Author: Bruce Baker

Earlier this year, Sydney punk-rocker Jovi Skyler released his debut album, Nothing To Do. One of the tracks from the album, “Nervosa” is being released a single, with an accompanying video, and we are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. The track is imbued with grunge and hazy vocals. The…

Fresh Violet is an alt hip-hop artist from Naarm (Melbourne), and on Friday, she will release her second LP, Life of Vi, and we are stoked to be premiering it ahead of its release. After her 2018 debut album, 50 Shades of Violet, Fresh Violet has gone up a gear in this latest release. Life…

Perth quartet Sophian are back with another slice of dreamy reggae-infused surf rock with their latest single, “Beautiful Day”, and we are thrilled to be premiering it before its release tomorrow. Fronted by Sophian Manik, the track has a summery-infused reggae groove. The uplifting melody and sweet guitars are artfully stitched together, creating a sonic…

Steeped in alt-country vibes, Sydney-based indie band Lady Lyon have just released their Friends in Hell EP. With jangly guitars and blessed with the soaring vocals of frontwoman Hayley Lyon, the EP is a beautifully varied collection of songs with all the feels. The songs are all written by Hayley, ranging from personal and self-reflective…

SIG SALI, is an electronic alt-pop band hailing from Sydney, and they have teamed up with vocalist and songwriter Natassa Zoe to create the emotive dance banger, “Pillow Thoughts” which was released today. It’s the third track from SIG SALI to be released, following on from “Stay Tonight” and “Reasons”. They’ve been kicking it out…

Last year, singer/songwriter Baby Velvet released her stunning debut solo album, the exquisitely titled Please Don’t Be In Love With Someone Else. The album was nominated for an AIR Award for Best Blues and Roots Album, and in our opinion, justifiably so. Baby Velvet tomorrow releases her first single since the album, the wistful “Wild…

It’s hard to believe that Dharug/Western Sydney-based indie-rock artist Jack Anthony only released his debut single, “On My Own” in July this year. Today we are thrilled to have the premiere of the follow-up, “Call My Name” and it’s an absolute belter. “Call My Name” is a rollicking slice of indie rock. The emotive lyrics are…

It’s not long to go now before Wollongong hosts one of our favourite festivals, the mighty Yours & Owls. The festival will be held on the weekend of the 14th and 15th October, having relocated to the grounds of the  University of Wollongong. The already impressive lineup was bolstered last week by the addition of…

The National are heading back to Australia, for their first tour since 2018. In exciting news for fans of the iconic Cincinnati band, they will be accompanied by very special guests, Fleet Foxes and Annie Hamilton. The National will be playing at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Brisbane’s Riverstage, Sydney’s Aware Super Theatre, and Perth’s…

Lisa Caruso‘s debut album of 2020, In Feelings, was one that was played on repeat in our household and was a Christmas gift for many friends and family. It’s been revisited many times since, so we’ve been looking forward very much to the next body of work from the gifted singer/songwriter. Today, Caruso has released…

SLOE JACK is the solo project for Victorian Jack Garritty, who has been to the dark side and back. Telling the tale of his difficult journey thus far, and giving hope to others that have found them in unfortunate circumstances, today he releases his latest record, Backstab (Deluxe), a collection of 13 honest and hard-hitting tracks….

The Dandys are a Brisbane/Meanjin-based punk/alt-rock outfit and today have released their debut EP, the fabulous and rocking Sex and Feuds. Back in August, the band dropped the catchy and liberating “Gums”, and have just wrapped up a successful showcase at BIGSOUND 2023. Sex and Feuds demonstrates the musicianship and maturity of a band that is still…

  Coma Girls is the solo project for Los Angeles indie rock artist Chris Spino. His indie-rock songs have a wonderful earthiness to them, an honesty that traverses shoe-gaze, indie rock and folk. Next month, he releases his new LP Crystal Pistol, and we are thrilled today to be premiering the video for the buzzing and captivating…

We’ve been playing the jangly “Dont’ Stop!” from Melbourne post-punks Hydra Fashion Week since it came out a couple of weeks ago. It’s a captivating high-energy song that grabs your attention and keeps giving. We’re stoked today to be premiering the video today ahead of its general release. This is a track that doesn’t try…

Brisbane’s Concrete Surfers are back with a bang, releasing this week “Control”, a track brimming with energy and reminiscent of pulsating ’90s punk. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the video for “Control”, ahead of its release on Monday. The track advocates that sometimes we need to acknowledge the hopelessness in the world, and that…

