Homegrown hits: The best Australian music to hear this month
Parissa Tosif's debut album, I Have This Memory of You, is a poignant exploration of Iranian heritage and intergenerational stories, enriched by traditional Persian instrumentation and personal narratives. Hermitude's new album, Eight, marks a vibrant evolution in their long-standing career, embracing warmer, more energetic sounds compared to their previous atmospheric work. The article highlights these and other recent releases as standout examples of contemporary Australian music.
- ▪Parissa Tosif’s debut album is dedicated to Iranian women and reflects on displacement, family, and conflict.
- ▪The album incorporates traditional Persian instruments and includes spoken word segments from her mother, aunt, and daughter.
- ▪Hermitude’s new album Eight represents a shift toward more energetic and soulful dance music after the atmospheric tone of their 2022 release Mirror Mountain.
- ▪I Have This Memory of You includes tracks inspired by wartime stories and personal reflections on identity and freedom.
- ▪The article is part of a monthly series spotlighting new music from Australian artists.
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