Gold Coast duo Erratas flip glitch hop on its head in new single, 'Upside Down'
Gold Coast duo Erratas flip glitch hop on its head in new single, 'Upside Down'

Gold Coast electronic duo, Erratas have released a new single which flips the electronica genre on its head, gives it a naughty spank and teaches us a lesson in psych-tinged glitch hop with ‘Upside Down’

Taking heavy cues from Flume and Flying Lotus, and mixing in some lo-fi stylings, ‘Upside Down’ is the chilled, yet excitable little sibling to the more intense glitchy psy-trance you may come across at any Australian Doof Festival - there’s plenty of layers spiking and squirrelling their way over the sonic landscape, all grounded by the hip hop inspired beats.

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Gold Coast four-piece ZOOID get fuzzy with debut psych-rock EP, 'Luck Of The Draw'
Gold Coast four-piece ZOOID get fuzzy with debut psych-rock EP, 'Luck Of The Draw'

Get in, weirdos, and buckle up, because we’re going on a stoney, fuzzy psychedelic audio odyssey with Gold Coast’s ZOOID who have just released their debut EP, ‘Luck Of The Draw’.

The fuzz-soaked guitars (and at points, the bass too) are thick from the get go, with plenty of wah guitar to float in and out of their sonic spectrum. The vocals are drenched in slap-back delay, as any good psych-rock vocals should be, and the drums have a vintage tone, but still enough depth to push through.

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Nicole McKinney emotionally drives us through 'The Process' on her debut EP
Nicole McKinney emotionally drives us through 'The Process' on her debut EP

Brisbane-based artist Nicole McKinney has been building to the release of her debut EP, ‘The Process’ since the beginning of 2021, and she has delivered with this emotionally-charged indie/folk release, out now.

Pouring the remnants of a broken heart onto reverbed guitar, McKinney digs deep into her soul and brings out tender, at times soaring vocals, backed by a solid rhythm section that sits in the pocket, with some added textures to bring some slight atmosphere.

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Gold Coast fuzzed-out punk duo, Atticus Chimps hit hard with environmental message in new single, 'Misery'
Gold Coast fuzzed-out punk duo, Atticus Chimps hit hard with environmental message in new single, 'Misery'

Three months to the day since their most recent release, Gold Coast duo Atticus Chimps follow-up with environmentally-focused 'Misery'.

Fuelled by the bedlam ensuing the 2020 Australian bushfires, 'Misery' sparks a conversation about conservation, Australia's 'ecological collapse', and our government's response.

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Melbourne's Observist unleash raw, beautifully unnerving progressive metalcore debut EP, 'From The Ashes'
Melbourne's Observist unleash raw, beautifully unnerving progressive metalcore debut EP, 'From The Ashes'

Melbourne’s Observist have released a hell of a debut EP in ‘From The Ashes’, showcasing a stunningly abbrasive, and craftily unsettling sound from the progressive metal core outfit.

Like your coffee black? Then you’ll dig these pure filthy, grinding riffs with such a dirty groove. Observist’s sound is unrelenting and raw. It’s actually difficult to believe this is a debut EP, which then begs to wonder… where can they go from here?

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Sydney's Isotopes bring emotionally-charged post-hardcore anthem with new single 'WYWFM'
Sydney's Isotopes bring emotionally-charged post-hardcore anthem with new single 'WYWFM'

Sydney-based post-hardcore outfit, Isotopes bring forth a soaring, emotionally-charged new single in ‘WYWFM’, the follow-up to previous single, ‘Flower’.

Produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, Between You and Me), and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath), ‘WYWFM’ layers hard-hitting drums and bright, crunchy bass, textured distorted guitars, and melodious keys, with frontman Justin Miller’s emo-rock-tinged vocals building to the anthemic chorus.

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Sydney's FANGZ fight the good fight against racism with anthemic new single 'Prove Me Wrong'
Sydney's FANGZ fight the good fight against racism with anthemic new single 'Prove Me Wrong'

Sydney punks, FANGZ are kicking ass and taking names, with no signs of slowing down with the release of the new single, ‘Prove Me Wrong’ - a passionate, explosive punk rock anthem.

‘Prove Me Wrong’ is an emotionally-driven take, based on the Malcolm X quote “If you’re not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”

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Punks Wishful Thinking pop in to our inbox and drop off perfect new single about life's pressures in 'You Can'
Punks Wishful Thinking pop in to our inbox and drop off perfect new single about life's pressures in 'You Can'

QLD/Vic punks, Wishful Thinking have just dropped a brand new single in ‘You Can’, a frenetic package of pop punk, that dips and darts in pace, singing about the pressures we put on ourselves.

‘You Can’ sonically encompasses everything you may know about pop-punk, from fast double-time beats, to a slowed-down singalong swing chorus, into a rocking bounce of a post-chorus and bridge. There’s plenty of treble-driven distorted power chords, bright bass, and perfectly bratty vocals.

