Music

There is a bloody good reason as to why Sydney based songwriter, producer and engineer Antonia Gauci is an in-demand name by some of the world’s biggest pop artists. The way she works with sound and crafts music that is not only honest, but remains ever-evocative and forward thinking, has her cultivating one seriously fleshed out…

If, like me, you have been glued to Stan every Monday since late May waiting for a tasty and albeit creepy and fucked up new episode of Twin Peaks: The Return to appear, then you’re likely to have fallen deep, deep down the rabbit hole that David Lynch and Mark Frost have freshly dug out. “Part 9” screened…

I think it was Mac DeMarco who breached the final barrier of bringing smooth yacht rock back to the realm of the hipsters, but I’m glad he did. He proved that just like every genre which gets a blanket opinion, there were reasons it got popular in the first place which are lost in the…

Get ready to wrap your ears around another spicy playlist of our writers’ and editors’ favourite picks of new music. Last week saw Oh Boy and Mallrat team up for a groovin’ electro-pop release, the Gold Coast’s San Mei drop the title track for her forthcoming record and O Little Sister share a sweet new…

Sometimes you just need a feel good story to warm the depths of your cold cold heart and Macklemore, has delivered the goods. The video for his latest track, “Glorious,” which features Skylar Grey, is honestly everything you ever needed. The video follows Macklemore’s trip to Modesto California, to surprise his Grandmother on her 100th birthday….

Little Mix are back for their second Australian tour, following their massive first Get Weird east cost tour last year. After their stellar performance at this years BRIT Awards, and taking home the BRIT award for Best British Single have been flying high since forming in 2011. Their third album Get Weird, is their most…

Who doesn’t love a cover song? I have a theory that in any festival set, if a band (irrespective of their size or street cred) covers a classic song, the crowd will froth on it and that will be the biggest moment of the set. Playing their own headlining show at the Enmore Theatre, Furnace…

She’s being hailed as the Queen of the NT music scene by some at the moment and given the amount of national territory Caiti Baker has been traversing through 2017 already, the title is rather fitting. Over the weekend, the talented vocalist and musician took out the top award at the 2017 NT Song of the Year…

Taking out the NT Song of the Year Award in the ‘Urban/Hip Hop’ category, triple j Unearthed favourite Baker Boy is shining with his tune “Cloud 9”. Encompassing a vibrant blend of hip hop and fun lyricism, “Cloud 9” is a perfect example of the fresh young talent thriving up North. Stepping up to the plate…

The Palace Hotel has long been one of Sydney’s mainstay pub and entertainment venues, its history stretching all the way back to 1877. Situated in the Haymarket district on George Street, The Palace has been a popular haunt for many locals and visitors and continues to pride itself on authenticity and great quality food, drink…

More than four years in the making, Haim have returned from the world of playing festivals and obsessive touring to create Something To Tell You. On Something To Tell You they haven’t recreated the wheel, but have more than ably changed the manual on how use said wheel, or in this case, album. Haim have spoken…

Sophisticated Dingo – easily one of the most memorable names you’re likely to hear this week, have dropped on us a brand new single in “Head Talk”! Brimming with confidence and delivered with a one-two punch energy that only comes with a great band dynamic, the single is a great step forward for the band….

The Sea Gypsies charm and captivate with their latest single, “Demons” – whether it is in Luke Marlin‘s vocals, the fusion of that easy-to-listen to guitar or the unassuming percussion, there’s a blend of all of the good stuff that makes “Demons” definitely more approachable than the title may suggest. The Central Coast surf rockers remain…

As is tradition with Splendour in the Grass these days, the festival still has changes and surprises up its sleeves, even weeks out from playtime in North Byron. Today, the official set times and maps were released, but not without a sneaky line up change. Unfortunately for George Ezra fans, the British musician has had to cancel his…

Norwegian duo SMERZ continue to warp and fuse underground club vibes with fresh and biting vocals on their new tune, “Oh my my”. The single is the girls’ first since releasing acclaimed debut EP Okey in 2016 and boasts originality in sound and a memorable effect in its delivery. Perfect for the odd late night bop or cruise,…

