Melbourne based indie pop purveyors Split Seconds are back! Returning with a new tune in “Relocation Blues”, the band has coupled the release with the announcement of a short run of shows to support the single this month! The song is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, one we’ve been hanging out for for some…
Brisbane’s Until Home have brought us a rousing and ambitious new single in “Every Summer”, the first taste of their Break My Fall EP and today, we’re bringing you the premiere of the single’s official music video! The band’s brand of pop music is vibrant, throwing spotlight on some well arranged rhythm sections and a vocal quality that easily could be…
Uprooting your life in Australia in favour of the musical opportunities America has to offer isn’t a small undertaking, as Lo Carmen has experienced all too well. Relocating to the US in order to focus on the writing and recording of a new album, not to mention further establishing herself as a touring artist abroad, has…
The first weekend of April saw the inaugural Rock And Roll Writers Festival take over Brisbane music venue The Brightside for two days of discussion and debate, devoted to the strong relationship between music and literature. A coup for the Brisbane arts scene, festival organisers Leanne de Souza and Joe Woolley brought together a killer line-up of…
Newcastle folk-pop band The Soorleys have been making their mark on the US, spending some weeks through March touring and experiencing some iconic cities for the first time, definitely from an interesting perspective. From hitting ballrooms in Kansas City to recording in Nashville, through to arriving in Austin for their first ever SXSW, the family band have…
M83‘s forthcoming album Junk looks like it’s going to be stepping away from the cathartic synth-pop of 2011’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming and into the 80’s pop world with singles like “Do It, Try It”, and today’s single of the day, “Go”. “Go” features vocals from French singer Mai Lan, who’s set to appear on another…
Last night, Carriageworks hosted the 2016 APRA Music Awards, where the likes of Courtney Barnett, Kevin Parker, Peking Duk and Sia walked away with awards recognising some stellar songwriting through 2015, while Cold Chisel and songwriter Phil Barton were both acknowledged with special awards commending their work and contribution to the industry both in Australia and abroad. Performances on the night brought some unique highlights…
San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival continues to be one we desperately want to be at, yet again delivering a line up of musicians we’re green with envy over. Taking place at the Golden Gate Park from August 5th – 7th this year, the festival brings together (unsurprisingly) Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem to headline the ninth year of Outside…
The Jungle Giants are good at putting together a tour line up, that’s for sure. Their 2015 national run introduced many more to Foreign/National and the Moses Gunn Collective and now, the Brisbane group are hitting the road for the first time this year, joined by Gideon Bensen, The Lulu Raes and Machine Age. Tasty. The ‘Together We Can Work Together Tour’…
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Carriageworks and VIVID Sydney have added an extra performance and DJ set by BJÖRK to their 2016 program. The acclaimed artist will be coming to Sydney to curate two nights of music at the Sydney venue, DJing alongside some special guests in June. The originally announced event will see the world premiere of the BJÖRK DIGITAL exhibition…
Earlier this week we brought you the first part of our lil’ 2015 album and EP retrospective, where we looked at some stellar releases that may have flown under your radar amid the flurry of wonderful Australian records that made their way to music fans everywhere. Today, we take a look at the second half…
Get some electro grooves outta Canberra into your Wednesday, with Slow Turismo‘s “Falter”! The band have released the song’s music video, embarking on a decidedly abstract path for this one; pairing up some great animation with an undoubtedly catchy tune. It’s another great addition to Slow Turismo’s body of work, building on a great reputation the band…
In Only Lonely, Lyall Moloney‘s debut album, we were given an insight into the creative output of a musician who not only had surrounded himself with a wealth of talented and diverse artists who’d worked with him on bringing the music to life, but it also demonstrated Moloney was an artist who was definitely onto something unique…
“I know better than to be fucking with you,” goes the catchy line in this brand new Spit Syndicate track, “Know Better”. Get used to it, it’s one you’re likely to be singing over and over – this one’s an instant turn up jam designed to get into your head and make you move. It’s been a little…
