For ten years Art As Catharsis has given shape to the life of its owner Lachlan Dale (also of Hashshashin, Black Aleph). Grateful to have been nourished by countless musicians from the Australian underground and beyond, the label has unveiled “Decade Of Progression: 10 Years Of Art As Catharsis”, an epic compilation that gives you a sense of this labor of love. It features many of the label’s favourite artists – and while they might play a diverse range of styles, they all follow our ethos of creating music that is vital and forward-thinking. We have teamed up with Lachlan and 8 other musicians to discuss their new projects, their best picks for local acts worth your listen, favorite releases of the year, and the state of Australian underground music in 2022. Reflec...