Author: Bruce Baker

An exciting talent to emerge from Eora/Sydney is artist/producer Lolita Mae. Today we have the thrill of premiering her divinely sensual new single, “‘Holy Renascence” ahead of its release on Friday. The term ‘Holy Renascence’ refers to a spiritually profound rebirth, and the track is undoubtedly profound and intimate.  The track was produced by Lolita herself,…

Yet another massive talent to emerge from Western Australia is the Boorloo/Perth-born and raised artist Laura Adeline. Laura has relocated to Naarm, and is about to release the tantalising and sultry “Curbside”. We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. “Curbside” is an intoxicating blend of sweet, sad and sexy as…

Last month, we had the pleasure of premiering the single “Sister Jane“, from Seattle-born now Naarm/Melbourne-based group The Rayes. Today, we are back at it, premiering “Bat’s Wing”, the final single from their upcoming EP, Limb Pulled Taut. The track opens gently, reminiscent of the great Nick Drake, wistfully with a melancholic tone, as it…

Hailing from Perth, singer/songwriter Hanah Stow has today dropped her debut EP, Sidelined, and it’s a beauty. Six tracks of intimate, emotive and melancholic musings, it’s a beautiful first record for the talented artist. Hannah reflects on her journey to get to this important milestone. From the ache of leaving her home town to pursue…

We’ve some classic garage alt-rock coming out of Naarm/Melbourne via the rockin’ Terra Rouge, in her new single, the visceral “Couch Song”. We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. Terra Rouge has been lighting up Melbourne since 2019, with Brianna Brady (she/her), vocalist, songwriter and guitarist at the helm….

At the AU we are suckers for beautiful folk music, and today we have a gem from Atlanta-based folk artist and singer/songwriter Brianna McGeehan with “Home”, her first new single since 2020, and indeed her debut release under her own name. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Friday. Brianna’s…

Today we head to Austin, Texas, the home of Parker Woodland, a power trio and their new single, “Never Met a Stranger”, featuring some fabulous psych rock. Tackling grief it showcases the ability for music to heal, and takes us on quite the journey, with dark psychedelic guitar lines, hushed vocals, haunting yet upbeat. We…

We are heading to North Queensland today, indeed Townsville where indie punk rockers Poison Oak hail from. We are very exciting to be premiering “Wasted”, a poignant, reflective and upbeat tune, and the first from their their upcoming second album.  They’ve also put together a video which we think is pretty amazing, so we are…

Leaving behind your emotional baggage and moving on runs through the veins of “Essence of Me”, the new single from Portland’s Sparxsea. We are thrilled today to have the first listen, with accompanying video of this beautiful and meditative track, ahead of its release on Thursday, 29th August. Sparxsea grew up in a  small town…

Melbourne based singer/songwriter Sunset Salore has been delivering enchanting alt pop since her debut in 2019. The second half of 2024 is shaping up to be a success for the artist, with the release last month of the incisive “Call It”, and we are thrilled to be premiering her latest single, the gorgeous “Mystery and Magic”….

Indie folk-rock group The Rayes, fronted by sisters Rebecca and Jordan, are on the countdown to releasing their second studio album, Limb Pulled Taut, to be released on the 27th of September. Two singles have already dropped, “Thoughts” and “Before You Go”, and today we are thrilled to be premiering the third, “Sister Jane” ahead of…

The final countdown is on. The first lineup announcement has dropped for the final ever Byron Bay Bluesfest, and it’s a belter. We were hoping for Crowded House, and they have delivered. Neil Finn is without doubt in the upper echelon of living songwriters. Their past performances at the festival have been absolute highlights, and…

In major news today, Peter Noble OAM, Festival Director of Bluesfest Byron Bay, announced that the 2025 edition of Bluesfest will be its last outing. Easter on the East coast of Australia will never be the same again. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when it was cut down from five days to four…

Last month, PAXY – the moniker of Naarm musician Bridget Leila – released the sumptuous moody and bluesy “Magnetic Field”, a song chronicling the challenges of dealing with the push and pull of forces that can’t be ignored. We are thrilled today to premiere the video for the track, a cinematic journey beautifully paired with…

Sydney’s four-piece, Green Mohair Suits create exquisite folk/country/bluegrass music, and is back today with a new track, “Hell Or High Water.  The track is the first single to be released from their upcoming fifth album, Stan Wella, due to be released in late September.  We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on…

