Australian Heavy/Prog Rock royalty, The Butterfly Effect follow up on previous release, ‘So Tired’, with the brand new, aggressive single, ‘Nil By Mouth’ – a brutally honest exploration into the pitfalls of the internet, celebrity culture, reality television and exploitation.
Read MoreA much-anticipated sophomore EP has rolled in like a late afternoon summer storm in the shape of Seph Cove’s ‘Unsafe Passage’ - a release filled with light and dark, it is an EP that is immersive, with Seph’s songwriting painting sonic tapestries with ease.
Read MoreIn the lead up to the release of their debut album later this month, Sydney’s fuzzed-out post-punk trio, oWo have offered-up the first single (and title track), ‘Super Role Model’.
‘Super Role Model’ is a scuzzy, fuzzed-out swagger, with a bass line that sounds like it’s looking for a fight. The drums have a slacker feel, but aggressively so, and the panned, delayed guitar adds plenty of eerie menace to the track. It’s the vocals, with hardly any effort, that give ‘Super Role Model’ the who-gives-a-fuck vibe. It’s a sound that used to be at the forefront of Australian Alt Rock in the 90s, and it deserves a comeback to the fold.
Read MorePropelled by a fierce devotion to create vibrant sonic experiences that reflect a special appreciation for UK-influenced indie/ pop/ RnB and neo-soul, Melbourne singer-songwriter Hannah Wilson has released her electrifying new single ‘Shame’ .
‘Shame’ employs classic early 2000’s UK RnB beats, mixing in soft synths and muted guitars that just bubble under the surface, letting Hannah’s almost-breathy vocal delivery stand out.
Read MoreSydney-based Indie Pop star, Morgan Houston brings an empowering pop anthem in her new infectious single, ‘Shower Talk’. Heavy on the sparkling synths, it is a track written for those trying to navigate their way through the messy world of dating.
Read MoreNewcastle’s Vilify set the scene of pure frustration and anger at the hypocrisy all of us in the music industry have been witnessing, with their heavy, brand new single, ‘Veils of Grey’.
Read MoreAdelaide metalcore legends, The Daily Chase mark their return with a hefty new single, ‘Lotusland’, which also is the first taste of their forthcoming EP, ‘The Colour of Crisis’.
‘Lotusland’ adopts synth and drum’n’bass in to their sound, before hitting with an ominous riff and face-melting screams from vocalist Rory Cuthell. There’s elements of nu-metal sneaking in with pitch-shifted vocals, creepy keys, and one hell of a fat groove, before a dirty breakdown sledgehammers its way in to the track. It’s dark, menacing and brings the devil horns straight up.
Read MoreSydney five-piece indie outfit, Buffalo Paradise suck in all the summery surf rock vibes, wrap them in a neat package, and serve them up as their sophomore single, ‘Promises’.
‘Promises’ has this weird blend of 80s-era Mental As Anything-meets-The Kooks sound happening; it manages to sound current (like a lot of vibing surf-indie-rock) while simultaneously sounding nostalgically Australian. It’s a sunset soundtrack on the beach, with bright guitars, smooth bass, pop drums, and organs coming together to lay the bed for the accent-blending vocal delivery that just works.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of buzz building in the metal community over Perth metalcore outfit, Patient Sixty-Seven, and they’re backing up this hype with brand new single, ‘Scattered’.
‘Scattered’ hits hard straight away, with vocalist Tom Kiely purging so much aggression and emotion from the get-go, while shifting in to a more melodic mode for the chorus. The riffing bounces between gut-punches to intricate soaring, with bigger breakdowns than a crypto-bro defending Bitcoin.
Read MoreQueensland-based singer/songwriter Hello Jane returns with her first release for 2022, the super-sweet single, ‘Never Alone’, as well as announcing a string of shows in support of the release across QLD and NSW.
‘Never Alone’s lush, warm acoustic tones help enhance Hello Jane’s soft-yet-confident vocal melody, which instantly gives a feeling of comfort. It’s easy to sink in to the track, and as the title (and chorus hook) dictates, feel never alone, at least for three and a half minutes.
Read MoreIt’s time to hand over the aux cord to Gold Coast rapper/singer/songwriter, Lemaire, as he shifts gear in to 2022 with his fat, brand new groove, ‘Ford Laser’.
Starting off like you’re trying to crank up the tune with the sticky volume knob, ‘Ford Laser’ teases with a build, but eases in with Lemaire’s rounded flow and chunky, bouncing bass and beat combo.
Read MoreBrisbane/Meanjin dream-pop duo Sunbather return with a new single, ‘Holiday’. Recorded by Aidan Hogg (Jaguar Jonze, Holy Holy) the new song showcases the band’s knack for introspective indie rock with shoegaze-inspired overtones.
Read MoreRevving with passion, sophistication and a pure rock ‘n’ roll power, Perth's Big Orange is accelerating into 2022 with winning new single ‘By The Dozen’.
Known for bringing driving alt-rock energy tinged with a humble hit of modern pop, Big Orange is the project of Daniel Davis that expands with the talents of his lifelong friends to create the full-band live show.
Read MorePerth’s prolific newcomers Dear Sunday keep notching up wins with their releases, and the brand new single, ‘Knock Knock’ can be added to that list. Heading more in to melancholy territory, the track is a touching exploration of mental illness, and the grief of losing a loved one.
Read MoreSydney hard-rock outfit Bad Moon Born unveil their timeless new single ‘Light Leaves The Day’, a track that sees the band lean more into an acoustic and melodic rock direction for their first offering in 2022.
Focusing on Vocalist/Lyricist Jordan Von Grae’s personal struggles with addiction, the song’s honest lyrics also highlight his journey in to sobriety.
Read MoreNewcastle’s deathcore outfit, The Wandering has marked their return with a heaving slab of heaviness in the form of new single, ‘A Beautiful Agony’, and accompanying music video.
‘A Beautiful Agony’ is three and a half minutes of unrelenting brutality, from frenetic blast beats and schizophrenic riffing, through to some of the lowest, guttural death growls, the track forces its way hectically, while teasing the forthcoming climax with sneaky breakdown a third of the way through. It still does not brace you for the filthiest, lowest of breakdowns towards to the end.
Read MoreSydney’s indie-pop darlings Dande And The Lion have returned with a sweet, humming new track titled ‘Cheap Choice’. Building on the dual vocal talent that the band have focused on in previous singles, the new single spotlights the constant runaround and false truths of one partner to another.
Read MoreKnown to balance the line between buoyant and affecting, the return of Byron Bay’s Seph Cove and his moving new track ‘Helen’ leaves no feeling unexplored.
At first a rich, organic-sounding track, ‘Helen’ balances a simple acoustic guitar and Seph’s stunning vocals, drenched in reverb, with a cinematic sonic landscape of synth strings and hollowed-out percussion. Inspired by human connection, 'Helen' is a stirring, tempestuous tune of redemption and amity.
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