New Music

Bronte Alva

Exclusive Single Premiere: Bronte Alva “Taylor Swift” (2023)

When it comes to writing a song reflecting on a past relationship, who better to channel than the great Taylor Swift? Rising Dharawal/Wollongong-based indie rock artist Bronte Alva has done just that in the pull-no-punches “Taylor Swift”‘, a song looking back on the experience of being with an older man. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the…

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Down And Out

Exclusive Single Premiere: Down And Out “Lost [In Exposure]” ft. Emmy Mack (2023)

Adelaide’s pop-punksters Down And Out have teamed up with dynamo Emmy Mack in delivering their latest high-octane banger, “Lost [In Exposure]”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Friday. The energetic vocals of front-man Luke Ganeo kicks things off and grabs the song by the scruff of the kneck. With a…

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The Golden Gaytimes

Exclusive Video Premiere: The Golden Gaytimes “The Golden Gaytimes Theme” (2023)

Hailing from Maitland, in NSW’s Hunter Valley, The Golden Gaytimes are a band cranking out fun psychedelic party tunes. They’ve recently released their debut album, Hot As Buggery, and we are delighted to have the video premiere for the latest single to drop, “The Golden Gaytimes Theme”. The band is comprised of members of Muzzy…

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Guest Playlist: Bonded Jacky shares her favourite fellow queer artists (and songs)

Bonded Jacky is the musical project of Maddie Ballard, a Los Angeles-based, queer musician and singer-songwriter, and self-described gangly girl with unmistakable schoolboy energy. She’s also an up-and-coming talent, releasing a slew of singles last year (including the AU Discovery playlist featured “Didgeridoo”) before releasing her debut EP back in February. This week she is…

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Jada Weazel

New Music Discoveries 30th June: Jada Weazel, King Stingray, Kirsteen Harvey and more

As we hit the half-way point of 2023, we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one track we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our track of the week is “Skin” from First Nations artist Jada Weazel. Jada is an emerging singer/songwriter from Woorabinda in Central Queensland….

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Joe Mungovan Handmidowns

Exclusive Video Premiere: Joe Mungovan “Handmidowns” (2023)

South-coast singer/songwriter Joe Mungovan has recently released his first single of 2023, “Handmidowns”. Continuing on his rich vein of songs with catchy melodies and warm vocals, “Handmidowns” gives a green light to following your own desires and passions. We are thrilled today to have the video premiere for the track. About the track, Joe writes:…

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New Music Discoveries 23rd June: Bloomhaus, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dusty and more

Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one track we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. The Track of the Week for this week is “Thoughtless Feeling” — the debut single from Spanish indie-funk outfit Bloomhaus. Hailing from Barcelona, Bloomhaus is the project of singer, songwriter…

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Jewel Owusu

Exclusive Single Premiere: Jewel Owusu “Hurts” ft. Sophie DeMasi (2023)

Melbourne/Naarm based singer-songwriter Jewel Owusu has teamed with Londoner Sophie DeMasi to delivery the emotive and empowering new single “Hurts”, due to be released this Friday, 23rd June. We’re thrilled today at the AU to have the first listen of this poignant reflection on the impact a hurtful deed or action can have on others….

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Caroline and Claude

New Music Discoveries 16th June: Caroline & Claude, Bombay Bicycle Club, Ducks! and more

It’s hard to believe, but we are nearly halfway through 2023. Anyway, let’s not linger on that thought. This week we’ve added another ten songs to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is the dreamy “Slap” from sibling duo Caroline & Claude. The interplay between the vocals of…

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Jack Biilmann

Exclusive Album Premiere: Jack Biilmann – Divided Mind (2023 LP)

Canberra-based singer/songwriter Jack Biilmann is an artist with an innate gift for delivering songs that resonate strongly. There is an honesty and warmth to them that is familiar and salving. Tomorrow he releases his latest long-play, the exquisite Divided Mind record. We’re delighted today to have the first listen of the album ahead of its…

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Liquid Time

Exclusive EP Premiere: Liquid Time – Working Nights (2023 EP)

Sydney’s northern beaches seems to be a breeding ground for bands that cross genres. The quintet Liquid Time is another fine example of a band that has its foot in many camps. They effortlessly float between psych-rock, nu-disco and indie surf-rock. They have recently dropped two fabulous singles, “Forever” and “Seeing Green”. Tomorrow they release…

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Album Review: Jack River’s Endless Summer takes listeners on a breathtaking, sun-drenched journey

Get ready to embark on a sun-soaked journey through the vibrant soundscape of Jack River‘s highly anticipated latest album, Endless Summer. Set to be released on June 16th, this musical gem encapsulates a delightful fusion of psychedelic waves and captivating melodies that will undoubtedly leave you craving more. Holly Rankin, the ingenious Australian artist behind…

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Halsey and SUGA team up for Diablo 4 anthem

Halsey has announced her team-up with BTS artist SUGA, to celebrate the release of Diablo 4 with their new anthem, Lilith. Based on Diablo 4’s new villain, this track, along with an official video clip, truly sums up the tone of the game, while Halsey herself seemingly transitions into Lilith throughout the video. She announced…

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New Music Discoveries 9th June: Grievous Bodily Calm, PJ Harvey, Shen Panthers and more

Another ten songs have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music this week, including one we premiered the music video for. Our Track of the Week is “Cascades” from Boorloo/Perth experimental jazz quintet Grievous Bodily Calm. “Cascades” is the title track from their forthcoming EP, which is due for release later…

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Eliza Hull

Eliza Hull shares five of her favourite artists with disabilities in honour of her new single “Running Underwater”

