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The Western Australian-based duo, The Money War has released their EP, I Don’t Hear You Anymore today.  The duo, Dylan Ollivierre and Carmen Pepper note that the EP is about love, loss and the desire for self-expression. With authenticity at its core, the compilation addresses their innermost thoughts and emotions amidst the trials and tribulations of raising…

By the early 2010s, Wollongong was a city that had had its dreams of live music crushed a dozen times over – sometimes quite literally, as the bulldozing of the beloved Oxford Tavern will testify to. The most recent musical success story was Infusion a decade prior, and the fact you’re probably Googling “infusion band”…

Foley are a duo hailing from Aotearoa, and have been releasing a string of beautifully crafted pop singles recently. They have a fresh euphoric sound, drenched in feel good sonics that has had them winning a legion of new fans of late. When their earlier single “Coffee” came across our inbox earlier this year, it…

Katy Steele won our hearts with Little Birdy, with a voice that is instantly recognisable. She dropped her debut solo album, Humans in 2016 and on Friday this week, the follow up, Big Star is about to be released. The first single for the album was “Feel So Bad”, which was released in September last…

Katie Wighton has today released her much-anticipated and stunning debut LP, The End. The album is a series of reflections on events that have occured in Katies life. They touch on relationships with the wrong person, heartbreak, reconciliation and reaffirming the need to live your best life. Katie is one quarter of the much-loved ARIA award-winning…

Sydney indie-rock quartet The VANNS have returned with their sophomore record Last of Your Kind, released 19 May. Featuring the singles “Making it Out Alive”, “Haunted” and “Ever”, the anticipated new album follows from their 2019 debut full-length Through the Walls. In support of the album, the band treated fans to an intimate East Coast…

“Michael Cera”  is the recently released and joyous ear-worm from Perth-based pop artist Skyuka. If you are wondering who Michael Cera is, he played George Michael Bluth in the Arrested Development series (amongst many other TV, film and theatre roles). The track puts its hooks in on the first listen. It’s about unrequited love; a topic…

Float is the latest EP from the extraordinary Meanjin/Brisbane-based electronic artist and producer Du0. The record is a collection of five songs that showcase the versatility and velvety touch from Du0. From the leading track, “Your Arms” featuring the gorgeous vocals of Julia Ross, to the reimagining of the classic “Walking on a Dream” from Empire…

Western Australia continues to give birth to bands that you must listen to. The latest on this long list is DICE, a band of four young lads from Perth who are making waves with their melodic rock featuring big choruses, jangly guitars and lyrics that resonate strongly with their generation. They have just dropped their…

Following the release of their latest single “Burn Me Out”, Western Sydney indie rock act The Sooks have been reaped praise for their melodic musicality as they explore the deep thematics of universal disconnection. “‘Burn Me Out’ explores the feeling alienated from the things around you, being disconnected from the world and feeling like time…

From cutting his teeth in local venues to supporting Drapht at a sold-out Solbar, Sunshine Coast rapper CaelWhip is certainly one to watch. The Coolum hip hop artist’s latest, “2 Bucks A Litre” navigates the pressures of adulthood and the seemingly endlessly rising costs of living. Recorded at CaelWhip’s home studio, it’s another great track from…

Salt Lake City indie-rock quintet Krooked Kings have returned with their awaited sophomore record All Out of Good Days, released yesterday via Nobody Gets It. After a successful debut album with The Comedown in 2021, the band have gone on to perform at SXSW, sell out their West Coast tour and dominate Spotify playlists. Featuring…

Adelaide indie-rock quartet Molly Rocket have today released their debut EP Syrup. The five-track project from these young hopefuls is not as sweet as it sounds, with darker lyrical undertones and grungy guitars inviting chaos. Featuring the singles “Rabbit Hole”, “Asphalt” and “Methany”, the EP is the band’s first collection of songs since emerging in…

Sydney electronic duo Set Mo have today released their sophomore record Flux, a bold journey of evolution traversing the concept of change. The 13-track project offers bouncy rhythms and sharp percussion with vibrant piano and glossy synths. Comprised of members Stu Turner and Nick Drabble, the polished production is sweetened by the silky vocals and…

Melbourne deathcore act Mélancolia have today shared their highly-anticipated debut album HissThroughRottenTeeth, via Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast Records. The conceptual record follows the torturous birth, life and death of a fallen deity who is reincarnated as a human and doomed to repeat this painful cycle. Mélancolia use graphic storytelling, guttural screams and eerie soundscapes…

