| Solkyri - Hunter Rock, Instrumental, Psychedelic, Experimental | 20/04/2013 |
Solkyri have established themselves as one of Australia's best new instrumental bands. With airplay on Triple J and community radio, the band have cultivated a growing underground following.
Hunter is the lead single from Solkyri's debut album 'Are You My Brother?'
The track's youthful exuberance and energetic performance showcase the exciting trio's talents and craftsmanship.
Hunter's melodic approach to instrumental rock that will please fans of sleepmakeswaves, Battles, Phantom Planet, Radiohead and Explosions in the Sky.
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The track's youthful exuberance and energetic performance showcase the exciting trio's talents and craftsmanship.
Hunter's melodic approach to instrumental rock that will please fans of sleepmakeswaves, Battles, Phantom Planet, Radiohead and Explosions in the Sky.
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Other tracks by Solkyri: Thread Of An Old Life
| The Red Paintings - You're Not One Of Them Rock, Punk, Goth, Classical | 20/04/2013 |
The Red Paintings are an orchestral art rock group who combine performance art and music in a spectacular live show. They have toured stunning stage shows consistently around the world.
You're Not One Of Them is the lead single from The Red Paintings' debut record 'The Revolution Is Never Coming.'
The track features the band's biting alternative rock alongside a 35-piece orchestra - truly a worthy showcase of their 'orchestral art rock'.
For fans of Coheed and Cambria, Dresden Dolls.
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The track features the band's biting alternative rock alongside a 35-piece orchestra - truly a worthy showcase of their 'orchestral art rock'.
For fans of Coheed and Cambria, Dresden Dolls.
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Other tracks by The Red Paintings: We Belong In The Sea
| Tangled Thoughts of Leaving - Dance Before You Die Rock, Experimental, Instrumental, Psychedelic | 19/04/2013 |
Tangled Thoughts of Leaving are one of Australia's most exciting progressive acts. Their piano-driven experimental post-rock has seen them tour internationally and earn a cult following worldwide.
Dance Before You Die is the first single from the new Tangled Thoughts of Leaving EP 'Failed By Man and Machine'.
It is a showcase of the band's incredible blend of live electronics, progressive rock and jazz-like melody, with an intense piano-driven groove and subtle technicality.
It is a showcase of the band's incredible blend of live electronics, progressive rock and jazz-like melody, with an intense piano-driven groove and subtle technicality.
Other tracks by Tangled Thoughts of Leaving: Failed By Man
| Unitopia - Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft Rock, Psychedelic, Cover Version, Retro | 20/12/2012 |
Unitopia are one of Australia's biggest progressive rock exports. Renowned for their melodic, classic fusion of rock, world music and contemporary sounds across Europe, they are icons amongst the underground.
Unitopia pay tribute to little know band 'Klaatu' with this stirring rendition of their incredible track 'Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.'
Mark Trueack's angelic voice rings out with earnest, soaring over the lush production and sounds provided by the band. It's a space-rock adventure with class.
Mark Trueack's angelic voice rings out with earnest, soaring over the lush production and sounds provided by the band. It's a space-rock adventure with class.
Other tracks by Unitopia: Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime - Yes Medley
| sleepmakeswaves - We Like You When You're Awkward (Kyson Remix) Electronic, Ambience, Atmospheric, Experimental | 18/12/2012 |
sleepmakeswaves are one of Australia's most exciting instrumental bands. Since the release of their ARIA-nominated debut album in 2011, the band have toured extensively across Australia, the USA and Europe.
The track 'we like you when you're awkward' is drawn from sleepmakeswaves' ARIA-nominated debut album '...and so we destroyed everything.'
The remix by Berlin-based Sydney-originated electronic producer Kyson is a dreamy, moving, ambient masterpiece that washes over the listener in waves of lush production.
The remix by Berlin-based Sydney-originated electronic producer Kyson is a dreamy, moving, ambient masterpiece that washes over the listener in waves of lush production.
Other tracks by sleepmakeswaves: Our Time Is Short But Your Watch Is Slow (65daysofstatic Remix)
| We Lost The Sea - Barhan Charge Metal/Punk, Rock, Experimental, Atmospheric | 18/12/2012 |
We Lost The Sea are an exciting prospect for the Australian underground heavy music scene. They combine brutal riffs with delicate ambient passages and startling left-turns within their ambitious songwriting.
We Lost The Sea showcase their epic post-metal sound on 'Barkhan Charge'.
The track builds from gentle ambience into a full-blown aural assault of climactic proportions. Guttaral screams and slow-moving walls of guitars combine to render the ambient monolith asunder.
The track builds from gentle ambience into a full-blown aural assault of climactic proportions. Guttaral screams and slow-moving walls of guitars combine to render the ambient monolith asunder.
Other tracks by We Lost The Sea: Nuclear City
| Toehider - Smash It Out Rock, Blues, Comedy, Metal | 16/08/2012 |
Toehider are Australia's most prolific progressive rock act. Since forming in 2008, they have notched up no less than 14 stellar releases, attracting fans and critical praise across the world.
