Art As Catharsis

24/08/2026

Our 15 year anniversary was photographed and reviewed by Hook Riff & Banger - beautiful shots! A huge thank you to the team, their constant support of the local music scene is inspiring.

Artists: Ghostsmoker, Convulsing, Brian Campeau, Black Aleph, Saleeha & TVISB, Instrumental (adj), Lack the Low, Diploid, AphirVenue: The Bendi, Melb, Aus (Naarm, Woiwurrung country)Date: 21st …

11/08/2026

Somehow, Culture Eater continues to produce interesting interviews. Here I reflect on 15 years of Art As Catharsis, how the industry and changed, and where we're all headed. Check it out.

Fifteen years is a long time to be doing anything, and it’s not much time at all. Art As Catharsis is celebrating fifteen years of its pursuit of music with three shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Following on from our last conversation, I was fortunate enough to speak to Lachlan R. Dale ab...

23/07/2026

Joe from Self Proclaimed Deity / TVISB was kind enough to interview me for Art As Catharsis' 15 year anniversary.

We talked about how the music industry has changed, how my record label has shifted, and the importance of grassroots promoters, writers, and enthusiasts.

ISSUE #7

22/07/2026

Joseph Rabjohns and Lachlan R. Dale have released a new duo piece, bridging finger-style and post-rock atmospherics.

Check it out. Link to the full video in the comments below.

Audio: Jahan Kumarasinhe at So Soap Studio.
Video: James Griffin.

Debut album coming in 2027.

08/07/2026

Join us for our 15 year celebrations this August in Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney.

Tickets and more info at tix.to/AAC15

Sunday 16 August at Crowbar, Brisbane

Deafcult
Hope Drone
hazards of swimming naked
Big Dead
hana(v)macklin
Joseph Rabjohns & Lachlan Dale

Friday 21 August at The Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne

Ghostsmoker
Convulsing
Black Aleph
Brian Campeau
Diploid
Instrumental (adj.)
Saleeha & TVISB
Lack The Low
Aphir

Sunday 23 August at Lazybones, Sydney

Black Aleph
Instrumental (adj.)
Brian Campeau
HELU
Migret

29/06/2026

We've got new tees from one of our favourite bands, HELU.

Check them out: helu.bandcamp.com/album/varisema

For the uninitiated, HELU play post-rock - but not like other post-rock bands. They're deeply influenced by artists like The Necks, Steve Reich, Schnellertollermeier and Dawn Of Midi.

Honestly, seeing them launch their album in Brisbane (where my band Hashshashin also played) was one of the most profound and impressive performances I've seen in the last decade. They're a band that constantly inspires me.

They seem to be stirring once more, which is excellent news.

26/06/2026

23/06/2026

I've just become a monthly member/donor of Lazy Thinking. They're a fantastic grassroots Sydney venue & nonprofit focused on supporting artists through residencies, accomodation, recording and performance.

It's the most exciting model I've seen in some time. Support it if you can.

Become A Member Memberships are at the heart of our new community-supported funding model.They help us reduce our reliance on traditional venue economics, while continuing to provide independent artists with a place to perform, and the resources needed to support them beyond the stage. Supporter Mem...

22/06/2026

NEW MUSIC FOR JUNE.

Indonesian psych rock, amplifier worship, Canartic violin, modular synth experiments, and a one man metal project that decimates genre boundaries.