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Twelve Foot Ninja get the sparks flying with new single, 'Start The Fire'

Just when you had settled in with the realisation Twelve Foot Ninja had, after a decent 4 to 5 year delay, released a new track in ‘Long Way Home’, they’ve slammed us upside the head with another belter in follow-up single, ‘Start The Fire’.

‘Start The Fire’ kicks off in the most obscure, slightly grotesque and cool way, with the howl of a Tibetan kangling - a horn made out of a human femur. Then brace yourselves with a trip down synthwave lane, before the djenty TFN goodness kicks in. It’s catchy, eerie, and massive-sounding.

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Sydney's Jessey Napa delivers infectious indie-rock single, 'Dixie'

Sydney Based indie-rocker Jessey Napa has released his sophomore single, 'Dixie'. His first release since 2018's 'Stuck Together', 'Dixie' is the first of 4 singles to be released in 2021.

‘Dixie' starts with a soft yet hypnotic guitar part and through the use of subtle synths and ear-catching backing vocals, slowly builds to a soaring final chorus.

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Interstellar Tay makes colour from grief in exquisite new folk single, 'Garden Song'

In times of restrictions and uncertainty, it’s refreshing to see a song bloom through the gloom. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Interstellar Tay has brought out such a single in ‘Garden Song’.

‘Garden Song’ is a memorable, heartfelt track detailing the shock of grief, pulling influences from Paul Kelly, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and First Aid Kit.

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Gold Coast's Erin Foster delivers emotive eighties electro-pop banger with new single, 'Sometimes'

Gold Coast solo artist, Erin Foster channels dark eighties electro-pop with a brand new single, ‘Sometimes’ out today.

Following the release of her debut single, ‘Birthday’ which got the attention of 4ZZZ and Triple J, ‘Sometimes’ is a synth-heavy club track, with Erin’s sweetened vocals entrancing, while revealing an internal monologue laced with romantic desolation.

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Brisbane's Action Slacks fill the indie-pop 'Void' with debut EP.

There’s a swathe of solid indie-pop bubbling in the Brisbane scene right now, and Action Slacks would be one of those acts that have been delivering slick, infectious alternative indie-pop sounds.

80s pop influences have been soaked up by Action Slacks on ‘Voids’ - from the gated reverb snare and rounded kick, through to hints of subtle slap bass, and the waves and waves of synths. It’s all tied together by vocalist Madeleine Thompsons vocals, which could easily be crooning to the big hair, suit jacket and jeans nightclub types.

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Melbourne's SILT lift-off with epic, dreamy indie single, 'I Always Need A Break'

Melbourne-based alt-pop trio SILT have returned with a dreamy, indie track in the new single, ‘I Always Need A Break’.

Since debuting in 2019, SILT have showcased their dynamic blend of alt-pop and indie-rock over 4 singles. After spending the first half of this year back in the studio with producer Jimi Lloyd-Wyatt at Ginger Studios, they are now working their way towards their debut EP which will be released later this year.

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Yeeaaaah mate! HAMMERS are finally back on the road! Touring August and September

Northern Rivers heavy-hitters HAMMERS will be taking their latest EP 'Kicking Goals' on the road (finally!) this August - September as part of their YEAH MATE Australian tour.

Walking a fine line between stoner rock, metal grooves and punk outbursts, HAMMERS have been a staple on the South-East QLD live scene for some years now. Having released their sophomore EP in the midst of the dumpster-fire year that was 2020, the band have had little to no chance to take the record on the road until now.

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Brisbane's Katanak teams up with Joolz for banging ode to Summer in 'Sunday'

Brisbane’s Katanak has teamed up with Joolz (previously in Electrik Lemonade) with the collaboration resulting in an indie-pop banger, ‘Sunday' that will warm you up over these colder months.

Born from Covid shutdowns and cancellations, the two artists found each other through social media, realising each others’ styles (Katanak’s indie/pop vibes, Joolz’ RnB/Hip Hop/Electro stylings) meshed well together, from which ‘Sunday’ was born.

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Brisbane's Smoking Martha go full steam ahead with blistering, fun new rock track, 'Good Girls'

Brisbane’s Smoking Martha come screaming out of the gate with a blistering, fun new track, ‘Good Girls’.

