| The H Gang - Mama Said Funk/Soul, RnB, Jazz, Pop | 27/04/2012 |
The H Gang is a contemporary Soul - Funk Band. Storytelling lyrics, catchy hooks, funky grooves and soulful vocal harmonies are the staple feature of the H Gang.
This is a really funky track inspired by Steely Dan. The lyrics are a satirical comment on society and expectations that are placed on us as we go through life. The satire comment is complemented by an ambiguous chorus melody ..
Other tracks by The H Gang: Love - Not This Time - You Can't Hide From You
| Zeptepi - Girls of Old Maui Folk, Roots, Acoustic, Rock | 27/04/2012 |
Zeptepi are a gloriously apocalyptic folk-rock band for the 21st century. Pogues meets Waterboys meets Weddings Parties Anything.
A re-writing of Rolling Down to Old Maui, a traditional sailor's song dating back to the middle of the 19th century. This version retains the original melody, but tells a new story.
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Other tracks by Zeptepi: No Respect - Ace of Spades
| Jason Kenny - Box Of Letters Rock, Folk, Atmospheric, Alternative Country | 30/04/2012 |
Novelist, poet, playwright, composer - Jason Kenny is a writer and musician, working where those forms meet. Fugitive is the first of planned three releases over the next twelve months.
Box Of Letters is a pop song without a chorus, driven by a catchy bass groove and swirling in a whirlwind of Selk Hasting's backing vocals. The song talks of a lost lover, full of alchemy and regret.
Other tracks by Jason Kenny: What The Moonlight Showed - After The Garden
| The White Goods - When Do I Give Up Pop | 30/04/2012 |
Post-ironic-indie-rock-hip-hop.
Absolutely genre-less, The White Goods latest single 'When Do I Give Up' contemplates throwing the music in. The reader is left so confused at the end of the song, is it brilliant, is it bullocks, that they cannot answer the thesis statement either and never will.
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| Venus Fire - The Sound Pop, Rock, Pop | 30/04/2012 |
Venus Fire is the new art-pop project of songstress Hayley Clare, oozing charm, edge and killer vocals. It features a strong visual backdrop to accompany the bold musical statement.
Paying homage to the pop princesses of Venus Fire singer Hayley Clare's youth, The Sound is about the irrepressible nature of the human spirit: "When the night is calling out your name ... you have to answer." The song features a funky piano riff and sing-along chorus.
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Other tracks by Venus Fire: The Sound (Tommy Spender Lightning Eyes Remix)
| Guests of Ghosts - Odyssey Rock, Punk | 01/05/2012 |
Guests of Ghosts push the indie music market off the cliff with punchy hooks and soaring vocals.
Their distinctive musical vision and unmatched energy will be remembered.
An explosive dark pop track that explores the realities of time wasted through drug use. This punchy song has a mixture of shadowy minor chords but holds strong lyrical content.
Other tracks by Guests of Ghosts: Unclekrunkduster - Enigma
| Silver Sircus - Come Back As You (Single Version) Pop, Atmospheric, Soundscapes, Ambience | 01/05/2012 |
Silver Sircus create experimental cabaret, atmospheric & dark post-rock, minimalist groove & spoken-word."Come Back As You" is the first single from forthcoming album "To The Place That Is Home"
The sparse sounds of Come Back As You are punctuated with rich, layered orchestration. The song builds from a whisper to a stunning crescendo and Lucinda Shaw’s vocals touch deep emotions, delving into grief without ever losing sight of hope.
| Phebe Starr - Alone With You Pop, Electronic, Experimental, Christian | 01/05/2012 |
Similar to likes of Lykki li, Sia and Stevie Nicks, Sydney electro Pop artist Phebe Starr's sweet, synth pop songs with elements of jazz create a refreshing new sound.
Written by Phebe Starr, Produced by Andy Mak (Boy and Bear, New Empire) This brand new single 'Alone with you' will sweep you away to another planted with atmospheric electronic sounds and an oceans of rolling drums!
| Lucas O'Connell - Information Overload Folk, Acoustic, World | 01/05/2012 |
Lucas plays a fast dreamy fingerpicking guitar style with eerie, sexy vocals. His songs often explore political and societal themes. Influences include Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, and Jack Kerouac.
Information Overload is a criticism on the false ideals of society that often go unnoticed.
Other tracks by Lucas O'Connell: Wandering Girl - Liquid Night
| Phillip Michael Vasiliades - Bangalow Blues/Roots, Jazz, Country, Blues | 01/05/2012 |
Phillip Michael's original music has been described as soulful, classic rock with universal themes. He draws his influences from many styles including rock, soul, blues, jazz and Eastern European melodies.
Bangalow is a road song about love gone wrong. Two travellers paths cross at a moment in time.
It has a definite Australian flavour with place names like Orbost, Rockhampton, New Zealand, HQ wagons, Highway No. 1 and truck stops. Memorable chorus.
It all happens in Bangalow, Northern NSW, Australia.
