New Music

If you had ever wondered what standard Gotye‘s marimba skills sat at, Jonti has come through. Pairing up with him on vocals, Jonti’s new single “Staring Window” is a tune that not only brings said maribma playing into the fold, but also positions the latter’s forthcoming Tokorats album as one of the more intriguing releases of 2018’s second…

You may already know of Alex Badham; the Melbourne musician has been kicking around for a little while now, his work with Aleks and The Ramps and Magic Hands sparking early interest, while his foray into directing music videos for the likes of Paul Dempsey and World’s End Press have won him positive acclaim on the other side…

Melbourne’s Howlite have returned with a new cracker of a single in “Saviour”, a great follow on from “Gothic Romance” some months ago. Continuing along this gorgeously brooding and haunting path, “Saviour” is a brilliant vessel for showcasing Alison Thom‘s vocals when put against a more stripped back arrangement. There’s a raw essence behind the southern blues…

Japanese Breakfast is going to be in Australia at the end of the year for her debut shows and as her album, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, has proven, she’s a new talent deserving of the acclaim she has garnered. New track “The Body is a Blade” now has a music video – a gorgeous presentation…

Woodes has surged forward through 2017, continuing to capitalise on the popularity garnered last year with stellar shows and musical releases that have further established her as one of Melbourne’s finest emerging names. Now, with new single “Dots”, Woodes launches the next anthemic chapter of her sonic outlook and has also produced some new tour…

The release of B Wise‘s new single “Feel Something” has come with perfect timing; the weather is starting to warm up, the summer vibes are well on their way and for the Sydneysider, it’s the best time for him to be dropping songs that will be enjoying solid playlist action as we wrap up 2017. “Feel…

Melbourne’s ALTA aren’t done with 2017 yet. The duo have just announced headline tour dates for November and December, and with their new single “Sentiment”, ALTA have shown that they’re only continuing to climb higher with each new release. The dance track is gorgeously composed and arranged, making it a strong addition to ALTA’s growing body…

The Front Bottoms have released an album packed with brutal emotion at a time where, no doubt, some of us have been craving an escape into the emo, no matter how slight. Going Grey has been out since Friday and as it continues to permeate through playlists of fans and newcomers alike, The Front Bottoms have…

Eilish Gilligan is very much setting herself up for a prosperous 2018 if her latest work is anything to go by. “Creature of Habit” is another well-fitting piece of music in the Melbourne vocalist’s growing body of work; dabbling between the ethereal and ambient vibes of past work and plunging right into the deep end…

Holiday Sidewinder has returned with a new single in “Casino”, taken from her forthcoming new EP – this is a return we have been hanging out for for ages. Signed with Personal Best Records, “Casino” heralds a new chapter for Holiday as she continues to mine the depths of some hectic psych infused disco pop and…

Canadian duo Milk & Bone have released new visuals, this time for their single “Daydream” – their first release since “New York” first debuted to great response. Rhythmic and intoxicating, “Daydream” is bright and fresh, and the music video reflects it awesomely. Hit the basketball court in the music video, where the landscape’s spaciousness is heightened by…

Jen Cloher‘s self-titled album has been enjoyed highly deserved acclaim – a record full of strength, expertly delivered songwriting talent and an ‘instant classic’ vibe written all over, Jen Cloher is bound to make it to many a Best Of list at the end of the year. One of the best cuts from the album comes…

We’ve loved being able to learn more about young Ziggy Ramo this year; from his initial wave-making tunes on Unearthed to his ridiculous sets at BIGSOUND this year, the WA hip hop artist has got a bright 2018 in front of him, just going off what this year has been like. His new single is as…

Sampa the Great has continued to surge forward in the final months of 2017; just recently, she has been announced as the main support for Joey Bada$$‘ European tour and along with her latest travel plans, Sampa has been revelling in the release of new music, with her newest single coming in form of “Rhymes to…

Bec Sandridge has existed as one of Australia’s most intriguing emerging artists. Refining her music over the past year has seen Sandridge flourish into a pop maverick; her lyricism sharpened, her musicality encompassing a vibrant spectrum of sound and colour. Her latest single, “I’ll Never Want a BF”, is another example of the above. The…

