Adelaide's Naomi Keyte releases stunning, emotive new indie-folk single, 'Greenhill'
Adelaide's Naomi Keyte releases stunning, emotive new indie-folk single, 'Greenhill'

Beautifully 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.

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Sydney garage-rock quartet, Before The King put the pedal to the floor with new single, 'Fast Machine'
Sydney garage-rock quartet, Before The King put the pedal to the floor with new single, 'Fast Machine'

Sydney-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.

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Brisbane's With Blue reveal stunning indie-rock debut EP, 'Pleasure Lies'
Brisbane's With Blue reveal stunning indie-rock debut EP, 'Pleasure Lies'

Brisbane 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.

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Perth's Grace Sanders unveils super-colourful CGI video to accompany new hyper-pop single, 'Scrolling'
Perth's Grace Sanders unveils super-colourful CGI video to accompany new hyper-pop single, 'Scrolling'

Perth 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.

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Sydney's Chelsea Warner explores self-love and coming-of-age in slick R&B jam, 'Not In The Mood'
Sydney's Chelsea Warner explores self-love and coming-of-age in slick R&B jam, 'Not In The Mood'

Sydney’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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Melbourne's COLD*WORDS tackles the darkness within in emotive alt-rock single, 'Kill Me, Please?'
Melbourne's COLD*WORDS tackles the darkness within in emotive alt-rock single, 'Kill Me, Please?'

Melbourne-based alt-rock songwriter, COLD*WORDS goes dark with moody new single and music video, ‘Kill Me, Please?’.

Focusing on the struggles of someone grappling with their state of mind, and the desire to be rid of the darkness within, ‘Kill Me, Please?’ blends emotive alternative rock, with hints of post-grunge.

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Brisbane's Jordan Merrick conjures lovelorn new single, 'The Waiting Blues'
Brisbane's Jordan Merrick conjures lovelorn new single, 'The Waiting Blues'

With the soothing vulnerability of indie-folk and the intoxicating finesse of blues-rock, Brisbane’s Jordan Merrick is known for bringing a unique flavour to his sound, adroitly combining influential styles to deliver deeply ruminative music containing transformative abilities.

Dishing out a dynamic collection of blues-infused folk tunes this year with the release of ‘This Rainy Day’ and ‘Lonelier Than You’, Jordan Merrick is moving deeper into the seductive world of blues-rock with this lovelorn new single ‘The Waiting Blues’, ahead of his upcoming album 'Waiting Blues', set to be released on November 5.

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Sydney's Thunder Fox soak us in sultry moments in new single, 'Love You 2'
Sydney's Thunder Fox soak us in sultry moments in new single, 'Love You 2'

Sydney’s Thunder Fox are following up on last month’s single ‘Not For Sale’ with the new, sultry release, ‘Love You 2’, their next cut from upcoming album, ‘Sanctuary’.

The weather forecast predicts moist moments during the track, with the humidity dialled up thanks to the sexy horn moments, and vocalist Sam Dawes’ smooth delivery, set to woo.

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Brisbane's Cedarsmoke keep it real with new single, 'Sadly Ever After'; announce debut album
Brisbane's Cedarsmoke keep it real with new single, 'Sadly Ever After'; announce debut album

Combining their sauntering, red apple charm with a brutal bite of stinging honesty, Brisbane-based alt-rock band Cedarsmoke are up to their old tricks, keeping it real with new single ‘Sadly Ever After’ and are announcing their debut album 'Into The Wild World', coming out on October 22.

‘Sadly Ever After’ blends 50’s Doo Wop sounds with 90s overdriven alternative rock, with frontman Jon Cloumassis’ distinctive Aussie rasp over the layers. Guest vocalist Maddie Keinonen (Dumb Things) adds balance and smooths out the choruses, with the track having an overall slacker fairytale feel.

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Darcy Kate delivers wistful new folk single, 'Songbird'
Darcy Kate delivers wistful new folk single, 'Songbird'

Darcy Kate whisks listeners away to a quaint little book store with the smells of fresh coffee and autumn spices in her new single, ‘Songbird’; a soothing folk story about launching free

‘Songbird’ is the third single from the forthcoming debut album by Darcy Kate. Following on from the success Runaway which received airplay on Double J with Henry Wagons and Sarah Howells as well as KIX FM and across community radio Australia wide.

