Author: Sosefina Fuamoli

Brisbane’s The Dollar Bill Murrays have doled out some great new sounds in their new tune “The More You Know”, continuing to traverse the alt-rock territory bands like QOTSA and Arctic Monkeys have also applied flair to in the past. Grungy swag matches talented writing and arrangements, as the band blends great rock melody with inescapable…

This is an album we have been waiting for eagerly for some time now. Since being introduced to Alice Springs duo Apakatjah up in Darwin last year, we have been captivated and endeared by their fiery talent and musicality that is only just being introduced to audiences outside the Top End. A successful introduction to the east…

Following a slew of successful festival appearances dotted about the country, Montaigne is going to be back out on the road for a run of headline shows during July and August with I Know Leopard. No doubt, the prep for good times for Montaigne will continue over the next few weeks, as she heads out on tour for…

Melbourne’s Saskwatch have brought us the visuals for their latest tune, “December Nights”; matching the vibrancy and boldness of the music itself, the band hits the Coburg Velodrome for a great block party. Focus centres on frontwoman Nkechi Anele as she dances and embodies the celebratory and fun nature of the clip, directed by Lucy Alcorn and Rhys Kenny. “We…

For those playing at home, The Griswolds have clocked some of their biggest headline shows to date in the US in recent weeks. Their hard graft Stateside has led them to enjoy headline status and the acclaim that comes with successful shows around the large territory, while their sophomore album High Times For Low Lives…

Sunshine Coast indie pop group Selahphonic have thrown it back to the 90’s with their new music video for “Had Our Heaven” – the DIY style clip comes exuding warmth and nostalgia, as the band uses home footage to bring the song to life visually. Recorded on a 90’s VHS camera, the viewer is given an…

Jack Grace is a name you may have been hearing a little more of as 2016 wound into its second half but it’s about time this musician’s profile kicked into high gear and more people become clued up to this wonderful talent. After touring with the likes of NGAIIRE and releasing his River EP in late 2016, Grace is…

Adelaide is positively brimming with A-grade grungy, garage-infused rock goodness at the moment. With the likes of Bad//Dreems, West Thebarton Brothel Party and Horror My Friend leading the charge out of the SA crop, Battlehounds are also coming off the bench and weighing into the fourth quarter with some blistering new music for people to wrap their heads around. Their new…

With the release of Horrorshow’s new album Bardo State came some of the Sydney duo’s most intensely personal material yet. Talking with Solo just ahead of the album’s release, it’s easy to gain an understanding of how much effort and enthusiasm had been poured into the record’s creative process. Having spent the last few years…

Norway’s Astrid S brings her latest single, “Breathe”, to life with an entertaining and definitely Tarantino-esque flair with this new video that has just been dropped on to the public. The single itself is the first piece of new music from the pop star this year and already, it’s a striking move from the award-winning artist,…

It’s here. After much speculation and #fakenews, the 2017 Splendour in the Grass line up has been revealed, with Queens of the Stone Age, LCD Soundsystem, The xx, ScHoolboy Q and more set to head to Byron Bay this winter. Splendour exclusives sit with Schoolboy Q and Future Islands, while returning 2016 artists Sigur Ros are also lined up to make a special appearance. The…

Sydney’s Brother Brad present a spirited music video for their tune “Get Around” this week! The single itself has only been circulating for a small amount of time but it’s been quick to generate some buzz within the Sydney circles the band has been building a formidable presence within over recent months. Bringing the party vibes from…

This November and December, Yusuf / Cat Stevens will be touring his iconic album Matthew & Son for its 50th anniversary! The British songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will commemorate the special milestone of his debut album and its first major single over the course of this unmissable Australian tour – for crowds of all ages,…

Brissy duo Mid Ayr have kicked off their 2017 of new music with the catchy “Pocket Her Eyes”. To be featured on their new EP Elm Way (to be released this April), “Pocket Her Eyes” is songwriter Hugh Middleton‘s observation on our society’s penchant for turning sexual pursuits into contest. There’s a classic indie rock vibe around this…

Sharing more goods from their latest album Ruins, Wolf People present a new music video for their single “Not Me Sir”. Linking up with Marsha Balaeva for the project, the band’s song is given prime animation treatment as they experiment with a variety of organic forms on different surfaces. “While filming from the inside of the kaleidoscope with…

