Music

‘Looking Past the Pandemic’ with Dizzy Fae from Minneapolis, Minnesota

Keeping travel dreams alive and setting goals has never felt more important. We can all agree that 2020 has been an unfortunate year so far, and almost every facet of daily life has been wrought by this ongoing global pandemic, the start of which now feels like forever ago. The arts has been one of…

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Miller Roberts

Track of the Day: Miller Roberts “Heart on Your Sleeve” (2020)

Miller Roberts is the moniker for singer/songwriter Millie Robertson. She is new on the scene as a solo artist and has recently released her debut EP, Square One. “Heart on Your Sleeve” is lifted from this EP, and we are excited to make it our Track of the Day today. I’m sure that fans of…

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‘Looking Past the Pandemic’ with Elme from Melbourne, VIC

Keeping travel dreams alive and setting goals has never felt more important. We can all agree that 2020 has been an unfortunate year so far, and almost every facet of daily life has been wrought by this ongoing global pandemic, the start of which now feels like forever ago. The arts has been one of…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: The English Rain – Echoes of You (2020)

Today we have the premiere of the long-awaited debut album, Echoes of You from Brisbane band The English Rain. It’s hard to believe that it’s taken the band this long to put out an album, given the depth of their catalogue. The English Rain was co-founded by Steve Boom and Neil Steward who met in…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Jacuzzi “Mother” (2020)

Post-punk electronic and new-wave trio Jacuzzi released their debut album, Animator, last month, and we are fortunate today to be premiering the video of “Mother”, one of the tracks off this impressive record. Their album is a collection of 8 songs, all different chapters, with their own stories. Their music is a vast soundscape, with…

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J-Pop superstars Perfume hosting online festival TODAY in celebration of their 15th Major Label anniversary!

Perfume is performing today at their first online festival. The concert is a part of a series of projects to commemorate their 20th anniversary, and 15th major debut anniversary. The online festival titled P.O.P Festival (Perfume Online Present Festival) will be held today the 21st of September, 2020 – the day Perfume made their major…

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‘Looking past the Pandemic’ with Tami from Nashville, Tennessee

Keeping travel dreams alive and setting goals has never felt more important. We can all agree that 2020 has been an unfortunate year so far, and almost every facet of daily life has been wrought by this ongoing global pandemic, the start of which now feels like forever ago. The arts has been one of…

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Agnes Manners share exclusive studio diary from their debut album Fantasia Famish

Melbourne-based band Agnes Manners released their debut record Fantasia Famish last week. Agnes Manners is the brainchild of former Hellions member Matt Gravolin. His output as Agnes Manners, however, is slower and quieter than what Hellions fans might expect, allowing for Gravolin’s sleek baritone voice and poetic lyrics to really shine. Agnes Manners has since…

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Samia shares the five biggest influences on her debut album The Baby

New York-based singer/songwriter Samia Finnerty’s debut album, The Baby, is making waves all over the world. The 23-year-old explains that the album is about learning how to be yourself, by yourself. Drawing inspiration from ’90s and ’00s pop/rock, her previously released cover “Never Meant” even got the nod of approval from Liz Phair herself. The…

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Sam Walwyn

Track of the Day: Sam Walwyn “Clutter” (2020)

“Clutter” is the sophomore single from Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Walwyn. It follows the release of his debut “For You” back in June.  Walwyn, who grew up in the Caribbean, Jersey and the UK, unsurprisingly has a broad range of influences, taking in everything from Cuban Mambo to Flamenco to pop. There’s also a slightly Australian…

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Lisa Caruso

Exclusive Video Premiere: Lisa Caruso “To Call You Mine” (2020)

We have the exclusive video premiere of “To Call You Mine” from Sydney singer-songwriter  Lisa Caruso.  This is a ripping track off her forthcoming debut album, In Feelings. The first single off the album, “Shake Baby Shake” earnt a spot on the NBC TV Series “Good Girls” and has received plenty of airplay since. “To…

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Track of the Day: Crocodylus “Social Climber” (2020)

Today’s Track of the Day is something that is sure to get the blood pumping. Three-piece garage rock band Crocodylus have just released their latest single “Social Climber” and it’s an absolute blast. The track lures you in with its catchy guitar hook at the start and takes you to some unusual places from there. All…

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Everywhen

Album Review: Take a little journey with Sunship Balloon on Everywhen (2020 LP)

Sunship Balloon – the side project from Daniel Haggis and Tord Øverland Knudsen of indie royalty The Wombats – have released their first album Everywhen. While their work with The Wombats is largely rooted in indie rock, Sunship Balloon sees the duo explore new sonic ground, with elements of psychedelia, electronica and alt-pop thrown into…

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Fourza

Exclusive Video Premiere: FOURA ft. Emy Zaluzna “My Truth” (2020)

We have the exclusive video premiere today of “My Truth”, a garage/dance-pop track from FOURA, featuring Emy Zaluzna. You might have known FOURA through her previous moniker, Lotus Moonchild. She is best known for  DJ’ing and producing in the clubs of Melbourne, cutting a swathe through the world of bass, electronic, garage, house and techno.  FOURA…

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Interview: Sunship Balloon unveil the magic behind their debut album Everywhen

Sunship Balloon – the side project from Daniel Haggis and Tord Øverland Knudsen of The Wombats – emerged on the scene last year with the release of their debut EP Intergalactic Teacup Travel Centre. Weaving in elements of psychedelia, electronica and alt-pop, their sound is distinctly different to the indie rock of their main gig…

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Paid Salvation

Album of the Week: A. Swayze & the Ghosts – Paid Salvation (2020 LP)

Brash, energetic and full of their own confidence, A. Swayze & the Ghosts are ready to take the guitar rock world by storm – one three minute song at a time. Straight out of the Apple Isle, the four piece debut here with the blistering Paid Salvation and aim to mark their place on the music landscape….

