fourth Wall
The opening track on the new Premonition K album from this prolific pair starts with an almost spoken word delivery from Steve with minimal backing. The track is reminiscent of Pink Floyd around The Wall era. As the song moves the textures build as it heads towards a massive outro.
Nowhere
This tune features ethereal female backing vocals and a full band mix. Kennedy’s lush guitar and keyboard textures flow over the drum and bass rhythm section. Steve Kilbeys highly distinctive voice is in great form and the lyrics as intriguing as ever.
The Song That Wrote Itself
An up-tempo radio track with all the elements that make this record a great piece of work. Steve’s voice and lyrics, lush backing, smooth but strong female backing vocals, especially on the chorus, easy catchy melodies, riffs and vocal lines.
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