| Josh Pyke - Leeward Side Pop, Folk | 08/05/2013 |
Josh Pyke is one of Australia’s premier singer/songwriters known for his ability to weave intelligent lyrics with warm melodies and quirky song structures.
The delightfully up-beat number opens with an infectious hum of a harmonica and introduces us to the soul of the record. Written whilst on the road and recorded with John Castle (Bamboos, Washington and The Drones),The Beginning and the End of Everything is Josh’s most personal album to date.
| Georgi Kay - Ipswich Pop, Rock | 25/02/2013 |
Perth 19 year old Georgi Kay taught herself how to play left-handed at 10 years old on her dad’s electric guitar upside down, listening to his diverse range of music.
Written whilst vacuuming, Georgi’s latest song ‘Ipswich’ draws on her love of horror and supernatural films and references the Salem witch hunts. Having recently been added to playlist rotation on Triple J, ‘Ipswich’ (and Georgi herself) feature in the new Jane Campion TV mini-series Top Of The Lake.
| Toby Martin - Nylex Nights Folk | 29/10/2012 |
After 10 years and four albums in acclaimed rock band Youth Group, Toby Martin has emerged as a solo artist with several years of songwriting, recording and travel behind him.
An ode to the lost, lonely and wounded. A sort of call-to-arms “Come on people/let’s cause some offence/ we are not evil/just trying to make some f*cking sense. All the losers, liars, ratbags, drunks, the bored and the insane/ their lives make sense, because it makes no sense to them”.
Other tracks by Toby Martin: Everything At The Same Time
| The Rubens - The Best We Got Pop, Rock | 22/10/2012 |
Hailing from Menangle in country NSW, The Rubens are brothers Sam, Elliott and Zaac Margin and good friend Scott Baldwin forming in early 2011.
The opening track off the band’s highly-acclaimed debut album, The Best We Got combines the band’s signature swaggering bluesy-indie-pop with frontman Sam Margin’s undeniable, soulful-drenched vocals. It follows on from the hit single ‘My Gun’, which was added to high rotation on triple j and community stations.
Other tracks by The Rubens: My Gun - Don't Ever Want To Be Found
| Alpine - Seeing Red Pop | 08/10/2012 |
Alpine are six friends from Melbourne who make bold, twinkling, sophisticated pop music. Their infectious enthusiasm is expressed on their impressive and almost self-titled debut album, A Is For Alpine.
‘Seeing Red’ is a sexy number showcasing the breathy harmonies and luscious layering of guitars and synths that Australia has fallen in love with.
Other tracks by Alpine: Gasoline - Hands
| Catcall - Art Star Pop, Dance | 16/07/2012 |
Sydney’s Catcall (Catherine Kelleher) returns with a brand new single to soundtrack the summer. Satellites is taken from her highly anticipated debut album The Warmest Place, due out February 2012.
Catcall is back with a sassy new single ‘Art Star’ taken from her stellar debut album ‘The Warmest Place’. A highlight at her recent live shows, ‘Art Star’ matches an irresistible disco track with playfully scathing lyrics sung in call and response between Catherine and band member Elston.
Other tracks by Catcall: Satellites
| SURES - Stars Pop, Psychedelic | 04/06/2012 |
Last year SURES posted two songs on an Unearthed webpage and declared themselves a band. Since then the band have been touring and playing their brand of blissed-out guitar pop.
Stars is both the title of the EP and the follow up single to Poseidon. It was recorded with producer Dann Hume (Evermore, Lisa Mitchell).
| Woe & Flutter - Sharehouse Blues Rock, Garage | 22/05/2012 |
Woe & Flutter had a dream run in 2011. They were unearthed by triple j and signed with Ivy League Records.
'Sharehouse Blues' is an ode to the trials of shared accommodation - the sexy racket, the little quirks and the things you put up with in a group house.
| Deep Sea Arcade - Seen No Right Pop, Britpop | 14/05/2012 |
Nic Mckenzie and Nick Weaver have been playing music together since their mid-teens, they recruited drummer Carlos Adura, guitarists Simon Relf and Tim Chamberlain to round out the band.
‘Seen No Right’ was written and recorded by lead singer Nic McKenzie at his mother’s house after he was kicked out of his share house. The track is a homage to the 90’s beat, Northern rock ‘n roll and the Madchester scene that has influenced the band’s song writing.
Other tracks by Deep Sea Arcade: Steam - Girls
| Lanie Lane - Bang Bang Rock, Pop, Country | 17/10/2011 |
Lanie Lane's debut album is ‘To The Horses’, a collection of 11 songs that duck and weave through a heady mix of early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and rockabilly, music.
Taken from her debut album "To The Horses" that was released today - 14th October 2011.
