Music

Continuing to produce some effortlessly upbeat indie pop music straight out of the Top End, Darwin’s At The Dakota return with a brand new music video, this time for “Arrow Holder” – lined up for official release on February 24th. The tune itself is ridiculously catchy; the band has refined their pop sensibilities further off the…

Following up her huge 2016 single “Girlie Bits”, Melbournian pop-rocker Ali Barter has revealed her newest single “Cigarette”. The news comes paired with the highly anticipated release of Barter’s debut album, A Suitable Girl, coming to us March 24th on Ronnie Records via Intertia Music. Not one to sugar-coat reality and tip-toe around feelings, “Cigarette”…

It’s been a long morning already for Midnight Oil fans in Australia who’ve been keeping their attention trained to the band’s Facebook page, but finally, the wait is over. Through a conference broadcast online from Sydney, the iconic Aussie group broke the news that they would be back on tour around the world for the first…

Hands up whose hearts did a little backflip when Holly Throsby announced a new album was in the works? Hands firmly up, we’re stoked to have seen one of our favourite Sydney musicians return with new music (not like she hasn’t been busy writing novels and being a general boss, or anything…) and in her new music…

Earlier last month, funk royalty Jamiroquai announced their new album Automaton is set for release on March 21st via Virgin EMI and available for pre-order HERE. It may have almost been a decade since this British group conjured up a new disco anthem, but their legacy hasn’t shrunk in the slightest. The new record was inspired…

Icelandic singer/songwriter Ásgeir returns after three years refining his highly-anticipated second full length, Afterglow. Following up his stunning breakout 2014 release In The Silence, Afterglow will reflect the muso’s time spent travelling and developing into one of the most distinctly delicate voices out there. In what has been an explosive 5 past years, the new album is…

Many of you will recognise Gaz Harrison from his many years behind the decks as one half of the Ballarat-bred Yacht Club DJs. An Australian festival and club favourite, the duo recently embarked on a bit of a reunion tour around the country; more of a final lap to hark back to the hectic days. Incredibly well-received,…

Tegan and Sara‘s 2016 album Love You To Death saw the Quin sisters further challenge fans with an exploration of the defined pop side of their songwriting and artistry. Their sisters’ eighth studio album currently has Tegan and Sara touring around the world – they’re soon to return to Australia – not only bringing the album to audiences, but also continuing…

Newcastle’s indie punk trio RAAVE TAPES deliver more of their unbridled energy in new single “2 U xoxo”, two minutes and 45 seconds of danceable punk. The unmistakeable influences of Crystal Castles and Death From Above 1979 are heard, as the boys deliver their ode to modern dating, criticising how good-looking people don’t have to be able to dance. Front man…

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative is back for another year, with emerging Australian hip hop and soul artists encouraged to get involved for their chance to land a $10,000 grant courtesy of the Hoods and APRA AMCOS. Now in its 12th year, the Initiative has supported the work of the likes of Sarah Connor, I AM D and Jimblah – three…

Joining the likes of Courtney Barnett, DMA’s, The Griswolds and Marlon Williams, Sydney’s Middle Kids have joined the slew of artists from Australia and NZ to be breaking into the US TV market. Currently in America as Cold War Kids‘ latest tour mates, the band stopped by Conan to perform “Edge of Town”, from their self-titled debut EP….

Some of Tassie’s favourite sons will be hitting a stage near you this winter, with Luca Brasi locking in their biggest Aussie headline shows to date for June and July. The boys have already had a blistering start to 2017, with the Laneway Festival well-positioning Luca Brasi as one of the country’s best rock bands, still…

Grammy Award winning artist k.d. lang will be returning to Australia this winter in celebrating the 25th anniversary of her first all-original album, Ingénue. The mini-tour will see k.d. head to Sydney, Perth and Melbourne in July, performing Ingénue in full, along with a selection of her other major hits. For k.d. lang fans who are also Telstra…

Adelaide singer/songwriter Loren Kate brings us her new music video for the rich and gorgeous single, “Silver and Gold”. Premiering with the AU this afternoon, takes the audience out into sun-kissed territory; kids play and explore, while Loren’s voice captivates. The Telstra Road to Discovery winner has had a big few years leading up to the release…

Banks & Steelz, the collaborative project of Paul Banks of Interpol and RZA of Wu-Tang Clan works on paper, but how has it actually turned out? Given my lack of prior exposure to both Interpol and Wu-Tang Clan, I’ve come in with no expectations of what either of the two featuring artists should be bringing…

