| Tara Simmons - Weekend of Hearts Pop | 06/09/2012 |
2012 has been a remarkable year for Tara Simmons. Her second full-length album boldly leads the young Brisbane musician into terrain she’s never really explored.
The pulsating and percussive ‘Weekend of Hearts’ (co-written with Hungry Kids of Hungary’s Dean McGrath), boasts the qualities that have always made a great Tara song – killer hooks, savvy songwriting and that voice – but this time, adds something more, something that can be filed under “brooding synth pop”.
| Joe McKee - Darling Hills Folk, Psychedelic, Atmospheric, Ambience | 06/09/2012 |
Joe Mckee was the frontman of internationally acclaimed band Snowman until their split two years ago. He is now going it alone. Burning Boy is his debut solo album.
Joe Mckee was the frontman of internationally acclaimed band Snowman until their split two years ago. He is now going it alone. Burning Boy is his debut solo album.
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Other tracks by Joe McKee: An Open Mine - Lunar Sea
| Harts - All Too Real Electronic, Pop | 04/09/2012 |
Darren Hart, better known as Harts, is a musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer from Melbourne, Australia. He composes, produces and records his own music is his bedroom studio.
‘All Too Real’ is the first single to be lifted from Harts’ debut EP ‘Offtime’ set for release later this year.
‘Offtime’ was mixed by Lars Stalfors of The Mars Volta.
‘Offtime’ was mixed by Lars Stalfors of The Mars Volta.
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| The Presets - Ghosts Electronic | 04/09/2012 |
The Presets are an electronic duo Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes. Their 2008 release 'Apocalypso' debuted at number-one on the ARIA Albums Chart, now they are back with 'Pacifica'.
Today The Presets revealed ‘Ghosts’, the first official single their forthcoming album ‘Pacifica’ released September 7 via Modular Recordings.
After the ‘face-melting techno’ of the street track ‘Youth in Trouble’, ‘Ghosts’ represents a sublime and adventurous musical turn for The Presets.
After the ‘face-melting techno’ of the street track ‘Youth in Trouble’, ‘Ghosts’ represents a sublime and adventurous musical turn for The Presets.
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Other tracks by The Presets: Youth In Trouble
| Megan Bernard - Big Dreams Pop, Rock | 04/09/2012 |
Mix John Mayer and Sheryl Crow, minus the country and blues, add a dash of soul and reggae, and there you will find, Megan Bernard.
Produced by Kalju Tonuma, 'Big Dreams' is your soundtrack to summer. Lush harmonies, a catchy chorus, and a touch of reggae.
Other tracks by Megan Bernard: Shifting Futures
| Orca! Straight Ahead! - Orchestrated Orca Pop, Electronic, Folk, Rock | 03/09/2012 |
O!SA! throw together talk-box vocals, vocoders, loops and poly-rhythms, swirling build-ups and a good helping of weirdness to make a collection of songs unlike any other band in the world
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if you threw a talkbox, gang vocals, banjo, accordian, flute, fuzz guitar and spongebob squarepants in a blender? Well if you have, look no further. This is the song for you!
Other tracks by Orca! Straight Ahead!: Space Time - Versus
| Charity-Rose Turner - Into The Stream Pop, Rock, Folk, Acoustic | 03/09/2012 |
Recently returning from the flurry of LA, Charity hits the Austrlian music radar with the release of single "Into The Stream" produced by Andy Mak (Boy & Bear, New Empire).
"Into the Stream" is a light hearted exploration of loving someone so deeply yet only being able to promise & give them one night at a time. Happy and organic with a catchy melody sure to get your foot tapping and lips whistling.
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Other tracks by Charity-Rose Turner: Sacred Ground
| The Good China - We Knew That We Had To Leave Pop, Folk | 03/09/2012 |
The Good China are an eight piece band from Melbourne releasing their forthcoming EP in late 2012. Their single 'We Knew That We Had To Leave' is out now.
With an Indie-Pop hook that will have crowds bopping along to the beat, 'We Knew That We Had To Leave' is a sweet first taste from multi instrumental 8-piece The Good China's second EP due at the end of 2012.
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| Michelle Xen - Cleopatra Electronic, Experimental | 03/09/2012 |
Maker of video and sound installations. Collector of words. Chaser of songs. Seamstress of strange shapes, sequins and experiments with colour. Michelle Xen is a producer, DJ, vocalist and artist.
“Cleopatra… her name is like a drumbeat that might just summon her back from the ether…” Michelle Xen
The Debut EP, and multiplatform project Synaesthetic will be released on Saturday10 November at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, Brisbane during the Lady Electronica live show.
The Debut EP, and multiplatform project Synaesthetic will be released on Saturday10 November at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, Brisbane during the Lady Electronica live show.
| Eden Mulholland - Body Fight Time Pop, Experimental | 31/08/2012 |
Eden is the frontman of popular group Motocade. An acclaimed and highly respected theatre composer, Eden’s music traverses genres and taps into more experimental and dramatic sources of inspiration.
"Body Fight Time" is the next single from Eden Mulholland's debut EP. Described by one reviewer as “enough to give you major goosebumps….struck by a bolt of melancholic lightning".
Other tracks by Eden Mulholland: Shanty Town
| Jimmy Hawk & The Endless Party - Walking In The Morning Light Pop, Soul | 30/08/2012 |
Jimmy Hawk & The Endless Party present their third album in three years 'Liberty Sunset Blue'. Preview 'A Heavy Feeling', their first single lifted off the new album.