After a successful debut last year, the Bello Winter Music festival will return in Bellingen (NSW) from 7 – 10 July. Following a similar format to its summer sister festival Mullum Music Festival, Bellingen’s clubs, cafes, churches and halls will host over 100 performances. Bello Winter Music festival is family-friendly and for all ages. It is…
Demi Louise is a lady I’m always happy to see at SXSW – the young singer songwriter has been coming to the Austin event for the last few years now and the AU has always managed to catch up with her at some point during her hectic live show schedule. A seasoned pro at these…
Totally Unicorn take to the skies in the new music video for “Customer Service Station”, a single that puts the metalcore group under the spotlight, showing them off as the brilliant, visceral unit they are. The riffs, the brutal vocal delivery and the mean punch after punch percussion make “Customer Service Station” a track any…
Currently dominating their US tour, the Smith Street Band have announced one final Australian tour promoting their acclaimed Throw Me in the River record, kicking off in June. Joining the boys on the road for this one is an eclectic and incredibly talented line up including Luca Brasi, Joelistics and the Jess Locke Band – all three who will undoubtedly be…
Brissy favourites, The John Steel Singers, will be heading down the east coast for short but definitely sweet tour off the back of their new single, “Can You Feel the Future”, this month! The tune, taken from their forthcoming album Midnight at the Plutonium, is cut straight from the cloth of indie pop goodness this band has…
Dan Kelly and Alex Gow are two of our favourite writers and performers. It’s a total dream to see both now linking up for a national tour, kicking off in May! Of course, Australian audiences are well aware of the quality live show both these artists have brought in the past as part of various bands and musical…
2016 has been producing some strong music already from some of our favourite Australian artists while some new kids on the block have also been coming through strong and making their impact known with some solid debut albums. Over the past few months, we’ve been looking back at the year that was, 2015, sifting through…
Spookyland are one of those bands who I always seem to see pop up and impress overseas moreover than I do at home. Of course, being situated in SA as opposed to the usual east coast haunts Sydney bands would normally play, the opportunities to see Spookyland perform in Australia for me have been limited from…
Brooklyn based songwriter and vocalist Kevin Garrett has been sitting comfortably in my iTunes collection as one of the most played artists in my library at the moment. 2015’s Mellow Drama EP brought the young writer to the attention of many; in evocative lyricism and production that captivates in a similar vein to James Blake and James…
Brisbane’s Columbia Buffet have been refining what’s definitely become an endearing and fun punk rock sound in readying their new album. Latest single “This Hell” is out now and is a clear front runner as one of the band’s best cuts yet. There’s some classic 90’s charm to the tune while the more modern indie pop…
There’s a unique feeling of pride that hits whenever you see a band you’ve been following for some time take what’s been a constantly developing live show up to that next level. It’s like all the pieces of the puzzle you’ve been seeing come closer together over the last few years finally click and, when you stand…
Kanye West once said, “I am flawed as a human being, but my music is perfect…You could go back to Beethoven and shit, but as far as this lifetime, though, this is all you got.” While I agree with most of this statement, the truest aspect is the comparison of the self-described biggest musician on…
Groovin’ the Moo Maitland has joined Bendigo now, with the festival selling out for 2016! With three weeks to go until the tour kicks off for another year, keen festival goers are advised to get a wriggle on to avoid missing out on tickets to the remaining events – grab your tickets from here! To remind…
The Vengabus is coming back round to pick up Australian fans for another nostalgia trip – the band touring nationally this November! What makes this tour ~ even more ~ enticing for keen readers (don’t lie, I know there are many of you out there), is the line up of DJ’s and performers they’re bringing…
Sydney multi-instrumentalist Jake Meadows has made a strong impression on us with his debut single, “Echo of Tomorrow” – a moody, gorgeously textured song that has seen Meadows link up with Daniel Johns for a musical effort needing to be giving its due props. Premiering on the AU today is the clip’s official music video; it’s dark,…
There’s something to be said about witnessing an artist who truly knows their way around an instrument, especially in an intimate setting such as Venue 505, which is well known for corralling the greatest and sometimes most inconspicuous local jazz talent. Paul Mason and his power trio put their names up on 505’s entry way…
