Music

Album of the Week: Annie Hamilton – the future is here but it feels kinda like the past (2022 LP)

It’s been close to a decade since I first heard of Annie Hamilton. Since her time in Little May, there’s been a gradual smattering of treats from Hamilton as she developed her sound. Having worked and played with a myriad of artists in recent years, including Jack River and The National’s Aaron Dessner, Hamilton has…

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Prep for The Kid LAROI’s tour with these 5 Must-Know songs

The Kid LAROI is heading to Australia for his highly anticipated End Of The World tour at the end of the month, playing some of the countries biggest and best venues. To say we’re excited is an understatement. Over the past few years, The Kid LAROI has transcended from a young Redfern rapper cutting his…

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Interview: T-Pain’s protégé Mason Dane on his TikTok discovery, his mother’s influence and the grind.

Newcastle’s Mason Dane is breaking onto the global scene without forgetting where he’s come from. Within the last year, his life has done a full 180 after hip hop legend T-Pain reviewed Dane’s track ‘DASH’ on his Twitch stream – a moment that quickly went viral on TikTok after he said, “I want this to…

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Live Review: Caravãna Sun have crowds eating out of the palm of their hands at Freo Social

Cronulla/Byron Bay four-piece Caravãna Sun have grown in popularity on the back of heartfelt single “Whale Song” appearing on 2021 Netflix doco Seaspiracy but don’t be fooled, their live shows are far from solemn. The pop-infused indie rock foursome have evolved a lot over the past decade since their 2013 debut LP Aya, with ska,…

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Live Review: You Am I – Rosemount Hotel (13.05.22)

“Now kids, this is what 1993 sounded like,” lead singer Tim Rogers announced before You Am I launched into mid-90s hit “Cathy’s Clown”. The irony was lost on few at Friday night’s show at Perth’s Rosemount Hotel, populated by an older crowd wanting to re-live those 90’s pop-rock memories from when they were the kids…

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“Honest, brave and dedicated”: Camp Cope and Birdz shine at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre

The artist, known as Birdz, a proud Butchulla rapper, original from Katherine in the NT, arrived on the expansive Enmore stage to a smattering of early arrivals. It didn’t take much encouragement for the main floor the start filling as he introduced himself and dove into a visceral highlight from his 2021 Legacy album, ‘Aussie…

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Photo Gallery: Camp Cope + Birdz – Enmore Theatre (12.05.22)

Camp Cope showcased songs from their third album Running with the Hurricane and played all their favourites to an enthusiastic crowd at Enmore Theatre supported by Australian Hip Hop artist Birdz. Pete Dovgan brings you the photos.  

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New Music Discoveries 13th May

New Music Discoveries 13th May: Stella Donnelly, Julia Jacklin, Luke Steele and more

We’ve topped up our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two exclusive premieres.  Our Track of the Week goes to WA’s Stella Donnelly who announced her sophomore album Flood earlier this week. Ahead of the album’s release on August 26th, Donnelly has dropped lead single “Lungs”. Written from the…

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Album of the Week: Mallrat’s Butterfly Blue may just be the pop record of 2022

What feels like a million years in the making, Mallrat‘s debut album is here and it’s ready to win over everyone willing to be won over. Coming six years after her debut EP and a plethora of massive singles, Butterfly Blue has been worth the wait for Mallrat fans and music lovers alike. After slowly…

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Austin City LImits

ACL 2022 Lineup: Flume and Genesis Owusu to join Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paramore and more

The Austin City Limits Festival has just dropped its 2022 lineup, and once again it spans many decades, genres, and music tastes. This October, over two weekends, an eclectic mix of the biggest names in music will join the next generation of artists, as they fill Zilker Park in Austin, Texas in what is one…

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Joan & The Giants

Exclusive Single Premiere: Joan & The Giants “Slow Motion” (2022)

Perth outfit, Joan & The Giants, have a knack for writing songs that pull at the heartstrings. Following on from last year’s poignant single “Just For You”, the quartet is back with the achingly beautiful “Slow Motion”. It draws a vivid picture of that moment when the first flicker of love takes hold. We are thrilled…

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LAURA MAC

Exclusive Video Premiere: LAURA MAC “Don’t Know What I’m Thinking” (2022)

Fresh and fabulous duo LAURA MAC are back with another high-voltage tune. We are thrilled to be premiering the video for the unreleased “Don’t Know What I’m Thinking” ahead of tomorrow’s drop. This is mega-fun indie guitar pop. Lead singer Laura Maclachlan brings the party vibes in spades, with Zac Connelley and band adding the jangly…

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5 Upcoming Hip Hop Concerts You Can’t Miss In 2022: From Tyler to Sampa

Banging out to songs like “Corso” (Tyler, the Creator) and “Wiley Flow” (Stormzy) on your headphones late at night during lockdown was cool, but think about what it’s going to be like when all that pent-up energy is released in at a concert this year? Yeah, that’s right. Concerts are coming back in full-force, and…