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The Sunza Beaches deliver roots and harmony-driven debut single, 'Exile' and accompanying film clip
The Sunza Beaches deliver roots and harmony-driven debut single, 'Exile' and accompanying film clip

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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Tijuana Cartel take us for a massive psychedelic ride with new album, 'Acid Pony'
Tijuana Cartel take us for a massive psychedelic ride with new album, 'Acid Pony'

Gold Coast-based electronic-dance outfit Tijuana Cartel have just revealed their exuberant new record ‘Acid Pony’ – produced by band members Carey O’Sullivan and Paul George.

‘Acid Pony’ is seven tracks of mind-altering guitar-driven indie music that explores a myriad of concepts and genre elements, while spotlighting the components that have come to define Tijuana Cartel’s sound.

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Electronic artist, Friendless reveals sophisticated new single, 'Lay Low' featuring XIRA
Electronic artist, Friendless reveals sophisticated new single, 'Lay Low' featuring XIRA

Australian electronic artist, Friendless follows up on the highly praised previous single, ‘Drip ft. Jannah Beth’ with a new banger in ‘Lay Low’ - which sees the artist team up with Sydney-based electro-pop vocalist XIRA.

‘Lay Low’ brings some pulsating keys to the boil, mixing in XIRA’s sweet, almost effortless vocals, all with a cloud of atmospheric synths hovering slightly over the top. The synth stabs, house beats and deep bass shift the track into overdrive. It’s a rollercoaster of builds and releases, like a sudden, heated tryst on the dancefloor.

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Von Hazeler bring tales of backpacking in new Australian alternative rock anthem ‘Rolling Stoner’
Von Hazeler bring tales of backpacking in new Australian alternative rock anthem ‘Rolling Stoner’

Sunshine Coast power-trio Von Hazeler follow-up on their debut single, ‘Oh No’ with another flashback to Nineties Indie Rock Australiana in the new single, ‘Rolling Stoner’.

Penned by singer/guitarist Jimmy Haseler about his travels, backpacking Australia with a German paramour, ‘Rolling Stoner’ is a song that sees a moment in time when you are presented with an opportunity and you go with it.

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Sydney alt-rock outfit Second Idol deliver gritty 90s-inspired film clip to their single, 'Out of Time'
Sydney alt-rock outfit Second Idol deliver gritty 90s-inspired film clip to their single, 'Out of Time'

Following on the release of their debut EP ‘Defence Mechanisms’, Sydney based alternative-rock quartet Second Idol have just revealed the accompanying video clip for the EP’s focus track ‘Out Of Time’ – filmed by Cam Davies, directed and edited by band member Maxine Gillon.

Shot at Good Loco in Marrickville, the clip depicts the band performing the song against a white back drop, with grainy VHS effects creating a 90’s aesthetic. Featuring quick transitions and a range of filming techniques, the music video’s candidness faultlessly matches the song’s production and emotion.

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Singer/Songwriter Aspy Jones escapes with raw and emotive release Mind Arrest
Singer/Songwriter Aspy Jones escapes with raw and emotive release Mind Arrest

Brisbane-based songwriter, Aspy Jones has shifted from the more alt-country/roots tones, and embraced the hustle and bustle of the city with his new release, ‘Mind Arrest’ - a poignant and lyrically-driven track that explores themes of escapism and dives into raw emotion.

‘Mind Arrest’ sees Aspy, an advocate for mental health and sharing his personal journey living with autism, fire up and combine vulnerability with rock, making for an unforgettable release for the songwriter.

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Brisbane's Dopamine enjoy putting us in a 'Strange Situation' with charismatic new single.
Brisbane's Dopamine enjoy putting us in a 'Strange Situation' with charismatic new single.

Brisbane-based indie-rock quartet Dopamine have today returned with their mesmerising new single ‘Strange Situation’ – produced and mixed by Aidan Hogg (Holy Holy, Jaguar Jonze, WAAX).

‘Strange Situation’ launches with accented full-band injections ahead of a flowing verse with amiable guitars and rolling drums which allow the pacifying vocals of frontman Finley Miller to stipulate an irresistible melody. The track progresses into a hypnotic chorus complete with texture and harmony, reputable with authentically sensitive production. Its lucid arrangement is complimented with an elegant guitar solo, as the song flourishes towards an emphatic finale.

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Catch this wicked collaboration between What So Not and DMA's with new single, 'The Change'
Catch this wicked collaboration between What So Not and DMA's with new single, 'The Change'

A new collaboration that is fit for your earholes right now comes from the melding of visionary producer What So Not (Chris Emerson), and acclaimed act, DMA’s.

This team-up resulted in the the striking thunderous single, ‘The Change’.

‘The Change’ is dark, slightly unsettling at first, then building with warbling bass, slightly down-paced jungle beats, and the distinct alt-sounds courtesy of the ARIA-nominated DMA’s.

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