New Music

Exclusive Single Premiere: Mihka Chee “Mess!” (2020)

We are thrilled to have the exclusive premiere of “Mess!”, the latest single from Sydney-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mihka Chee. This is the title track off her forthcoming EP which will be the follow-up to her 2017 debut EP, Both. It’s a great fun upbeat tune, with a driving beat, vocals with just the right amount…

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Josh Johnson

Track of the Day: Josh Johnson “Western Ave” (2020)

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Josh Johnson continues to tease his forthcoming debut album Freedom Exercise. The LA via Chicago musician, who has toured and recorded with Makaya McCraven, Leon Bridges and more, dropped the album’s first single “Western Ave” earlier this month.  Johnson moved to Los Angeles eight years ago. It was only supposed to be…

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Track of the Day: OK Hotel “Life is Crazy (Like That)” (2020)

Our track of the day is “Life is Crazy (Like That)”, a rollicking tune from OK Hotel, a fresh new alt-rock band out of Wollongong. This is only their second single, following on from “Swim” which was released in February. For a three-piece, they create a big sound, and are making plenty of waves. It’s…

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Meghna

Exclusive Single Premiere: Meghna “Bad Thoughts” (2020)

We have the exclusive single premiere of “Bad Thoughts” from Melbourne singer-songwriter Meghna. This track follows on from “Night” which was released back in February. The song opens with some moody synths, leading into the vocals and beats which drive the emotion throughout this honest exploration of how we deal with the anxiety of comparison. No…

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Track of the Day: Elana Stone “Permanent Limbo” (2020)

Our track of the day is “Permanent Limbo” an electronic dance-pop tune from chameleon singer/songwriter Elana Stone. This is the first solo release for Stone since her 2015 EP Kintsugi. She has been busy in the meantime, as part of the quartet All Our Exes Live in Texas touring the globe, selling out concerts at home…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Joe Mungovan “You + Me” (2020)

Singer-songwriter Joe Mungovan from Kiama is about to drop his first release of 2020, and we are thrilled to be premiering this new song, “You + Me”, today. Mungovan paints a vivid picture in the opening stanza; it’s the end of the night, his friends have gone home and he is left with his partner,…

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Track of the Day: Elme “Somewhere” (2020)

Writing and recording music at age 15, Elme has prospered with success after releasing his first single, ‘The Missing Piece’ in 2018 and second single ‘Kids’ in 2019. Melbourne-based artist unveils his latest single “Somewhere” with the announcement of his debut EP, Departures, set to be released on September 25th. Although Elme wrote the song…

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Speak In Tongues

“Speak In Tongues”: Max Lawrence’s guide to 5 queer parties you need to attend after lockdown

Melbourne queer alt-popster Max Lawrence is back with a new single this week, the bold and infectious “Speak In Tongues”.  The single, which sees Lawrence once again working with his long-time collaborator Rino Darusman, is an exploration of the interplay of physical desire and possession. “It’s about wanting to kiss someone but having no idea…

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Two Kids and A Radio: Melody Moko takes us through her sophomore album track by track

Following a national tour, a CMC New Artist nomination, and numerous festival performances, Melody Moko returns with her much anticipated second album, Two Kids and a Radio – out today. Continuing with her unique take on the Americana sound, the New South Wales’ musician exhibits just how masterfully she is able to draw emotion from her songwriting. Further,…

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Track of the Day: Stevan “Impress You” (2020)

Following up the huge success of his debut mixtape Just Kids, Wollongong-based artist Stevan wastes no time with new single “Impress You”. Gliding over a fast-bubbling beat shaped by LUCIANBLOMKAMP, it’s clear the 19-year-old artist has no designs to slow down anytime soon, demonstrating a sound that’s even more expansive and open than the potent…

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The Little Lord Street Band

Exclusive Album Premiere: The Little Lord Street Band – A Minute Of Another Day (2020 LP)

This week sees the release of A Minute of Another Day, the much anticipated debut album from Perth alt-country folk group The Little Lord Street Band. The album, which officially releases tomorrow, is a mixed bag of songs that crisscrosses the genres and highlights the songwriting talents of both James Rogers and Natasha Shanks. We’re big…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Coast & Ocean “Valentino” (2020)

Hailing from Wollongong, Coast & Ocean has already demonstrated a flexible style with singles “Peaches n Cream”, “Cherry Cola”, and “Golden in April”. Now it’s time to switch to a spring aesthetic with “Valentino”, the playful new single that uniquely sketches a coastal vibe onto a seamless blend of R&B and rap and is premiering…

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KOGO

Track of the Day: KOGO “IN YOUR FACE” (2020)

Emerging Adelaide solo artist KOGO’s new track “IN YOUR FACE” is a departure from his earlier work in many ways. This tune fits squarely into an indie-rock mould, creating a juxtaposition with his previous electronic feel. About the origins of the song he says, “Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of pop-punk from the…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Golden Fang “Spooner’s Lookout” (2020)

Sydney indie-rock band Golden Fang are about to release the second single, “Spooner’s Lookout” off their album Here. Now Here. We are thrilled to be premiering this track ahead of its release on Friday. This is a song showcasing significant musical maturity and a love of their craft. The track opens with melodic acoustic guitars and pensive…

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Track of the Day: Yawdoesitall Feat. Maina Doe “Armadillo” (2020)