Sydney’s 51st Avenue have created a niche for themselves with a love of electronic pop and heavy rock, and blending them effortlessly together. Last month, they dropped their latest hard-hitting single, “MOMENTS”, and today we are thrilled to be premiering the video for the track. The track starts with some sweet electronic pop elements, with…

There must be something in the water in Mulubinba/Newcastle as it has been churning out some stellar bands recently. Another one which has us pumped is Loons, who have been serving up fabulous surf rock and today we are stoked to be premiering their new tune, the anthemic “Money Honey”, ahead of its release on…

On Tuesday, it will be sixty-nine years to the day since Johnny Cash recorded one of his most famous songs, “Folsom Prison Blues”. To honour the occasion, one of our finest singer/songwriters, Jack Biilmann is releasing his own re-working of this timeless classic. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday,…

Central Coast alt-rock outfit Bad Witch are relatively fresh on the scene, and have been getting some keen attention for their enticing blend of punk, rock and blues. They dropped their debut release, “Uptight” in 2022, and have released a handful of exquisite singles since, most recently the crunchy “739”. We are thrilled to be…

The UK’s The Last Dinner Party wrapped up their Australian tour last night at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Originally scheduled to play at The Enmore Theatre, it sold out in seemingly nanoseconds and was relocated to the larger Hordern Pavilion, which also quickly sold out. It was the hottest ticket in town this week. The fans…

Aussie indie-rock darlings San Cisco are about to kick off the second part of their massive regional tour, and in what is great news, today they have announced that those of us in the big smoke are also getting the chance to catch them live later this year. Yes, they’ve announced a tour hitting Adelaide,…

Norway’s girl in red is currently in Australia for the latest leg of her DOING IT AGAIN tour, celebrating the release of her second album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!.  We caught them last night at the Melbourne leg, at Margaret Court Arena. As with her last visit to Australia, the fans were there early to…

Earlier this month, British-born but now based in Australia, Lucy Gallant released the sizzling “Devious”, a song about falling hard for the wrong person. It’s a sensual blend of soul-pop, cinematic pop, trip-hop infused with some cool vintage vibes. We were lucky enough last year to premiere the video for Lucy’s track “Rebel”, and are…

We are always excited to premiere a band’s debut release, and we have that privilege today with Meanjin/Brisbane-based indie-rock band Left Cassette and their first single to hit the airwaves, “Two Left Shoes”. It’s a banger! If you love guitar music, then this is going to be your jam. It opens brilliantly, with guitars to the max…

At the AU we’ve long been fans of Naarm soul/jazz vocalist and songwriter Ella Thompson. “Let There Be Nothing” is a new track from the artist, her first since 2023’s album Domino.  It is a song about leaving, inspired by Carmela Soprano leaving her husband Tony in The Sopranos.  We’re absolutely thrilled today to be premiering…

Perth/Boorloo artist EDIE cuts through gendered expectations in her most recent incisive track, “Cool Girl” which is due to drop this Friday. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the video for a song which is a brilliant take on conforming to certain stereotypes, past and present. We first landed upon EDIE early in 2023 with her…

Last week Melbourne’s Emilee South released her stunning debut album, LUXURY. The album featured singles “Weekend”, “Rat Race”, “Control”, and “Not Hysteria”. The title is somewhat tongue-in-cheek, given her working class background, and shines a light on topics such as privilege, capitalism, feminism and the power of community. The album has some brilliant high-paced energetic…

Gadigal/Sydney-based indie-pop artist Jodi has a knack for blending electronica with fuzzy guitar-driven punk pop, and we are thrilled to be premiering the emotive and resilient “I Know A Girl” today. “I Know A Girl” is packed with atmosphere and is a roller-coaster of emotions.  It starts gently and tentatively, morphing from introspective musings into a…

Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter Amanduh is on a creative roll. Earlier this year she released her debut EP, Pantsuits, and this week she is following it up with a new single, “Sparks”, and we are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. Amanduh’s songs are from the heart, and mined from her life…

Pop duo Have A Good Day made a splash last year on their debut, with four stellar singles, kicking off with “Somebody, Nobody” and rounding it off in November with the high-energy dance tune “Head Shoulders Knees & Toes”. In great news for fans, they are back this week with a new gem, the sparkling…