Melbourne's DRUID reveal heavy, emotive new single, 'I, Exist (Voices)' and film clip.
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'
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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Von Hazeler turn the amps to 11 and bring the cheese with new music video, ‘Rolling Stoner’
Von Hazeler turn the amps to 11 and bring the cheese with new music video, ‘Rolling Stoner’

Sunshine Coast’s Von Hazeler bring an over-the-top nod to live televised performances with new music video for ‘Rolling Stoner’.

The brave and geeky trio that is Sunshine Coast’s Von Hazeler are unashamedly nostalgic for classic live music performances, and this shows on their new music video for their latest single.

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Massive indie-pop sounds from Violet Daze's debut single, 'Across The Bay'
Massive indie-pop sounds from Violet Daze's debut single, 'Across The Bay'

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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Perth's Tanaya Harper channels 90s indie pop with new solo single, 'Bad Faith'
Perth's Tanaya Harper channels 90s indie pop with new solo single, 'Bad Faith'

Lauded independent Perth artist Tanaya Harper returns with a new sound on her forthcoming single ‘Bad Faith’. After teaming up with local classical musicians and composers for her backyard concert and subsequent release Tender is the Night, VOL1 and successfully raising funds to assist Perth bushfire victims, Tanaya is excited to now be releasing some fresh music of her own. ‘Bad Faith’ follows on from Tanaya’s previous single ‘Emma’ as the second track lifted from her anticipated third EP due later in the year.

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Sydney's Clay J Gladstone return with new bass-heavy punk single, 'People Like You'
Sydney's Clay J Gladstone return with new bass-heavy punk single, 'People Like You'

Sydney’s full blast punks, Clay J Gladstone have returned with a rollercoaster of a single in ‘People Like You’, along with an accompanying film clip

Loaded with fat synth bass from the get-go, the listener is subdued in to thinking Clay J Gladstone have softened their musical approach. However, it doesn’t take long for a slab of guitar to hit like a flavour-loaded bag of Samboy’s to the face.

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Fremantle Indie Rockers, Figurehead have us put their new single, 'On Repeat'
Fremantle Indie Rockers, Figurehead have us put their new single, 'On Repeat'

Western Australia has never been a state to shy away from producing quality artists and music, and there’s a current wave of musicians from the west that are adding a unique flavour to Australia’s indie rock tapestry.

Fremantle five-piece, Figurehead are bringing forth a new era for themselves as a group with brand new single, ‘On Repeat’.

‘On Repeat’ shows off groove-based indie, heavily poetic, with the vocals lapping over the top over a, at times, subdued rhythm, and plenty of layers of chiming guitars.

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Sunny Coast's ChAMBER LANe share indie/alt rock single, 'Think Like I Do'
Sunny Coast's ChAMBER LANe share indie/alt rock single, 'Think Like I Do'

Sunshine Coast alternative rock 4-piece, ChAMBER LANe share their recent upbeat 90’s/00’s soaked indie/alt rock single, ‘Think Like I Do’.

Bringing together a diversity of influences from 50s rock, new wave, and alternative rock, ‘Think Like I Do’ however starts to show some touches from early The Strokes and Vampire Weekend bleeding in, with lightly distorted guitars, easy-going vocal harmonies, and a catchy beat.

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Perth's Sedative deliver a heavy dose of 'Cough Medicine' in debut single.
Perth's Sedative deliver a heavy dose of 'Cough Medicine' in debut single.

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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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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