Melbourne electro-pop artist chloe: the brand is making moves and starting the year strong. Their latest single “Co-Star” – released 31 March – is a heartbreakingly hopeful track reminiscent of daine and Mallrat. Produced, mixed and mastered by Samuel K Sproull (Eliza & The Delusionals, Japanese Wallpaper), “Co-Star” ebbs and flows with processed vocals over…

Circle is an artist based in Sydney, who has just released the delicate and nuanced album, Coco and Charlie, a collection of intimate portraits of those that have been nearest and dearest to him. He has the gift of writing and singing about the everyday, and giving it meaning and beauty. Each track on the…

With the 21st edition of Splendour in the Grass announced to go down from 21-23 July, we thought it was about damn time to get both the magic 8 ball and crystal ball out and begin to speculate as to whom might be playing the North Byron Parkland this July. With a strong history of…

Melbourne indie quintet Great ~ Falls have brought an interesting dynamic to their debut EP Negatives into Positives – released 22 March – that sets them apart from the rest. With fuzzy guitars and crisp vocals, their ambient sound transports listeners to 70s rock bars with a jazz lounge feel. Featuring the singles “April’s Child”…

Earlier this month, Sydney’s The Tambourine Girls released their long-awaited third album, Different Streets. The band is a formidable line-up of local talent, and of course included the great, late Nick Weaver who tragically passed from cancer in 2021. It’s a beautiful album, steeped in many influences from yesteryear. For me, there’s a love affair…

After a widely successful launch in North America in 2017, Live Nation’s Ones to Watch program will grace Melbourne for the first time on Wednesday 29 March. The showcase will serve as a platform for exciting new local artists PANIA, Mitch Santiago and BOY SODA at Live Nation HQ in Collingwood. Ones to Watch Australia…

  Last month Tim Rogers and his band The Twin Set, released Tines of Stars Unfurled, the follow-up to his much loved 1999 debut solo album, What Rhymes with Cars and Girls. In recording the follow-up, Tim gathered together as many of the original Twin Sets as possible, including Jen Anderson, Davey Lane and Mark…

You’ve got to wing it with WOMAD – how this writer learned to fly. As the saying goes, first impressions are very important – WOMADelaide’s impression was everything. With over 700 performers, WOMADelaide 2023 kicked off on Friday 10 March in the surroundings of Adelaide’s flourishing Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla. The four-day festival was an…

Try and find me a harder working band that Australia’s own Kingswood. They are in the midst of a run of 120+ shows across Australia giving fans the opportunity to listen to the tunes off Home, the record they have just released. Home features rich story telling, some sweet guitars and beautiful harmonies. From the hopefull…

Perth indie-rock artist EDIE has returned in a big way with her new single “Front Row” – released 13 February – and an imaginative video. This follows on from her 2022 debut offering “Blame Me”, which saw extensive support from triple j, and proves that she has a wealth of potential in just a glimpse….

We’ve all made sacrifices for love, but how many of us have cancelled a flight across the globe after meeting someone special? Sydney alt-rock five-piece MOONWOOD are back and tell a story of just that with their latest single “Lady in Red”, released 14 February (Valentine’s Day). It boasts stadium-ready grooves and anthemic hooks as…

English rock favourites You Me At Six have returned in a big way with their awaited eighth studio album Truth Decay, released 10 February via Underdog Records/AWAL Recordings. Featuring the singles “Deep Cuts”, “Mixed Emotions” and “No Future? Yeah Right” with Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari), the new record boasts 13 punchy tracks with signature guest…

Melbourne indie-pop artist Romanie has returned with the heartfelt single “Anthony”, her first new music since 2021 debut EP Little Big Steps (which we premiered right here). The latest offering – released 12 January – is a story about dementia and an endearing tribute to her grandfather who passed away from the disease last year….

The international tours are back and there are some incredible acts touring Australia in February. We’ve picked five of our favourites bands and artists  that are performing. Ed Sheeran Hundreds of thousands of tickets have been sold to Ed Sheeran’s upcoming stadium + – = ÷ x Tour – (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’). It’s going to be…

Aussie-raised and London-based Thomas Headon has been gaining a legion of fans since he released his debut single “Grace” in 2019. His first two EP’s amassed over 40 million streams, and his 440+k TikTok followers are kept amused with his prodigious output. Last year Thomas embarked on a tour in the US with his good…