Adelaide lads, the Grenadiers, are soon to be on the road for another blistering tour of Australian venues next month but before they warm back up for the gigs, they’ve given fans a new slice of heat in new single “Live Fast, Diabetes”. Self-recorded by the band and mixed by James Balderston, the newy is…
In our 106th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a bit more about Byron Bay’s PLTS , chat about growing up in Byron and recording their latest single, “On & On”. Name: PLTS (pronounced Pilots) Website / Social Media: pltsmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Indie/Rock Members & their roles: Kit…
Man, does this new Gypsy & The Cat tune feel fresh. I remember back a few years ago, the duo was everywhere off the back of Gilgamesh and it also felt like they drowned out every other indie-pop act pounding the pavement for a little while there. Then, Gypsy & The Cat went away. They…
James Blake has just released a new single “Modern Soul” on his BBC 1 Radio show and it’s full of his incredible voice and instantly recognisable piano style. There’s no word of when his highly anticipated third album will come out or if this one’s a cut from it, but it certainly makes us excited…
As we continue to hurtle through the opening months of 2016, Art vs Science have gone and reminded us this week that their tour is coming up just as quickly, with the release of a brand spanking new video for “Chosen One”! Shot and directed by the band, the music video for their new single…
Ali Robertson is a name you’re sure to be hearing more of through 2016 – the Scot is making some damn fine music and to enter the weekend, his new single “Something About Your Love” is a pearler. The tune, as an introduction to this exciting artist’s potential, is smooth and darkly enticing, similar to…
It’s been an exciting week for Bullet For My Valentine and indeed, their fans who’ve been hanging out for some new visuals from the Welsh metal legends! They’ve recently dropped a new music video for their latest single “Worthless” and man, does it go hard. Directed by Stuart Birchall, who was also behind the clips…
Melbourne’s Man Made Mountain have dropped a new tune this week that should be earmarked for every weekend turn up playlist. “Cachaça” sees the House of Beige members link up with rapper Tom Scott for the number, the music video of which takes them to the Railway Hotel, Thornbury Bowls and the Sunshine Rollerskating Centre…
Some brand new Parquet Courts visuals are here! The band recently released their official music video for “Dust”, taken from their new album Human Performance, a record that stands to feature possibly some of their most open and emotional material yet. “Dust”, on the surface, is a pretty clear cut tune – dust is indeed everywhere…
When we first came across Boston soul/R&B group Kyle Thornton & The Company at Lollapalooza in Chicago last year, we knew we’d come across something special. In their latest single “Magic”, we’re stoked to see that that, well, magic, they’d conjured onstage for music fans during that festival has extended back into the studio with…
In our 105th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet New York’s Alissia , chat about all things funk and soul and check out groove to her latest offering, “Take Off”. Name: Alissia Website / Social Media: alissiabenveniste.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Funk Members & their roles: – Alissia Benveniste – Ricky…
“Yeagin Shone” is the latest and greatest from Aussie psych-alt group Chambers, and it definitely is great. Clocking in at just short of three and a half minutes, this piece has a certain Temper Trap vibe, if only with a little more edge to it. Jump on it, this one’s definitely worth a listen. ———-…
This may just be the most tropical, summery song ever. The appropriately named “Holiday” is the latest from Ocean Alley, a six-piece bluesy/psychedelic group who have just announced their debut album, Lost Tropics. “Holiday” is in support of their current EP In Purple, which is definitely worth checking out. ———- This content has recently been ported…
Fat Freddy’s Drop turn up the reggae feeling with today’s video of the day, the NZ group’s “10 Feet Tall”. The track is incredibly well produced, with a constant array of brass instruments hopping in and out over a soft, steady reggae beat and silky smooth vocals. The music video is said to reflect the…
Get this tune into ya Friday – Netherlands producer GANZ (real name Jordy Saämena) has been working on some cool music in recent months and is gearing up to release his third EP GAO this April, not before dropping his hard-hitting tune “GAOBEAR”. With vocals courtesy of UK rapper Dusty, the single is angsty, lyrically…
