New Music
Track of the Day: Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks “Half Frozen Beer” (2020)
Fremantle folksters Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks have dropped their first release of 2020. “Half Frozen Beer”, is the first track from a forthcoming EP, and caps off a busy and impressive 2019. “Half Frozen Beer” starts slow. But, quickly evolves into a rollicking good time. It’s got that foot-stomping, feel good vibe so prescient…
Track of the Day: BATTS “City View” (2020)
Melbourne singer-songwriter BATTS is back with brand new single, “City View”. A self described love song, “City View” is the first taste of BATTS’ new material post The Grand Tour. It’s great timing too, with the Melbourne artist jetting off to America for SXSW in a matter of weeks. The conceptual thread that ran through…
Track of the Day: Dizzy “Sunflower” (2020)
Our favourite Canadian quartet is back! Hailing from Oshawa, Ontario, Dizzy have returned to give us a dose of their pure pop gem with “Sunflower”. It’s as hypnotising and beautiful as much as it is a track designed to make you want to groove. And it’s a welcome addition to the group’s already impressive catalogue….
Track of the Day: Mambali “Legend of the Devil Dance” (2020)
Our track of the day comes from Numbulwar-band Mambali, with their latest single “Legend Of The Devil Dance”. This follows on from “Yuwani” which was released in 2019 and featured Emily Wurrumara. Fans of Saltwater and Warumpi are bound to dig this latest tune, from one of the most exciting Indigenous bands on the scene. The…
Track of the Day: The National “Never Tear Us Apart” (INXS Cover) (2020)
Lifted from Julia Stone-curated compilation Songs for Australia, an excellent cover of INXS classic “Never Tears Us Apart” recalls the unbridled creativity oft credited to The National. The Ohio band, set to tour Australia later this month, faithfully recreate the endearing tune with a few drastic changes for good measure. While frontman Matt Berninger is…
Track of the Day: Ivory Woods “Flickering Light” (2020)
Our Track of the Day is “Flickering Light” from the Finnish band, Ivory Woods. It has a stunning video clip to accompany it. The scenery in this is breathtaking and drone footage has been used to great effect. It certainly contrasts starkly to the Australian landscape, any time of year. Ivory Woods was formed in…
Track of the Day: Elrichman “Cop On A Horse” (2020)
It’s always fun discovering a new genre. Today it’s the turn of sophisti-pop. Quite what sets sophisiti-pop apart from other genres is still a bit of a mystery. But it’s the genre of choice for Elrichman, the project of Paul Erlichman, the creator of “Cop On A Horse”, our Track of the Day. The new…
Exclusive Album Premiere: MOBS: Cinema Paradiso (2020)
We have the Exclusive Album Premiere today from Melbourne indie-pop band MOBS. It’s synth-pop nirvana, with each track on this concept album, Cinema Paradiso, being inspired by a classic 80’s film. Every song is written from the perspective of the lead character in the film. They have released a few of the tracks off the…
Track of the Day: Don West “Equaliser” (2020)
Our track of the day is “Equaliser” and comes from Sydney artist Don West. The song has a classic bluesy feel to it. West’s raw and rich vocals carry an emotional truth to this track. Hayley Mary from The Jezebels provides some soaring vocals over the top. The song was apparently inspired by a bank-robbery scene…
Track of the Day: Wilsonn “Standing Floors” (2020)
This month saw the launch of Sydney based record company Soul Modern. With their focus firmly on neo-soul and RnB, singer-songwriter Wilsonn made for a perfect addition to the roster, and we’re excited to be naming “Standing Floors“, their first release together, as today’s Track of the Day. The Sydney artist has garnered comparisons to…
Exclusive Single Premiere: Fragile Animals “Only Until It’s Over”
Today we have the Exclusive Single Premiere for “Only Until It’s Over” from the Brisbane/Sunshine Coast trio Fragile Animals. This follows on from their last single “Waiting” which was released late 2019. Fragile Animals are masters of the shoegaze & dream pop genre and this is a superbly lush tune. The band have really cranked…
Track of the Day: The Flowers “Summer Saviour” (2020)
We are pumped to bring you as our Track of the Day, the latest single, “Summer Saviour” from indie-popsters The Flowers. We premiered the debut release from this Sydney-based trio, “Truly Madly Sleepy” back in May 2019, and it’s uplifting to hear their latest offering. Lead singer Agnes O’Dwyer explains the motivation behind the track. “I’ve…
Exclusive Video Premiere: Mantell “St. Louis” (2020)
Today we have Exclusive Video Premiere of “St. Louis” from Melbourne-based Mantell. These guys are making waves in Melbourne, and listening to this track it’s easy to see why. Lead singer Sam Reader‘s vocals effortlessly float in this song of hope. The song was recorded in the band’s own studio in Melbourne with drummer Connor…
Track of the Day: Selfish Sons “Sleep” (2020)
Our Track of the Day comes from Brisbane rockers Selfish Sons with their latest single “Sleep”. For those unfamiliar with the band, it’s comprised of brothers Jordy and Finn Polbodetto and schoolfriend Jonty Carlson. 2019 was a breakout year for the band, with their debut EP “Sixfour” being released. They have built their growing fanbase…
Track of the Day: Sports Team (UK) “Here’s The Thing” (2020)
To finish the week off, our track of the day comes from the UK, with Sports Team, and their latest release “Here’s The Thing“. Sports Team has grown it’s fan base exponentially on the release of a handful of singles, and their reputation for delivering wild hectic shows. Their recent gigs have been selling out,…
