| Brat Farrar - Punk Records Rock, Garage, Punk, Psychedelic | 22/02/2012 |
Brat Farrar comes rumbling out of a Melbourne bedroom with tunes that move from new wave garage through to noisy grunge and industrial tinged punk.
First track from the debut Brat Farrar release
RECOMMENDED BY: SYN FM, Melbourne
RECOMMENDED BY: SYN FM, Melbourne
Other tracks by Brat Farrar: You Got Me Hanging Around - So Overwhelming
| Fushia - Mood Swing Rock, Pop, Electronic | 22/02/2012 |
"An alternative indie 4-piece from Brisbane, with a median age of 18, but the chops and professionalism of a much older band." -whothehell.net
Mood Swing started out as an electro pop tune that Fushia wrote years ago. They were convinced they could turn it into a big rock son. They kept the 80's handclaps though. Handclaps are cool.
| The Spindrift Saga - Early in the Morning Rock, Pop, Grunge, Garage | 21/02/2012 |
This is what happens when three university trained musicians get together and pay homage to the alternative artists that so heavily influenced thier youth.....'riff lovers enter here'
A high energy back tempo inspired groove with a seriously catchy chorus hook. If you've ever had to put up with petty arguments in your relationships with the opposite sex, this track will tap a nerved.
Other tracks by The Spindrift Saga: Play Your Games - Revolution
| 10BA - Words: Carved Out of Metal Rock, Metal, Punk, Psychedelic | 21/02/2012 |
Surreal, crazed, impassioned and fiery rock here.
A portentous, staggering journey through primal consciousness.
"Like a ball from a schizophrenic cannon".
"Like a ball from a schizophrenic cannon".
Other tracks by 10BA: Dr Needle Dances The Groove - Keep Silent orTell Lies
| The Lammas Tide - The Hudson Line Folk, Psychedelic, Rock | 21/02/2012 |
The Lammas Tide combines elements of traditional English and Scottish folk music with driving grooves, fuzzed out guitar riffs and soaring vocal harmonies.
The Hudson Line is a highly danceable and compelling psych-folk trip to the hippie heyday of Greenwich Village with a catchy fiddle hook and funky groove.
Other tracks by The Lammas Tide: Lady Godiva - The Devil's Stone
| Chasing The Jeffrey - Rock This Town (Never Going Home) Rock, Pop | 20/02/2012 |
Chasing the Jeffrey are a 4 piece ' Pub Rock' band from Queensland . Hard hitting rock, very lyrically diverse and every bit Oz Rock to the core.
As a hard working band that plays most weekends of the year, we wrote this track with the perspective of success for our future as a band. It is a lively track that tells of higher ambitions, such as leaving our hometown and making it 'big' in the city
Other tracks by Chasing The Jeffrey: Underdog - Hollow Son
| The Barebones - Strangely Alone Rock, Folk | 17/02/2012 |
The Barebones are an alternative rock band with a taut backbone of guitar, augmented by waves of piano and organ. Taking inspiration from Wilco, Neil Finn and You Am I.
The track Strangely Alone explores gender roles and how an over-sexed culture renders individuals disconnected and lonely,
| Minus House - Apatheist Rock, Atmospheric | 17/02/2012 |
Minus House can only truly be described as Dream Rock! Employing atmosphere and ambiance to an Alternative rock foundation to create quasi-pop epic's!
Apatheist combines a hard hitting hook based chorus and progressive structure to create a driving and ambitious rock song. Likened to but in no way an imitation of an edgier, harder hitting Coldplay number, Apatheist provides the melodic content to lock itself in your head for days.
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Other tracks by Minus House: Red - Twenty Seven
| Made in Japan - Sights and Sounds Rock, Electronic | 17/02/2012 |
Made in Japan of Sydney play smooth and uncomplicated shoegaze rock. If their debut album 'Sights and Sounds', is anything to go by - 2012 might just be their year.
'Sights and Sounds' is a laid back and gorgeously lush song. Reminiscent of the relaxed vibe of their hometown Sydney, the combination of silky-smooth vocals and honey guitars seems almost picturesque. An irresistible and accessible shoegaze masterpiece.
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| Glasfrosch - Green Rock, Electronic, Pop | 16/02/2012 |
Exploring sound and genre through elements of popular and experimental music, film music and jazz, Glasfrosch make music that is colourful, dreamlike, and challenging.
'Green' by Glasfrosch is a colourful, imaginative track that blends lyricism and electro-pop in a mixture that can only be described as 'just right'. The arrangement pulls out all the stops, including strings, piano, melodica, vocal percussion and brilliant synth sounds. One of the most exciting Australian acts right now.