Smash It Out is a tongue-in-cheek rapid-fire blues-rock Queen-esque Muse-topping Olympic-level 2-minute adventure.
Featuring Mike Mills multi-instrumental prowess and quick-smart delivery, it recalls The Darkness by way of Meatloaf, Turbonegro and everything in between.
Featuring Mike Mills multi-instrumental prowess and quick-smart delivery, it recalls The Darkness by way of Meatloaf, Turbonegro and everything in between.
| Anubis - And I Wait For My World To End Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic, Metal | 16/08/2012 |
Anubis is a cinematic progressive rock band from Sydney, Australia. The band has gained a keen following worldwide since the release of their albums '230503' and 'A Tower Silence'.
The second single from Anubis' latest album 'A Tower Of Silence.'
And I Wait For My World To End is a soaring melodic journey of mournful yet hopeful emotion. Featuring silvery guitar leads mixed with the classic Anubis penchant for an epic, it is one of the band's finest moments.
And I Wait For My World To End is a soaring melodic journey of mournful yet hopeful emotion. Featuring silvery guitar leads mixed with the classic Anubis penchant for an epic, it is one of the band's finest moments.
Other tracks by Anubis: Another Narrow Margin
| The Red Paintings - Walls Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic, Goth | 07/08/2012 |
The Red Paintings combine performance art and music in a spectacular live show, featuring visual projections, human body and canvas painters on stage to create artworks reflecting their music.
"Walls" is one of The Red Paintings' signature tracks, featuring their blend of strings with a rock arrangement, recalling Smashing Pumpkins by way of Coheed and Cambria and The Cure.
It is mournful, yet triumphant, introspective, yet expansive. One of The Red Paintings' finest moments.
It is mournful, yet triumphant, introspective, yet expansive. One of The Red Paintings' finest moments.
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| Meniscus - Pilot Metal/Punk, Experimental, Instrumental, Atmospheric | 28/06/2012 |
Underground instrumental rock legends Meniscus have been hypnotizing audiences across Australia and Europe with their lush soundscapes and intense live show since 2005.
'Pilot' is the lead single from Meniscus' EP 'Absence Of I' and features the octopus drumming of original drummer Duncan Wilson.
Drawing influences from Tool, Isis, The Police, Mogwai and Sigur Ros, the track is multi-faceted, emotional and showcases stellar musicianship.
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Drawing influences from Tool, Isis, The Police, Mogwai and Sigur Ros, the track is multi-faceted, emotional and showcases stellar musicianship.
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Other tracks by Meniscus: Cusp - Mother
| Dumbsaint - Don't Forget To Bring Down The Sky Rock, Metal, Instrumental, Experimental | 15/06/2012 |
Dumbsaint is a three-piece instrumental band from Sydney, Australia.The band combines heavy cinematic music with original synchronised narrative film projections.
The lead single from Dumbsaint's debut album.
DFTBDTS showcases Dumbsaint at the height of their musical and personal evolution, exploring their turbulent history through a cathartic wash of dynamics and emotion. The track delivers a layered message - without words - that is haunting and memorable.
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DFTBDTS showcases Dumbsaint at the height of their musical and personal evolution, exploring their turbulent history through a cathartic wash of dynamics and emotion. The track delivers a layered message - without words - that is haunting and memorable.
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Other tracks by Dumbsaint: Inwaking - Rivers Will Be Crossed
| Sleepmakeswaves - One Day You Will Teach Me To Let Go Of My Fears Rock, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Psychedelic | 08/06/2012 |
Sleepmakeswaves are one of Australia's most exciting instrumental bands.Since the release of their well-received debut album in 2011, the band have toured extensively across Australia, the USA and Europe.
one day you will teach me to let go of my fears is a dramatic showcase of emotion.
Originally released online in 2008, the track was named amongst The Silent Ballet's top 30 songs of the year, alongside contemporaries such as Mogwai.
Epic, cinematic and other-worldy, this will affect you.
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Originally released online in 2008, the track was named amongst The Silent Ballet's top 30 songs of the year, alongside contemporaries such as Mogwai.
Epic, cinematic and other-worldy, this will affect you.
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Other tracks by Sleepmakeswaves: It's Dark It's Cold It's Winter - I Will Write Peace On Your Wings And You Will Fly Over The Ocean
| Captain Kickarse and the Awesomes - Don't Wake Vincent Rock, Experimental, Instrumental, Atmospheric | 09/12/2011 |
Captain Kickarse and the Awesomes are one of Australia's most exciting progressive-psych-instrumental-rock bands.
Their navigation of odd time signatures mixed with infectious grooves and melodic hooks is uniquely impressive.
Don't Wake Vincent is the first single from Captain Kickarse and the Awesomes' 'Non Practising Pagans'.
Featuring the band at their most gentle, soothing and melodic, the track is a showcase of CKATA's continued willingness to experiment across a vast range of genres and their versatility as songwriters and performers.
Featuring the band at their most gentle, soothing and melodic, the track is a showcase of CKATA's continued willingness to experiment across a vast range of genres and their versatility as songwriters and performers.