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Call the doctor, RedHook have scheduled some 'Sentimental Surgery' with fun new emo party anthem
Call the doctor, RedHook have scheduled some 'Sentimental Surgery' with fun new emo party anthem

Sydney’s RedHook have unleashed their new single ‘Sentimental Surgery’ – a loving tribute to the emo sounds that shaped the band’s teen years - produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, Trophy Eyes), and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath).

‘Sentimental Surgery’ is a slight flip on the sounds RedHook have forged with the acclaimed EP, ‘Bad Decisions’, with a more-lighthearted touch and pop-flourishes to their alternative rock tones. Vocalist Emmy Mack playfully bounces around the melody, and the drums, though having that full modern heavy rock tone, has a cheeky 80s gated-reverb snare to add some slight, fun cheesy touches.

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Dub Zoo help lead us through 'Strange Times' with new single, with guest vocals from Mitch Davis
Dub Zoo help lead us through 'Strange Times' with new single, with guest vocals from Mitch Davis

The Sunshine Coast’s purveyors of deep dub and groove, Dub Zoo present their latest offering, ‘Strange Times’; an epic cinematic journey through one of the darkest subplots of the human experience.

‘Strange Times’ is the latest offering from a new era of music for Dub Zoo and the third single from their upcoming first studio album. ‘Strange Times’ (re)introduces Lord MD a.k.a Mitch Davis, a talented vocalist and lyricist who makes his return after an extended break from the music industry. MD’s powerful and emotive performance sets the tone from the first bars of the song. Also featured is Dub Zoo’s own Queen Lizzie who delivers a haunting chorus inspired by the poetry of Hafiz, a mystic Sufi poet who lived during the 14th century in Persia (Iran).

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The Letter Elle shows off confidence in sassy new single, 'Don't Have The Time x'
The Letter Elle shows off confidence in sassy new single, 'Don't Have The Time x'

Following on from the catchy single ‘Be Your Lady’, The Letter Elle has now released the smooth, soulful track, ‘Don’t Have The Time x’, boasting plenty of confidence, charm and loads of bounce.

With pristine pop hooks, lo-fi synths and blissful vocal layers, Don't Have The Time x demands to be listened on repeat. Lyrically, The Letter Elle (real name Gabrielle Emery) shares a message of unapologetic confidence.

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PREMIERE - 'It's About Time' for a new single from Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee
PREMIERE - 'It's About Time' for a new single from Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee

Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee is no stranger to the Australian music scene, and now he has brand new material to share, starting with the sleek pop soul track, ‘It’s About Time’.

Slick crooning and Motown-ish progressions, ‘It’s About Time’ kicks in with a playful beat and Ah Gee’s rapping, before shifting it up a gear for super grooves and harmonies, squelchy bass and synths, and jazzy riffs.

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Newcastle's Science Rockets bring epic, heartbreaking prog single in 'Eyes Closed'
Newcastle's Science Rockets bring epic, heartbreaking prog single in 'Eyes Closed'

Newcastle’s Science Rockets have released their latest single, the emotive, ‘Eyes Closed’; a heavily-layered guitar-trip with a heartbreaking narrative.

Formed in 2020, Science Rockets formed from the remnants of The Girl Folder, and a chance meeting of like-minded musicians chatting online, the band bonded over a love of Ride, Secret Machine, Foals and The Cure.

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Hope D teams up with G Flip to deliver a 'Happy Hangover' in latest single, and announce tour dates
Hope D teams up with G Flip to deliver a 'Happy Hangover' in latest single, and announce tour dates

Brisbane’s Hope D has teamed up with close friend G Flip to bring together the intoxicating new track, ‘Happy Hangover’. The single follows on from the success of Hope D’s debut EP, ‘Cash Only’ (which features the singles, ‘Second’ and ‘Addict’).

A catchy, bouncy indie-pop track with an instantly hooky chorus, ‘Happy Hangover’ beams musical sun rays, with softly fuzzied guitars, gated-pop rock drums and wistful, dreamy pre-chorus.

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Curate your Caloundra Music Festival experience today with the new app.
Curate your Caloundra Music Festival experience today with the new app.

The Caloundra Music Festival program has been released with a new line up of artists and schedule allowing you to plan your weekend so you don’t miss a beat.

While some interstate acts have been replaced due to COVID restrictions we have outstanding performers on the bill, including Ball Park Music, Ian Moss, John Butler, San Cisco, Sneaky Sound System, Thelma Plum, The Superjesus, The Whitlams, WAAX and Xavier Rudd.

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