Author: Bruce Baker

Aussie indie-darlings The Jungle Giants are currently tearing it up in the UK. Last night they played their final show in England,  up north in beautiful Liverpool. They had a terrific reception – there were many in the crowd who seemingly knew every word to every song. They have a solid fanbase in this part…

Back in 2013, Paul Dempsey, frontman of  Something For Kate and joint protagonist of the fabulous Fanning Dempsey National Park project, released his first album of covers, Shotgun Karaoke. It included classics such as You Am I’s “Berlin Chair”, INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart” and Queen’s “I Want to Break Free”. An eclectic mix indeed….

The Meanjin/Brisbane octet The Holy Rollercoasters have been together for eight years and delivered their debut album, Odyssey, in 2023. At the midway point in 2025, they are just about to call it quits. Before they do this, however, they are leaving a significant farewell to fans, in the form of a farewell album and…

We’ve got an absolute banger for you today – the moving new single and video from Sydney based heavy artist Part Paladin, “Brave This World”, featuring Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly. Yes, we are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release tomorrow. Part Paladin is the solo project of Sydney-based instrumentalist, vocalist, and…

We fell in love with Tasmania-based thee-piece alternative rock outfit Verticoli in 2022 when they released their sophomore album, The Echo, and they’ve kept the creative wheels spinning since.  The follow-up LP, So Far, came in 2024 and they are hard at work on their next album, Silverlinings, which will drop on the 6th of…

Last year, we fell in love with Townsville rockers Poison Oak when we premiered their single “Wasted“, and we are bloody excited to have the first listen of their latest anthemic new tune, the cranking “Little Bit Like You”.  This is the latest single to drop from their upcoming new album, and will be released…

Releasing just his second single this week is Melbourne’s folk singer Joel Andrew B, with “Something Between You and I”, a passionate and intimate song that beautifully captures the flush of young love. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. “Something Between You and I” is packed with emotion. Those…

Ed Sheeran broke the attendance records on his last visit (2023), and yes, the rumours that have been circling are true, he is heading back to Australia and New Zealand , with his Loop tour, for a massive run of shows kicking off in January 2026. Ed will be kicking off the shows in Auckland…

Last month, Canadian-born and now Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Brian Campeau released his latest record, Brian Campeau Presents Jo Dellin And The Bone Spurs. You may well wonder who Jo Dellin is. Well, once you give the record a listen, the penny drops. Brian is a brilliantly creative and talented singer, songwriter and musician. Great vocals with…

Naarm/ Melbourne-based queer pop artist POLLY has bared her soul on her new EP, Daddy Issues, which has been released today. It’s a tight collection of four tracks, bound together by luscious big nostalgia-drenched synths, rich vocals and heart-felt lyrics. The renowned producers Ben Oldland and Liam Quinn (Ruel, Peach PRC), added their magic to the mix. The tracks…

If you’ve ever gone through a period of uncertainty or apprehension, then Canberra-based Country/Pop artist Leila has all the feels beautifully encapsulated in her earnest new single, “Do Without”, which we have the pleasure of premiering ahead of its release on Friday. “Do Without” is a heartfelt journey, with her crystal clear vocals carrying the emotions of…

If you’ve ever found yourself in a relationship that is doomed to failure, but you’re strapped in for the ride, then “Siren”, the new tune from Brisbane-based singer/songwriter John Drake should resonate strongly. We’re pumped to be premiering this cathartic tune, along with its video, ahead of its release on Friday. “Siren” has a broad,…

Bringing the funk and swagger is Nipaluna/Hobart-based rock ‘n’ rollers Lennon Wells with their banging new single, “Baddie”. The song is a celebration of having swagger and owning it. Don’t look down; look up, look proud, and roll with it. We are overjoyed to be premiering the track ahead of its release tomorrow. “Baddie” oozes fun…

Sarah Blasko is currently whizzing around Europe and the UK on her I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain tour. She played Manchester on Wednesday night at the fabulous Deaf Institute. Sarah has brought a band with her on this tour, and played the entire album from beginning to end, before launching into a selection…

This week, Naarm singer/songwriter Hassall released her long-awaited debut album, the niftily-titled Means More To Me Than It Does To You. It’s a collection of songs that chronicle the experiences and thoughts of a gifted songwriter. From an intense dislike for noisy eating, to love and love-lost and all that is important to her generation….

