| Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson - Wreck and Ruin Country, Folk | 22/04/2013 |
In 2008, Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson joined forces as co-writers and released their collaborative album Rattlin’ Bones. The duo have returned with their newest collaborative effort, Wreck & Ruin.
The song Wreck & Ruin is us saying we are here doing it again,” says Nicholson of their decision to record another album. “We’re going to step back on this carousel and once again exploit our heartaches and troubles. It’s about digging through your own baggage for a living.
Other tracks by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson: A Quiet Life - Adam & Eve
| Vance Joy - Riptide Folk | 18/03/2013 |
Like the unforced orchestration of his songs, Vance Joy’s success developed organically. His love of music was inspired by his mother’s aptitude at literature and his father’s fondness of singing.
From Afar is the sublime first single from his forthcoming EP titled God Loves You When You’re Dancing. His voice will wrap you in its grace and sweep you away; his honest, evocative lyrics will hold you there.
Other tracks by Vance Joy: From Afar
| Mark Seymour & the Undertow - Lorelei Rock, Cover Version, Folk, Alternative Country | 28/02/2013 |
Mark Seymour & The Undertow sophomore album is ‘Seventh Heaven Club’ - the 9th album that Mark has recorded and released since his legendary Australian band; Hunters & Collectors disbanded.
“Lorelei” was a German beauty who lost the love of her life in the icy waters of the Rhine. In her grief she swore vengeance on the river and all who sailed on it. Mark's daughter Hannah duets with Mark on this track.
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Other tracks by Mark Seymour & the Undertow: Beside You - Sorrow
| British India - Summer Forgive Me Rock, Garage | 14/02/2013 |
Bursting onto the Melbourne music scene in 2007 with their debut album ‘Guillotine’. Fast forward to 2012, two albums later, and the band are about to release album number four.
An urgent infectious number about relationship woes and winning back something nearly lost. Declan Melia’s discerning lyrics craft a powerful song we can all relate to. An original and explosive rock single with an unforgettable chorus.
Other tracks by British India: I Can Make You Love Me
| New Gods - Razorblades Pop, Rock | 10/01/2013 |
The band, named after a Meatpuppets track, features Dominic Byrne and Adrian Beltrame (Little Red), Richard Bradbeer (Eagle and The Worm), Sam Raines, and Dale Packard on keys (Ground Components).
Razorblades is a slow punch in the guts, enriched with heavy effects, roaring vocals and smacks of celestial pop rhythms. Meanwhile a heart-melting sax croons in episodes throughout.
Other tracks by New Gods: On Your Side
| Kate Alexa - I Deny Pop | 04/12/2012 |
She’s the quirky pop songstress who captivated us last year with the cheekily titled ‘X Rated’. 2012 will see the long awaited release of Kate Alexa’s second album – Infatuation.
It’s about going out and partying with your friends, perhaps a few too many drinks and facing the consequences the next day. Even if you get pulled up on some of your actions that happened the night before…you just deny it all because you had too much fun to care!
Other tracks by Kate Alexa: I'm Falling - Infatuation
| Yothu Yindi - Healing Stone World, Pop, Australian Indigenous | 26/11/2012 |
Yothu Yindi translates from Yolngu matha to English as "child and mother" and is essentially a kinship term referring to the connection that the Yolngu clans have between themselves.
"Healing Stone" is the first new song by Yothu Yindi in 12 years. Co-written by Mandawuy and INXS tunesmith Andrew Farriss, it’s as culturally urgent, profoundly personal and ultimately universal as any song in the world-renowned Arnhem Land band's 27-year history.
| The Temper Trap - This Isn’t Happiness Pop, Rock | 05/11/2012 |
The Temper Trap return with their much awaited second album. It's the band's first album as a five-piece, after recently welcoming Joseph Greer to the fold as a permanent member.
Resplendent with soaring guitars, shimmering percussion, a killer bassline, and Dougy’s incredible vocal range, This Isn’t Happiness will work its way under your skin and into your pysche. The track is the follow up to the band’s first two singles, ‘Need Your Love’ and ‘Trembling Hands’.
Other tracks by The Temper Trap: Trembling Hands - Need Your Love
| TZU - Nowhere Home Hip Hop | 16/10/2012 |
Hip-hop outfit TZU have carved out a solid following throughout the years. Over time, they have morphed into something much larger, experimenting with a multitude of sounds along the way.
Thumping, frantic and upbeat, Nowhere Home is the new single from TZU. This song drinks from the blood of tom tom drums and sideways social commentaries. It is a beast of a tune and is a 'weapon' when it comes to live shows and festivals.
Other tracks by TZU: Beautiful - Beginning Of The End
| Archie Roach - Song To Sing Indigenous, Roots, Roots, World | 08/10/2012 |
Archie is Australia’s beloved, respected and admired Aboriginal singer/songwriter with a voice and sensibility that is this country’s most important songline.
Taken from the new album; drawing from soul, gospel and rollicking country ‘n’ western.