Melbourne duo Hoodlem have wasted no time in making their latest impression on many a fucking good one with their new single release, “Kintsugi”! The tune is a slow burner, with some R&B licks that are just so good to get into. Effortlessly cool, Hoodlem have used the idea of ‘Kintsugi’ (the Japanese word for…
A new taste of the highly anticipated Flume album has just been released, and it features Vince Staples and Perth singer/producer Kučka. Flume’s style of warped beats get a little more distorted in this one, before feeling as dreamy as we’re used to when Kučka’s divine vocals come in. Check it out here: Flume’s second LP Skin…
“Gyroscope” is the latest video from Over Sands, an ‘X marks the spot’ adventure across some stunning locations, with a very Birds of Tokyo-esque musical backing. The song in its own right is a gorgeous piece, combining soaring synths with soloing guitars to really match the feeling of the visual element. Give it a look…
Adelaide sisters Sophie and Brittany Mackay have been cultivating a solid following on the live scene in SA for some time now; as Nikai, their folk-pop sounds have brought them a considerable amount of positive attention and praise, while their recent work as backing vocalists for the Wasted Wanderers has been great to watch in…
Something for Kate frontman Paul Dempsey just released his first solo material in 7 years, and it’s a strong return to form. The new single takes a more rock oriented approach than his debut solo album, Everything is True, driven by intense drums and a distorted bass. Check it out here, and his newly announced…
I’ll get straight to the point – this is a seriously good track. “Wars” comes from Eliza Shaddad, a Sudanese/Scottish singer-songwriter whose description of the song as ‘a mix of icy calm and chaos’ is about as accurate as you can get. This music video follows a similar vein, showing Shaddad making her way through…
Today’s choice for Single of the Day comes out of Melbourne where, lets be real, there exists some incredibly cool young musicians and producers making some effortlessly attractive music. Alice Ivy (moniker of Annika Schmarsel) is just one of these talented individuals, blending some great electro and soul influences together in producing a sophisticated and…
In our 104th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Japan’s latest girl band sensation Otoboke Beaver , chat about their love of punk rock, meeting in uni, touring around the UK and get a sneak peak at their latest release, “Akimahenka”. Name: Otoboke Beaver (It is taken from the name of a local ‘Love…
Australian born Animalia has a voice that blends innocence and conviction like few others, putting it to incredible effect on “Paradise”. The track is a short but sweet piano led piece that was written after a period of constant news of young people losing their lives to gun violence, with the pain of such events…
Trip-hop legends Massive Attack have released their new four track EP, marking their first new music in six years. The EP features appearances from Roots Manuva, Young Fathers, and in the leading track “Take It There”, Tricky and 3D. Check the video out here: Massive Attack‘s Ritual Spirit EP is out now. ———- This content has…
If anything, try saying this song title five times fast… Sydney’s Magnus have followed up their impressive tune “Pandora” with this new single in “Non-Activity-Negativity-Not-A-Tivity”, further demonstrating a solid knack for blending genres, harking back to some classic rock vibes in producing some great sounds all their own. The music video itself adds to this…
Dark, glitchy, oddly hypnotic… the latest from Vinnie LaDuce is all this in a nutshell. The music video for “Girl” sees the artist donning Writer, Director and Actor caps as he immerses himself in the character of ‘Jimmy Jeans’ – an individual who, well, hasn’t been having the best of days, it has to be…
Remember when Laura Mvula released her debut album Sing to the Moon back around 2013? It seemed like many corners of the music industry were instantly captivated by the British singer-songwriter’s ability to weave some beautiful lyrics with some incredibly textured arrangements that saw her fuse jazz, soul and pop together with gorgeous flair. Now,…
Taking strides in making the changes to their band, their sound and their general approach known, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have put a strike through the old and are forging forth with the new – here with their new tune in “No Love Like Yours”. Since the departure of Jade Castrinos, the band…
Today’s Single of the Day is from LA based Mood Robot. Driven by warm synths similar to sounds from CHVRCHES, “Drip” is a strong taste of an upcoming EP from the trio, which is due for release late February. Check it out here: Moon Robot‘s six track EP The Story We Tell Ourselves is due for release in…