Rising Australian duo Mistor Co. have gone large in “You’ve Got My Love”, an absolute belter of a gospel tune, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Ambraya and the spellbinding HALO Vocal Ensemble. We’re thrilled to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Thursday. The duo is comprised of Connor and Oscar Absolum, who co-wrote…

Kaurna/Adelaide noise-rock outfit Placement have today released their long-awaited debut album, Insect. It’s a beautiful guitar-led album. Sometimes a little grimy, othertimes upbeat and bright, but never dull. With a nod to the 90s, it’s thoughtful and refreshing. The irresistable eerie and magnetic vocals of lead singer Malia Wearn are captivating.  It might be dark at…

Last Friday, Liverpudlian Michael Robert Murphy, frontman and songwriter of The Wicked Whispers and Whiskey Headshot, released his debut solo album, Chaos Magick. The album was produced by Liam Power (By The Sea and lifelong Bill Ryder Jones Collaborator) and Michael himself, and features some of Liverpool‘s finest musicians including Echo and The Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant…

Naarm’s Duxie Franklin has a gift for creating upbeat earworms, and she strikes again with her new single, “Wasting Time”, which we are thrilled to be premiering ahead of its release on Friday. The single is taken from her forthcoming EP, In The Pool, Wasting Time, which will drop on the 18th of July. I…

It’s been a big week for Melbourne/Naarm-based artist REDD. Last Friday, they released their debut mixtape RAUNCH., and shared the official video for their smoking new single “BAD DAYS.”. They also announced a RAUNCH. Mixtape Tour, including free headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney next month. We’ve got the lowdown on the mixtape, the tour,…

What’s it like when we reach ‘the other side’? JP Scesniak of Origami Ghosts poses just that question on his fast-paced odyssey, “Heaven’s Gate”, taken from Origami Ghosts’ new folky jangle-pop album, A Fine Time to Talk About Nothing, due to be released on the 8th of August. We are super excited to be premiering this…

Former Wicked Whispers frontman Michael Robert Murphy launched his beautiful debut album, Chaos Magick last Friday. Michael played all the instruments on the album, and did all the arranging himself. He did however, rope in a few mates to help out on the odd track, including Will Sergeant from Echo and the Bunnymen, and Ian Skelly…

We’re about to hit the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, and the new music keeps coming. This week we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, and our track of the week goes to Bleak Squad, a new Melbourne-based outfit featuring four Australian music legends,…

Melbourne artist Jacuqi Lumsden has today released her second single of the year, the evocative “Pretending Season”. The track follows “I Love Me” which was released in February. We are buzzed today to be premiering the video, ahead of its release tomorrow. The track journeys through themes of relationships, and the fears we often have…

Last week, Perth pop artist Hannah Stow released her stirring new single “I Never Changed”, a track where she is pouring her heart out in the wake of a difficult breakup. We’re blessed today to be able to premiere the video, ahead of its release later in the week. About the track Hannah writes:  “This track…

As we head into Tuesday, we’ve survived the Sunday-scaries, struggled through moody-Monday, and now, the rest of the week can be enjoyed with the help of a banging new tune, “The Crying Wolf” from Americana artist, Nate Currin. This is a golden slice of boot stomping, honky-tonk blues which is crying out for the dance…

There’s an emo revival happening at the moment, and that’s good news for Melbourne’s SIDELINES, who is about to drop the second single under this solo moniker, the brooding and emotionally charged “Sleep Alone”. The track follows on from his debut release, 2024’s “End of an Era”. We’re stoked to be premiering it ahead of…

Justin Stewart Cotta is an artist we’ve championed over the years at the AU. A poet, actor, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist, he is a man of many talents. Last month, he released his latest single, the take-no-prisoners “Was You”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video today, a cinematic marvel that was filmed on…

Sydney’s LAHGO have today released their fiery new single, “Bitter”, and it’s an absolute belter. It’s a cracking take-no-prisoners tune; defiant and proud. We’re thrilled to premiere the video today, ahead of its release on Friday. Reminiscent of Amyl and the Sniffers as well as Wolf Alice, it’s packed with energy. Lead-singer Mel Bailey is…

Last month Sydney songwriter and musician Bryan Estepa released “Version of Me”, his first single from his upcoming 2025 album. It’s imbued with a beautiful warm melody, his honey-dew vocals and precision guitars washing over the listener with an upbeat summer-will-never-end vibe. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video for the track today, ahead of…