It has a definite Australian flavour with place names like Orbost, Rockhampton, New Zealand, HQ wagons, Highway No. 1 and truck stops. Memorable chorus.
It all happens in Bangalow, Northern NSW, Australia.
Other tracks by Phillip Michael Vasiliades: Road Warrior - Alluvial Plain
| Frieda's Boss - No Such Thing Reggae/Dub, Ska, Roots, Reggae | 03/05/2012 |
Music should be felt, not just heard and the reggae juggernaut, Frieda’s Boss, driven by a dangerous rhythm section brings back that skankin’ feeling with ragga, roots, ska and dub-ub-ub-ub-ub.
This song is about racial stereotype images most people have regarding Jamaicans, being that they assume they all have dreadlocks, smoke ganja, and lay about a lot!
I felt compelled to let people know that there was “no such thing as a typical Jamaican, they only exist on the screen”.
I felt compelled to let people know that there was “no such thing as a typical Jamaican, they only exist on the screen”.
Other tracks by Frieda's Boss: Easy To Say - Good Eno'
| I am Duckeye - Baby Money Rock, Comedy, Grunge, Rock | 03/05/2012 |
Australia's answer to I am Duckeye is I am Duckeye, because no one else in the world would want to be compared to I am Duckeye.
A light-hearted introspection of being a deadbeat boyfriend muso that many an artist can relate to at some stage... all stages.
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Other tracks by I am Duckeye: Stink Lines - Mowees
| Blackbirds - Chebo Ethnic Multicultural, African, Folk | 03/05/2012 |
Hailing from Byron Bay, Blackbirds is a talented trio of international musicians. The warm vocals, ukulele and percussion bring to mind sweet island melodies as they recreate classics.
This traditional song was taught to Renee while in Zambia working in remote communities. The song means "all worldly things shall pass but our souls will always remain so this is where to focus". With Blackbirds, Renee produced an interpretation of the song including sound bites from her trip.
Other tracks by Blackbirds: Want You Bad - Just Be Good To Me
| Dan Rolls - Forever Hunted Blues/Roots, Folk, Alternative Country, Pop | 06/05/2012 |
Ballarat musician Dan Rolls is a unique Australian artist. Each song he creates is complete with impressive re-inventive guitar-work, African drums, trumpets and much more.
A song about finding a place to call home, yet a feeling of being hunted by the unknown. Interesting tempo change halfway through the song.
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| Making - Barcelona Rock, Industrial, Techno | 08/05/2012 |
Making are a trio from Sydney exploring the use of repetition, duration and texture in rock music.
Barcelona is a single released by Making in April 2012. It features two remixes by electronic artists Ben Carey and Nakagin.
RECOMMENDED BY: FBi Radio Sydney, SYN FM Melbourne
RECOMMENDED BY: FBi Radio Sydney, SYN FM Melbourne
Other tracks by Making: El Auto Fantastico - Earth (Tundra)
| The Falls - Home Pop, Folk | 10/05/2012 |
They met. They fell in love. They wrote songs.They fought. They made up. They broke up,They wrote songs.Gorgeous folk pair The Falls deliver a stunning debut EP.
“This is the first I've heard form these guys - hopefully not the last. One for fans of indie-folk.” - Dan Buhagiar, triple j
“This is so close to perfect.” - Dave Ruby Howe, triple j
“So sublime. Those harmonies are just gorgeous.”- Dom Alessio, triple j
“This is so close to perfect.” - Dave Ruby Howe, triple j
“So sublime. Those harmonies are just gorgeous.”- Dom Alessio, triple j
| Arcane Saints - Never Say Die Rock, Grunge, Metal | 10/05/2012 |
Melbourne rockers fronted by a relative Steve Harris (Iron Maiden.) Recently played Midi Festival in China to 20,000 people.
The song is about the "never say die" attitude unsigned rock bands of today have to adapt in order to survive. Positive and uplifting and the songs really rocks hard.
| Unity Floors - Identity Theft Rock, Garage | 10/05/2012 |
"a vibe that sits somewhere between Robert Foster and Fugazi; soaring vocals alongside a guitar and drum kit ready to bolt out of the speakers." - The Thousands
"for pushing caution against some wind, delegating your troubles, paternity tests and intellectual property lawsuits to their rightful place in the rearview mirror of life." - polaroidsofandroids.com
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Other tracks by Unity Floors: Boil The Ocean - Bass Song
| Jade Diary - A Thousand Days Pop, Atmospheric, Christian | 11/05/2012 |
Jade Diary is an indie pop singer-songwriter who writes emotive, sometimes melancholic and atmospheric music with touches of fantasy. Some liken her voice to Sarah McLachlan or Kate Bush.
A Thousand Days was written about my struggle with forgiving someone who had hurt me. I was also inspired by the story of Corrie Ten Boom who forgave a Nazi soldier who hurt her in a concentration camp. In the song, I intertwined our two stories.
Other tracks by Jade Diary: Love Thy Will Be Done - Sublime