Earlier this week, we unveiled our list of the 20 Best Albums of 2017 so far – as voted by our team – with The Smith Street Band reigning supreme with their acclaimed album, More Scared of You Than You Are of Me. Breaking things down even further, today we throw the spotlight on some of the…

BIGSOUND has added two new keynote speakers to their 2017 event in Brisbane this September, welcoming Sadie Dupuis and Kenny Gates to the fold. Both industry indivduals are coming to BIGSOUND with a wealth of experience; Dupuis, a poet, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with US group Speedy Ortiz and Gates, the co-founder of internationally renowned indie label, PIAS. The addition of…

The 2017 South Australian Music Awards have now opened entries for musicians, venues and festivals to be nominated for the November-announced awards! The third annual event, helmed by MusicSA, will be recognising and celebrating the achievements of South Australian artists and the industry across a range of categories, split into two categories – The People’s Choice…

US songwriter and performer Lola Kirke has dished up a new music video for her single “Not Used”, directed by and starring her sister, actress Jemima Kirke. The single is a well-crafted piece of dreamy Americana and proves to be a great introduction to Lola’s style. Her debut EP is out now and boasts much of the…

“It’s a bittersweet ode to romance and the passing of time.” Kele Okereke has unveiled his new solo effort in “Streets Been Talkin”, the first cut from new album Fatherland. The new album isn’t out until October 6th, but already, we’re seeing the Bloc Party frontman continuing to explore what is a consistently evolving artistry. His previous…

Brisbane’s O Little Sister continues to generate some positive momentum surrounding her new music with the release of “Lazy Love”. We first became aware of the songwriter last year and off the back of her shows around the country with Jack Carty, not to mention the chatter surrounding her performances that followed, O Little Sister has definitely…

I have been to one European festival before – Main Square in France – but that was six years ago. In that time I got used to the stricter, but definitely more organized, festivals in Australia and the US. If there’s one thing you should take away from this piece it’s this: if you’re going…

Princess Nokia has been one of my favourites for a little while now, so when I saw this week that she had been signed to Rough Trade/Remote Control, I was stoked to see this talented artist continuing on the come up. If you haven’t already heard, her latest single “G.O.A.T”, is a fiery representation of where…

Alison Moyet has always been front of mind for me when it comes to female vocalists. Her voice has woven itself steadily through my life ever since I heard “Where Hides Sleep” years ago. Now, with the release of her ninth solo album, Other, I sit in awe still of her extraordinary voice and remarkable…

Have you ever moved in with fifteen of your friends to start a rap group and inadvertently created one of the best and most unique rap albums of all time? Have you ever written and produced said album in a matter of weeks? Have you ever taken the rap world by storm, gathering comparisons to…

Committed to the ambitions of her creative city, Jax Anderson under Flint Eastwood has pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a pop artist. First up, “Queen” has been a massive single.  It’s hard to avoid that chin up in defiance vibe powering through the chorus line, and with good reason as you’ve certainly…

Canadian music conference and showcase series BreakOut West returns to Alberta in September for four days and three nights of networking, panels and live music. Celebrating its 15th year in 2017, BreakOut West also incorporates the Western Canadian Music Awards, bringing the huge spotlight onto the thriving music industry even more. This year, BreakOut West has…

“Triumph”, the new single from producer and songwriter SIMONA, is exactly what the title boasts. Take from her new EP of the same name, “Triumph” sees the Melbourne artist dive headfirst into some awesome and immersive rhythms and production, remaining relentless in its percussive drive and ambitious approach. Suss it below! SIMONA is touring this month!…

Adelaide trio DONNARUMMA launched their new EP Billy Billy at one of the city’s most beloved music venues – The Grace Emily – on Saturday night; an evening that was full of love and support for the players who have established themselves as more than just familiar faces on the circuit. Coming together with a wealth of…

Before anything, let’s take a moment and raise a glass to Furnace and the Fundamentals for not just changing the face of live music, but giving the public want they want – all killer, no filler. Gracefully traversing a well-blended medley of greatest hits, the spicy six piece took to an eager Max Watts on…