Moth Swatter — Boyfriend

Moth Swatter drops ‘Boyfriend’ over at Bandcamp. This tune uplifts with its approach to rhythm and finds a nice blend between instrumentation and lyrical content; inquisitive, curious, intentful, positive. Such a tidy and succinct pop tune.

I like to think that the character in this tune and in Best Coast’s ‘Boyfriend’ (2010) find each other.

This one drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week of February 24th, 2025.

Written and recorded by Thom Stewart
Mixed by Broderick Madden-Scott
Artwork by Jess Tan
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

Oakabella Mae — Ataraxy

The first single off Oakabella Mae’s upcoming Complimentary Ghost EP is ‘Ataraxy.’ A lovely mid-tempo, full-band, soaring melody kind of indie tune. I like the warmth in this track and the vocal and harmonies really are just so pleasant to listen too.

Excellent music video for this one from Cinematographer, Director & Editor Tabitha Murdoch.

Complimentary Ghosts is out on the 21st!!

This one drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week of February 10th, 2025. And, into the Fresh Picks | West Australian Music Playlist on Spotify.

Co-produced and mixed Arran O’Mara
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

L0k + DEHNOE — 6000-TB

A great collab from a subset of the Lunch Records crew of L0k and DEHNOE is out now, 6000-TB.

This record really moves through a bunch of tonal colours. My faves are the upbeat, brighter moments, “HYPO POP,”“DISCOTEK” and “ANGELS ALL GONE.” These are setup so well by the darker, heavier feeling tracks that really make the brightness pop.

Production, writing, and mixing by L0k & DEHNOE
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

DEHNOE — SYNCHRONICITY

Bringing in 2025 a couple of days early is DEHNOE’s sophomore album SYNCHRONICITY, out now on Lunch Records.

The energy is really high throughout this record, peaking at points like ‘FADED’ and ‘2002 SUBARU’ and taking moments of pause through ‘WON’T TURN BACK’ and ‘CLEAR STATIC,’ultimately resolving with ‘G,’ a beautifully open and detailed groove. ‘Honest’ and ‘flowing’ are words that come to mind as I listen.

Production, writing, and mixing by DEHNOE
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

2024 Was a Good One

That’s it for studio time in ‘24 at ENCODER Sound. It’s been a great year, much music, many nice folks, and lots of listening, what more could you want. Thanks to everyone who sends music my way, I really enjoy working with you all.

Stay safe, and Happy New Year!