| Andy Ward - Deluded Electronic, Pop | 22/06/2018 |
Breaking free from major label shackles, Andy Ward returns with galvanising new single, 'Deluded'. The track sees the classically trained vocalist and producer come into his own, reinvigorated and unmasked.
Andy Ward’s new single ‘Deluded’ is a shout to the sky, a burning supernova of creativity, his celebration of individuality, independence and freedom. Layered choral vocals and heady percussive elements bloom and ultimately explode into a dynamic soundscape, heralding Andy Ward's return in multi-dimensional, unrestrained glory.
| Darling James - Silver Bullet Pop | 22/06/2018 |
Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Darling James returns with first official single 'Silver Bullet' off forthcoming EP 'Mood Eyes'
'Silver Bullet' is the sophisticated second taste and first official single from Darling James' sophomore EP 'Mood Eyes'. With pop sensibilities firmly intact, frontman James O'Brien declares this track "the finest song I will have released" and it's hard to disagree.
| BATZ - Save Us Rock, Psychedelic, Garage | 26/05/2018 |
BATZ combine razor-sharp guitars with an unrelenting rhythm section and a woozy wash of psychedelia, with front-woman Christina directing the action with beguiling vocal performances famed for their virtuoso intensity.
A mix of razor wire guitar, propulsive percussion and glimmers of psychedelia, Chrissie Aubrey's vocals shine on BATZ' latest offering that will chew you up and spit you out in the nicest way possible. Glittering, infectious and unapologetic, 'Save Us' teeters on the precipice of wishful thinking meets transparent actuality
| Slow Turismo - Adult Baby Rock, Pop | 26/05/2018 |
Slow Turismo are a four-piece indie rock outfit from Canberra.
Slow Turismo's new tune 'Adult Baby' treads the fine line between a retro, indie boogie and a nostalgic ballad. The single emotes feel-good vibes; sidestepping the millennial stereotype and addressing the old adage 'growing old, but not growing up'.
| Darling James - Didn't Get It Right Pop | 25/05/2018 |
Darling James is the moniker of Melbourne-based songwriter James O'Brien. O'Brien quickly developed the idea into a full-time project complete with a blistering four-piece live band.
'Didn't Get It Right' paints a melancholy picture of regret and self-consciousness, accompanied by a hypnotic zither motif, trickling over an ominous synth bass. The polished production seamlessly wraps around old-world song structure, building to a triumphant guitar crescendo, each note deliberate and quietly calculated, in true Darling James style.
| Leroy Francis - For What's to Come - Interlude Rock, Garage, Grunge | 19/05/2018 |
Sydney's Leroy Francis is shoulder charging into the hearts and minds of hopeless romantics and music lovers the nation over with blistering debut EP, S.O.R.E.
A dreamlike, jaunty interlude.
Other tracks by Leroy Francis: Comatose - Sleeping Ain't Easy
| San Mei - Wonder Pop | 01/05/2018 |
San Mei is a multi-instrumentalist from the Gold Coast who makes upbeat indie pop.
San Mei's new single 'Wonder' is her first offering since her debut EP Necessary was released in 2017. It's a cut driven by contrasting elements: gritty guitars complimented by airy synth, and lush vocals juxtaposed by propulsive percussive elements. It's a one-two punch of flirty lyrical frivolity and instrumental self-assurance.
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Gloria Brancatisano, SYN, Melbourne (VIC)
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Gloria Brancatisano, SYN, Melbourne (VIC)
| Lisa Crawley - You Got Me Pop, Folk | 27/04/2018 |
Melbourne-via-New Zealand singer songwriter Lisa Crawley returns with dreamy chamber-pop single 'You Got Me'
Introspective lyrics dancing in between plucky guitar and lifting woodwind.
| Iluka - Sympathy Pop, Retro | 06/04/2018 |
Sydney based free spirit and Motown revivalist Iluka returns with her second EP Ritual.
Reclaiming power and marching back onto the airwaves, ILUKA offers her new single ‘Sympathy’ off forthcoming EP Ritual. The single is an uplifting war cry using the rhythmic grooves of Motown to echo the voice of the people and highlight the need for radical change.
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Other tracks by Iluka: Sleeping For 20 Years - Broken Hearted
| IV League - Superstar Rock, Garage, Pop | 06/04/2018 |
Kneeling at the feet of 90’s-era heroes like Pixies and The Breeders, Melbourne-based rockers IV League make music that not only draws from their influences, but creates something refreshingly unique.
Superstar's slick contemporary sheen smooths IV League's bubble-grunge influence while retaining the quintessential ringing guitars tones and pop-infused fuzzed out vocals that have enamored fans since the band's inception.
| Chakra Efendi - Waste of Space Rock, Garage, Grunge | 22/03/2018 |
Having amassed a dedicated following in different corners of the globe/internet with a series of demos on SoundCloud, prolific 18yo wunderkind Chakra Efendi shares first official single, 'Waste of Space'.