Other tracks by Archie Roach: Mulyawongk - We Won't Cry (featuring Paul Kelly)
| The Angels - Waiting For The Sun Rock | 13/08/2012 |
This is The Angels 2012. Brewster ~ Gleeson ~ Brewster ~ Bailey ~ Norton. New singer, new drummer, new songs, but undeniably The Angels
John Brewster: “Dave came in, we talked about the song, he went in & recorded a couple of takes. When we listened back to how we all sounded together, it was a magic moment. Dave owned the song in three takes. Right then, we knew this was going to work.”
| Troy Cassar-Daley - Home Country, Australian Indigenous | 13/08/2012 |
Troy Cassar-Daley is at the top of the Australian Country Music scene with a reputation amongst his peers as being the most loved and respected singer/songwriters in country music.
This song has a special place with me. When I started writing this track I was about to go back to Grafton with my kids for a family catch up so I wrote this song to prepare me for it.
Other tracks by Troy Cassar-Daley: Live & Learn - Country Is
| Husky Gawenda, Emma Louise and the Rockwiz Orchestra - The Sound of Silence Pop, Live Performance, Folk, Cover Version | 06/08/2012 |
Husky Gawenda and Emma Louise come together for the first time with the RocKwiz orchestra, to create a stirring rendition of the classic Simon and Garfunkel tune.
On July 14 this year, Husky Gawenda and Emma Louise – two of Australia’s premiere singer-songwriter’s – came together for just over three-and-a-half blissful minutes to recreate Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence’, on SBS’ RocKwiz. The result is truly exquisite.
| Dead Can Dance - Amnesia Electronic, Atmospheric, Ambience, Soundscapes | 31/07/2012 |
Dead Can Dance is back with their first album in 16 years 'Anastasis', an astonishing regeneration of the legendary beauty and spellbinding nature of the duo’s unique sound and vision.
Like a pulsing heartbeat through a quiet morgue, the first notes of 'Amnesia' signal the resurrection of a band that has risen to dance again. The single is about “how the victors always write history, and if we retain the real truth, we won’t keep repeating the same mistakes”.
| Diesel - Highway Mind Rock, Blues | 04/06/2012 |
Diesel is an Australian musician who’s been on the scene since the mid 80s. Diesel has previously worked with Jimmy Barnes and recently supported Rod Stewart on his Australian tour.
Diesel has written and recorded the lead song (“Highway Mind” ) and score music to “Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms” which is a six-part Australian drama miniseries on Network Ten.
| World's End Press - Second Day Uptown Pop, Dance | 01/05/2012 |
Lead by John Parkinson on vocals, powered by the elastic funk of Sashi Dharann on bass, the beats of Tom Gould on drums, the kaleidoscopic sounds of Rhys Richards’ keys.
In the words of singer/ guitarist John Parkinson, Second Day Uptown is about ‘living in the city, assimilating and forgetting who you used to be’.
| Mick Thomas - Gallipoli Rosemary Folk, Country | 17/04/2012 |
Boasting an ear for warmly-weathered folk and a knack for nailing the minutiae of Australian life without resorting to clichés, Mick Thomas' potent reflections have revealed quiet revelations for decades.
A Rosemary bush called the Gallipoli Rosemary came back from Gallipoli with a friend's great-grandfather. The last thing he did when he left the battlefield was rip it from the ground. It’s about what connects you to the past and generations of cuttings and of men.
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Other tracks by Mick Thomas: My Mother's Guitar - Goodbye Slowly
| Any Questions For Ben? movie soundtrack - Long Time Coming - Ryan Meeking Pop, Rock | 09/02/2012 |
Any Questions For Ben? is the latest movie from Working Dog. Music has always played an integral part of Working Dog movies and Any Questions For Ben? is no exception.
Taken from the 2CD movie soundtrack - Any Questions For Ben?
Other tracks by Any Questions For Ben? movie soundtrack: Baby, I'm Getting Better - Gyroscope - Always A Winner - Pete Murray
| The Dead Leaves - Changing Rock, Alternative Country | 05/12/2011 |
The Dead Leaves have been impressing audiences across the East Coast recently touring in support of their single If The Shoe Fits. They’re ready to do it again with 'Changing'.
Changing featuring Brisbane 's Emma Louise, has been lifted from the forthcoming album, Cities On The Sea, which has been produced by Scott Horscroft (The Presets, Birds of Tokyo, The Panics) and Eric J Dubowsky (Art vs Science, Weezer).
| The Dead Leaves - In My Surrender Rock, Atmospheric, Pop | 07/11/2011 |
Cities On The Sea was crafted within the walls of BJB Studios in Sydney after intense writing sessions in The Dead Leaves' hometown of Melbourne.
In My Surrender has been lifted from the forthcoming album, Cities On The Sea, which has been produced by Scott Horscroft (The Presets, Birds of Tokyo, The Panics) and Eric J Dubowsky (Art vs Science, Weezer).
In My Surrender has been the crowds’ favourite at their recent shows.
In My Surrender has been the crowds’ favourite at their recent shows.
