Music

If you are a fan of Paul Kelly then we are pretty sure you are going to dig this new tune we have for you today from Toby Robinson, aka TOBiAS. It’s the exclusive premiere of his new single “Beautiful Mess”. It was written after Robinson met a girl at Woodford Folk Festival who told…

Australian radio presenter Zan Rowe was one of six jury members in Hamburg, Germany this past week, helping choose the winner of the “ANCHOR” award. Part of the annual Reeperbahn Festival, the initiative helps shine a light on six emerging acts who are playing the event, with the jury members choosing a winner based on…

Singer-songwriter Wallis Bird is back with Woman, her first album release since 2016’s Home. Occasionally politically charged, often emotionally raw, and always beautifully crafted, it’s signature Bird, powered by a synthesis of folk, soul, and a little bit of electro-pop. Woman touches on a variety of subjects, from the personal to the newsworthy. Bookended by…

You might remember Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Reuben Apirana a.k.a. Camp 8 from when we featured his debut single “Everything” earlier in the year. Well, he’s back with two new tracks, “Barbie” and “Shudder”, and whilst Barbie might be the ‘single’, “Shudder” is too beautiful to overlook.  The two tracks once again feature Hayden Calnin on production…

Mt Gambier five piece Admella are hitting us right in the feels with the emotionally charged “Castle“. Released last weekend, we’re stoked to be naming it as today’s Track of the Day! Consisting of frontman and guitarist Thomas Wilson, Jacob Bradley on keys, Gavin Robertson on guitar, bassist Adam Elkins, and drummer Andrew Cowley, Admella have been pretty quiet over the…

Sydney’s Georgia June recently dropped the video for latest single “Try Again“, following on from previous track “Prove Myself“. A melodic musing on the dangers of toxic friendship, we’re excited to share “Try Again” with you all as today’s Track of the Day. With a heap of tour dates in support of the single, and…

Neck-twisting, toe-tapping alt-rockers Okay Dane have served up the first single from their new EP Alienation. Ambitiously titled “God Complex”, the brand new single wastes absolutely no time in dipping back in the hard and fast vibe of 90s rock, hot wheeling towards chaos and catharsis. “[the song] is all about being taken advantage of…

It’s definitely fair to say Steel Panther aren’t for everyone. But for every heavy and hair metal hater, and for all those who’d rather not mix parody with punk, there’s a loyal Steel Panther fan to balance it all out, and with latest album Heavy Metal Rules, the California rockers are happily continuing to cater…

Recently opening at the Museum of Brisbane, High Rotation celebrates three decades of local music, from Keith Urban to Violent Soho, Sheppard to Powderfinger, and The Veronicas to WAAX. A celebration of Brisbane artists thirty years in the making, visitors will be able to explore a vast catalogue of film clips, photographs, instruments, and ephemera,…

Fiction Writer is the new project for Gideon Bensen (ex The Preatures). They released an EP “In Too Deep” in late 2018, and have drip-fed some new music since with the latest being “Hiding From Nothing Now”. This is a great rock song, with some contagious 90’s vibes, drums and synths. It builds triumphantly into a gloriously…

Icona Pop should really be renamed to Iconic Pop considering the instant, “Oh I love those guys!” you hear upon mentioning their name. The Swedish duo reached global pop domination with their 2012 tune ‘I Love It’ and despite years passing since its release, the song continues to be on high-rotation at club nights and…

Troye Sivan is making his way around Australia and New Zealand in support of his latest album, Bloom, with support from the incredible Thelma Plum. It’s been three years since Sivan last played in Adelaide and he was met by a crowd who were full of enthusiasm and ready to enjoy the party! Kerrie Geier…

British crooner Bruno Major delivered two sold-out nights at The Lansdowne this week and, look, there are now a lot of impregnated ears around Sydney. Opening the swoony night was Insta-famous Tash Wolf, showing off guitar shredding talents in an acoustic set filled with originals. Her goofy demeanour made the intimate crowd feel as though…

Earlier this week Perth soul band, Randa and The Soul Kingdom dropped their infectious new single “Put Your Hands Up”, along with an accompanying music video. To celebrate they’ve also announced a handful of tour dates in WA and VIC.  Based in Perth, the six piece have released two albums on London label Freestyle Records,…

Melbourne outfit All the Colours have followed up the tough, full-bodied “Tear It Down”. from earlier this year, with another thundering testament to their collective talent in “Why So Sorry?” The track, premiering today on the AU, is taken from their forthcoming album Vol.3 and carves a distinctive soundscape while channelling classics form the likes…

