With his rustic blend of surf-folk, imbued with enticing indie-pop elements, Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Zander Rhodes brings all the warmth of acoustic folk with a refreshing salt-water splash of coastal-pop energy in sunny new single ‘The Only Way I Know’, out on now.
Read MoreMonet's Pond has just graced the world with her hazy neo-psychedelia/ dream-pop/ indie-rock debut single 'Floating In Air'. Chasing the white rabbit, she is now pairing the track with a kaleidoscopic music video.
Monet's Pond had been leaving impressions since emerging at the beginning of the year where she received praise at the Queensland Music Awards where ‘Floating In Air’ produced with Aaron Shanahan (Miami Horror, Sunday) was highly commended.
Read MoreKnown for their distinctive brand of melodic hardcore, which is as whimsical as it is ferocious, Adelaide’s alt-punk outfit AGAPANTHER are back with bittersweet new single ‘Last Legs’ and accompanying music video, both out on now.
Read MoreSydney-based alt/post-punk outfit Magnetic Heads release their latest single, ‘What You See Is What You Get’; the third single to come from the band’s forthcoming debut Album, ‘Moral Outage’ which is due on August 13th.
In 2020, Sydney band Magnetic Heads released their first new music after a lengthy hiatus. 'The Street', and its recent 2021 follow-up 'Time Of Your Life', were glorious tastes of their return to the recording studio, where singer/songwriter Des Miller and producer/musician Liam Judson (Belles Will Ring, Lewis Goldmark) have created a sublime collection of melancholic pop songs that navigate both the dance-floor and existential concerns with heady emotion and lush drama.
Read MoreJulian Homewood (Dear Doonan) delivers his debut single in the form of political, thought-provoking protest song, ‘Devil In Your Eye’ - a nostalgic-sounding blues/folk song which takes aim at “The Man”; that is, the system which we are controlled by, as well as our reliance on the system through the use of money.
Read MoreBrisbane's William Wright aka The BattleCat returns with his third single ‘Running in Circles’. Merging his love of 2000's alternative artists such as: The Killers, The Strokes and The Wombats.
‘Running in Circles’ saw The BattleCat returning to work with long-time collaborator and producer Samuel Fudge, who brought his love of synthesis and dance music to the record.
Read MoreGet all your mates, grab a few coldies and gear up for Shen Panthers latest release – ‘Hey Friends’; a blissful festival-inspired track that echoes what all music punters have missed throughout the world’s shitty hiatus – getting a bit silly and having a ripping time with your mates.
Read MoreBrisbane alt-rock band, Patient Lounge, are following up their last epic track ‘Useless’ with hard-hitting, progressive-rock tune ‘Vivid Eyes’.
Rock vocals pulsing through the veins of this tune, driven by an arpeggio guitar riff that Andrew Stockdale would give the nod of approval for, ‘Vivid Eyes’ fools you into a groove, and in true Patient Lounge fashion, they flip the switch on the initial concept of the song, and we end up progressing through different scenes of a 7 and a half-minute mini rock-opera.
Read MoreSydney-based Alt Rock newcomers The Opinion Industry have unleashed their powerful debut single and music video called ‘OPINIONS’.
‘Opinions’ slams you in the face from the start, with a somewhat familiar-sounding progression that buries straight into the sub-conscious; it somehow manages to blend 80s hard-rock melodies with a late 90s alt/punk aesthetic, and twisted ending that comes from out of nowhere.
Read MoreIn a world first, Golden Robot Records have announced ROCK THE VAX, an initiative to unite music lovers and inspire the rock public of Australia to go and get vaccinated in exchange for a free album (vinyl or CD) from the extensive Golden Robot Records (GRR) back catalogue, while stocks last.
Read MoreAmidst their curated chaos and delightful dysfunction, Adelaide’s Memory Castles have been making waves recently, adding to a growing collection of unflinching tracks in the lead up to the release of new EP ‘Pretty Monsters’, out now.
Read MoreEMECIA, Adelaide's post-hardcore quartet are back to give the world 'Afterlives', their new single and video. The song, about taking opportunities and second chances has rolled out and is available now.
The Adelaide-based Alternative Rock outfit combine elements of Post-Hardcore and upbeat Punk Rock to create their captivating sound - and this new single ‘Afterlives’ is no exception.
Read MoreInventive and compelling, Melbourne based multi-hyphenate singer songwriter Benedict has today shared their powerful new single Wake Up, an anthemic call to action that speaks on behalf of all humanity, calling for understanding and peace. Wake Up is out now via Tomboi Records, and accompanying the track is a visually stunning and deeply emotive clip, co-directed and choreographed by Benedict, Andy Chappell and Kelly Thomas.
Read MoreSunshine Coast-based singer/songwriter Darcy Kate provides a panoramic soundtrack for a classic tale of love, lust, freedom and escaping with that special someone for adventure with the new single, ‘Run Away’, which is out now.
The second single from Darcy’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Run Away’ brings massive alt-pop country vibes, bringing a heavily lusty vibe with Darcy’s soft but sensual vocals, backed by solid instrumentation, and dark tremolo guitar highlights.
Read MoreMelbourne’s CLOWNS continue to revel in what’s been a powerful return, following up the release of May’s ‘Does It Matter?’ with the energetic new track ‘Sarah’.
As fans anticipate the band’s return to stages around the country throughout the second half of 2021, Clowns are making sure that the appetite for their new sounds is more than satisfied.
With ‘Sarah’, the band flexes at a fun and engaging creative peak; from the pacing of the arrangement, the crashing percussion, driving melodies and gritty vocals, Clowns lean all the way into the serotonin the track is focused on.
Read MoreFresh off a run of Pilbara (WA) shows and a quick stint in North & South-East QLD, Western Australian-based (and former Sunny Coast) artist MUFASSA is gaining momentum with his latest new-soul release 'Rain On Me.’
Written during the ‘Black Summer Fires’ of 2019/20 & the 2nd single from MUFASSA's 'Life in the Left Hand Lane' EP, 'Rain On Me' is a smoky, heartfelt song calling for the rain to pour down and wash away our darkest hours.
Read MoreFollowing the success of her single ‘The Thing About Us’ (released in December 2020) which was picked up by Home and Away and Channel 7 for a national TV and radio adv campaign, airplay on Triple J, I Heart Radio, The Edge FM, rotation on Nightlife-crowdDJ and a scheduled performance of her single at Suncorp Stadium (which was subsequently postponed due to COVID). Beks announces her debut remix pack.
Read MoreGold Coast-based indie roots group, The Wayward Suns have embraced their most inner ‘strayan and brought forward a fun new single in ‘Yeah Nah’.
Nah, yeah… they did.
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