Recently, NSW coast boys turned Melbourne residents – Mild Manic – released a killer new single in “Global Threat”; 4:44 minutes of energetic pop punk that simply does not relent. With artists like Luca Brasi and CERES storming forward with such a frenetic brand of punk music, Mild Manic slide in well alongside. triple j Unearthed…
Born Lion have been killing it on stages around the traps recently, the band’s highly anticipated new album Celebrate the Lie more than satiating the appetites of fans who’ve been waiting for more new music from the group. A fitting follow up to their acclaimed debut album Final Words, Celebrate the Lie has seen the band only become stronger and…
Mallrat is a name fast gaining traction and renown amongst Australian music fans but for Texans and those visiting SXSW this year, this was a perfect introduction to the Aussie currently preparing to take more international sectors by storm. We caught up with Mallrat to find out more about her time in the US, and what’s…
Overnight at The Langham, the official program for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival was launched to a room of artists, media, sponsors and other industry folk who had gathered to see what Artistic Director Michael Tortoni and his team have curated for the festival’s 21st year. Masters of Jazz are to be highlighted, while the new guard of contemporary…
SXSW has always been a massive melting pot of musical influences and a platform for musical discovery but in the last few years in particular, the festival has played host to an enormous hip hop, R&B and soul community that has come together from all over the world. Whether they be some of the biggest names…
If you’re looking for a funky track with a hint of indie-rock, electronic and pop, then The Ramona Flowers will be right up your alley with new infectious track “Strangers”. The 5-piece band, named after the female protagonist in Scott Pilgrim vs The World, have recently caught gained traction over the world, performing at the…
Music isn’t always about smiles and rainbows. Sometimes it can take time away for a group to come back stronger and better than ever. This is exactly the case with indie rock group FRANKIIE, who, after a winter away from each other, have come back together with their newest single and video for Glory Me. The song is…
Ahead of the release of their anticipated debut album Elephant Room, Melbourne’s Fan Girl continue to build up the hype in letting us know a bit more about each track you can be getting your ears ’round, come March 23rd. We’ve already heard (and loved) “Small Town”, but let the band tell you some more about the…
It’s going to be another massive few weeks in Sydney this winter, when the Harbour City comes alive for Vivid LIVE. We already knew R&B goddess Solange would be touching down exclusive Australian shows this year, but with the official program being released, we’re most definitely hyped for what’s to come. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year,…
Returning for its 13th year in May, the acclaimed Stonnington Jazz Festival has unveiled its 2018 program and as expected, it’s set to bring some eclectic shows to venues throughout the district. A favourite of the festival (and Melbourne), The Shaolin Afronauts return, the Adelaide jazz fusion group taking to the Astor Theatre in presenting…
Its rare to find beautiful music videos that pair well with a retro song that you can jam out to, yet equal parts alluring and vivacious, Toronto artist RALPH has returned with September Fades, accompanied with a video with a taste a nostalgia and disco-groove. The video, shot in a 1950’s Toronto motel, provides a soulful and…
Though the big annual jam by The Roots and friends (with rumours of SWV, DMC, Dermot Kennedy, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jessie Reyez and Rapsody being the unannounced guests) was cancelled due to a credible bomb threat, the final night of SXSW left no music lover wanting for more. Those scoping out the remainder of SXSW Film…
While at SXSW, we caught up with Albert Hammond Jr. – an artist who needs no introduction. What was being introduced during the festival however, was AHJ’s fourth studio album Francis Trouble, an album that has recently seen him on tour with The Killers and further expanding his live set up on huge stages. I think the last time…
After gaining recognition and traction from his hit singles Insanity and My World, Sydney producer and songwriter BLESSED is back again with his newest track “Superfly” The feel-good track is a relatable piece, talking about how you may be broke but you can still be the flyest in the room. With great beats and a groovy…
Australia House and G’Day USA weren’t messing around when it came to this year’s The Aussie BBQ, kick starting the annual showcase event with nothing but top quality Australian music, sweeping through everything from one of the country’s most dynamic (and intense) indie-rock acts Bad Pony on the Backyard Stage to the delicate sounds and…
