| Flickertail - Right Behind The Eyes Rock, Garage | 06/08/2019 |
Inner West, Sydney's Flickertail play guitar fuelled rock and roll exactly the way it's supposed to be played. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Thin Lizzy, The Darkness and Oasis
With its pounding drums and twin guitars that evoke Thin Lizzy and the distinctive Aussie snarl of frontman of Liam Whelan, Right Behind The Eyes is a classic Aussie/Irish rock and roll song they way they used to sound like! Big chorus, big guitars and big attitude.
| The Kids - I Thought My Family Was Rich Metal/Punk, Punk | 31/07/2019 |
Sydney teenage punks, The Kids play old school noisey punk rock. In your face, no punches pulled and full of attitude that's sorely lacking in today's scene.
The Kids drummer Jagger comments; "Killing (In The Name) is the most dangerous song of all time, we want all the kids and angry 40 year olds to stomp around their room to this! As for "I Thought My Family Was Rich“ our sh*t keeps getting more catchier and furious, this is our little masterpiece about being broke!"
Other tracks by The Kids: Killing In The Name
| The Lazys - Half Mast Blues Rock, Metal | 29/07/2019 |
Aussie rockers The Lazys round out a massive 2019 with the release of Half Mast Blues, a rocking and VERY funny song about a pirate fighting his erectile dysfunctional syndrome
Half Mast Blues is a great straight rocker and VERY funny song about a pirate fighting his erectile dysfunctional syndrome.
| Jailbirds - Nothing Good Lasts Forever Rock | 12/06/2019 |
Jailbirds follow in the footsteps of AC/DC, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo and The Lazys - Four on the floor good time Aussie rock and roll!
Big guitars, bigger drums and that attitude. It's Aussie rock like it use to be and will be again!
| Fyre Byrd - Put Me In A Dress Rock, Garage | 03/06/2019 |
FYRE BYRD have already made serious ground with their fresh approach, blending classic songwriting with Josh’s distinctive vocal sound and wired modern guitar on top of animalistic, hard hitting drums.
Guitar, drums and vocals. Ade brother & sister duo Fyre Byrd look like the White Stripes on paper, but have the energy and power of a full band! Hi octane rock n roll thats as much at home at Splendour as it would be on Download.
| Palace Of The King - One Of These Days Rock | 24/05/2019 |
Melbourne's Palace Of The King play four on the floor rock n roll with big guitars, bigger drums and the spirit of old school Oz Rock in their veins
One Of These Days is the first single from the as yet untitled new album from Melbourne rockers, Palace Of The King.
Having toured the world supporting 2018's Get Right With Your Maker, the band show no signs of slowing down with this belter of a rock track!
POTK are touring with Rose Tattoo in June
Having toured the world supporting 2018's Get Right With Your Maker, the band show no signs of slowing down with this belter of a rock track!
POTK are touring with Rose Tattoo in June
| Palace Of The King - Get Right With Your Maker Rock | 18/12/2018 |
Melbourne rockers Palace Of The King play bluesy, soul-infused, riff-heavy, psychedelic rock n roll. Touring over summer with The Screaming Jets
Get Right With Your Maker is a new electric version of the hidden track that appeared as an acoustic version on the album of the same name released in April 2018
| The Heartache State - Airstrike Rock, Blues | 18/12/2018 |
The Heartache State features Nick Barker (of The Reptiles fame) and are a no frills old school rock n roll band in the vein of their influences.
The Heartache State features Nick Barker and Justin Garner. This is old school Aussie Rock the way it used to be played!
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| Steve Kilbey - Sydney Rococo Rock, Pop | 14/12/2018 |
Legendary frontman of The Church, Steve Kilbey, returns with a new solo album, Sydney Rococo
Sydney Rococo is the title track from Steve Kilbey's new solo album. With its uplifting orchestral strings, the song tells the story of Sydney from Steve's viewpoint. Its changes, its mainstays, its highs and lows.
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| The Iron Horses - Salvation Rock, Pop | 23/09/2018 |
Sydney indie rockers, The Iron Horses, will release their emotive new single, Salvation on Oct 12.
