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…
Brisbane/Meanjin emos Talk Heavy are having quite the week. First, they announced their signing with new Aussie label Ninth Life Records. And yesterday they dropped a brand new single – melancholic punk anthem “Die 4 U“. Forming in 2022, Talk Heavy consists of Matt Cochran (vocals/guitar), Patrick Shipp (guitar), Tayla Ellerby (bass) and Beej Vaughn…
We’re easing you into May with ten new tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. NSW singer-songwriter Mikayla Pasterfield takes home our Track of the Week with her new single, “Voodoo”. “Voodoo” is the latest track to be released from…
Canberra might get a bad rap for the squabble of badly behaved politicians that hang around its shores, but on the flipside it also has the cathartic and totally kick-arse pop-metal artist, Machine on a Break as a resident. We’re beyond excited to be premiering their new single, “How I Say Goodnight”, ahead of its release on…
Ghost Medium are an indie dreamscape band hailing from Victoria, who last month released their debut single, “The River Song”. It’s a beautiful, atmospheric tune with a warmth that resonates deeply. We are thrilled to be premiering the video ahead of its release later in the week. Simon Bailey, ex Pony Face, is the lead…
As we race towards the final days of April, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week goes to Emily Lubitz, with her new single, “Big Time”. In “Big Time”, Emily has adopted the character of a small-town girl who woos…
Earlier this month, Gadigal/Sydney trio The Electorate released “The Great Divide”, their third single from their upcoming album, By Design. We are super excited to be premiering the video for a track that is laden with emotion, packed with honesty and beautifully vulnerable. About the track, Josh Morris from the band writes: “The Great Divide…
Geelong-based singer/songwriter FARAH has taken an incredibly challenging and life-changing event as the genesis for her powerful and moving debut single, “Gasoline”. Written in the wake of her cancer diagnosis and dealing with the related trauma, it explores grief, identity, and the slow process of becoming, and we are honoured to be premiering it ahead…
Happy Easter from all of us at the AU. We’re bringing the good vibes into the long weekend with ten more freshly released tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week returning New Zealand alt-pop band Yumi Zouma take home our Track of the Week with their new single “Bashville…
Harley Luscombe is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter who is very much in the early days of his solo career. With just two releases under his belt so far, we are super pumped to be premiering his latest single, “Lose My Soul”, ahead of its release on Friday. Harley has a voice that is rich, earthy and…
Australian singer/songwriter Melody Pool possesses a voice that is truly unique, capable of halting you in your tracks. She is currently gearing up to release her third studio album and is about to drop her latest single, ‘Will Not Let You Down”. We’re excited to be premiering the stunning video for the track, ahead of its…
When bad news strikes you down, you lean on what you know. When talented singer/songwriter Taylor Piggott learned that his mother was stricken with cancer, he penned the moving “Heaven’s Not Ready for You”, in order to help her keep her spirits high. We are touched and honoured to be able to premiere this beautiful…
We’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week Lime Cordiale are our Track of the Week with their new single “Melodramatic Fanatic” featuring Ruel. It’s fair to say that the combination of Lime Cordiale and Ruel on a track together is tantalising. “Melodramatic Fanatic” has that feel-good…
We’re kicking off April with ten more tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two tracks we premiered earlier in the week. Norwegian musician, artist and author Jenny Hval is our track of the week with her new single “The artist is absent”. “The artist is absent” is the second…
Should you follow your passion or chase commercial success? The pressure to hit certain streaming numbers can be challenging for an artist. Do they create the music they really love, or do they change lanes? Irrespective of your chosen career, this question of satisfaction versus commercial reward is so often faced. Eora/Sydney-based artist and producer Big…
Naarm’s Butternut Sweetheart are meticulous when it comes to releasing their music. If a tune isn’t quite perfect, then they will let it sit by, until they come up with the magical missing ingredient that will give it the ‘wow’ factor. We are feeling blessed today to be premiering a song that has taken them…
We’re updating our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music for the final time this month. We’ve got another ten new tracks for your listening pleasure, including two singles we premiered earlier this week. Our Track of the Week goes to The Moving Stills, with their latest single, “Running Out”. Hailing from the NSW Central…
We always get very excited when we are premiering the debut single for an artist, and today we have the absolute joy in showcasing “Free Man”, the first single from Perth’s country/rock band, The Southern Dukes. Like all good country rock songs, this one tells a tale, and it’s a mighty fine tale indeed. “Free…
Eora/Sydney-based artist and producer Lolita Mae is set to release her first single of 2025, the electro-pop and trap single “Girl From Mars”. We premiered Lolita’s last single, the sensual “Holy Renascence” last October and are thrilled to be premiering this latest tune ahead of its release on Thursday, 27th of March. “Girls From Mars” is…