Hip hop fans were very well taken care of on SXSW’s second last day. Fader Fort revealed their surprise guest as Rae Sremmurd, with the duo also playing their own “announced at the last minute” showcase event with the likes of it producer Mike WiLL Made It and buzz acts like Duckwrth. Though the Rae…
Come March 24th, Melbourne will be hosting the first ever Australian Download Festival. An event that will undoubtedly fill the hole Soundwave left for many heavy metal and punk fans, Download has already put an impressive stake in the market, announcing the likes of Korn, Slipknot and more to their inaugural Australian line up. Carving out a fine…
The thing puts you off-guard seeing Big Boi isn’t his skill as a lyricist, or the sheer breadth of hit songs are at his disposal. It’s seeing how effortless he makes it all look. 20 years into the game anything could have happened, he easily could have lost interest in the whole hustle of the touring and…
It was a jam packed Wednesday at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Here’s a look at just a few of the many highlights… Kicking off numerous showcases at SXSW this week, Tinashe hit up Vevo House for her second performance of the night and – to no one’s surprise – completely owned the smoky jungle-like stage…
Not too long ago, we shared the news of South African singer songwriter – Jeremy Loops – returning to Australia with his new album, Critical As Water. Today, the album sees release; a fitting follow up to the acclaimed debut, Trading Change. The theme of water is obviously strong throughout the record, taking the listener through moments of…
It’s Slowly Slowly‘s week this week – we’re so excited to see that one of our favourite Melbourne bands have found a new home within the UNFD fold! The band have consistently been building on their body of work since the release of Chamomile back in 2016; more recently we’ve been enjoying “Aliens” and this week, with the…
For Sydney’s STUMPS, their journey to the release of this, their debut EP Just Another Stay At Home Son, has been one paved with strong singles and an even stronger live show. Their name is still fresh in our mind off the back of 2017’s “Piggyback” single and over the course of five tracks, Just Another Stay At…
Tom Lyngcoln‘s unveiling of highly anticipated debut album Doming Home was one many a music fan was quick to become excited about. Lyngcoln has long been flexing his muscles as one of the country’s best guitarists and with lead single “Teardrops”, we got an insight into the swirling soundscapes the musician has been working with over…
Over this Easter long weekend, the annual Blenheim Music and Camping Festival returns to South Australia’s Clare Valley – what can you expect? Two days and nights of great music, tasty wines and some of the best food from the region (and city, of course). With all festival proceeds going to charity, heading to a music…
The nominees for the APRA Music Awards have been announced today, with the likes of Amy Shark, Gang of Youths‘ David Le’aupepe, Bernard Fanning and more up for awards this April 10th. The APRA Music Awards will be hosted once more by Julia Zemiro at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this year, with music performances curated by Robert Conley –…
Nowadays it is so rare to find an artist that can skillfully combine the old with the new to create a song that is both interesting and enjoyable, and can intrigue the listeners yet keep them hooked on for a long time. This is where Dermot Kennedy comes in with his new track “Young & Free”….
If you’re looking for a some jazz and rock with a touch of psychedelic action, then look no further than 4-piece band Crumb, who released the video for their latest single “Locket”, a video which is equal parts trippy and mesmerising. Currently embarking on a tour through the US with Combo Chimbita, Crumb did not fail…
Maddy Jane appears to be on the precipice of success. At a time where Australian female singer-songwriters are on the up and up, the Tasmanian has continually evolved to a point where you just know she’s about to be in everyone’s ears and on everyone’s playlists. On the back of 2017’s breakout single “No Other…
The Ruminaters‘ new album Welcome to Flight S.U.N 91 is out on Friday – a delicious musical romp built that further establishes the Sydneysiders as a band to keep well on your radars. You may have recently seen The Rumies on stages on the east coast with Grouplove last month but of course, they’ve not taken…
Tuesday marked the fifth day of SXSW for 2018, and as is tradition, it served as the changeover point for the festival between “interactive” and “music”, whole “film” continues throughout the week. Red River Street between 8th and 10th seemed to be one of biggest hotbeds of activity for the Tuesday, with two venues in…