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Track of the Day: Un-Ti “Stay” (2020)

Central Coast trio Un-Ti are back with another pop banger, the catchy AF “Stay“. With influences ranging from Ed Sheeran to The Weeknd, the latest from high school mates Lachie, Reid, and Ben is polished pop perfection, and a great follow-up to previous single “Love Me Like Yesterday“. With gorgeous vocals and some seriously good…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Mihka Chee “Mess!” (2020)

We are thrilled to have the exclusive premiere of “Mess!”, the latest single from Sydney-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mihka Chee. This is the title track off her forthcoming EP which will be the follow-up to her 2017 debut EP, Both. It’s a great fun upbeat tune, with a driving beat, vocals with just the right amount…

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Josh Johnson

Track of the Day: Josh Johnson “Western Ave” (2020)

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Josh Johnson continues to tease his forthcoming debut album Freedom Exercise. The LA via Chicago musician, who has toured and recorded with Makaya McCraven, Leon Bridges and more, dropped the album’s first single “Western Ave” earlier this month.  Johnson moved to Los Angeles eight years ago. It was only supposed to be…

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Tom Morello, Tones and I, and more to lead BIGSOUND 2020 speakers

BIGSOUND has announced the first lineup of keynote speakers for this year’s virtual edition of the annual festival. American legend Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Prophets Of Rage, The Nightwatchman) leads the charge with an insightful presentation on his life as a musician and activist. “Join me at BIGSOUND to talk music, activism,…

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Track of the Day: OK Hotel “Life is Crazy (Like That)” (2020)

Our track of the day is “Life is Crazy (Like That)”, a rollicking tune from OK Hotel, a fresh new alt-rock band out of Wollongong. This is only their second single, following on from “Swim” which was released in February. For a three-piece, they create a big sound, and are making plenty of waves. It’s…

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‘Looking Past the Pandemic’ with Wax Chattels from Auckland, New Zealand

Keeping travel dreams alive and setting goals has never felt more important. We can all agree that 2020 has been an unfortunate year so far, and almost every facet of daily life has been wrought by this ongoing global pandemic, the start of which now feels like forever ago. The arts has been one of…

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Meghna

Exclusive Single Premiere: Meghna “Bad Thoughts” (2020)

We have the exclusive single premiere of “Bad Thoughts” from Melbourne singer-songwriter Meghna. This track follows on from “Night” which was released back in February. The song opens with some moody synths, leading into the vocals and beats which drive the emotion throughout this honest exploration of how we deal with the anxiety of comparison. No…

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Track of the Day: Elana Stone “Permanent Limbo” (2020)

Our track of the day is “Permanent Limbo” an electronic dance-pop tune from chameleon singer/songwriter Elana Stone. This is the first solo release for Stone since her 2015 EP Kintsugi. She has been busy in the meantime, as part of the quartet All Our Exes Live in Texas touring the globe, selling out concerts at home…

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‘Looking Past the Pandemic’ with ELEEA from Gold Coast, Queensland

Keeping travel dreams alive and setting goals has never felt more important. We can all agree that 2020 has been an unfortunate year so far, and almost every facet of daily life has been wrought by this ongoing global pandemic, the start of which now feels like forever ago. The arts has been one of…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Joe Mungovan “You + Me” (2020)

Singer-songwriter Joe Mungovan from Kiama is about to drop his first release of 2020, and we are thrilled to be premiering this new song, “You + Me”, today. Mungovan paints a vivid picture in the opening stanza; it’s the end of the night, his friends have gone home and he is left with his partner,…

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Track of the Day: Elme “Somewhere” (2020)

Writing and recording music at age 15, Elme has prospered with success after releasing his first single, ‘The Missing Piece’ in 2018 and second single ‘Kids’ in 2019. Melbourne-based artist unveils his latest single “Somewhere” with the announcement of his debut EP, Departures, set to be released on September 25th. Although Elme wrote the song…

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Speak In Tongues

“Speak In Tongues”: Max Lawrence’s guide to 5 queer parties you need to attend after lockdown

Melbourne queer alt-popster Max Lawrence is back with a new single this week, the bold and infectious “Speak In Tongues”.  The single, which sees Lawrence once again working with his long-time collaborator Rino Darusman, is an exploration of the interplay of physical desire and possession. “It’s about wanting to kiss someone but having no idea…

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Two Kids and A Radio: Melody Moko takes us through her sophomore album track by track

Following a national tour, a CMC New Artist nomination, and numerous festival performances, Melody Moko returns with her much anticipated second album, Two Kids and a Radio – out today. Continuing with her unique take on the Americana sound, the New South Wales’ musician exhibits just how masterfully she is able to draw emotion from her songwriting. Further,…

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Everything Everything (UK) talk Re-Animator: Sometimes I sing so high it’s just insane

Last month I sat down on a Zoom call with Jonathan Higgs and Alex Robertshaw from the British group Everything Everything, who tomorrow release their long awaited new album Re-Animator. It’s their fifth album in a decade and their first since 2017’s brilliant A Fever Dream – which saw them tour Australia at the end…

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