New Music

If you’ve ever found yourself in a relationship that is doomed to failure, but you’re strapped in for the ride, then “Siren”, the new tune from Brisbane-based singer/songwriter John Drake should resonate strongly. We’re pumped to be premiering this cathartic tune, along with its video, ahead of its release on Friday. “Siren” has a broad,…

Bringing the funk and swagger is Nipaluna/Hobart-based rock ‘n’ rollers Lennon Wells with their banging new single, “Baddie”. The song is a celebration of having swagger and owning it. Don’t look down; look up, look proud, and roll with it. We are overjoyed to be premiering the track ahead of its release tomorrow. “Baddie” oozes fun…

We are already on the second-half of the year, and today we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist, including one track we premiered earlier in this week. We are celebrating the start of NAIDOC week, and our track of the week goes to the multi award-winning First Nations collective 3% (Nooky, Dallas…

Rising Australian duo Mistor Co. have gone large in “You’ve Got My Love”, an absolute belter of a gospel tune, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Ambraya and the spellbinding HALO Vocal Ensemble. We’re thrilled to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Thursday. The duo is comprised of Connor and Oscar Absolum, who co-wrote…

As we bring June to a close and move into the second half of the year we bring you ten more new tracks, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Naarm’s ever compelling Folk Bitch Trio take our Track of the Week spot with “Moth Song”, the latest to be released from their…

Naarm’s Duxie Franklin has a gift for creating upbeat earworms, and she strikes again with her new single, “Wasting Time”, which we are thrilled to be premiering ahead of its release on Friday. The single is taken from her forthcoming EP, In The Pool, Wasting Time, which will drop on the 18th of July. I…

On the eve of their Glastonbury appearance this Friday, Scottish rock gods Biffy Clyro have just announced their upcoming album, Futique.  The will be the tenth studio by the trio, almost exactly four years since the release of “The Myth of the Happily Ever After” which came out back in October 2021. Earlier this month…

What’s it like when we reach ‘the other side’? JP Scesniak of Origami Ghosts poses just that question on his fast-paced odyssey, “Heaven’s Gate”, taken from Origami Ghosts’ new folky jangle-pop album, A Fine Time to Talk About Nothing, due to be released on the 8th of August. We are super excited to be premiering this…

It’s always a scary thing for me as a fan to put up my hand to review my favourite band.  What if it sucks? What if I can’t get into it?  This has been my first-world struggle as long as I’ve been a writer, and leading up to this week I’ve been back in that…

We’re about to hit the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, and the new music keeps coming. This week we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, and our track of the week goes to Bleak Squad, a new Melbourne-based outfit featuring four Australian music legends,…

We’ve reached the midpoint in June, and we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one track that we premiered earlier in the week. Yes indeed, Friday the 13th can be lucky for some. Our track of the week goes to Meanjin’s Full Flower Moon Band, with their new…

Melbourne artist Jacuqi Lumsden has today released her second single of the year, the evocative “Pretending Season”. The track follows “I Love Me” which was released in February. We are buzzed today to be premiering the video, ahead of its release tomorrow. The track journeys through themes of relationships, and the fears we often have…

It feels an absolute age since Scottish rock gods Biffy Clyro last released new music, with nothing since 2021’s album ‘The Myth of the Happily Ever After’.  At long last, happily, the drought is broken and the trio are back with the release of their new track, “A Little Love”. Debuted at a secret gig…

Somehow it’s June already and we’re nearly halfway through 2025. It’s been a busy year release wise and shows no signs of slowing down either. As always we’ve got ten more new releases to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week….

