Brisbane four-piece Born Joy Dead, formed by Ben Dalton, bassist of the now disbanded Hungry Kids of Hungary have just dropped their new single and music video, “Chains on You”, and it’s an endearing yet sad track full of summer vibes. The clip was directed by Luke McDonald and Scott Bromley of the John Steel Singers. …
Fans of Bastille will likely enjoy today’s single of the day from Escapists. The track is called “Pyramid Scheme” and it’s an indie number that has just enough attitude to not be boring, while still being chilled enough to enjoy without feeling the need to rock out with your socks out. That this is the…
Violent Soho have released a short film for their single “Like Soda”! Directed by Dan Graetz the short film features cameos by Macka from Cosmic Psychos. “Like Soda” is the first single of the forthcoming album which is due to be released in early 2016. You can catch the band play at the St Jerome’s…
All aboard, we’re off to Ukraine for today’s music video of the day! Indytronics, who consider themselves to be an indie-rock and post-punk revival band, have created a video for their track “Clone Fight” which appears to feature Stockholm Syndrome of some description, but to be honest, I’m really not too sure. You’re probably better…
Brisbane trio The Cairos have returned after the release of their debut LP early last year with a new single “Love Don’t Feel Right”. The lush track is a change of direction for the band, embracing warm synths, spaced out vocals and blending beats with live drums. Along with the new single comes a dream-like…
Despite an arguable overuse of the word ‘baby’, “Green Eyes” from Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons is a proper rock and roll track that is a breath of fresh air in a musical timeline that is becoming increasingly tilted towards indie and electronica (not that there’s anything wrong with indie and electronica, don’t get…
Why We Run are a Sydney-based four piece whose latest single “A Moment To Return” shows its heritage through its sound – particularly that of producer Wayne Connolly’s history with ARIA-winning group Boy and Bear. The alternative-indie track moves along at a smooth pace, combining high-octave guitars (that are mercifully mixed with great balance) and…
Today we’re stoked to be highlighting some exciting new music out of one of the most remote places in the country – the new joint from Central Australian based artist, Cooperblack. Creating tunes out of his studio in Yuendumu (four hours’ drive northeast of Alice Springs, for context), Cooperblack (real name Jeremy Conlon) has been…
It’s been three years since the last full length release from Mystery Jets, but they’ve just announced that their new LP, Curve of the Earth is set for release mid January next year. Along with this announcement comes the release of the incredible single “Telomere”, setting a high standard for the rest of the album…
First of all, if you’re not up to date on what House of Beige are doing, best head on over to their website and start finding out. The label founded by Remi and Sensible J is all about highlighting some diverse and bold talent unafraid to switch things up within the realms of hip hop;…
If ever there were a track that sounded like it belongs in a video game, it’s Champagne Drip’s latest “Moonlight”. While the first second of the song dead-set sounds like the intro of Darude’s infamous “Sandstorm”, the piece progresses into a pulsing array of space-like synth melodies and heavy ‘wub-wub’ bass that really does work…
The return of SOAK to Australian shores has to be one of the most highly anticipated this end of 2015 – ever since her dynamic debut shows earlier in the year, the young Irish performer has gone on to form a formidable profile for herself in music markets around the world. Her debut album Before…
“Walkholme City” is the latest from Gold Coast trio The Vultures and it’s fair to say that it’s a cracker. Elements of indie rock and alternative provide the foundation for the three and a half minute long track, drawing similarities with the sounds of The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand – definitely worth a listen: ———-…
Now this is an interesting collaboration we’re intrigued to see develop further. Hudson Mohawke has revealed a new tune in “Indian Steps”, collaborated upon with Antony, featured on his latest album Lantern. Of course, Antony has remained at the forefront of an alternative, gorgeous and experimental music scene and in linking up with HudMo on…
In our 96th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet one of our favourite kiwi imports, Oh Boy , and chat about 90’s loves, and check out his latest track, ‘HD Girl’. Musician: Oh Boy Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Electronic Members & their roles: William Bradshaw What music or artists inspired you?…