The UK has long been associated with producing beloved singer songwriters with the ability to touch new generations of music fans right round the globe. Now more than ever, the rise of social media and music sharing platforms have connected young fan bases with recording artists in the infancy of their careers and in the…

This week, we’ve got albums that are now considered classics by diehard fanbases as well as sonic shifts and hot new collections from the likes of Kingswood and Spoon. Take a walk back down through the early 2000’s as Chris tells us about Anthony Hamilton‘s Comin’ From Where I’m From, while Ayden lands in the UK with The Streets‘ A Grand…

We’ve been banging on about newcomer Billie Eilish for a little bit now and it seems that her recent trip to Austin for SXSW has left more people feeling the same way toward the British pop artist. Her new single “Bellyache” is a dose of gorgeous pop music from the 15 year old – yes, 15 year…

We’re still a little ways off from the new Perfume Genius album, No Shape, being released but thankfully, we’ve been gifted a new single to hold on to in the meantime – “Slip Away”. Produced by Blake Mills in LA, the album is out on May 5th, and looks to be a more than fitting follow up to…

The 2017 Barunga Festival has released its first announcement today, revealing that Missy Higgins will headline the June weekender this year. Holding a special spot within the hearts of many music and arts fans, Barunga will be looking attract over 4000 people to the NT again in 2017 with the Katherine region well and truly on show. The…

We first came across NT singer songwriter Ben Evolent throughout the process of last year’s NT Song of the Year awards. Fusing reggae, blues and folk influences, he tells stories from the heart and couples them with undeniable melody and charm. He’s been writing, performing and honing his craft since 2012 and the acclaim has continued…

Sydney’s Interim continue to make moves in the 2017 with the release of their new music video for “Moonshine”. The dust has only just settled on the alt-rockers’ tour of the Australian east coast and south in January but with this latest single, the band has shown that they’re not content to rest on any laurels….

Sydney’s Sarsha Simone has come through with new sounds this week and “Love Ting” is just one we’ve been hitting play on frequently since first switching on to it. A tune tailor made for high rotation if looking at the similar company it’d be sharing on the pop and R&B charts, “Love Ting” oozes confidence and…

Lollapalooza has come on through this year, as the line up for the festival’s flagship event in Chicago has finally made its way online. The three dayer is set for August 3rd – 6th at Grant Park and will be headlined by Muse, Arcade Fire, Chance The Rapper and The Killers, while the rest of the festival is coming packing some…

We’ve been completely enraptured by Angie this week as her music video for the gorgeous “This House” comes to light. The Rice Is Nice Records artist (who comes from impressive label stock, mind), releases her third studio album in Shyness this Friday and with “This House” continuing to spur on the local hype, we can’t wait to…

Seated inside The Parlour at The Royal Croquet Club on the final night of the Adelaide Fringe Festival, I witness a duo get decidedly dark about the fascinating and oftentimes all-consuming culture of social media. Honor and Patrick present CULL; it’s a show of strobes and online drinking challenges. A show of YouTube vloggers and…

Coming straight outta Enmore is Circle‘s new music video for “Thylacine”. Melodic and synthy, the latest offering from Circle is bound to remain in your head after playback. The music video is a haunting one, old footage of the rare ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ and the slavery of Tasmanian Aboriginals fuse together as the song’s thematic narrative surrounding…

The 2017 Grulke Prize winners have been announced as SXSW turns in for another year, recognising three artists across the categories of ‘Developing US Act’, ‘Developing Non US Act’ and ‘Career Act’. In 2017, the ‘Developing US Act’ prize has been awarded to The Lemon Twigs, recognising the band’s creativity and potential off the back of their…

Bonafide pop legend Alison Moyet will be dropping her new album Other this June and – praise, be – Australian and New Zealand fans of the musician won’t be waiting much longer after its release to see Moyet introduce them to the record, live. A tour of both Australia and New Zealand is lined up for October,…

First of all, HELLO SAM SPARRO. Isn’t it good when good people come together and just make copious amounts of goodness? This is just what happened with Adelaide producer Luke Million connected with the singer for new tune “Back to the Rhythm”. If you’re heading out to see Client Liaison at any of their shows, turn up early for…