Other tracks by Captain Kickarse and the Awesomes: Laughin On The Inside - The Importance Of Good Posture
| Mish - Fire Inside Metal/Punk, Rock, Atmospheric, Metal | 08/12/2011 |
Mish are one of Australia's best underground progressive hard rock acts. After the 5-year gestation of their debut album 'The Entrance' the band has released a triumph in modern metal.
Fire Inside is the lead single from Mish's debut album 'The Entrance'.
Its melodic take on modern progressive metal sets it alongside epic post-rock, rather than tech-metal, but nevertheless captivates the listener with a spine-chilling build and rush of guitars.
Its melodic take on modern progressive metal sets it alongside epic post-rock, rather than tech-metal, but nevertheless captivates the listener with a spine-chilling build and rush of guitars.
Other tracks by Mish: Resilience - Janitor
| Meniscus - Fight Club Rock, Atmospheric, Experimental, Instrumental | 06/12/2011 |
Meniscus's lush ambient soundscapes, driving bass lines and poly-rhythmic beats create a unique musical experience that has been hypnotizing Australian audiences since 2005.
The lead single from Meniscus' debut album 'War Of Currents'.
It showcases the post-rock trio's dynamic range, with a plethora of instrumental hooks and a dramatic climax.
It showcases the post-rock trio's dynamic range, with a plethora of instrumental hooks and a dramatic climax.
Other tracks by Meniscus: 130 - Immersion
| Lander Configurations - Mariposa Rock, Ambience, Atmospheric, Psychedelic | 06/12/2011 |
Lander Configurations are a psychedelic and ambient post-rock band based between Sydney and Newcastle. An atmospheric, dynamic group, Lander Configurations have been playing to growing crowds over their 7-year existence.
Mariposa is the first single from Lander Configurations' debut album 'Of Smoke And Fire'.
Beautiful, soft, sparse and melodic, it is a perfect introduction to the band's sound and their dynamic mastery.
Beautiful, soft, sparse and melodic, it is a perfect introduction to the band's sound and their dynamic mastery.
Other tracks by Lander Configurations: Tomorrow, I Will
| Toehider - The Moon Was A Kite Rock, Acoustic, Pop, Folk | 30/11/2011 |
Toehider are Australia's most prolific progressive rock act. Since forming in 2008, they have notched up no less than 14 stellar releases, attracting fans and critical praise across the world.
The lead single from Toehider's The First Six.
One of the most poignant moments on the release, the song showcases Mike Mills' expressive and emotional vocal delivery and melodic acoustic guitar playing.
A subtle backdrop of bass and strings provides the perfect accompaniment to this understated piece.
One of the most poignant moments on the release, the song showcases Mike Mills' expressive and emotional vocal delivery and melodic acoustic guitar playing.
A subtle backdrop of bass and strings provides the perfect accompaniment to this understated piece.
Other tracks by Toehider: Lay Down Mara - Here's A Picture
| Toehider - So Goddamm Alive Rock, Pop, Experimental, Metal | 29/11/2011 |
Toehider are Australia's most prolific progressive rock act. Since forming in 2008, they have notched up no less than 14 stellar releases, attracting fans and critical praise across the world.
The lead single from the release of 'The Last Six' - mixing electronic elements with a truly epic pop rock sensibility.
Mike Mills displays his enviable vocal range with style, mixing Muse's Matt Bellamy with Freddy Mercury and The Darkness.
A track that pushes for the stars, and gets there.
Mike Mills displays his enviable vocal range with style, mixing Muse's Matt Bellamy with Freddy Mercury and The Darkness.
A track that pushes for the stars, and gets there.
Other tracks by Toehider: I Kill Me - I Just Listen To Whatever's On The Radio
| The Bird's Robe Collaboration Band - Hug Attack Rock, Pop, Experimental, Psychedelic | 29/11/2011 |
Bird’s Robe Records has conceived a series of collaborative projects combining the talents of various musicians working in Australia’s experimental / progressive rock music scene.
The lead single from the new Bird's Robe Collaboration Band album 'Still Scores'.
It's a jangly, summery upbeat Aussie take on nonsensical J-Pop and catchy as anything.
Go on, dance, hug people - and just try to sing along!
It's a jangly, summery upbeat Aussie take on nonsensical J-Pop and catchy as anything.
Go on, dance, hug people - and just try to sing along!
Other tracks by The Bird's Robe Collaboration Band: Fail - Pointless
| Toehider - Wood Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Pop | 04/10/2011 |
Toehider are Australia's most prolific progressive rock act. Led by Melbourne wunderkind Mike Mills (formerly of Template), Toehider began as a one-man project to release 12 EPs in 12 Months.
The lead single from Toehider's "Not Much Of A Man" EP, a showcase of acoustic and down-tempo numbers inspired by Mike Mills' appreciation of his family, alcohol and youth.
A touching ballad with a gentle delivery and the melodic touch Mills brings to all his work, with a classic hook.
A touching ballad with a gentle delivery and the melodic touch Mills brings to all his work, with a classic hook.
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