Other tracks by Lanie Lane: Oh Well, That's What You Get Falling In Love With A Cowboy
| Woe & Flutter - Cities Of The Red Night Rock, Punk, Folk, Garage | 06/09/2011 |
WOE & Flutter are four young men from the Gold Coast: Dusty Anastassiou (Vocals/Guitars), Adam Schneider (Vocals/Guitars), Aiden McMillan (Bass) and Dave McMillan (Drums).
First track taken from the self-titled EP. The track was recently added to triple j’s playlist after being uncovered through their Unearthed.
Other tracks by Woe & Flutter: I Think I'm Fine - Why It's So
| Sparkadia - Loveless Love Pop | 05/09/2011 |
After a bloody awesome performance at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, Sparkadia are heading home and back on the road with new single ‘Love Less Love’.
‘Love Less Love’ tells a tale close to most hearts; a story of heartache and heartbreak and all the emotions attached to a love gone wrong. Alex Burnette’s unmistakable vocal gently guiding the verses through to the song’s explosive chorus.
| Lanie Lane - Ain't Hungry Blues/Roots, Pop, Retro, Alternative Country | 19/08/2011 |
Adding sass to the smoky, sultry sounds of a bygone era, Lanie Lane (pronounced “Lannie”) is an undeniable talent who draws on the past and plants it firmly in present.
‘Ain’t Hungry’ is a fuzz bass sassed stomp number with Jack White's undeniable influence.
Take a hotpot of Blues, Jazz, Pop & Country from golden eras of the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s, place them firmly into a modern context, and you’ve got as good a starting point as any.
Take a hotpot of Blues, Jazz, Pop & Country from golden eras of the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s, place them firmly into a modern context, and you’ve got as good a starting point as any.
| Alpine - Too Safe Pop, Atmospheric | 24/06/2011 |
Alpine have come a long way since being unearthed on Triple J. Following the success of singles “Heartlove” and “Villages”, “Too Safe” is the latest serving from the Melbourne six-piece.
A jangly slice of pop perfection from Melbourne's finest. Their debut EP “Zurich” has received rave reviews from here & abroad and saw them sell out the Corner Hotel in Melbourne earlier this year.
| Josh Pyke - No One Wants A Lover Pop | 22/06/2011 |
Josh Pyke is one of Australia’s premier singer/songwriters known for his ability to weave intelligent lyrics with warm melodies and quirky song structures.
Lead single from the new album Only Sparrows - out 19 August, 2011. Mixed by Cenzo Townshend (U2, Snow Patrol, Kaiser Chiefs)
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Other tracks by Josh Pyke: The World Is A Picture - Punch in the Heart
| Jed Kurzel - The Dance Rock, Soundtrack (Film Related), Atmospheric, Ambience | 27/05/2011 |
Composed by Jed Kurzel of The Mess Hall, the original score plays an integral role in a film, Snowtown that has already been hailed a “masterpiece” by critics.
Taken from the movie soundtrack, Snowtown.
Other tracks by Jed Kurzel: The Trap - The Birthday
| Sparkadia - Mary Pop, Rock | 16/05/2011 |
Somewhere in between art rock and wistful pop lie Sparkadia.
Mary continues to highlight Alex Burnett’s uncanny ability to pen consistent huge pop hits, laden with epic choruses and more hooks than a squid lure. Mary sees Burnett step into gospel robes and pump out a pentecostal powerhouse that would fit well in the church halls of the deep south.
| Lanie Lane - Like Me Meaner Blues, Rockabilly, Swing, Pop | 13/04/2011 |
Lanie Lane sings with the elbow grease of getting the job done and the sweetness of an old time Southern Belle. Sweet and sexy, naughty and nice, sugar and spice…
“Like Me Meaner” is a saucy, swampy number, written and sung by Lanie Lane with old guitars, double bass and a whole lot of dirty percussion driving it along.
| Cloud Control - My Fear #1 Rock, Pop | 23/02/2011 |
They’ve been showered with love and praise for their debut album ‘Bliss Release’ and have proven themselves to be one of the hottest bands in the country, nay the world!!
Cloud Control's latest offering ‘‘My Fear #1’’ is one of those tracks that instantly make hairs stand straight and leaves jaws a couple centimetres longer after you hear it. Oh it’s also the prequel to the outstanding ‘My Fear #2’ that appeared on their debut ‘Bliss Release’.
| Lanie Lane - What Do I Do Blues, Pop, Jazz, Folk | 17/11/2010 |
Lanie Lane (pronounced "Lanny") is a hotpot of Blues, Jazz, Pop & Country from golden eras of the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s, placed firmly into a modern context.
Lanie’s debut single “What Do I Do” is an ode to the necessary evils of dead end jobs supporting loftier ambitions. It arrives on the back of a sack of coins and a double bass line that heralds in THAT voice, it's part chant, part stomp, part stripped back anthem.
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