'Waste of Space' is the first official release from Sunshine Coast via Brisbane artist, Chakra Efendi. Having amassed a dedicated following in different corners of the globe/internet with a series of demos on SoundCloud, the prolific 18yo wunderkind is sharing his first proper single release with 'Waste of Space'.
| Iluka - Ritual Pop, Retro | 16/03/2018 |
Sydney's own Motown revivalist, Iluka puts a modern spin on her retro inspired pop music.
Following her true north toward feminism and individualism, the forthcoming four track EP finds Iluka at her most authentic; weaponising her retro-inspired doo-wop vocal styling, lifting brass and bodacious ringing guitar hooks throughout Ritual.
| Chris Watts - Let Go Pop, Folk | 07/03/2018 |
Kicking off his career with the debut album ‘Back Down’, Chris Watts offers a set of irresistible folk/indie-pop tunes underpinned by catchy riffs that stay with you.
Delightfully chirpy guitars, sprightly synths and staccato vocals provide a playful lamentation for anyone who's been caught in romantic limbo. She complimented you yesterday, then ignored you today? Clap your hands to the beat. Unsure where it's going, but can't let go? Chuck on some Chris Watts. He gets it.
| Greenwave Beth - Make Up Rock, Experimental | 23/02/2018 |
Greenwave Beth is the manic solo project from Sydney's FLOWERTRUCK frontman Charles Rushforth’s. This new moniker see's Rushforth trade post-punk riffs for a curious blend of lifting synths and drum machines.
The pair release their debut single "Make Up", an energetic musing on redemption and recovery. Recorded and mixed by Richard Belkner at Free Energy Device Studios, Rushforth’s singing oscillates between strained and urgent against a powerful chorus of hope. "Make Up" questions the power of a frightened mind’s ability to change.
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| Flowertruck - Enough For Now Rock | 14/02/2018 |
Flowertruck has a fairly typical origin story; four people make their own way to Sydney after high school and by chance become friends and start a band.
Known for their upbeat melodies decorated with hooky guitar runs and vocalist Charles Rushforth's quintessential Aussie twang, new single 'Enough For Now' is everything fans have come to love from Sydney's Inner West sweethearts. The single is a a sun drenched, summer slow burner.
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Chris Cobcroft, 4ZZZ, Brisbane (QLD)
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Chris Cobcroft, 4ZZZ, Brisbane (QLD)
| The PB's - Anicone Metal/Punk, Rock | 01/02/2018 |
The PB’s spawned as a side project for Sam Hodgkinson (guitar/vocals) and Alex Fuss (guitar/vocals) to house ideas and songs that didn’t seem to fit into their existing creative projects.
'Anicone' tackles complex themes of hopelessness, depression and futility with wry wit and a strong dose of irony. Earnest storytelling, guttural-yet-melodic vocals and abrasive guitars collide in this hook driven hit of garage/noise-rock glory from the Brisbane four-piece.
| Verge Collection - Feelin' Old Rock | 01/02/2018 |
Hailing from the infamously fertile musical landscape of Perth, VERGE COLLECTION expertly balance classic pop sensibilities and working class poetry to channel the collective conscious of suburban Australian millennials.
'Feelin' Old' explores the great realisation of mortality.
| OK Sure - Sorry Electronic, Industrial, Techno | 01/02/2018 |
Downtempo electronic Australian DJ and producer Ok Sure's otherworldy soundscapes span territories of downtempo, industrial, dark melodic electronica and DJ sets pulsing with techno, deep house, electronica and…whatever.
OK Sure's melancholic 'Sorry' is yet another eerily beautiful example of the producer's truly unique brand downtempo, industrial, dark, melodic electronica.
| JEFFE - WHOEVER YOU LOVE, i'm COOL Pop, Electronic | 06/12/2017 |
JEFFE’s debut arrives from the depths. “WHOEVER YOU LOVE, i’m COOL” tells a tale of emotional detachment - a small scene peppered with clues of a decaying domesticity.
JEFFE’s debut arrives from the depths. “WHOEVER YOU LOVE, i’m COOL” tells a tale of emotional detachment - a small scene peppered with clues of a decaying domesticity.
| Verge Collection - So Vain Rock, Alternative Country | 24/11/2017 |
Hailing from the infamously fertile musical landscape of Perth, VERGE COLLECTION expertly balance classic pop sensibilities and working class poetry to channel the collective conscious of suburban Australian millennials.
So Vain a two minute banger that see's the Perth indie-pop natives flip the bird to judgmental folks.