Like some kind of catchy Crüe-esque-meets-Divinyls hybrid, vocalist Tasha D delivers attitude and mockery in smoky tones, over catchy, fast overdriven sleazy guitar tones that brings flashbacks of late 80s hard rock, while still not sounding dated. It’s nostalgic, but fresh, and hooky as fuck.

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Sound the alarm! Gold Coast's Mass Sky Raid release epic prog single, 'Arrows'

Gold Coast’s prodigal prog sons, Mass Sky Raid celebrate a decade of bringing forth thick, melodically heavy tunes with a brand new single, ‘Arrows’ out today.

‘Arrows’ slides into your ear drums like some kind of musical vapour, with ghostly synths and a sinister, building bass, before alchemically solidifying and slamming the listening with djentified bass tones, massive drums and delay-drenched guitar.

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Bootleg Rascal return with steezy new slice 'All About You' Ft. Saint Lane and accompanying video

One of Australia’s most eclectic artists, Bootleg Rascal, return today with sweeping new single ‘All About You’ featuring Saint Lane - produced by the band themselves and mixed by Ian Pritchett (Boo Seeka, Kim Churchill, Angus and Julia Stone). The track also features a striking video to boot - directed and shot on the picturesque Gold Coast, Queensland by Rhys Bennett (Polish Club, Kingswood, Totally Unicorn).

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Heavy Alt duo East Capri release infectious debut single, 'Wake n Repeat' and announce EP

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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The Smith Street Band announce Australian Tour - playing Eleven Dive Bar September 4th

With touring looking pretty different over the last year or so The Smith Street Band have played the revolving stage at Yours & Owls Festival, reworked their live show into an acoustic set for seated crowds in Sydney, Melbourne and across regional Victoria, and teamed up with The Brisbane Symphony Orchestra for two sold out shows at The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane.

Now, The Smith Street Band are thrilled to announce a return to their roots. September and October will see the Victorian band head out around the country, playing 15 shows in pubs and theatres in every state and the ACT.

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Sydney-based Indie-pop outfit, Pirra burst through with new super-synthy single, 'Never Apart'

Alternative indie pop auteurs Pirra have announced their buoyant new single ‘Never Apart’, a synthy adventure produced by Sam Littlemore of Pnau.

‘Never Apart’ is awash with lush 80s synths, super-sweet and sunny vocal harmonies, over a layer of killer synths drum goodness - but just wait until the dark synths take over in a twist ending.

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Get caught up in Sydney-based pop-punks A Swift Farewell's latest single, 'Mousetrap'

Sydney-based pop-punk quintet A Swift Farewell have returned with a new line up and a blistering new single ‘Mousetrap’ – produced and mixed by Mark Williamson (Inertia, Far Away Stables, Closure).

'Mousetrap’ kicks off with muted guitar and the congruent vocals of Emma Mather, before gritty bass and bolstering drums propel the song into its virulent chorus. Intricate dynamics and cunning instrumentation spotlight the group’s chemistry, while delicate synths add diversity throughout the arrangement. Amidst the band’s animated signature sound, the lyrics explore the song’s profound underlying message.

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Melbourne's DRUID reveal heavy, emotive new single, 'I, Exist (Voices)' and film clip.

Melbourne’s DRUID release an explosive amalgamation of emotive nu-metal/metalcore in brand new single, ‘I, Exist (Voices)’ - a beautifully, dark, twisted track that explores internal crossroads.

To coincide, DRUID dropped the video for the single earlier this week on Slipknot’s Festival, KNOTFEST’s music blog, having also been announced to be playing at KNOTFEST’s Pulse of the Maggots streaming festival on the Slipknot Twitch channel Saturday morning (AEST) 8am. DRUID’s set will be streamed alongside bands like Hyro The Hero, As Everything Unfolds, Lotus Eater and more.

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Brisbane's John Keenan brings a slice of Americana-folk with new single 'Tired Eyes'

Devoted singer/songwriter John Keenan welcomes his poignant forthcoming release Tired Eyes. Romantic on the surface, the track features layers of lyrical depth and existential themes.

An older track of John’s, ‘Tired Eyes’ has been reworked and shaped in a more Americana-style song, evolving from its original acoustic roots. Lazy-styled, haunting pedal steel guitar weaves in and out, with John’s warm vocals providing a beacon to keep to on this musical journey.

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