| FLUIR - Higher Ground Electronic, Dance, Pop | 17/05/2019 |
FLUIR is an independent Australian singer, songwriter & producer, crafting emotive dance electro-pop with a uniquely personal edge. FLUIR recently worked alongside producer Sam Littlemore (Sam La More/Pnau/Tonite Only).
Higher Ground is one of those songs that manages to combine a number of different genres - dance, pop, electronic - in a sophisticated, not to mention inherently catchy, way. Higher Ground drives forward with propelling percussion, intricate production and gentle, assured vocals from Fluir.
| Restless Minds - Flight Rock, Chill | 10/05/2019 |
Restless Minds is hell bent on being as anonymous as possible, they don't want attention or to flash ARIA awards around, they ... just let the music speak for itself.
Flight is a track from a twilight world in which to lose yourself. the music itself is so expansive and enveloping that it feels like it should be everywhere...and it is!
| Yothu Yindi & the Treaty Project - Mabo Indigenous, Australian Indigenous, Funk | 25/04/2019 |
Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project, is a contemporary ensemble which includes Witiyana Marika, Stu Kellaway, long-time collaborator Gavin Campbell (Filthy Lucre) and multi-instrumentalist Ania Reynolds (Circus Oz musical director).
Mabo is a joyous celebration with a driving, tribal funk groove, and a stomping crowd favourite at every Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project show. Produced by Filthy Lucre, the song features powerful yidaki (didgeridoo), deftly woven through layers of synths, percussion and anthemic group vocals, sung partly in Yolngu Matha (language), ably led by emerging Yolngu vocalist Yirrnga Yunupingu.
| Kaurna Cronin - Leave Your Love Behind Folk, Acoustic | 09/04/2019 |
Cronin's unique folk blend and moving performances have been capturing audiences throughout Europe and Australia, establishing this young singer songwriter as an emerging international sensation.
Kaurna Cronin's latest musical offering "Leave Your Love Behind" is a thrilling emotional portrayal of what Cronin does best; writing songs with both substance and style. Leave Your Love Behind drives hard with attitude and grit whilst inviting you within the intimate narrative. It's a unique blend of the undiscovered and nostalgic, both foreign and familiar.
| Hamish Anderson - Breaking Down Blues/Roots, Rock | 20/03/2019 |
Named Total Guitar's Top 10 Best New Guitarists in 2018 two years after being named one of Yahoo! Music's "Top Ten Best New Artists," Hamish has a new album coming.
Breaking Down is like a bull at a gate, chugging guitars provide an irresistibly catchy bed for some ripper riffs the track progresses. This track is overflowing with pent-up frustration and undeniable passion, and it's a mouth-watering concoction for some killer classic Americana-rock.
| Martika - How Did I Get Here Electronic, Soul, Pop | 20/03/2019 |
The enigmatic Martika has today announced her debut single How Did I Get Here, a thoughtful, soulful track that explores the difficulties of chasing dreams, out March 15.
How Did I Get Here is a mellow, contemplative track, with an undeniable groove and stunning, eclectic vocals. Gentle yet driving percussion percolates underneath a constant, melodic bassline, as organ and synthesisers swirl together with unexpected and satisfying harmony. Fans of Aurora and Massive Attack will love Martika’s incisive style.
| Marty Rhone - We Had A Good Thing Goin' Country, Folk | 20/03/2019 |
During an illustrious career as an actor and singer Martin (Marty) Rhone has performed with and in front of some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Feel good, toe-tapping, country uptempo song.
| Tash - Loverboy Electronic, RnB, Pop | 20/03/2019 |
Australian born, singer-songwriter-musician. She was discovered by multi-platinum record producer and songwriter, Mark J. Fiest (Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Jon Legend, Little Mix).
Slow burning RNB pop song that oozes charm and warmth. Already featured on Spotify's New Music Friday in the US.
| Buchanan - Breathe Electronic, Pop | 23/11/2018 |
Josh Simons has spent the last two years writing and producing for Travis Scott, Partynextdoor and Cyhi The Prynce. Simons has shared production credits with WondaGurl, HazeBanga and Kanye West.
"Breathe is about what you might tell yourself as a kid if you could travel back in time." As for what comes next, "I'd be reluctant to refer to Breathe as a single from some forthcoming unannounced album, but I will say that this era has ended up rolling out as distinctly and personal as any other in Buchanan's history."
| The Paddy Cakes - Hollywood Rock, Garage, Pop | 17/11/2018 |
From south-east Victoria, in the serene area of Gippsland, 'The Paddy Cakes' are far from tranquil. Formed in 2016 the band threw themselves into the thick of the music industry.
Hollywood explores the modern day party scene, where like-minded youth explore having fun, causing trouble and then dealing with the consequences as a secondary thought. With contagious guitar riffs from lead guitarist Oakley to the frenetic fast paced drums by Jonah, and the fuzz bass of Michael gluing this beautifully hectic arrangement together "Hollywood" lodge's itself into your memory instantaneously.
| Jon Stevens - Rain Down On Me Rock, Pop | 26/10/2018 |
Highly talented musician. He has had phenomenal success as a solo artist, and was also the lead singer of major rock acts Noiseworks, INXS and Dead Daisies.
