Perth’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 MoreBrisbane punks, PhD kick in to 2022 with a brand new single in ‘Tie Dye’, which sees the four-piece dip their toes in to alt-rock territory, with the focus on releasing the negative energy within.
While their previous release, the EP ‘Keep Dreaming, Weirdo’ presented a more lo-fi punk approach, ‘Tie Dye’ sees a more refined, yet still abrasive sound from PhD.
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.
Read MoreIn a world saturated with throwaway, cookie-cutter pop, it’s a breath of fresh air to discover an artist who chooses to write from the heart and express from the depths of within. Brisbane-based songwriter, Hannah Cheetham has brought out a powerful, stunning debut single in the pop ballad, ‘Unlikely Two’.
Read MoreGold Coast alternative RnB artist, David Mac has just dropped a slow, fiery jam in the new single, ‘Nobody But You’; an invitation to a whole other calming dimension.
Following on from his debut single, ‘Treetops’ (find that on Soundcloud), ‘Nobody But You’ is synth-heavy, with wet beats, allowing David’s smooth vocals to exude confidence and sensuality, while conveying the overall tone of new love.
Read MoreGold Coast artist, KOOLZ kicks in to 2022 with the release of her debut self-titled EP, which follows from the string of groove-filled RnB singles released in 2021.
The five-tack EP blends soul, pop, and RnB with catchy, slick production, allowing KOOLZ’ smooth, powerfully soulful vocal delivery to shine. You can sense KOOLZ smiling on every track as she pours her heart out in to this labour of love.
Read MoreMelbourne pop-punk shooting stars Paperweight have gone from strength to strength this year, navigating the weight of a global pandemic and pushing through to the other side unscathed and hungry for their future. Today the band release "Tracks" as a reminder to close the book on what once was and to start fresh, pursue happiness and follow ambitions.
‘Tracks’ blends pop-punk blasts with interweaving synths, and a catchy chorus, in to a hypercolour soundtrack with plenty of bounce. It’s polished, but still plenty of brattiness to keep the pop-punk purists happy.
Read MoreSunshine Coast roots/dub gurus have finally, after a two-year wait, delivered their latest single - the sunny good-times vibe, ‘Nice Up’.
You can practically smell the beach through the sounds emulating from the band, with Bearfoot flaunting their coastal roots/reggae/dub soundtrack with ease.
Read MoreSydney-based Indie Folk singer/songwriter, Hedy Blaazer releases a raw, heavily emotional and sublime new single, ‘Fluorescent’ (along with an accompanying music video).
With honest lyrics, ‘Fluorescent’ is both haunting and heart wrenching, blending Hedy’s distinct vocal delivery, strings, acoustic guitars, and distant, deep percussion. It gives the feeling of a solitary singer, plucking a guitar and pouring their heart out, with only the company of a single lamp post.
Read MoreSunshine Coast alt-pop maverick, AYLA has unleashed another dose of vibrant, shape-shifting music with the new single, ‘Ride Along’ - a slamming pop track, filled with 80s synths and one massive hook.
Produced by Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music) and Sam Thomlison (Oh My My, Bad Pony), mixed by Peter Holz (Peking Duk, Gang Of Youths) ‘Ride Along’ sees the young singer step into her own, delivering a commanding anthem of self-empowerment.The release follows a strong bout of releases through 2020, including the Reuben Styles (Peking Duk) co-written and produced ‘Go Slow’, which promptly reminded audiences and industry alike of Ayla’s striking blend of delicate yet potent pop.
Read MoreSunshine Coast’s own Dorah Jacson (aka Kayla Smart) has delivered her first new single since the release of her debut EP last year, and ‘You’ll See’ is a lush single, ready for the hot summer months.
While still maintaining Dorah’s signature sound of wistful vocals and plenty of dreamy atmospherics , ‘You’ll See’ sees an evolutionary step, with Dorah stepping away from earlier songwriting methods, and showing a more fun, matured style inspired by the likes of Benee, Mallrat and Laurel.
Read MoreMelbourne’s Thea Fitzgerald has dug deeps and brought forth one of the bounciest, swingy RnB singles of 2021 in ‘Good Like That’.
Just in time for the summer months, ‘Good Like That’ is the right soundtrack for saying goodbye to the challenges of the last 18 months, and sashaying, swaggering and/or strutting in to a new chapter. The single is the next taste in the lead up to Thea’s forthcoming second EP.
Read MoreHead boppin’, booty shaking & full of smiles, Queensland’s LAURA MAC has burst into the limelight with their debut single ‘Garage Full of Dreams’. A brazen, shameless and unrivalled energy carries this bop from their garage in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, all the way to Lush Studios (The Butterfly Effect, Semantics, Katie Noonan) in Brisbane, harnessing the energy and desire of LAURA MAC. Let ‘Garage Full of Dreams’ grab your hand, spin you around and leave you breathless for more.
Read MoreMelbourne/Brisbane art-pop wonder, Austen, has released her anticipated sophomore EP, ‘Small’, which is anything but.
Full of dreamy textures, delving into house beats and/or electro at times, ‘Small’ is four-tracks of synth-y art, all drifting around Austen’s velvety vocals. It’s easy to immerse yourself into the EP - close your eyes, jump on to the nearest fluffy, flying Nimbus cloud and float through the Stratosphere.
Read MoreAfter taking a trip down memory lane earlier in the year with "In The Clouds", Melbourne-based alternative rock outfit Bad Juju are back and better than ever with a tongue-in-cheek ode to the dark side of life with new single, "American Halloween". Bad Juju channel their love for catchy hooks, big riffs and classic popcorn horror movies into a self assuring anthem that commands listeners bring out their weirder side.
The new single, inspired by the band’s love of cheesy American slasher films, hits you straight away with its melancholy-tinged heavy grunge. Walls of guitar, slacker vocals, and a dreamy middle eight (before being slammed in the face by a wave of guitars, bass and drums). It’s epic, without being pretentious.
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