The ethereal reverb on 'Salvation' runs all the way through the song and the chorus hits like a heavy weight. - Echoes of 90s indie rock a plenty. This is a sublime track.
| Fyre Byrd - Anywhere I Am Is Home Rock, Pop, Garage | 22/07/2018 |
FYRE BYRD formed in 2017, fronted by vocalist/guitarist Josh and female drummer Daniella.
A hip and cool 2 minute rock track with fresh retro grooves.
| Cigars of the Pharaoh - Sincere Karma Rock, Blues, Metal | 24/06/2018 |
With a power-packed sound that tips its hat to the blues rock genre of old, Cigars Of The Pharaoh are bringing a modern twist to retro-rock grooves.
Sincere Karma came about like so many of the band’s tunes do — a random riff at rehearsal. But this time it was different. With the band moving to a new two-guitar line-up, this time it was massive, a big, bold new sound that shakes the very foundations of the traditional rock sound.
| Fyre Byrd - Take Me Out Rock, Pop, Garage | 27/05/2018 |
FYRE BYRD formed in 2017, fronted by vocalist/guitarist Josh and female drummer Daniella.
Take Me Out talks about being stuck in a rut, desperately wanting to get out. In your mind, you are already where you want to be, but in reality, nothing changes and it feels like every turn takes you back to the beginning.
| She Shinjuku - Future Echoes Electronic, Rock, Pop, Dance | 10/04/2018 |
She Shinjuku is Kara Jayne and Jackson Freud, in collaboration with Neil McLellan - it's conceptual art meets rock and dark disco.
Future Echoes is all about surrendering to the moment, finding yourself in a foreign place or time, having no idea what’s happening around you, but letting yourself be sucked into the energy surrounding you and giving yourself over to all you can’t control.
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Gloria Brancatisano, SYN, Melbourne (VIC)
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Gloria Brancatisano, SYN, Melbourne (VIC)
Other tracks by She Shinjuku: Supersonic
| The Lazys - Nothing But Trouble Rock | 16/03/2018 |
The Lazys are pure hard and heavy rock 'n roll, just like it should be.
Nothing But Trouble is nothing but heavy, hard rock and roll to get your head moving.
| Flickertail - Back of My Mind Rock | 23/02/2018 |
A four-headed Irish-Australian rock Hydra from Sydney's Inner West, Flickertail play guitar-fuelled rock and roll exactly the way it's supposed to be played.
Back of My Mind is a rock track...there’s the staccato riff, (Led Zep-style open-string sort of thing - think Kashmir played by someone dressed as Ian Brown), but rather than trying to sound like warlock Jimmy Page, they slowed it down and emphasised the 4/4 beat.
| The Iron Horses - April Rain Rock, Pop | 27/11/2017 |
The Iron Horses were forged after numerous late night, boozy, jam sessions in early 2015.
April Rain is a rolling rock track about the regret and remorse that takes over the morning after a heavy night. It's about that alter-ego that comes out and people seeing the lesser side of your personality.
| Groom Epoch - Cosmic Artifice Rock, Psychedelic | 20/11/2017 |
Groom Epoch is a new band created by former drummer of The Church, Richard Ploog and includes former members of Go Betweens and Died Pretty.
Sit back and get lost in this pyschedelic rock track featuring some of Australia's best players.
| Palace of the King - It’s Been A Long Time Coming Rock, Blues, Retro, Garage | 20/11/2017 |
Formed in late 2012, Palace of the King, have become known for their bluesy, soul-infused, riff-heavy, psychedelic rock n roll.
With smashing stadium rock production and all the Oz Rock trimmings, the four on the floor anthem is the first track lifted from their hotly anticipated album number 3.
| The Buckleys - Run Country, Pop, Folk | 09/10/2017 |
The Buckleys are a sibling trio - Sarah Buckley (17yo – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Molly Buckley (14yo – Vocals, Mandolin) and Lachlan Buckley (16yo – Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar).
Run is a contemporary, modern sound with ghosts reminiscent of Appalachian & Celtic rhythms. Featuring the sibling harmonies of sisters Sarah and Molly, collectively with brother Lachlan, the melodious, rhythmic and lyrical quality of the up-beat song reverberates a vibrant, youthful and charmingly optimistic tone.