The Australian singer-songwriter Eliza Hull returns to the music scene with a mesmerising new release showcasing her ethereal vocals and poetic lyricism. “Running Underwater” sees Hull collaborate with ARIA Award-winning producer Pip Norman to create a powerful and introspective song that explores the experience of living with the condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and challenges societal perceptions…

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Slim Jimz

Exclusive Video Premiere: SLIM JIMZ “25” (2023)

Sydney’s SLIM JIMZ have been winning hearts and minds in their hometown and beyond through their infectious and heartfelt indie rock. A track that deftly captures their ability to resonate is “25”, released a week ago. We’re thrilled today to have the video premiere for the track ahead of its release on Friday. The track…

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Middle Kids

New Music Discoveries 2nd June: Middle Kids, Beach Bleach, Marville and more

As we roll into June, we’ve added eleven new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week is “Bootleg Firecracker” from Middle Kids. “Bootleg Firecracker” is their first release since their incredible 2021 album Today We’re The Greatest. Not resting on their laurels, they spent six weeks in the…

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Rhys Coventry

Exclusive Single Premiere: Rhys Coventry “Carry Me Home” (2023)

It’s always exciting when a debut release lands in our inbox, and we were blown away by the first listen of “Carry Me Home”, from Rhys Coventry. We are super pumped to have the premiere of this uplifting slice of indie-folk, ahead of its release on Friday. “Carry Me Home” is about being surrounded by…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Jess Irvine “Electricity” (2023)

  Jess Irvine is a fresh folk-pop artist and is just about to launch “Electricity”, her third single, and we are thrilled to be hosting the exclusive premiere at the AU. “Electricity” follows on from “New Moon” and “Wild Wild Me” that both received national airplay. The track was produced by Nashville’s  Ben Kling (River…

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New Music Discoveries 26th May: Sputnik Sweetheart, Pigeon, GRXCE, and more

For the final time this month we have updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our Track of the Week belongs to Canberra-based indie outfit Sputnik Sweetheart with their new single “Something More”. “Something More” is the final teaser…

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Melita

Exclusive Single Premiere: Melita “Crystal Logic” (2023)

Sydney’s Melita launched herself onto the scene last year with two well-crafted RnB bangers, “Delusional” and “Hearticulate”. The follow-up is the the high-octane “Crystal Logic”, a glorious infusion of soul, funk and RnB with a disco twist. We’re thrilled today to have the premiere ahead of its release on Thursday. Melita grew up in a…

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Howlite

Exclusive Single Premiere: Howlite “Still I Find” (2023)

Melbourne-based alt pop trio Howlite make a welcome return this week with their beautifully euphoric new single “Still I Find”. We are pleased to bring you this exclusive first listen to the single before its official release on Thursday 25th May. “Still I Find” is the band’s first release since 2021 and their pandemic-shaped hiatus….

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San Cisco

New Music Discoveries 19th May: San Cisco, Busby Marou, The Paper Kites and more

We have added a further ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one single we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. This week our Track of the Week is “Honeycomb” from West Australian legends San Cisco. San Cisco have been hard at work on their fifth studio album, and…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: FVNERAL “FROZEN LASAGNE” (2023)

Eora/Sydney-based indie rockers FVNERAL are about to add another potent and poignant gem to their catalogue, via the cathartic and caring new track,  “FROZEN LASAGNE”. We’re thrilled today to be premiering it ahead of its release on Thursday, 18th May. “FROZEN LASAGNE” is an introspective ballad,  searching for a means to lead a better life,…

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New Music Discoveries 12th May: Lasca Dry, Bree Rusev, Laufey, and more

Today we have added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one track we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our Track of the Week is “Pretty Face”, the brand new single from Tasmanian artist Lasca Dry. The track, a stylish, confident and playful slice of alternative pop/rock, pokes…

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The Scary Jokes

Exclusive Single Premiere: The Scary Jokes “Riptide” (2023)

The Scary Jokes is the solo project of queer / nonbinary indie- & hyper-pop Pennsylvania-based artist Liz Lehman. We are thrilled today to be premiering “Riptide”, a track that examines the story behind the Diablo Cody-penned film Jennifer’s Body. The track explores the exploitation that the star Megan Fox has experienced in her acting career….

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Miss Kinanna

New Music Discoveries 5th May: Miss Kaninna, Georgia Mooney, Silja Rós and more

As we roll into May, we’ve added ten more tracks to add to our Discovery: The Best New Music playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Blak Britney” from exciting new Yorta Yorta, Kalkadoon and Yirendali artist, Miss Kaninna. The track is packed with swagger and is an intoxicating blend of pop,…

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Exclusive EP Premiere: Justin Stewart Cotta – City Of Angels (2023 EP)

Sydney singer/songwriter Justin Stewart Cotta is a musician we’ve long admired at the AU. This brave and honest songwriter is just about to drop his latest collection of songs via the EP City Of Angels, and we are thrilled today to have the first listen. We also have the moving video premiere for the title-track….

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New Music Discoveries 28th April: Ethan P. Flynn, Hannah Cameron, Siobhan Cotchin, and more

It’s the last Friday of April and we have ten more tracks to add to our Discovery: The Best New Music playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week this Friday is “Used To It” the new single from London-based musician, songwriter and collaborator Ethan P. Flynn. The single is Flynn’s first…

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Ryan Martin John

Exclusive Album Premiere: Ryan Martin John – Goodness Gracious Graceless (2023)

Goodness Gracious Graceless is the debut album from singer/songwriter Ryan Martin John and we are thrilled to have the first listen of it prior to the release on Friday. His songs straddle indie/rock, folk and country are imbued with vivid storyteling and blessed with golden vocals. The album is richly varied. Replete with twangy guitars,…

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