Last week, Perth pop artist Hannah Stow released her stirring new single “I Never Changed”, a track where she is pouring her heart out in the wake of a difficult breakup. We’re blessed today to be able to premiere the video, ahead of its release later in the week. About the track Hannah writes:  “This track…

As we head into Tuesday, we’ve survived the Sunday-scaries, struggled through moody-Monday, and now, the rest of the week can be enjoyed with the help of a banging new tune, “The Crying Wolf” from Americana artist, Nate Currin. This is a golden slice of boot stomping, honky-tonk blues which is crying out for the dance…

As we hit the tail-end of May, this week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. Our track of the week goes to MORN, who hail from South Wales (not NSW!) with their debut track, “Modern…

Australian artist IVANA returns with her first global single release for 2025 with the dance-infused “Burning”, which is out now purchase and streaming on all major platforms.  The single is IVANA’s first major release since recently signing with German based dance label Place Called Home. Since arriving onto the Australian music scene with unparalleled force…

There’s an emo revival happening at the moment, and that’s good news for Melbourne’s SIDELINES, who is about to drop the second single under this solo moniker, the brooding and emotionally charged “Sleep Alone”. The track follows on from his debut release, 2024’s “End of an Era”. We’re stoked to be premiering it ahead of…

It’s a big week for Eora/Sydney punks FANGZ. Announce signing to Impressed Recordings – check Announce release of debut album Shui – check Drop details of upcoming album tour – check Release new single “Anne-Marie” – scheduled for May 30th We’ll start start with the Impressed Recordings announcement, revealed yesterday in an exclusive with The…

Justin Stewart Cotta is an artist we’ve championed over the years at the AU. A poet, actor, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist, he is a man of many talents. Last month, he released his latest single, the take-no-prisoners “Was You”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video today, a cinematic marvel that was filmed on…

After a week away on the British seaside at The Great Escape we’re back this week with a bumper edition of our Discovery playlist this week with 14 new tracks added to Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “tell me something”, the latest single from Brisbane-born, Sweden-based singer-songwriter Hazlett. The single…

Sydney’s LAHGO have today released their fiery new single, “Bitter”, and it’s an absolute belter. It’s a cracking take-no-prisoners tune; defiant and proud. We’re thrilled to premiere the video today, ahead of its release on Friday. Reminiscent of Amyl and the Sniffers as well as Wolf Alice, it’s packed with energy. Lead-singer Mel Bailey is…

Neck Deep are on a roll right now. After the release of their 2024 self-titled record and straight off the back of an insane Aussie tour, they’ve just dropped a standalone single, “You Should See Me Now“. One of the most original and exciting pop-punk bands at the moment, I cannot get enough of them…

Last month Sydney songwriter and musician Bryan Estepa released “Version of Me”, his first single from his upcoming 2025 album. It’s imbued with a beautiful warm melody, his honey-dew vocals and precision guitars washing over the listener with an upbeat summer-will-never-end vibe. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video for the track today, ahead of…

If there’s one thing Australian rockabilly punk legends, The Living End, know how to do, it’s deliver a belting tune.  “Alfie”, their brand-spanking new single, is no exception. Lyrically, it speaks to the different challenges now facing the music industry and the supporting elements that keep the industry functioning – roadies, venues, radio, and music…

Meanjin/Brisbane petalcore outfit Torizon have just released their emotionally charged new single “Bloom“, following characters Luna and Sam as they navigate a harrowing miscarriage. Produced and mixed by Kalen Austin, and mastered by Mike Kalajian, Rogue Planet Studios (Bad Omens, Windwaker, Papa Roach), the unfolding narrative is bolstered by razor-sharp riffs, synth flourises, and frontwoman Mish Sharma‘s dynamic vocals. Packed with grief-laden…

This week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. Our track of the week goes to Naarm’s Terra Rouge with her new track, “Kissing Girls”. “Kissing Girls” is full-on catchy –  a singalong, dancealong, scream into…

Naarm’s Alex Watts is making vintage R&B cool again, with his latest track about to hit the airwaves, the catchy and warm “SFYL” (Sorry For Your Loss). This is one that will have you heading for the dance floor, and we are stoked to be premiering it ahead of its release on Thursday. The track…

Sometimes you’ve just got to let it all out. We’ve got just the song to help with this. Emo pop punk powerhouse This Space is Ours is  cranking it up to eleven on their blistering and cathartic new single, “Accountability”, featuring Amariah from Future Static on vocals. We’re pumped to be premiering the track ahead…