We obviously know his work with Medicine for the People, but the group’s frontman Nahko is striding out solo with his debut album, My Name is Bear, this month. The first single from the record has been released in the form of “Dragonfly” and with the official music video, Nahko linked up with close friend, Paris Jackson. “I specifically…

Floating Points firmly established himself as a producer to be aware of upon the release of his hectic debut album Elaenia in 2015 and then with Reflections – Mojave Desert this year, he continued to thrive. Today, we’ve been keen on the latest Floating Points project, coming to us in the form of new track “Ratio”. In…

Baker Boy‘s 2017 has been huge, particularly looking at his impressive BIGSOUND debut last month. Proving to be more than a buzz name, the Arnhem Land rapper’s ascent is one that is fast gaining speed and we’re loving watching it only get stronger. His new single comes in the form of “Marryuna”, a collaboration with…

One of NSW’s finest is coming through with a new EP due out in early 2018 but today, check out the latest from Borneo. Their new music video, “Alert!”, has been taken from their eponymous EP and as the latest hit of music from the Sydney ‘funk punks’, it’s a pretty great indicator of what’s coming…

With his acclaimed debut album The Autobiography still landing with fresh ears, Vic Mensa has continued to show the public he’s not about doing things the conventional way. His output shining with eccentricities and recklessness, Mensa has now produced the visuals for album track “Rollin’ Like a Stoner” – directed by Mensa himself, he describes the music…

German producers Digitalism have come storming back through with a new single in “Spektrum” – a combination of the refined electro production style they’ve made their own over the last few years, as well as some fun melodies and bass warps in play to take things up that extra level. Taken from Digitalism’s newly announced EP 5KY11GHT,…

Kimbra has returned with a hot new slice of electronic, melodic gold in “Everybody Knows”. As a hint of what is to come from the New Zealander’s highly anticipated third studio album, “Everybody Knows” is a great example of the new sonic playground Kimbra has been exploring. The ethereal pop princess has moved into breathy yet…

Released from their new album V, The Horrors have recently dropped a new music video for “Something to Remember Me By” – a look at the obsession with celebrity and its relationship (oftentimes twisted) with the music industry. The song itself has been lauded as one of The Horrors’ best yet and it’s not hard to see…

For 25 year old Novocastrian songwriter James Bennett, this year has seen him cover more territory with his music than ever. The success of his single “Fake Feathers” saw Bennett head to America to showcase his talents, while upon his return, Bennett continued to pound the pavement and get his music out to many more audiences…

WA’s Jacob Diamond is kicking off his Australian tour in support of his new single, “Blue Begets Blue”, tomorrow night – an exciting new run of dates for the alt-folk artist who has spent much of 2017 generating considerable momentum around his music. “Blue Begets Blue” sees Diamond’s songwriting talents on full display, while Lachlan Carrick‘s production…

Melbourne trio Silver Linings have produced a grab of music that hooks the listener in with it’s groove and heart, in “It’s Not Me”. A funk-infused number that is carried strongly by Françoise d’Argent‘s strong and soulful vocal, the single itself has been described as a tribute to life’s ‘sliding door moments’.  In the official music video for…

L-FRESH The LION has been an artist we’ve been championing for a few years now and when it comes to Australian artists telling their stories from the heart and using their platform to spread important, crucial messages, the Sydney rapper is up there with one of the best. His new single “Our World” is another example…

This week, we’ve been introduced to Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and producer, Danny Barwick. A debut EP for Barwick in Distance is close to release too, which has made us wonder where he’s been when he’s not been on our radar all this time. His single “Flickering” has airs of James Blake and Radiohead surrounding it; toeing the line of…

London songwriter Nina Nesbitt has brought her new single “The Best You Had” to life on screen with a music video that matches the dramatic core of the music itself. A candid offering from Nesbitt, “The Best You Had” is a great break up number to sink into, a tune that explores insecurity in the wake…

Spinifex Gum is a name to be taking note of this week – the collective comprising of The Cat Empire‘s Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill, Gondwana Choirs‘ Marliya and a Cairns-based all-female choir of Indigenous singers have released on hell of a debut single in “Locked Up”. Featuring Briggs on co-writing duties and vocals, the tune highlights the treatment of Indigenous youth…