Rising Sydney emcee Yawdoesitall hooks up with guest vocalist Maina Doe for new single “Armadillo”. Though early days for the rapper, with previous single “Get It” turning heads on the local scene earlier this year, the new cut is a sharp image of a young artist steady proving himself more than ready to rise through…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Doublethink Prism “#PAVLOVA” (2020)

We have the exclusive premiere of the song and video “#PAVLOVA” from the experimental electronic and spoken-word duo Doublethink Prism from Western Australia. The duo is comprised of Splodge who provides the words, and Steven Alyian who provides the sounds. This is a thought-provoking track, with an incredible video.  The band describes it as “……

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Julia Stone

Track of the Day: Julia Stone “Unreal” (2020)

Our track of the day is “Unreal”, a beautiful song from Julia Stone, tracking the complexities of love, loss and reflections on relationships. “Unreal” features samples and synths, adding many layers to the ethereal vocals of Stone.  Her vocals always conveys a feeling of honesty and an assured authenticity to them. The video was filmed…

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Track of the Day: CXLOE “One and Lonely” (2020)

After her recent single “12 Steps” streamed over half a million, the flourishing Australian artist CXLOE returns with her latest single “One and Lonely.” She has been featured on multiple airplays and coverage from the likes of triple j, all pop-leaning commercial radio stations across Australia and across global titles. Co-written with Trey Campbell, Jessica…

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Nicole McKinney

Exclusive Single Premiere: Nicole McKinney “Hollywood Girls” (2020)

Brisbane singer-songwriter Nicole McKinney has begun to tease the release of her debut EP. Although not due for release until next year, this week McKinney is dropping “Hollywood Girls”, the first of a string of singles from the forthcoming EP. Officially released tomorrow, we’re excited to bring you this exclusive first listen.  Produced by Luke…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Jack Errington “Drunk and High” (2020)

Rising Sydney pop star Jack Errington is about to release another single, “Drunk and High”,  which is a heady mix of pop and r&b. This is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of pushing the boat out too far. Errington has craftily referenced times when he has behaved with reckless abandon. He stresses to those…

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Tanya George

Track of the Day: Tanya George “Normality” (2020)

Melbourne singer-songwriter Tanya George continues to tease her forthcoming EP, this time with the release of lead single “Normality”. Written and created using George’s vocal looping techniques, “Normality” is striking to say the least.  According to George, “The single is about questioning what is normality? What is the normal anymore in society, in our lives?…

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Bad Juju discuss their new single “Let’s Talk”

We’re Bad Juju – a five-piece grunge rock band from Melbourne. Our new single “Let’s Talk” is premiering today over on the AU review’s Instagram, and it’s great to finally share it with the world ahead of its official release on Wednesday 2nd September. We are so thankful for this opportunity and hope you enjoy…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: KIT “King Size Bed” (2020)

We’ve been totally hooked on the tune “King Size Bed” which KIT dropped last month. Today we have the exclusive first look at the video for this enchanting song. In case you missed it, KIT is the solo-project for Katie Wighton (All Our Exes Live In Texas) and this is just her second single under…

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Track of the Day: Teddy Swims “Broke” (2020)

Atlanta’s Teddy Swims dropped latest track “Broke” a few days ago, and we’re excited to be naming it as today’s Track of the Day. Otherwise known as Jaten Dimsdale, the surname ‘Swims’ is actually an anagram, standing for Someone Who Isn’t Me Sometimes, a reference to the struggles the Atlanta artist had fitting in throughout…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Little Fox “As I go” (2020)

We have the exclusive single premiere of “As I Go” from singer/songwriter Little Fox.  Little Fox is the moniker for Sydney singer-songwriter Simone Macarounas. Little Fox has recently started to release music again, after making a splash in the local scene back in 2012 with the release of her debut single “Blood and Dust”. It’s…

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Track of the Day: The Smashing Pumpkins “Cyr” (2020)

The Smashing Pumpkins are back with new music, and “Cyr” is our Track of the Day today. The band has also announced that there is a new studio album in the works which is exciting news for fans. The vocals of frontman Billy Corgan are of course unmistakable. “Cyr” is a little more electronic than…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra “Welcome To The Neighbourhood” (2020)

We are so excited to have the exclusive premiere of Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra‘s new single “Welcome To The Neighbourhood”. The song addresses significant social issues which need urgent attention – refugee rights, black lives and racial injustice. “Welcome To The Neighbourhood” demonstrates that songs with big topics don’t need to be solemn. This has…

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Ezra Collective

Track of the Day: Ezra Collective “Dark Side Riddim” (2020)

London’s Ezra Collective are back with new music. The first since the release of their debut album Can’t Steal My Joy last year. The release, a special double A-side single, also follows the band’s first visit to Australia earlier this year, beating the pandemic upheaval to play Golden Plains and Womadeliade.  The group are releasing…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Elenore “Maybe I Am” (2020)

Melbourne indie-pop singer Elenore is about to release her latest single, “Maybe I Am”, and we are thrilled to be premiering it today.  “Maybe I Am” is a strong bold statement from an artist who is defiantly holding her ground. This song has sass and defiant cool vibes in spades. It’s got a totally captivating…

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In The Studio: Behind the Scenes with The Holiday Collective in Byron Bay

It only took one big week in a Northern Rivers studio during mid-July 2019, for Jesse Higgs’ musical moniker HOLIDAY, to swiftly evolve into The Holiday Collective (THC). Former bandmates (and brother) Isaac Williams and Jade Higgs (Younger Dryas), made the trip up from Tassie to join Byron Bay comrades Meg Hitchcock, Marquee Moon &…

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