New Music

Photo: Lizz Maggs Photography In our 18th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet North Wales’ born and now Brisbane local Daryl James , and chat about arriving in Brisbane with nothing to spare to playing a series of shows at the Brooklyn Standard. Musician: Daryl James Website / Social Media: www.daryljamesmusic.com Facebook Genre: Folk Members…

In our 17th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Adelaide’s latest synth pop minstrel World Wild , and chat about being in a band full of his friends and his latest release, ‘Coast to Coast’. Musician/Band Name: Jarrad Lee Jackson // World Wild Website / Social Media: www.worldwild.com.au Facebook / Soundcloud / Genre: Indie, Funk,…

In our 16th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Nashiville’s Jake McMullen , and chat about his latest single ‘Always’. Musician: Jake McMullen Website / Social Media: jakemcmullenmusic.com Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Souncloud Genre: Indie, Folk Members & their roles: Jake McMullen-singer/songwriter/guitar What music or artists inspired you? There is so much music…

In our 15th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Auckland’s Anthonie Tonnon, and chat about his full length release, Successor out later this year. Musician: Anthonie Tonnon Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Tumblr Genre: Rock Members & their roles: Anthonie Tonnon – (often performing solo) songwriter, piano and guitar. Jonathan Pearce –…

Elwood Myre is a young Australian troubadour who collaborates with mandolin player Hunter Beasley, to create folk-laden Americana flavour. In October 2014, endowed with a sound that’s smooth and warm like bubble gum, the pair stumbled into Vienna People Recordings where they tracked their debut album live in 4 days. Today we’re excited to premiere…

In our 14th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney ‘s latest indie pop offering Nova and the Experience, and chat about being mistaken for drug dealers in New York. Band Name: Nova and the Experience Website / Social Media: www.novaandtheexperience.com Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Pop / Indie Members & their roles: James-…

In our 13th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s latest hardcore sensation Statues, and chat about their upcoming tour with Heiress. Band Name: Statues Social Media: Facebook Genre: Chaotic Hardcore Members & their roles: Jayme – Vocals Scott – Guitar John – Guitar Matt – Bass Dan – Drums What music or artists inspired…

In our 12th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Adelaide’s Love Cream, winners of the Australian final of the 2014 Emergenza international band contest and chat about just where their name came from (it appears to be more innocent than you would think) and get a sneak peak at their debut album, First Taste ….

In our 11th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Marksman Lloyd , and chat about his latest EP, Rewrite the Ending. Musician: Marksman Lloyd Website / Social Media: www.marksmanlloyd.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Hip Hop, Indie Members & their roles: Mark Lloyd: Emcee/ vocals What music or artists inspired you?…

Hailing from Glasgow is the new electronic artist Tongues., who has dropped this excellent track on Soundcloud – “Colours in the Dark” – which fosters comparisons to the experimentation of Hot Chip and the electronic energy of someone like Robyn. If either of those artists take your fancy, this is a track you have to…

Photo Credit: Joanne Bacic In our first premiere of 2015, we’re proud to bring you the new music video from Sydney based artist Taryn La Fauci, “All Of Me”. The track is the first single from her debut EP Unveil, which will be out next month. The video was directed by Sam Brumby and filmed…

In our tenth instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet former Melbourne native now Montreal based, Mike O’Dowd, otherwise known as The Singer, and chat about recording his debut EP. Musician: The Singer Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Folk, Indie, Roots. Members & their roles: Mike O’Dowd- Acoustic and Vocals. What…

In our 9th installment of our series “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s The Brave, and chat about their debut EP, Endless. Band Name: The Brave Social Media: Facebook Genre: Rock Members & their roles: Nate – Vocals Kurt – Guitar Dan – Bass Brent – Drums Dave – Guitar What music or artists inspired you?…

In our 8th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet singer/songwriter Phil Davidson, and chat about his latest Christmas song ‘A Long Way From Home (This Christmas)’. Musician: Phil Davidson Website / Social Media: www.phildavidson.net Facebook Genre: Acoustic singer/songwriter Members & their roles: Phil Davidson: Guitars/Vocals/Songs What music or artists inspired you? Neil Young/Jackson Browne/Larry Norman/U2/Bruce…

