Brisbane pop-rock outfit The Idle Minds have today dropped their awaited debut single “Sideways”, a melancholy singalong for the broken-hearted who haven’t lost faith in their happy ending. It has everything you could want from a groovy ballad: haunting piano, warm guitars, shimmering pads, and a tasty rhythm section. The only thing that’s missing is…
This week we’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one track we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. For the final time this month, our Track of the Week goes to, none other than the returning Tkay Maidza with her new single “Must Be” – her first…
Perth/Boorloo artist EDIE opens a new chapter with “Fall Of Man”, premiering today on the AU review ahead of its official release on Thursday, March 26. It’s a track that sits in that uneasy space between hope and resignation — capturing the slow realisation that some people simply aren’t going to change. Having previously worked…
After what feels like an age of radio silence, Muse, this past week, have emerged from the beyond with a series of rather awesome teasers for their new single, “Be With You”. In one of the clips, the date ‘August 15, 1977’ appears on the screen over the top of an eerie monologue by actress…
Ten new tracks land on the Discovery Playlist this week, including two which we premiered earlier in the week. But, it’s DMA’S who take out Track of the Week with their long-awaited return, “My Baby’s Place”. Opening with hazy psych-rock textures before launching into an emotive, arena-ready rush, the track finds frontman Tommy O’Dell in…
Ahead of its release on Thursday, we are absolutely pumped to be premiering the new single “Winterlude” from Perth-based New Zealand songwriter Damien Binder. We also have its official video, directed by New Zealand filmmaker Jonathan King (the cult horror-comedy Black Sheep). The track arrives as the first in a series of new singles Binder…
Naarm/Melbourne alt-rock artist MUKI continues to explore the emotional core of his songwriting on his latest single “Reflections”, which we’re premiering today on the AU review ahead of its official release on Wednesday, March 18. Introspective yet quietly powerful, “Reflections” follows his debut single “Gasoline”, released earlier this year. Both tracks find MUKI leaning into…
Today, rising Australian singer, songwriter and actress Charlotte MacInnes steps into the spotlight with the release of her debut single “Struck,” an electrifying and emotionally charged first offering out now via Atlantic Records, accompanied by a striking visualiser. The track marks the beginning of a new chapter for MacInnes, and the first release under her…
Ten new tracks land in the the AU review playlist this week, with the pick of the bunch coming from Naarm outfit Jeane and their punchy new single “Cash”. Featuring Jazz Johnston (Butternut Sweetheart) alongside Luke Moseley and a rotating cast of collaborators, Jeane brings together some familiar faces from the Naarm scene — and…
It’s official: the Pussycat Dolls have returned. After years of speculation, legal drama, and solo projects, Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts are reunited, and they’re kicking things off in style with a new single, “Club Song“, and a massive international tour. “Club Song” is everything you’d hope for from a PCD comeback: brassy,…
Somehow it’s March already, but we’re still here with ten more new releases to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music – including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Adelaide indie rockers Sunsick Daisy take Track of the Week with their brand new single “Waiting For”. Following on from…
Hailing from the vibrant streets of Gadigal Land, Social Strangers are a four-piece alternative rock outfit blazing their own trail in Sydney’s heavy underground. Drawing from grunge, punk, emo rock, post-grunge and nu-metal, the band fuses raw intensity with immersive storytelling — anchored by a powerhouse female vocalist, electrifying guitar riffs and a heavy-hitting rhythm…
We’re heading to North America for this one — stepping outside our usual Australian orbit to bring you a slice of folk/Americana from singer-songwriter Odd Marshall. Today, the AU review premieres his pulsing and hypnotic new single “Somebody New,” a moody, swag-rock make-out anthem lifted from his forthcoming sophomore album Seconds, out March 6. Built…
We’ve added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist this week — available on Spotify and Apple Music — including one we had the pleasure of premiering earlier in the week. Leading the charge as our Track of the Week is “Skin Contact” from Sydney duo Pamela., a release that feels tailor-made for late-night listening…
Ahead of its official release this Friday, we’re delighted to exclusively premiere the new single “Fall In Love Again” from Boorloo/Perth singer-songwriter Jess Cullity. “Fall In Love Again” leans fully into romantic optimism — a reflective pop anthem that captures the vulnerability and excitement of opening your heart after heartbreak. Built on a polished pop…