Brisbane trio The Comfort have a sound that defies belief. For a group of so few members the sheer size of their straight up rock sound really is fantastic, with a style that draws similarities with Bring Me The Horizon and Young Guns. “Roses” is in its own right a great track that, while not…
Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses have dropped the music video for their single “Soon We Won’t Exist” and if you weren’t completely sold on these guys as music-makers in the past, this is definitely going to win you over. Taken from their EP You Tore Out My Heart (now available on Ivy League), the single evokes…
Deer‘s new track “All Alone”, is the perfect combination of chill electronica and vocals from Martin King (ex-Oscar n Martin). The track swells between chilled out verses into choruses that are verging on drops; it’s a really cool departure from minimalistic electronica into something that grows a little bit more. Check it out here: Find Deer…
Tame Impala are one of the biggest, if not the biggest bands in Australian music right now, but if their latest video for “The Less I Know The Better” is anything to go by don’t expect any sort of ‘normalcy’ from them any time soon. It starts out simply enough: a basketball team training on-court…
Ahead of their first ever Australian tour, Danish three piece Mew have released the music video for their latest track “Making Friends”. Shot in places from Tromsø in Norway, to Incheon in South Korea, to the Mojave Desert in California, this video has the locations warped seemingly into one in a surreal way. Check out the…
Summer is knocking on our doorstep and as the temperatures begin to climb around the country and the holidays are getting closer and closer, now is the perfect time to start compiling your party/road trip/summer vibe playlists. We’ve got a must-add tune for you today, coming out of California thanks to Wild & Free. Their…
In our 95th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the ever charming members of Melbourne’s IV League, and chat about glitter, travelling, dating and check out their latest single, ‘Lit Screen’. Band Name: IV League Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Indie / Alternative Members & their roles: Bella Venutti – Vocals/Guitar Lachie Gilmour –…
This seven-minute jazzy/operatic piece will likely the most unique song you listen to today, and that’s certainly not a bad thing. There’s really no way to accurately describe a track of this length in a few sentences, so it’s probably easier if you give it a listen and experience it for yourself! ———- This content…
After just wrapping up their Australian tour, The Basics have given us a new video for their single “Time Poor”. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the song is as rock’n’roll and as obviously Australian as we’d expect from The Basics. Check out the brand new video here: “Time Poor” is lifted off their most recent album The…
Today’s music video of the day is going to hit you right in the feels with a, for some, all too familiar portrayal of the highs and lows of a relationship. John Flanagan’s “Whatever Makes You Happy” is an acoustic track that tells the tale of how we do things for the people we care…
The Jezabels have made a strong return from their last album The Brink with the new single “Come Alive”. With the electronic influences that have made brief appearances in their earlier work coming further into the forefront on this track, the Jezabels’ new sound stays true to their previous works while adding something new. It’s…
While enjoying the spotlight on the Sydney Opera House stage as part of the highly acclaimed production Velvet, Sydney artist Brendan Maclean has simultaneously been soaking up space on the airwaves with his outstanding new single “Techtonic”. You just couldn’t have enough attention on you at once could you? You had to go and release your best track…
Now, I may be slightly biased (being based in Adelaide), but South Australia has been producing some brilliant songwriters over the past few years. Across all genres too, but in particular, our folk and acoustic songwriters have really been coming through with the goods. Todd Sibbin is a perfect example; as he prepares to head…
In our 94th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Christina Martin from Canada, and chat about her varied and eclectic influences, playing SXSW and Austin City Limits and her latest release, It’ll Be Alright. Musician: Christina Martin Website / Social Media: www.christinamartin.net/ Facebook Genre: Pop/Rock Members & their roles: Christina Martin – Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter…
Australian R&B singer Vanessa Elisha has just dropped her her new single, “Out of Time”, produced by mastermind XXYYXX. Keeping in style with the minimal electronica seen on XXYYXX’s solo material, Elisha adds her soulful vocals with incredible range perfectly. Check it out here: Find Vanessa Elisha on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vanessaelishamusic/ ———- This content has…