Track of the Day: Bloods “U & M E” (2020)
We have a new track today for you from Sydney-based garage punk-pop legends Bloods. It’s “U & M E” (pronounced U and EM EE), and it’s an absolute banger. This will be on their forthcoming EP which will be called Seattle and is to be released on the 15th of May, following on from Feelings…
Track of the Day: Hallie “Sympathy” (2019)
Hallie from Brisbane has been on an upward trajectory since winning the Triple J Unearthed Bigsound Competition 2019 with her single “Nice Like Rice”. From there she released her debut EP Wink Wink Nudge Nudge to great acclaim, and tomorrow releases her latest single, “Sympathy”, which we are featuring today as our Track of the…
Track of the Day: Pace Randolph “Gasoline & Red Wine” (2020)
Pop/soul singer Pace Randolph dropped his latest, “Gasoline & Red Wine” this past Valentine’s Day. With debut EP Wrong Tonight and dates as far afield as London and Paris under his belt, “Gasoline & Red Wine” kicks off a string of 2020 releases for the Sydney native. Blending country lyricism with pop production, Pace cites…
Track of the Day: A Choir of Ghosts “Sinner in Rapture” (2020)
We’re kicking off the week with some gorgeous folk music, courtesy of A Choir of Ghosts. Led by James Auger, the eponymous choir features a rotating cast of collaborators working alongside the Sweden-based frontman. “Sinner in Rapture” marks the the third track from upcoming debut album An Ounce of Gold, due out later this year. Of…
Track of the Day: Jade MacRae “I Choose Love” (2020)
Happy Valentines Day lovers. What better way to celebrate than the foot-stomping, hip-swinging, bootie-shaking romp “I Choose Love” by Melbourne-based soul and R& B-maestro Jade MacRae. It’s got horns, it’s got sass, awesome backing vocals and a gloriously upbeat message. Jade says it best herself “love begins with the need to nourish and respect yourself…
Track of the Day: Chutney “Gone On Time” (2020)
We have a really beautiful Track of the Day today coming from Gold Coast indie rock band, Chutney. It’s called “Gone On Time”, and we’ve been totally crushing on this tune since it turned up in our inbox. The guitars on this track are ever so sweet, complimenting and contrasting the earthy vocals. The band…
Exclusive Album Premiere: Vetty Vials Conversations With Myself (2020)
Sydney’s Vetty Vials releases her debut album Conversations With Myself tomorrow (14th February) and we are delighted today to be able to offer you a sneak peek at this gem of an album. The lead single “Pride” was released earlier last month, and it was a great lead-in to the rest of the album. This…
Exclusive Album Premiere: WAWAWOW – Pink Elephant (2020)
We are super pumped to be premiering the debut album Pink Elephant from Sydney psych-rock group WAWAWOW. These lads clearly don’t do things by halves, with their debut album being a 13-track wonder, packed with some epic grooves, lashings of humour, deft guitars and hypnotic rhythms. Their crafty musicianship brings this album back from the…
Track of the Day: Eilish Gilligan “I Just Want To Look At You” (2020)
For today’s Track of the Day, we’re showcasing the latest from Melbourne singer-songwriter Eilish Gilligan. A lush slice of dream-pop, “I Just Want To Look At You” follows on from singles including “Someone Else” and “S.M.F.Y”. Perhaps better known as the Frida frontwoman, or as a touring vocalist with Japanese Wallpaper, Gilligan branched out on…
Track of the Day: Georgie Fahey “Soldier” (2019)
Last month, for the first time in the almost 12 year history of the AU review, we were thrilled to offer one lucky winner a coveted Track of the Day spot on the AU review. And today we’re excited to announce that the winner of that competition is Georgie Fahey, a 16 year old artist…
Track of the Day: Misty Lanes “Charmer” (2020)
Late last month saw Sydney pysch pop six-piece Misty Lane release their new single, “Charmer”. Their first release of the year, it follows the news they’ll be supporting Japanese psychedelic masters Kikagaku Moyo in Sydney next month. “Charmer” is only the band’s second release since they dropped their debut record in late 2017. It sits…
Track of the Day: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers “Desk Chair” (2020)
Fresh from an impressive summer of festivals and gigs, Canberra’s up-and-coming grunge rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers return with their new single, “Desk Chair”. Formed at a Year 10 sleepover after watching School of Rock, the Canberra four piece are only nineteen and fresh from high school. But, thanks to their gritty and…
Track of the Day: PARKER “Become The Fool” (2020)
Late last month saw Launceston visual artist, songwriter and musician PARKER release her stunning new single, “Become The Fool”. A striking Bauhaus-inspired clip, which was created in Unity, the iconic game building engine, accompanies the single. Check it out below! Stunning visuals aside, “Become The Fool” is a beautiful song in its own right. The…
Track of the Day: Victoria’s Flight “Love Will Come Back” (2020)
Our track of the day is “Love Will Come Back” and comes from Scottish band Victoria’s Flight. It’s a song with great hooks, punchy guitars with sweet vocals and harmonies. It has a lovely upbeat feel to it, with a recurring triumphant refrain of “Love Will Come Back”. It is just the song to help…
Track of the Day: Charlie Gradon “Grieving” (2020)
Northern Beaches multi-instrumentalist Charlie Gradon has dropped “Grieving”, his new single, and the first taste of his forthcoming sophomore EP, Blurry Ones. Created in his bedroom studio, the nostalgic track documents the bleak moments of a pretty bleak week. With a near death experience, an album lost, and a band broken up, it was far…