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Other tracks by Glasfrosch: Requiem - Black Comedy
| Lone Tyger - Fortune Teller Rock, Blues | 16/02/2012 |
Lone Tyger is a three piece electric blues rock band from formed in Melbourne 2010. The single Stone Crow was recorded with producer Stephen Schram Jan 2012.
Produced by Stephen Schram (Little Red, Vasco Era), the track was recorded live and has electric energy of crunchy valve guitar, heavy driven bottom ends, rumbling drums and dulling vocals. A lo-fi bluesy, boogie rock.
Other tracks by Lone Tyger: Stone Crow
| Shannon Noll - Living In Stereo Rock, Pop | 15/02/2012 |
Multi-Award winning artist Shannon Noll's fourth album, A Million Suns, stays faithful to his classic rock roots while ramping up the pace like never before.
‘Living In Stereo’ is an unapologetic party number, one to put on when getting ready to go out, and then crank up when you get there.
| Closure In Moscow - The Impeccable Beast Rock, Psychedelic | 13/02/2012 |
Closure In Moscow are taking the world by storm. The band have reached notable success throughout the international rock circuit for their stellar live performances and avant garde sound.
The Impeccable Beast is the debut single taken from the bands upcoming sophomore album, produced by Wayne 'Lotek' Bennett and mix by Forrester Savell. The track is up beat, good time, progressive rock music.
| Rodney Hutton - The Sign Rock, Pop, Folk, Roots | 13/02/2012 |
Rodney is an Adelaide based singer songwriter who creates lyrically driven, honest, organic & authentic Aussie flavoured rock pop tunes, with his band of top local musicians.
A soft rock tune with an edge and an anthemic feel. It's emotive and reflective with a strong seady beat and tasteful guitar work. The song's lyrics describe reaching a sort of crossroads in a relationship, and the choices we often have to make.
Other tracks by Rodney Hutton: Let Me Know - Close
| Canary - Martyr Rock, Experimental, Folk | 13/02/2012 |
Canary's music is rich, imaginative and unabashedly emotive. Vibrant trumpet lines, dexterous beatboxing, lyrical bass riffs, and brash guitar provide the underscore for Matt's from-the-heart lyrics
This is an upbeat, straight-faced reflection on the ugly but all too familiar feeling of being victimised. Or at least, trying to come across like you are. Some dark themes lurk underneath Harrison-esque guitars, Mexican style trumpets, and lush vocals. An otherwise festive atmosphere.
Other tracks by Canary: Carried Away - Punch Drunk
| Antonio Paul - Sweet Wine Pop, Rock | 10/02/2012 |
Antonio Paul, a West Australian indie pop band, situated in the small coastal town of Bunbury; is the creation of Marc Antonio (20) and Michael Paul (20).
Sweet Wine' is a moody, fearless, guitar driven track
| The Delta Lions - Wolfe Street Rock, Alternative Country | 09/02/2012 |
Alt Country/Rock band based in Newacstle, NSW. Influenced by the 80s Minneapolis punk scene and early 90s alt country movement. For fans of The Hold Steady, DriveBy Truckers and Lucero.
Wolfe Street is the opening song from Magnetic South and is a is a steady paced guitar driven song with tones of The Hold Steady and Bruce Springsteen. Lyrically it is about a party house occupied by the band members in Newcastle and coming to terms with growing up.
Other tracks by The Delta Lions: Aeroplane Blues - One Foot In The Grave
| Ali E - Landless Rock, Atmospheric | 08/02/2012 |
Ali E is a Melbourne-based singer/songwriter who is about to release her debut album, Landless.
Opening with a ringing, delayed guitar melody and Ali E's reverb drenched vocal 'Landless' paints a sepia nostalgia before changing direction, picking up pace and accelerating forward. Whilst sadness creeps at the sides, 'Landless' is imbued with a steely resolve to look up and onwards.
| Howl At The Moon - Just A Kid Rock | 08/02/2012 |
Howl At The Moon are a Melbourne four-piece who are about to release their debut album Squalls.
Contrasted with the bombast of first single ‘Let The Mainsheet. Down My Love’, ‘Just A Kid’ is a markedly more reflective effort. Backed with a delicate guitar line, sinuous bass and melodic percussion Katie Scott’s vocal is impassioned yet fragile. The track’s poetic lyrics are pitted with insight and empathy.
| The Watched - Circles Rock, Metal, Punk | 08/02/2012 |
The Watched are a dynamic trio based in NSW. Jeff Adams, Kile Nelson and Josh Hayes pull together a unique yet commercial sound fueled by a wide variety of influences.
Circles is a bittersweet song that discusses love,loss and accepting reality.
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Other tracks by The Watched: No One - Universe
