| Auguste - Kingdom Pop, Electronic, Chill | 17/06/2016 |
Reminiscent of London Grammar, Auguste are Adelaide Step-Sister duo Beth & Skye. Previously 'Echo & The Empress', Auguste are a synth pop lovers dream.
Kingdom is about personal space and the challenges we face when others are invading that space in a negative way…it’s really a bit of a ‘eff you’ to anyone who has ever tried to control you or tell you what to do.
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Luke Penman, Radio Adelaide, Adelaide (SA)
MUSIC DIRECTOR PICK: Luke Penman, Radio Adelaide, Adelaide (SA)
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Other tracks by Auguste: Slow Motion
| Pines - Fate Electronic, House, Easy Listening | 10/11/2015 |
Described as a combination of electronic future beats and tropical chilltrap, previous single ‘All You Need’ was a female vocal led, feel-good night out that was peppered with textures.
Beginning its electronic life as a simple and wispy chord progression, peppered with blissed out shimmering textures; latest single ‘Fate’ from Adelaide electronic duo Pines, quickly evolved into a euphoric and summer centric track, laden with drums and synth chords.
| Lily & The Bellows - White Lies Pop, Folk, Soul | 22/10/2015 |
Lily & The Bellows embody a sonic hybrid that lands somewhere between the instrumental stylings of The Beach Boys & the vocal prowess of Amy Winehouse.
A no brainer for fans of both the Orbison era and the current indie landscape, latest single ‘White Lies’ from Lily & The Bellows is about the realities one encounters when striving for an idyllic new beginning, crafted on a foundation of deception.
| North Arm - Afternoon Sky Folk, Easy Listening | 16/10/2015 |
An homage to growing up in the coastal town of North Arm Cove (NSW), North Arm is a lyrical representation of young adulthood in an idyllic bayside town.
Latest single ‘Afternoon Sky’ celebrates the release of North Arms’ debut album with signature washed North Arm vocals and stirring summer inspired textures.
| North Arm - The Boys Folk, Atmospheric, Chill, Easy Listening | 09/09/2015 |
North Arm possess the charm of a dreamy Sunday morning with the nostalgic glow of a midday Bloody Mary
‘The Boys’ is a fast-paced ode to the summers of the late 90’s that belongs to the children of the 80’s. Peppered with excitement and nostalgia, ‘The Boys’ is reminiscent of the soundtracks for cult classics ‘Cruel Intentions’, ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ & ‘Disturbing Behaviour’.
| Jack Grace - Hills Electronic, Pop, Atmospheric | 01/07/2015 |
An audible hurricane of poignant reflection peppered with slivers of Thom Yorke, Kanye West & James Blake, debut single ‘Hills’ is a remarkably succinct introduction from the newcomer.
a feeling of surreal transience as Jack traverses borders and delivers his unique take on Trip Hop, Footwork, Post-Dub, House, Folk & Gospel.
| Bree Tranter - More Sex & Love Electronic, Atmospheric, Folk | 20/06/2015 |
A window into Bree Tranter's world, 'More Sex & Love' is a sentimental snapshot of some of the themes and tones expected from the forthcoming record.
It's an underwater R&B love jam, like how I imagine Ariel from The Little Mermaid would sound if she had a laptop and a drum machine and starting writing songs about Prince Eric.
- Dom Alessio, triple j
- Dom Alessio, triple j
| Vigilantes - Elasticity Electronic, Retro, Pop | 20/06/2015 |
Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Dave Jenkins Jr (Daniel Johns, Kirin J Callinan, Eves The Behavior) and newcomer Angela Ford.
"Blending a retro sentimentality with super fresh production.. The track bathes is a smooth, summery atmosphere, equal parts angelic innocence and late night cheek..” - Indie Shuffle
| North Arm - Careless Pop, Rock | 21/05/2015 |
Uplifting, feel good indie film soundtrack vibes with a warm washy guitar feel. This band and tracks sounds like summer, peppered with a beach lifestyle nostalgia.
Uplifting, feel good indie film soundtrack vibes with a warm washy guitar feel. This track sounds like summer / beach nostalgia. The kind of track you'd expect to hear in a consumer focused appreciation Coca Cola commercial.
| Au.Ra - Talk Show Rock, Experimental, Garage, Pop | 24/01/2015 |
Having released a handful of tracks in various forms over the past two years Sydney duo AuRa have already found a home on international tastemaker blogs for their psychedelic pop.
“[Talk Show] has the melodic but droning guitar sound that brings to mind the long-sleeve t-shirted feel of 1992 British shoegaze backed with the bright short sleeve t-shirted feel of a 2015 Sydney summer.” Noisey
| Left. - Lay With Me Electronic | 21/01/2015 |
Comprised of vocalist Sarah Corry and guitarist/producer Jono Graham, Left. fuse elements of pop, electronica and hip hop to create a distinct, nuanced style of pop-electronica.