In our 7th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Byron ‘s folk troubadour Luke Morris , and chat about his album, Sugarcane Road’. Musician: Luke Morris Website / Social Media: Facebook / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Alternative folk Members & their roles: We tour mostly as a two piece. Nick Bampton on lead guitar and…

In our 6th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Bristol’s folk rock songstress Rebecca Clements , chat about getting started at a young age and get a sneak peak at her latest track. Musician: Rebecca Clements Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Indie Folk-Rock Members & their roles: Rebecca…

In our new series “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a new Australian band we’ve stumbled across. In our fifth instalment, we chat to Phoebe Imhoff, vocalist of Brisbane’s latest electronic pop duo Stevie and get a sneak peak at the brand new single. Musician/Band Name: Stevie Website / Social Media: www.stevieband.com Facebook / Soundcloud…

In our new series “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a new band we’ve stumbled across. In our 4th instalment, we meet Portland’s indie pop sensation Pink Feathers, and chat about her love of pop music and get a sneak peak at her latest track. Band Name: Pink Feathers Website & Social Media: pinkfeathers.co Twitter…

In our new series “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a new Australian band we’ve stumbled across. In our third instalment, we meet Launceston native, now Byron Bay local Luke Bennett and chat about his musical journey so far and sample some of his acoustic rock goodness. Musician: Luke Bennett Website / Social Media: www.lukebennettmusic.com…

In our new series “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a new Australian band we’ve stumbled across. In the second installment, we meet Brisbane’s soulful Astrid, who talks about her love of great female singer/songwriters and gives us a taste of some new music… Musician: Astrid Website / Social Media: www.astridjmusic.com Genre: Soul Members &…

We’re excited to bring you the exclusive world premiere tonight of Canadian violin wielding artist Jaron Freeman-Fox new single and music video, “Auctioneering Everything”. Check it out below: Visit Jaron Freeman-Fox‘s official website: http://www.theoppositeofeverything.com/

Hypnotic and ethereal are the first words that comes to mind when you hear AlithiA‘s new single “Here I Am”, which we’re excited to premiere today on the AU review. Taken from their 2014 album To The Edge of Time the Melbourne five piece are joined on the track by Hungarian violinist Flora Matisz, while…

In our new series “Stumbled Upon”, we get to know a new Australian band we’ve stumbled across. In the first installment, we meet Brisbane quintet Sacred Shines, who are putting out some pretty sweet psych rock… Name: Sacred Shrines Website: http://www.sacredshrines.net Genre: Psychedelic garage rock ‘n’ roll Members: Ziggy: Bass, Chester: Guitars, Dorian: Guitars and…

Taken from his debut solo album Heartsong (read our review HERE), today we’re proud to present the exclusive premiere of British artist Ruu Campbell‘s brand new single “Mathereal”. The stunning vocalist – who garners comparisons to the likes of Nick Drake and John Martyn – has had a pretty amazing career already, working with Leftfield,…

What an incredible track from Bristol artist Rob Bravery. The only way I can describe it is that I imagine this is what a Massive Attack song with Michael Jackson would have sounded like. It’s something that you have to listen to for yourself though, so go ahead and end your week on a good…

Taken off her debut EP, Aussie artist Olivia Ruth is premiering the official film clip for her track “Forever” today on the AU. The video was shot in Alexandra Headlands in the Sunshine Coast by BeatsTV. Watch it first here: Check out more of Olivia’s tracks at http://www.oliviaruth.com.au/

Another week, another episode of the Foo Fighters‘ HBO series Sonic Highways – and with that comes another featured track off the album! This week we enjoy “The Feast and the Famine”, the second track on the record. It was recorded with guests Bad Brains at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA – Listen to…

After speaking to New York based artist Sirma about her debut EP Instincts, we’re excited to bring you the Australian exclusive premiere of the music video for its single “Trigger”. Watch it here:

Formed in 2013 by ex-Cameras Fraser Harvey and Mike Morgan, along with Ben Morgan and Bill Johnston, Service Bells have fast become one of our favourite bands in Sydney. They even played our 6th Birthday Party! What legends. And we can tell you from that show that they deliver unquestionably powerful, provocative and entertaining live…

With Dave Grohl’s latest documentary project Sonic Highways kicking off on GO! in Australia this weekend, the Foo Fighters are ready to tease us for the full length record of the same name with the release of its first single, “Something From Nothing”. The highly anticipated new album is out worldwide November 10th. Listen to…