Ahead of the Electric Lady events kicking off at the end of the month and at the beginning of July on the east coast, Jack River has dropped a dreamy as hell music video for one of our favourite songs of hers, “Fool’s Gold”. Directed by Matt Sav (Tame Impala, POND), we see the lyrics of the pop song…
As they approach the 10 year mark, NSW’s Round Mountain Girls have steadily become one of Australia’s most beloved alt-country acts; always on the road and always pushing their craft, the group of musicians have been locking down spots on festivals everywhere for years now, and aren’t looking to slow down any time soon. They’ve just released…
Hoo boy, BIGSOUND is coming out strong this year with its first artist announcement dropping today. 64 Australian bands and international visitors have been revealed to be heading to Brisbane in September for the huge music conference and showcase series, the event beginning to nip at the heels of its overseas cousins in standing strong as…
It’s been a minute since we’ve seen or heard from Pluto Jonze, but true to form, when he makes his return on to radars, he makes it brilliantly and vibrantly known. On new single “Swingin’ Like Bowie”, Jonze has given us his first piece of new music in three years. The result? A great tribute to…
Turnover‘s new single “Super Natural” takes me to finishing high school – there’s fusion of excitement and confusion in what’s to come next but nevertheless, the shimmer of anticipation remains high. In the band’s newest release, they’ve managed to encapsulate a lyrical theme of an all-encapsulating love and package it right up into a hazy,…
There are many things to love about Darwin in July. The cooler weather of the dry season, the mango juice from the Mindil Markets (not to mention the paw paw concoctions at Parap Markets on the weekends, too), the general laid back attitude that is infectious when visiting…the list goes on. One of our favourite parts about…
Grinspoon‘s upcoming mega tour with their seminal record, Guide to Better Living, kicks off this weekend – a long awaited return that many fans weren’t sure would even eventuate. Certainly not in this format. With a deluxe re-release of Guide to Better Living also on its way on Friday, Grinspoon have much to be celebrating, reflecting on…
Meet RAHU. If you’re a Brisbane local, you may recognise him from his work with the Bedlam Records family and The Durries but make no mistake, his new music is a big leap in a different direction. His debut single comes in the form of “Runnin’” and is a twisted and moody concoction of dreamy vocals and…
Melbourne soul gyal and all round emerging talent powerhouse Kaiit has come slamming through with new single “Natural Woman” and the music video that accompanies it this week is equally as great. With Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore at the helm, we see Kaiit kicking back with her crew while that dynamic voice evokes everything we love about the likes…
Okay, so let’s take it back to the Big Day Out of 2013. The festival may have been on its way out but it still had some pretty big punches to pull before the final nails were well and truly hammered into the coffin. It was the first time I was introduced to Death Grips and…
Every now and then, you just want to hear some rock and roll that makes you feel good. Luckily for us this week, The Iron Horses have us covered with their new single, “Traffic”. The ambition on this track is high and the band has shown that they are more than capable to step up to the…
Byron Bay’s Tora are back on form with their new material on Take a Rest (released earlier this month) and today, their new music video for “Too Much” once again proves their appeal. Dropping just ahead of their national tour, Tora take us to Byron Bay with this video to emphasise the lush nature of the tune…
Chances are you may not have heard of Noire. Chances definitely are, you’re going to be hearing more from the Sydney-based duo if their debut single “Real Cool” is anything to go by. Since their formation in 2014, Noire have been making some intriguing and crafty pop tunes, encompassing ultra-melodic sounds and influences that display a great knack…
Next week, Adelaide trio DONNARUMMA will release their debut EP Billy Billy after what seems like ages, if you’re a local music fan having seen Louis Donnarumma, Anthony Costanzo and Max Tulysewski perform around the place frequently over the past year. An amalgamation of different influences and previous performance experience comes to the fold with the DONNARUMMA project and has been poured into the…
Over the weekend, we came across Brooklyn based group, Caretaker. With a new single in “Swallow”, the band has firmly cemented themselves on our “Must Watch” list – a great blend of post-punk with vibrancy injected that is simply undeniable. Everything from the pace to the piercing nature of the vocals makes this track immense…