We’re a little late to the party when it comes to ELKO FIELDS, but with sophmore EP 4:44 dropping today, we couldn’t resist sharing the August release from the Brisbane rock outfit. Led by Kella Vee on vocals and guitar, ELKO FIELDS also enlists The Medics‘ Jhindu-Pedro Lawrie (drums/vocals) for live performances. The ELKO brand is fierce female fronted…

Brisbane singer-songwriter Austen has just dropped her debut EP and, honestly, I’m a little bit in love. Passenger Seat is a five strong collection of brooding electro-pop, featuring singles “Too High To Cry“, “Anthem“, and “Money“, and is filled with plenty of trademark killer hooks to get listeners in the mood for her upcoming support…

With their debut album just a few weeks away, The Vanns recently dropped latest taster “Deranged“, and we’re stoked to be naming it as today’s Track of the Day! Jimmy Vann says: “The song came about whilst I was staying over in London and I had up until the first chorus written with a rough…

Sydney’s Dear Seattle are beaming on Australia’s alt-rock radar. However, the band recently broadened their talents as ‘cicerones’, as they gear up to launch their limited brew, Beer Seattle, at Beer InCider Festival later this month. Having had a pretty exciting year of releases and festivals, the buzz doesn’t seem to be winding down any…

We have the second single from Angel Olsen‘s upcoming album All Mirrors which is due out early October. Accompanying it is one of the most striking videos of the year. The song “Lark” is a deeply honest examination of a failed relationship. It starts gently, and sets up the song with the opening couple of…

After a 4-year solo hiatus, we have been blessed with 2 singles from Thundamentals DJ, Tuka. Following on from the no-holes-barred “F*ck You Pay Me” comes the melody-driven “Selling Me Out”. It’s a breakup song, it’s a little bit angry and it has a cracking video with some very nicely choreographed dancing. “Selling Me Out”…

Thundamentals are true to their name; they’re fundamentally mental in the best of ways. Not only do they hustle out a relentless stream of tunes that absolutely slap, they’re always rearranging songs for a live set, collaborating with equally as talented artists or working on their own side projects. They simply never stop and quite frankly,…

Today Irish singer-songwriter David Keenan has dropped, “Tin Pan Alley, the first official taste of his forthcoming debut: A Beginners Guide To Bravery, which is set for release early in the new year. Keenan is something of a prolific songwriter, so it’s somewhat baffling that A Beginners Guide will be his debut album. He has…

A.GIRL, otherwise known as 19-year-old Hinenui-Terangi Tairua, recently dropped second single “Play“, and we’re loving it! Raised in Western Sydney, A.GIRL still maintains a strong connection to her family’s Maori homeland of Te Hapua in the north island of New Zealand. Naming everyone from Freddie Mercury to The Weeknd as influences, her sound blends a…

Former Sonic Youth bassist-singer Kim Gordon, pop musician-producer-songwriter Benny Blanco, and actor-comedian Cheech Marin have been announced, among others, in an initial line-up regarding keynote and featured speakers for the 34th annual South By Southwest Conference and Festival (March 13-22 2020). “We’re kicking off the 2020 season with a captivating group of speakers. From Keynotes…

Melbourne artists Mantra and Grey Ghost have come together to resurrect hip hop duo TELL, and if their first offering in almost a decade is anything to by, this is going to make some serious waves. “De-Evolution” is their new single, raining hell upon an urgent, apocalyptic beat as the two furiously lash modern society…

Freshly signed to Ivy League Records, Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Lewis Coleman has made a stunning debut with “Animal”. A shrieking, infectious and immersive offering from one of Australia’s most exciting new talents, the single sprouts from an acoustic guitar, spiralling into psychedelic territory as Coleman’s fascinating voice guides the transformation. Written, performed, recorded and produced in…

Melbourne based funk lords GL have turned in a squeaky after-hours jam with “Night Habit”. Their new single, a throwback to 70s disco-soul, follows singer Ella Thompson’s hazy performance with warbling synths and heavy percussion. It’s the perfect package of vintage pop, and a welcome return from a duo who have been sorely missed since…

Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett is hitting the road again in the USA in January 2020, in what will be her first ever solo tour of the country. She’ll be taking in intimate and iconic venues around the countries, accompanied at almost every show with Melbourne-via-Germany artist Hachiku. Hachiku (Anika Ostendorf to her friends) releases music through…

Sierra and the Radicals is a vehicle for singer and actor Sierra Heuermann. The band is best known for its bouncy catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. Their last single was the jauntily titled “You Look Like My Next Ex”. They have a new track released today, also with an upbeat tune – this one is called “I Like…