The metaphorical Rain Down On Me is about relationships and adversity - hard times, mentally, physically and spiritually. Jon hopes lyrics like this land, this sacred life, will live and breathe again, there's a rainbow coming down, to wash away our sins, gives a positive outlook when listening to the song.
| DMTeasers - Too Broke For Coke Electronic, Dance, Pop | 22/10/2018 |
Leading vocalist, ALEX MANSELL brings mad vibes to this song, while writer, bass player ALI DAVIDSON and producer SAM SWAIN complete the core of the band.
DMTeasers deliver their bubbly, electro-pop lament - 'TOO BROKE FOR COKE'. This catchy ear-worm bounces along with it's terribly Un-Politically Correct theme. Wedged firmly in the mode of bands like CONFIDENCE MAN and JAMIROQUAI, 'TOO BROKE FOR COKE' tips it's hat to those early WEEN hits, with a smattering of a young SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM.
| Spectoral - Movin' On Electronic, RnB, Soul | 15/10/2018 |
Spectoral, the stage name of producer singer-songwriter Andrew Bitto. Spectoral fuses pop, R'n'B and electronic influences flawlessly, all amongst a sparkling bed of confessional, well-crafted lyrics.
Movin' On feels evocative and melancholy production styles comes to mind - but there is something still so one-of-a-kind about it, something so uniquely Spectoral. Instrumentation features co-production from Martiln (one half of Twofold Vision) and sees synths glide effortlessly alongside each other, ducking perfectly behind carefully placed percussion, while Spectoral's distinctive vocal leads the way with intensely relatable lyrics.
| East Denistone - All My Crooked Bones Rock, Psychedelic, Atmospheric | 08/10/2018 |
Marcus created the East Denistone as a coping mechanism, creative outlet, a search for validation to feed an overzealous ego, a learning tool, and even at times a reluctant obligation.
Recorded as part of the 'While You Still Draw Breath' debut EP from East Denistone, 'All My Crooked Bones' encapsulates the dogged determination and hard headed stubbornness that people wish for during times of great tribulation. There is an underlying theme of overcoming one's inner defeatism that gradually lifts the song throughout its progression.
| Tamma - Beat You Down Pop | 08/10/2018 |
After a rough few years of loss and devastation, TAMMA uses her music to heal and therefore creates savvy, uplifting pop, that's as vulnerable as it is energetic.
Sparkling guitars, hard-hitting pop percussion and a killer vocal hook from TAMMA lead the way - but the reason Beat You Down hits so hard is its deep roots in vulnerability.
| James Sun - All The Ways Electronic, Dance, Pop | 25/09/2018 |
James Sun mixes the roots of acoustic pop melodies and vocals with electronic dance production and drops, James is creating his own unique sound in attempt to change the game.
Acoustic pop melodies and vocals with electronic dance production and drops.
| Georgia Mae - Fools Electronic, Pop | 24/09/2018 |
Australian singer/songwriter/producer, Georgia Mae, graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (degree in Music Technology), and she was also nominated for Queensland's Most Promising Female Songwriter at the Queensland Music Awards.
It s a track full of luscious soundscapes and focused compelling beats, lead by Georgia's supple but commanding voice.
| Rich Latimer - Sweet September Folk, Rock, Acoustic | 04/09/2018 |
Australian Rich Latimer has a passion for music and projects that promote consciousness, connection, positive messages and nature. He believes that 'music changes people and people change the world'.
Uniquely deep song, was a profound feeling of peace and the interconnection of all of us. The message offered is that we are never alone, even in what might be perceived as the most isolated moment a human can pass through, death. Heartfelt acoustic folk/rock.
| Maari - Desire Pop, RnB, Soul | 28/08/2018 |
A whirlwind of Indie Pop, Rnb and Future Bass influences, combined with unapologetic, raw lyrics and powerful synths to create the wall of sound that is Maari.
'Desire' is a party anthem with instinctually groovy verses and thumping choruses that are shout-able and 'crump-able.' "The song is an expression of craving and indulgence, paying homage to women with a fierce, untameable sexuality. Written to empower women in owning their bodies, we wanted to address desire through strong, unashamed lyrics."
| Ruel - Younger Pop, Electronic | 28/08/2018 |
15-year-old multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Ruel learned to play the guitar at 8 years. Ruel started to write songs of his own, drawing inspiration from Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder and Dave Brubeck.
'Younger' is the third official release taken from 15-year-old, and was produced by Ruel's good friend, mentor and collaborator M-Phazes (Eminem, Logic, Kimbra, Zara Larsson, KYLE) which had PAPER Magazine praising it for its "million dollar chorus" and "slow-burning beat sure to lodge itself in your prefrontal cortex"
