Following a deeply creative period in lockdown, Cheap Fakes frontman Hayden Andrews has emerged with a new single, ‘Never Forget’ from his exquisite solo project HaydenGoSeek.
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In a world saturated with throwaway, cookie-cutter pop, it’s a breath of fresh air to discover an artist who chooses to write from the heart and express from the depths of within. Brisbane-based songwriter, Hannah Cheetham has brought out a powerful, stunning debut single in the pop ballad, ‘Unlikely Two’.
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Sydney-based alt-pop artist, Pearl brings the bouncy 80s vibes with her infectious debut single, ‘Honeymoon Suite’.
Cue all the 80s pop-funk guitars, Numan-esque synths, a touch of slap bass (hidden under the synth bass), and that cowbell, all underneath Pearl’s effortless, cheeky vocal delivery. ‘Honeymoon Suite’ imbues all the fun 80s music cliches - almost to the point it could easily slot in as a montage theme in a John Hughes classic.
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Julian Homewood (Dear Doonan) delivers his debut single in the form of political, thought-provoking protest song, ‘Devil In Your Eye’ - a nostalgic-sounding blues/folk song which takes aim at “The Man”; that is, the system which we are controlled by, as well as our reliance on the system through the use of money.
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Sydney-based Alt Rock newcomers The Opinion Industry have unleashed their powerful debut single and music video called ‘OPINIONS’.
‘Opinions’ slams you in the face from the start, with a somewhat familiar-sounding progression that buries straight into the sub-conscious; it somehow manages to blend 80s hard-rock melodies with a late 90s alt/punk aesthetic, and twisted ending that comes from out of nowhere.
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Brisbane is welcoming heavy alternative duo East Capri to the scene with their impressive debut single, ‘Wake n Repeat’, which will is also the title track to their forthcoming debut EP (due to release on August 27).
Taking cues from current popular heavy alt acts, East Capri combine hip hop and synth pop elements with solid, rock drums, walls of guitar and emotional vocals. There’s definitely hints of Twenty One Pilots and later Bring Me The Horizon shining through their sound, while still retaining their own sonic approach.
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In 2021, Australia will be introduced to the incredible indie pop sound of Violet Daze, who unveils her debut single ‘Across The Bay’ today on all major platforms.
Originating from the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the blossoming singer-songwriter has become increasingly known in music circles for her beautiful soundscapes, evoking comparisons to the likes of Maggie Rogers, Daughter and CHVRCHES.
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Got a sore throat and lacking some iron? Perth metallic hardcore outfit, Sedative have the cure that ails you with their debut single, ‘Cough Medicine’, out now.
In a previous musical life known as Grenade Brain, the band re-branded with shows already booked under their previous name, and revealed themselves to be Sedative, revealing a massive-sounding, abrasive, pummelling debut single.
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Sunshine Coast outfit, The Sunza Beaches are bringing all the good vibes and smiles with their debut single, ‘Exile’ along with an accompanying film clip. A somewhat amalgamation of singer songwriters, featuring Kimbal Imaz, Lex Bielby and Mickey Gee, The Sunza Beaches bring an eclectic mix of influences together, shake them up, and bake them until well done.
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We’ve been waiting for this one… Female-fronted emo/grunge/alt rock quartet, Wetlands have used this weird COVID-era wisely; while they just started gaining momentum, shutdown happened, and while some artists just pressed pause, this four-piece benefited from the slower pace, and managed to record their first EP, with lead single, ‘Convoluted’ being released today.
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Turning the time-old insult on its head, Sunshine Coast alt-pop artist, Cry Baby is wearing her emotionality as a badge of honour and makes you feel like you can too with her self-titled debut single, Cry Baby, out today (28 August).
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It’s damn cold at the moment, so we’re going to use cliche’s to warm us up. Sunny Coast kids, Palm Valley bring a dreamy alt/indie tune in ‘Summer Lover’.
Winding in and out of fuzz and reverb-drenched guitar, there’s a bit of Pixies showing through in this, their debut track.
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Consisting of hip-hop producer Judah Winnett, electronic folk instrumentalist Jayke Barnes and indie pop vocalist Ayla (heard on triple j under her own project), ‘Forrest Run’ are a trio who are bringing the best of each of their worlds together into a new and exciting project.
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There's been rumblings of this collaboration on the Coast for a little while now, and it looks like we've got the first official release from Tides - a project featuring Mitch Davis (The Dawn Chorus), Paul Durkin (Drawcard), Nat MacDonald (D13) and Jonny Fell.
If you're big into Smith Street Band-style Australian rock, this will be right up your alley, with Mitch Davis' poetic-but-no-bullshit lyricism, harmonising with Paul Durkin; it's a pretty solid combination.
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