Walking In The Morning Light’ the second single lifted off ‘Liberty Sunset Blue’. As only Jimmy Hawk can, ‘Walking In The Morning Light’ transports you to another world. Like a warm hug in the rain at sunrise.
Other tracks by Jimmy Hawk & The Endless Party: A Heavy Feeling
| Sleep Decade - Bicycle Pop, Folk, Atmospheric | 30/08/2012 |
Melbourne/Geelong based band Sleep Decade blend dream pop, folk and shoegaze in delicately executed, deeply atmospheric songs.
Bicycle explores the moment when hopelessness and longing is overturned by a strong connection with another human being.
"These guys have all the elements of a top-notch band - lovely, warm vocals, great melodies, clean production, interesting use of arrangement and sound."
- Dan Buhagiar - Triple J
"These guys have all the elements of a top-notch band - lovely, warm vocals, great melodies, clean production, interesting use of arrangement and sound."
- Dan Buhagiar - Triple J
| Jarrod Caspersz - Heartless Hill Pop, Alternative Country | 27/08/2012 |
Melbourne Independent singer/songwriters first release ‘Something Mine’. Distinctive vocals are mixed with honest, humorous and sometimes raw lyrics. This eclectic album is melodic to its core.
A humorous catchy pop song with an infectious country vibe. Heartless Hill a place where the those who have been burnt by dreams can safely stroll without a care.
Other tracks by Jarrod Caspersz: Nobody Save Me - Take Me To The Water
| The Dove Tails - Loaded Rock, Pop | 27/08/2012 |
Ryan Coughlan, Luke Hanigan (Lo-tel) and Marconi Ricciardi are a songwriting trio making up Sydney group "The Dove Tails". Think of the early Kinks and piano driven Brit pop.
Loaded is a tongue in cheek hit out at the Sydney Real Estate scene. The song is a parody of Real Estate agent Ima Lyer, who uses all the tricks in the game to get his sale. His motto at auctions:"If You're Loaded, Raise Your Hand to the Sky". Enjoy!
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| Joel Sarakula - I Will Deliver Pop, Rock, Dance | 27/08/2012 |
An artist who makes the most of the stage, excitedly playing the keys like a mod Jerry Lee Lewis... chirpy sharp rock with a 60s vibe and some killer trousers.
Joel Sarakula releases his new single ‘I Will Deliver’ through Art Parade Records. The track is the follow up to ‘Bohemian’, released earlier this year, and sees multi-instrumentalist Joel trade folk pop guitars for a sleazy, disco-esque piano hook. The track was recorded in Sydney with long-term producer David Skeet.
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| NO ZU - Emotion Pop, Funk, Electronic | 27/08/2012 |
Formed by the humbly enigmatic Nicolaas Oogjes, NO ZU began life back in 2007 as an outlet for Nic’s rhythm and weird-funk experimentations.
'Emotion' is taken from the debut album by NO ZU entitled 'Life'. Headed up by the humbly enigmatic Nicolaas Oogjes, NO ZU have emerged in the past couple of years as one of the most vibrant bands of their era, applying influences from funk and dance, post-punk and house.
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Other tracks by NO ZU: Fa Foma Fi
| Elen Levon - Dancing To The Same Song Pop | 24/08/2012 |
Signing with Australia’s leading record labels before 17, and having the last of your teenage years as a pop-star. It’s a teenage girl's dream: but the life of Elen Levon.
After a stint working on new material in LA, Ministry of Sound have revealed the brand-new single from Australian pop prodigy Elen Levon - ‘Dancing To The Same Song’.
The track was co-written by Elen and produced (plus co-written) by US electro-pop heroes 3OH!3 and Mark Maxwell.
The track was co-written by Elen and produced (plus co-written) by US electro-pop heroes 3OH!3 and Mark Maxwell.
| Carlsen & Thunder featuring Brioni Faith - The Dream Radio Mix Pop, Trance, Electronic, Techno | 23/08/2012 |
Polish producers Carlsën and Thunder have been collaborating with Gold Coast Artist Brioni Faith on their latest project.
Uplifting Vocal Trance
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Other tracks by Carlsen & Thunder featuring Brioni Faith: The Dream Uplifting Mix - The Dream Drum n Bass Remix
| Miss Little - Years Pop, Folk | 23/08/2012 |
This single comes off the back of a productive stint touring with Lanie Lane, singing duets with Brendan Maclean and releasing the popular 50’s melodramatic video “A Place Without Time”.
Dubbed a “Musical Chameleon” by Brisbane’s Time-off, Sydney’s Miss Little describes her new single “Years” as “Folk-Hop-Chamber-Pop”.
It sees her combine her love of a catchy beat, Salvation Army brass and sentimental lyrics with a bit of man choir thrown in for good measure.
It sees her combine her love of a catchy beat, Salvation Army brass and sentimental lyrics with a bit of man choir thrown in for good measure.
| Mike McCarthy - Sink Me Not Folk, Pop, Acoustic, Roots | 23/08/2012 |
Australian singer/songwriter Mike McCarthy threads together elements of dirt box blues with open-sea folk. "The Lion's Share" is Mike's seventh album release.
"Sink me not, the day's not done for me". The chorus of this song says it all. It's an anthem to stay strong and keep fighting for your life. This is the nucleus of Mike's album The Lion's Share.
Other tracks by Mike McCarthy: In Ages (Jinja Safari remix) - Missing Person