With February flying by (how is it already the 20th?), we’re back with ten fresh tracks for your weekly rotation — a mix of rising stars, left-of-centre gems and undeniable earworms. Leading the charge is our Track of the Week, REDD. and best friend ixaras, with “juliet” — a track that’s been living rent-free in…
Sydney punk rock outfit This Time Only are turning the volume up this week with their new single “Mick From The Pub”, premiering exclusively today ahead of its official release this Friday. Alongside the single comes a raw and unfiltered music video directed by Simon Wyrembak, featuring the band in full flight with Mick decked…
There are love songs, and then there are love songs that arrive with a wink and a warning. Melbourne artist moonsea delivers both in “I’ll kill you if you die before me”, a tender, happy-sad indie-pop gem we’re premiering, along with a stunning animated video, ahead of its official release this Friday. On the surface,…
Following the release of breakout singles “Shaq Attack” and “Rory Calhouns”, Magandjin/Brisbane outfit Super Hotel returned last Friday with their third single, “Driving at Dusk”. Earning a #14 spot in 4ZZZ’s Hot 100 for “Shaq Attack” and national spins across ABC Country and triple j with “Rory Calhouns”, “Driving at Dusk” is the final preview…
Another week, another nine tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we premiered earlier in the week. Adelaide punk power duo Teenage Joans take home our Track of the Week with their new single “Bandits” – their first release of 2026. “Bandits” sees the duo embrace their inner…
Driven by a warm, intoxicating and upbeat groove, Boorloo-based soul/funk singer-songwriter Navisha returns with her new single “You”, officially out this Friday, February 13. Wrapped in rhythm and sensual tension, the track leans into desire, temptation and passion — arriving perfectly timed to soundtrack Valentine’s Day. “You” centres on intimacy, young love and lived moments…
We are very excited to be premiering “Bad At This”, the new single from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Katy Denney, ahead of its official release this Friday. The first taste of Denney’s forthcoming EP (due later this year), “Bad At This” is an intimate and quietly powerful indie-folk offering that leans into vulnerability, emotional precision and the…
Our Discovery playlist gets a fresh shake-up this week, with ten new tracks added across Spotify and Apple Music, including two songs we had the pleasure of premiering earlier this week. Leading the charge as our Track of the Week is Royal Ratbags with “Hesitation” — a brash, self-aware burst of new-wave punk that captures…
Ahead of its general release this Friday, the AU review is proud to premiere the live video for “Figure It Out” from Joan & the Giants and Seb Szabo. A gorgeous celebration of friendship, the clip was filmed across two sold-out nights at Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre, capturing the pair at a genuine creative high…
the AU review is thrilled to bring you the exclusive single and video premiere of “Tambourine Mountain”, the warmly reflective new single from Australian favourites Icecream Hands. Premiering today ahead of its official single release this Friday, “Tambourine Mountain” is taken from Icecream Hands’ eighth album, Giant Fox Pineapple Tree, which is out now on vinyl,…
We’re seeing out January with ten more tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two we had exclusive premieres for earlier in the week. With their UK and European tour imminent Newcastle’s Rum Jungle take out Track of the Week with their new single “Coal Dust”. The single finds the…
Today, the AU review is proud to exclusively premiere “Pocketful”, the brand new single from DUB ZOO, ahead of its official release on Friday, January 30. A vibrant and uplifting cut, the track sees the collective lean fully into hip-hop and reggae fusion—doing so with heart, history, and heavyweight collaborators along for the ride. Serving…
Emma Bass returns with the official video for her intoxicating single “Sweet Dejavu”, premiering exclusively today on the AU review. Released two weeks ago, “Sweet Dejavu” captures the magnetic tension between desire and distance — that fleeting moment where passion burns brightly, even when you know it won’t last. Sonically, the track sits firmly in…
Now that we know that she’ll be down here as part of this year’s Bluesfest, it’s no surprise to see neo-soul queen Erykah Badu announce a few sideshows up and down Australia’s east coast to support her visit. Presented by Bluesfest Tours, the Walk Between Worlds tour will see Erykah Badu will touch down in…
Welcome to our first playlist update of the year, with ten new additions landing in our Discovery Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Leading the charge as Track of the Week is “Things We Wanna Say” from Pacific Avenue, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a huge year ahead. “Things We Wanna…