An up-tempo, pulsing song with haunting guitar picking and explosive chorus. It deals with being forced into an arranged marriage, despite being in love with somebody else.
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Other tracks by Left.: Freedom - This Time
| Au.Ra - Morning Rock, Atmospheric, Experimental, Psychedelic | 17/12/2014 |
Au.Ra is a duo comprised of Tim Jenkins (Parades) and Tom Crandles (Colours/Ghostwood) who will release their debut LP Jane's Lament on felte records.
Au.Ra's “emotive soundscapes” perfectly encase their non-traditional pop song writing, like on highlight
“Morning,” where shimmering guitar riffs transport you to a serene, meditative realm.
“Morning,” where shimmering guitar riffs transport you to a serene, meditative realm.
Other tracks by Au.Ra: Sun - Pryamid
| Nite Fields - You I Never Knew Rock, Garage | 26/11/2014 |
Originally hailing from Brisbane, Nite Fields now split their time between there and Sydney. As a four piece they are known for their D.I.Y garage sound,
You I Never Knew is a song about regret. Jangly guitars and hypnotic synthesisers usher in a mood of sorrowful introspection that permeates throughout the entire song. Venzin's vocal delivery, often understated and unsettling, tells a story of lost love and the disorientation of self that follows.
| Eleanor Dunlop - Rollin' On Pop | 22/11/2014 |
Sydney based artist Eleanor Dunlop will captivate audiences with her warm vocals built on beautiful melodies and well crafted pop sensibilities.
Rollin’ On is a feel good, surf-rock track built on a catchy guitar riff and Dunlop's unmistakable smouldering voice. The track grows into a celebration of good times to soundtrack the summer.
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| Jane Tyrrell - The Rush Pop, Electronic | 06/09/2014 |
Jane Tyrrell is a dynamic vocalist, songwriter and performer. A multi-faceted artist her cinematic songwriting and performances prove a refreshing approach to musical tone and texture.
‘The Rush’ is a heart-wrenching tale of incompatible love coming into full clarity after the initial thrill wears off. Jane paints a picture that reflects the dramatic whirlwind of addictive love, alluring yet destructive leaving a dishevelled thought: ‘isn’t the rush enough?’
| Morning Harvey - T.I.D.E Rock, Britpop | 27/08/2014 |
Equal parts ominous and engaging, Brisbane five-piece Morning Harvey create a formidable brand of mood-rock.
“T.I.D.E was one of the first things I’ve written based on experiences. If you go in with the intention of writing a song based on personal experience it restricts the creativity because your constantly thinking ‘how am I going to incorporate these experiences into the melody.’" - Spencer White
| Favored Nations - Amazon Pop, Dance, House | 13/08/2014 |
Favored Nations is an eclectic, trans-Pacific three-piece band bridging land and sea, creating entrancing music from studio bases in both Los Angeles and Australia.
An energetic track, Amazon is built on frantic rhythms and soaked in catchy guitar riffs. The song blazes it's way through the fun filled three minutes fifty leaving you no choice than to play it again.
Other tracks by Favored Nations: That's Not Who We Are - The Setup
| Cairns Murri Crew & Desert Pea Media - Built To Last Hip Hop | 13/06/2014 |
Desert Pea Media is a not-for-profit organisation established with the aim of identifying & breaking down social issues through collaborative storytelling, music & film-empowering Indigenous youth through truth & positivity.
A captivating HipHop beat layered by enchanting female vocals. Written as part of a collaborative process with DPM & young people from CairnsHighSchool (QLD) a.k.a Cairns Murri Crew it pays homage to Gimuy Walabura Yidinji people and the many elders & community leaders who fought for Indigenous rights for decades.
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| The Furrs - Little Boy Rock, Country, Blues | 05/05/2014 |
We are a 5-piece band that blend lively rock n roll with ghetto blues- we just wanna make you feel
Little Boy is about the fleeting, heady liberation you get when in the passenger seat of a car rolling down the highway and for one split moment everything's alright.
| Slumberhaze - Cool Don't Stop Rock, Pop | 11/03/2014 |
Slumberhaze create music on the spectrum of post-rock and hip hop, layered with catchy and beautiful harmonies, spacey guitars and piano progressions.
'Cool Don't Stop' is genre-hopping, moulding twisted lyrical attack, sub basslines, with a familiar 90's guitar sound. It's a love story of two rebels trying to be accepted; a tune for anyone in a dream to spin and spin until they can unravel the game.
Other tracks by Slumberhaze: Dancing With The Hollows - I Lose Control
