Following a successful stint as part of Gold Coast groove collective Electrik Lemonade, Gold Coast local songwriter and performer KOOLZ has recently struck out on her own, delivering a vibey number with a nostalgic 90's R&B feel that is sure to intoxicate ears and airwaves this summer!
Slick, nostalgic beats, strings, and clear, bouncing rhymes flow through ‘Beach Daze’, while KOOLZ’ vocals and harmonies really do invoke that 90s chart-topping R&B vibe.
Read MoreSydney-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.
Read MoreSydney-based indie folk artist Martha released her debut single, Social Distance, on 15th October. The single has since been played twice on Triple J Unearthed by Dave Ruby Howe, who said that Martha is "a name that I think we're going to have to be looking out for if this track is any indication."
Sydney-based indie-folk artist, Martha blurs folk and indie rock in new single, ‘Social Distance’; a two minute anthem, that covers the emotional highs and lows of the past year or two.
Read MoreDynamic rock four-piece from Brisbane, Australia, sunbleached are bearing gifts of new music in the form of their upcoming two-track release, 'Rose Tinted'. The release is kicked off with the announcement of the first track from it, 'Flowers Grow from Ugly Places’.
An uneasy grunged-out guitar backed by a driving beat, gives a feeling of early Deftones-meets-At The Drive In, with a touch of Smashing Pumpkins, melding with that distinctly Australian post-grunge darkness.
Read MoreBrisbane’s Good Will Remedy have released their latest southern fried alt-country rock vibes with a bit of a twist – new single ‘Messin With My Head’ features a rap from guest artist Viliani, with the official music video is coming soon.
‘Messin With My Head’ blends in some soul grooves into the Southern-fried licks, with the rhythm section locking in tight, and tasty organ tones supporting vocalist Will’s alt-country swagger. Villani’s rapid-fire bursts in the third act of the song is a wicked flip not usual in this genre, and is reminiscent of late 90s mashups.
Read MoreFounded on the creative coast of WA and guided by the tangy westerly breeze, Perth’s South Summit have arrived with an emotional and invigorating new tune - ‘River Days’ - ready to pull listeners into their story…
‘River Days’ is the next step for the 5-piece, who spent weeks with producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane, Tired Lion) refining the track, ensuring it retained the raw emotion of the initial demo.
Read MoreIn the lead up to their new album, ‘Global Crisis’ (due on Friday November 5th), Brisbane/Meanjin melodic hardcore outfit Wildheart have given one last taste before the full length release, with new single, ‘Out For Blood’
It’s a bludgeoning hardcore groove straight out of the blocks, with a small reprieve of a haunting guitar line, before the dirty low-end goes for the kill. Vocally, the frustration and aggression from ‘Out For Blood’s lyrical theme is conveyed intensely; you can sense the veins in the side of the throat bulging.
Read MoreIn a moment of timely reflection, Melbourne born, Byron based Seph Cove releases his visceral and blooming new single ‘Sirens'.
Led by acoustic guitar and Seph’s sublime vocal delivery, the ‘Sirens’ deepens after the first third of the track, with echoing drums, and the comfort of strummed mandolins, before the full band kicks in. It’s quite a journey, going from fragile, through to grand production.'Sirens' is fevered with ruminative energy and dances the fine line between hopeful & hurting.
Read MoreFancy new Australian wax for your collection? Melbourne alternative rock five-piece Reside have announced the immediate release of their first-ever vinyl release - a packaging of two EPs - 'The Light That You Saw' and 'Relight' on one 12" vinyl. It is available right now for sale/immediate delivery through Collision Course/MGM Distribution at https://bit.ly/ResideVinyl.
Read MoreBrisbane singer/songwriter Hayley Marsten has just released her first co-produced single (teaming up with celebrated rock producer Magoo, and Dan Sugars), signalling a brand new era and her life and career.
‘Drowning Myself’, described as the sonic sister to the musical amalgamation of HAIM and Shania Twain, is about the realisation that sometimes the only person who can pull you out of the deep end is the one who threw you in; you. It’s a sad banger with the subject matter Hayley thought she would never explore, her own mental health.
Read MoreMUFASSA delivers his 3rd solo single from his acoustic EP, ‘Life in the Left Hand Lane’ with good-time shuffle, ‘Butterflies’.
Bringing some serious Basement Birds vibes with this new track, ‘Butterflies’ is yet another uplifting, feel-good track from MUFASSA, documenting his life on the road touring Australia (since 2018) in a 2005 Roadstar Caravan.
Read MoreExciting newcomers Dear Sunday have announced their sparkling, psychedelic new single ‘Teleport’, a sweet, glistening, confessional track that describes two young lovers in their own personal world.
The group, whose 2021 collaboration with Luude, ‘Wanna Stay’, is currently enjoying rotation on triple j, have also announced their debut EP, Draw 4, out November 12. Draw 4 is a versatile, thoughtful and hooky collection of alterative rock, pop and psych – a mature and fascinating debut from these sun-soaked WA locals.
Read MoreRegional Victorian head-crushers, ATLVS unleash their new single (and video), ‘Nazareth’ - a track that explores toxic behaviour from selfish, manipulative people living with a ‘God complex’.
ATLVS' fresh new track takes recording, mixing and mastering credits from Alpha Wolf's Scottie Simpson.
‘Nazareth’ is a pummelling, abrasive chunk of heaviness, which again shows that Australia is producing top-notch metal
Read MoreBeautifully bare and intimately powerful, indie-folk artist Naomi Keyte shapes her delicately spun stories into transformative musical experiences that have been captivating audiences for almost a decade.
With a cache of releases and accolades attesting to her prominence in the indie-folk/pop sphere, the Adelaide singer-songwriter is returning with her first release since dropping stunning track ‘Travelling Woman’ in 2020, announcing ‘Greenhill’ as the first single from her forthcoming sophomore LP.
Read MoreSydney-based garage-rock quartet Before the King have just released their vehement new single ‘Fast Machine’ – produced by ARIA-nominated Clayton Segelov (Shady Nasty, Antagonist A.D., Columbus).
Opening with thudding kick drums and rippling guitars, ‘Fast Machine’ is a ferocious slice of enigmatic rock and roll.
Read MoreBrisbane indie-rockers, With Blue have unveiled their four-track debt EP ,’Pleasure Lies’, encapsulating the sounds of SE Qld indie with tracks like, ‘Blame’ and ‘Lately.
Dishing out melodic, guitar-driven Pop straight from the Brisbane suburbs, With Blue are an emerging Indie-Rock quartet whose sound is vibrant and fresh. Their endearing sound is reminiscent of local, cult heroes The Go-Betweens, whilst evoking a taste of The Kooks’ Britpop revivalism.
Read MorePerth artist Grace Sanders recently brought super-colourful hyper-pop with the drama-filled single, ‘Scrolling’ (the first taste of new music since the release of her highly-acclaimed debut EP, ‘GUMS’ in February this year).
Now to accompany the glistening electro-pop goodness of 'Scrolling', Sanders is pairing it with a CGI music video that is a wondrous journey into digital realms of social media.
Read MoreSydney’s Chelsea Warner is backing up a solid year with a new single in the lead up to her debut EP, due out in November. ‘Not In The Mood’ is a playful, bouncy R&B jam, riding in a beginning of a period of evolution for Chelsea as a confident lyricist and producer.
Chelsea’s sound and style toy with musings on the exploration of self-love and coming of age, which is present in this slickly crafted track, with ‘Not In The Mood’ produced by Chelsea and formidable pop/alt-R&B artist/songwriter and producer Maribelle, with Matt ‘Xiro’ Fioravanti as mastering engineer.
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