Newcastle’s Vilify set the scene of pure frustration and anger at the hypocrisy all of us in the music industry have been witnessing, with their heavy, brand new single, ‘Veils of Grey’.
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Brisbane indie-pop songstress, Lucy Korts is fast becoming known for her intense vulnerability, enchanting vocals and empowering aura, and with her latest single, ‘Gone’ shows a fearless approach to songwriting paired with powerful, emotionally-ripe deliveries.
Moody, dark, and synth-drenched pop, ‘Gone’ puts the musical weight on your chest, with a deep heartbeat kick, and reversing synth strings, but over the low rumble of bass, there is a breath, with Lucy’s vocals shifting from heartbreak, to resolution and light. It’s powerful, and releasing, and hits right in the feels.
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Adelaide metalcore legends, The Daily Chase mark their return with a hefty new single, ‘Lotusland’, which also is the first taste of their forthcoming EP, ‘The Colour of Crisis’.
‘Lotusland’ adopts synth and drum’n’bass in to their sound, before hitting with an ominous riff and face-melting screams from vocalist Rory Cuthell. There’s elements of nu-metal sneaking in with pitch-shifted vocals, creepy keys, and one hell of a fat groove, before a dirty breakdown sledgehammers its way in to the track. It’s dark, menacing and brings the devil horns straight up.
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Sydney five-piece indie outfit, Buffalo Paradise suck in all the summery surf rock vibes, wrap them in a neat package, and serve them up as their sophomore single, ‘Promises’.
‘Promises’ has this weird blend of 80s-era Mental As Anything-meets-The Kooks sound happening; it manages to sound current (like a lot of vibing surf-indie-rock) while simultaneously sounding nostalgically Australian. It’s a sunset soundtrack on the beach, with bright guitars, smooth bass, pop drums, and organs coming together to lay the bed for the accent-blending vocal delivery that just works.
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Brisbane’s alt-rock/pop-punkers Tragic Me have been drip-feeding single after single, which now, with the release of their latest single, ‘Sorry’, all culminates in the four-track EP, ‘OVERTHOUGHT’.
Full of classic early 2000s pop-punk/emo tropes, from the sparkling keys, and dueting vocals, to the changes from epic alt-rock movements to punk beats, the track delivers a melancholy tale in contrast to its upbeat sound.
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It’s becoming a rare occurrence to see a sizeable live music event on the Sunshine Coast in these strange times we’re transitioning through, but, after a few false starts, Jynx House: Amplified will be going full steam ahead on February 12th at the Coolum Football Club.
Perseverance is key, and the JH:A team have pulled together a stellar line-up of fave acts and killer DJs, including headliners The Jungle Giants, fresh off the back of their first-ever ARIA #1 for their new LP, ‘Love Signs’. This will be the first opportunity for Sunny Coast fans to see the new songs, live in action.
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There’s been a lot of buzz building in the metal community over Perth metalcore outfit, Patient Sixty-Seven, and they’re backing up this hype with brand new single, ‘Scattered’.
‘Scattered’ hits hard straight away, with vocalist Tom Kiely purging so much aggression and emotion from the get-go, while shifting in to a more melodic mode for the chorus. The riffing bounces between gut-punches to intricate soaring, with bigger breakdowns than a crypto-bro defending Bitcoin.
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Queensland-based singer/songwriter Hello Jane returns with her first release for 2022, the super-sweet single, ‘Never Alone’, as well as announcing a string of shows in support of the release across QLD and NSW.
‘Never Alone’s lush, warm acoustic tones help enhance Hello Jane’s soft-yet-confident vocal melody, which instantly gives a feeling of comfort. It’s easy to sink in to the track, and as the title (and chorus hook) dictates, feel never alone, at least for three and a half minutes.
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It’s time to hand over the aux cord to Gold Coast rapper/singer/songwriter, Lemaire, as he shifts gear in to 2022 with his fat, brand new groove, ‘Ford Laser’.
Starting off like you’re trying to crank up the tune with the sticky volume knob, ‘Ford Laser’ teases with a build, but eases in with Lemaire’s rounded flow and chunky, bouncing bass and beat combo.
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Electronic artist DÉ SAINT has released her new electro single “Zephyr” (radio edit). A powerful melodic tech house pop track with a hooky vocal creating an eerie yet vibe filled energy. Also released today is the club record which includes 2 two official remixes of “Zephyr” by Tara Bloom and Greater Than Us. alongside DÉ SAINT’s original mix. Earlier this week (in pre release) the track stormed in at #6 on the ARIA Club Charts.
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The Sunny Coast’s agents of groove and funk, In2nationN have risen from a musical slumber, emerging with a full-pelt fun ska/funk track in ‘Life’.
Not ones to shy away from their tried-and -true funk formula, ‘Life’ sees vocalist Michael Wallace utilising his rhythmic flows to full extent, backed by guitar skanks, a full, fat bass line, infectious and intricate beats from the percussive duo of Brett Lanes and Sean Keenan, and a soulful-yet-blasting horn line.
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Brisbane/Meanjin dream-pop duo Sunbather return with a new single, ‘Holiday’. Recorded by Aidan Hogg (Jaguar Jonze, Holy Holy) the new song showcases the band’s knack for introspective indie rock with shoegaze-inspired overtones.
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Revving with passion, sophistication and a pure rock ‘n’ roll power, Perth's Big Orange is accelerating into 2022 with winning new single ‘By The Dozen’.
Known for bringing driving alt-rock energy tinged with a humble hit of modern pop, Big Orange is the project of Daniel Davis that expands with the talents of his lifelong friends to create the full-band live show.
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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.
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Sydney 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.
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Brisbane 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.
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Newcastle’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.
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Sydney’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.
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