After an intense 2016 made up of international tours, music festivals and all-nighters, electronic duo Hermitude are settling back in AUS to work on a new record and perform at the Australian Open of Surfing in Sydney. Since their 2015 LP Dark Sweet Night Light, Luke Dubber and Angus Stewart have been keeping busy –…

Your favourite experimental psych-rockers POND are set to drop their new album The Weather on May 5th, following up their highly successful 2015 full length, Man, It Feels Like Space Again. The announcement comes with the release of hot fire singles “30,000 Megatons” and “Sweep Me Off My Feet”, as well as an accompanying (stock-image…

Canberra quartet Slow Turismo have brought us maximum chill in their latest single, “You Were Dead”. Their innovative indie rock has seen twelve months of sold out home town shows, and this single reiterates just why. Benjamin Woolner (SAFIA) produced this single, his touch evident in the smooth and quirky sounds, a combination of both digital audio and analogue…

Julia Jacklin is currently still riding a wave of mad success; her appearance on the national Laneway Festival tour brought her debut album Don’t Let The Kids Win to huge crowds and with more international opportunities still on the horizon for 2017, we’re counting our blessings every time we’re able to see Julia on stage at…

Madness keys-man Mike Barson is feeling pretty good about the way the iconic UK band’s latest album, Can’t Touch Us Now, has been travelling since its release in October of last year. Just recently, the band’s Australian return was bolstered; already announced to be appearing at Bluesfest over Easter, Madness will be touring some special headline shows…

Following up her EP of last year, HOPELESSNESS, English-born singer/composer Anohni has announced her second EP PARADISE will be dropping March 17th via Rough Trade Records/Remote Control. The single “PARADISE” is the first cut taken from the upcoming six track release and encapsulates the record’s major themes of politicisation and disillusionment. In collaboration with Oneohtrix…

Unfamiliar with this DJ about to make waves in the dance world? Introducing Jacques Greene, a Montreal-bred producer putting out 90’s RnB/techno/hip hop influenced dance music since his first 3 track EP Concealer back in 2012. Before that, he was perfectly remixing Radiohead. Enough said. On March 20 Jacques Greene’s hugely anticipated debut album Feel Infinite will be released…

Twelve finalists for the second annual American Music Prize (AMP) for “Best Debut Album” have recently been unveiled. Founded in 2016 by Scott Murphy, the pioneer of the coveted  Australian Music Prize, the AMP’s “Best Debut Album” award aims to celebrate the album format of music delivery, and discover, reward and promote brand new artists. Last year’s inaugural AMP “Best Debut Album” award was…

Australian EDM powerhouse Flume has just won big time in the US, taking out his first ever Grammy for his acclaimed album Skin. Winning the Best Dance/Electronic Album Grammy, Flume beat out the likes of Tycho and Jean-Michel Jarre to take the golden gramophone. Timely is his win, as a brand new release from Flume in theSkin Companion…

The great philosopher Carlos Santana and his colleague Rob Thomas were once quoted as saying, ‘Man it’s a hot one’. And while they were seven inches from the midday sun when they said it, this duo must have been in attendance at this Ball Park Music headlining show as part of the annual Twilight at…

Ahead of a collaborative six-track EP due April 21st, Melbourne’s soul-driven gang The Cactus Channel and Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music, My Own Pet Radio) have dropped single ‘Sorry Hills’, the first taste of what’s to come. The single promises what’s to come on the EP, dancing the lines between alternative soul and indie pop; Cromack‘s melancholy lyrics and crooning…

Melbourne based Run Rabbit Run are hard to describe – perhaps alternative folk-rock? Whatever it is, they’re doing it well. Really, really well. They’ve recently dropped a video to accompany single “We Don’t Know”, ahead of their highly anticipated debut EP BLOODLINE – it’s a simple video, but really lets the emotive track run its course. There’s…

Ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Well, the Adelaide Zoo is opening its gates for 10 lucky couples next month to have the ultimate camping experience as part of this year’s WOMADelaide festival, taking place at Adelaide’s Botanic Park from March 10th – 13th. ‘WOMAD Wild Nights at The Zoo’ is definitely one of the…

Mosquito Coast burst onto the scene in 2015, winning triple j unearthed high, and have since toured the country with huge acts, including Of Monsters & Men and The Rubens. The two piece, of Naomi Robinson and Conor Barton, deliver laid-back, guitar-driven indie pop, receiving critical acclaim following the release of their debut EP Television…

What a treat. Melbourne boys The Smith Street Band last night dropped their new single ‘Birthdays’, an accompanying video, and today have announced the release of their upcoming album, More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me. Covering ground familiar to TSSB, we see the video covering technology, growing up, and love. And Wil Wagner, of course. The…