Eora/Sydney-based artist KHAOS EMRLD is following up his exceptional debut single, “getting better”, with another gem this week, the hypnotic and addictive banger, “not the same”. We’re stoked to be premiering “not the same” ahead of its release this Thursday. KHAOS EMRLD is the solo project for Eora/Sydney-based artist Cody Stebbings. Cody is known as…

Meanjin/Brisbane-based alt-pop group JUNO  have teamed up with vocalist Jude Korab to create the emotive and gripping new track, “nobody loves you when you’re down”. The band only have a handfull of releases, but have already gathered an ardent following. The track follows on from the upbeat “moonboy” that was released in June this year. Opening…

We’re stoked to be premiering an absolute earworm today. “Only A Matter Of Time” is from Gold-Coast duo Wandering Blind, and will be released on all digital platforms tomorrow. The track is a captivating blend of pop and indie rock. It is deftly constructed, from the opening guitars to the trance-like repetition of the “Only…

The ups and downs of life in your twenties through the prism of a singer/songwriter have been masterfully captured by Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter KEZRA in her debut EP, Fortress.  We are delighted to have the first listen of these intimate recordings ahead of its release tomorrow, 11th August 2023. Five captivating songs track the good and the…

If you like your music to be dramatic, then GODSWOUNDS are going to be your band. The Sydney-based experimental rock-band have got it in spades. We’re thrilled to be premiering their latest emotive salve, “Tantamount Love” today ahead of its release on Thursday. Using a variety of technologies, including samples from an 8-bit Gameboy (I…

It was an exhilarating final day at Splendour in the Grass 2023. So many highlights from Memphis LK early on, and finishing up with Mumford & Sons at the end of the night. Bruce was there to capture all the action. You can also read Dylan’s review of the final day HERE. ’till next year.

Day two of Splendour was a beauty. Opening with the somewhat risque “Number 1 Pussy”, Big Wett certainly got the heart started and blew away any cobwebs from the night before. It was then a busy day indeed. Teenage Dads and LA’s Automatic were other early bands for the day. Meg Mac as always put…

The sun was out and the punters were smiling at Splendour in the Grass 2023. The mud from last year was fading from memory as a stellar day of music unfolded. Amongst the early highlights of the day was Claire Rosinkranz, who seemingly brought her fans all the way from Southern California, such was the…

Mainland Break are a five-piece indie-rock outfit hailing from Denver, Colorado. Today they’ve released their debut album, the beautiful and much anticipated One Way Ticket to Midnight. Featuring sweet crisp guitars, buoyant melodies and a driving beat, there is much to love here. The story telling and harmonies, coupled with a beautifully balanced production gives way…

“How I Missed Home” is the first release for Max Aurora & The Southern Lights, and it’s a song drenched in nostalgia and longing. Max has released music under his own steam previously, but the sound has been bolsted with the addition of The Southern Lights. The track was inspired by Dutch sailor Laura Dekker, who…

Sydney-based singer/songwriter Abbey Lane has fused electro/pop with indie rock in “Ghost”, her latest single about to hit the airwaves. If you have ever been ghosted by someone, which I suspect is most of us, then this is the tune for you. We’re excited to have the first listen ahead of its release tomorrow. “Ghost”…

When it comes to writing a song reflecting on a past relationship, who better to channel than the great Taylor Swift? Rising Dharawal/Wollongong-based indie rock artist Bronte Alva has done just that in the pull-no-punches “Taylor Swift”‘, a song looking back on the experience of being with an older man. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the…

Adelaide’s pop-punksters Down And Out have teamed up with dynamo Emmy Mack in delivering their latest high-octane banger, “Lost [In Exposure]”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Friday. The energetic vocals of front-man Luke Ganeo kicks things off and grabs the song by the scruff of the kneck. With a…

Sydney’s R&B Pop artist IRFXXN (pronounced IR-FAAN) made a dramatic entrance to the local scene last year with his outstanding debut single “Latest Song”, and the hype continues with the equally luscious “Time”. He has teamed up again with producers BeatsWithSheph who are based out of Sydney. His earlier tracks have found success not just…

Dande and The Lion are a Sydney-based indie-pop band, reknowned for their high-energy melodic indie pop. Their most recent release was “Children of the Hour”, an emotive banger that examined the push and pull of a doomed relationship. The band is fronted by dual vocalists Abbey Gardner (A) (synth) and Natassa ‘Tass’ Zoë (T) (guitar),…