Who likes paying huge amounts of money for tickets, am I right? With some of the year’s biggest tours under their belt, the Mushroom Group have bended to a desire to act as Santa to many music fans, opening up their annual Golden Ticket competition for another year. Fancy this: access to a year’s worth of tickets to…
The National Indigenous Music Awards has unveiled its line up for its 2017 ceremony and for another year running, the Darwin event has shown itself to be one of Australian music’s shining lights on the annual calendar. At the Darwin Amphitheatre, the crowd celebrates the country’s Indigenous talent under stars, in a tropical vibe unlike any…
Keen to get yourself to SXSW this year as a showcasing artist? You’ve got your chance, with applications opening online this June 26th. SXSW enters its 31st year in 2018 and this March, celebrated another wildly successful year in Austin, Texas. Out of the 240 bands who submitted applications, 70 bands were invited. Over 40 bands from Australia…
Now enjoying the Spanish sunshine, having recently relocated to Barcelona, Julia Jacklin keeps on delivering some classically winning vibes with her new single, “Eastwick”. The release comes off the back of her nothing-but-successful Australian tour and ahead of some incredible international festival appearances including Glastonbury, Newport Folk and FYF Fest. Before she returns to Australia for Splendour…
Purple Sneakers have been, over the last eleven years, elevated to royal status when it comes to keeping Sydney’s nightlife pumping…especially now in the face of current adversity. When the collective and music blog celebrated a huge 10 years in the game last year as part of VIVID Sydney, the lines of people eager to get into…
Queens of the Stone Age have well and truly started whipping up the excitement surround their return to Australia for Splendour with the release of their new single, “The Way You Used To Do”. The first cut from their highly anticipated new album Villains (produced by Mark Ronson, so there you go…), the single is a solid return…
The Bombay Royale has returned guns a-blazing with their new single premiering today, “Ballygange”. As part of their triumphant third studio album Run Kitty Run, “Ballygange” is fuelled by vibrancy, a distinctly 80’s vibe and all of that brash confidence that The Bombay Royale have become known for, especially when it has come to their live performances….
Returning for its third year, Adelaide’s Stonecutters party has upped its own ante in ensuring the punters don’t leave the Queen’s Theatre without a single bead of sweat having been shed. Last year’s event saw the likes of Dune Rats, Alex Lahey, High Tension and West Thebarton Brothel Party run havoc at the iconic venue, while 2017 will see some…
The Killers are definitely back on radar. Their new single, “The Man”, has been released and it’s been described as ‘the most infectious pop song of their already accomplished career’. Some good and obvious PR spin, you might say. But when you listen to the song, can’t deny it, “The Man” goes in. From the bass…
The full programming for Little BIGSOUND has been released today and when it comes to representing the emerging local scene in Brisbane and the artists who remain at the forefront of exciting as hell music, the conference has definitely got attendees covered. The one day conference returns on July 29th, aimed at 15-25 year olds to…
Drown This City are continuing to generate that hype machine surrounding their July tour with the release of a new music video, this time for “Bend/Break”. Created by the talented team at Sink or Swim Productions, the music video positions the band right in the surrounds of Melbourne, following vocalist Alex Reade through the city back to a…
Lincoln le Fevre & the Insiders have captured our attention with their new single, “Undone”. The new release from the group, which comes ahead of some much anticipated tour dates, is evocative and gritty; the vocals are undeniable charming and smooth to listen to, while the music positions itself as one of the group’s most well-rounded and strongest sounding…
The ever-talented Angie McMahon has taken out the 2017 Josh Pyke Partnership and we couldn’t think of a more worthy artist to fit the prize. She’s been pounding the pavement on the Melbourne music scene for a little while now; a charming and entertaining performer, the potential McMahon has displayed in recent months has been impressive to…
Eilish Gilligan has released a damn fine tune in the form of “The Feeling”, one that has us all churned up with ’em this week. It’s a great step forward for the Melbourne songwriter, who has been captivating music fans over the last year. “The Feeling” is sleek and highlights the intriguing vibe that has permeated…
Double J has been celebrating everything 90’s through June and what better way to bring it all home than with a kicker live music event at one of Sydney’s favourite and beloved haunts? Come June 24th, the iconic Lansdowne Hotel will be opening its doors and hosting the likes of You Am I, Killing Heidi, Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah) and Gerling…