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Pretty Good For A Girl Band

Interview: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers talk Pretty Good For A Girl Band, national tour and sexist dentists

Canberra punk quartet Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have caught the attention of everyone with ears and eyes since their emergence just five years ago. I mean, is that not the coolest band name ever? With their debut EP Pretty Good For A Girl Band – out on the 13th May via Domestic La…

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Windwaker

Guest Playlist: Windwaker – 15 Songs That Inspired Love Language

Windwaker are one of our most exciting heavy metal acts, and today have released their debut album, Love Language. They emerged out of Wagga Wagga, and now call Melbourne home. Their 2019 debut EP, Empire racked up millions of streams, and projected a buzz way beyond our domestic shores. Locally, they earned themselves recognition as…

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Interview: Role Model on Rx, Coachella and click-bait song titles

Role Model is the Pittsburg-native turning up heat and making the internet frisky with his debut album Rx – a sexually charged collection featuring songs with titles like ‘masturbation song’, ‘stripclub music’ and ‘die for my bitch’. “In the simplest terms, the album is about the power of a woman and how it healed me…

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Banjo Lucia

Guest Playlist: Banjo Lucia shares ten songs that make you feel like you’re in a movie

Nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter Banjo Lucia from Fremantle has today released her debut EP, Peccadilloes. This is a fine collection of five tracks, including her debut track “That’s Not Loving” and recent single “Lion Boy”. Banjo shows wisdom and a turn of phrase that belies her age. With a touching warmth and a reach for the familiarity, her…

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New Music Discoveries 6th May: Alta Falls, Jaguar Jonze and more

We are easing into May with another nine tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one exclusive premiere.  Our Track of the Week is “Trust Me”, the new single from Brisbane electro pop duo Alta Falls. The track, the duo’s first of 2022, was inspired by a ‘bittersweet’ trip to…

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The Bands That Made The Beer: Casey’s Brewery

In our new series, we’re taking a dive into local independent breweries and doing our best impression of being a Cicerone, by matching the brewery’s beers with a band. We’ll be taste testing the best a brewery has to offer and teaming tipples with tracks, all to make that drinking experience even more special. This…

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Falls Festival

Falls Festival is back with a lineup to wrap up 2022 the right way

Falls Festival has announced its buzz-worthy 2022/23 lineup alongside new venues in VIC and WA to make sure Aussies across the country can experience the quintessential New Year’s festival’s revival. Having been cancelled each summer through the pandemic, this year’s bill does not disappoint. Headlining the multi-day event are internationals such as Arctic Monkeys, Lil…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Big Orange “Love’s Not Enough” (2022)

Perth’s indie-rockers Big Orange recently dropped their latest single the urgent and pulsating “Love’s Not Enough”. With a recurrent guitar riff and relentless beat, it’s reminiscent of the best of British 80s and 90s rock. The track reflects on a relationship that has run its course. We are thrilled today to have the video premiere…

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Photo Gallery: Methyl Ethel + Ash Baroque & Les Fleurs D’ombre, The Night Cat (27.04.22)

Methyl Ethel & their opener Ash Baroque & Les Fleurs D’ombre put on a spectacular performance displaying both sides of the artistic spectrum throughout the week. Dan was there to bring you these photos. You can read his review of the evening HERE

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Live Review: Methyl Ethel + Ash Baroque & Les Fleurs d’Ombre, The Night Cat (27.04.22)

It’s been an alluring three nights for any fans of dreamesque Indie rock in Melbourne, as Methyl Ethel and their haunting opening act, Ash Baroque & Les Fleurs d’Ombre spent their evenings at the Night Cat. The opening act of Ash Baroque and Les Fleurs d’Ombre had a flair for the dramatic. Including drag, operatic…

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S.A.S.H’s 12th birthday party brings massive club nights back to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

Although dancing and clubs have been a thing once more for a good few months now, it’s still worth shouting from the rooftops that clubs are most definitely back. Along with live music, hitting a well-curated club night was sorely missed over the past few years but the nightclubs that Australia does have left are…

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Charlie Collins

Interview: Charlie Collins finds catharsis in her riveting new album Undone

Sydney’s Charlie Collins has today released her much-anticipated sophomore album, Undone. The album is a deeply personal one, traversing the mixed emotions from the end of a long-term relationship. Charlie is fearless in her expression as she tackles this head-on. Charlie has collaborated with some outstanding musicians and producers on the album. Those included Chris…

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Teenage Joans

New Music Discoveries 29th April: Teenage Joans, Memory Motel, KIAN and more

We have added another ten tracks to our Apple Music and Spotify Discovery playlist this week; including two tracks we exclusively premiered in the last seven days. Our Track of the Week is “Terrible”, the new single from Teenage Joans, who are back with their first track since their Taste of Me EP of 2021….

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Spilt Milk’s monumental line-up has dropped, Gold Coast included for the first time

Since 2016, Spilt Milk has been giving Australians an opportunity to party in Canberra, Ballarat, and now the Gold Coast. It’s known for its sensational line-ups and delivered-upon promises – there’s a reason it sells out in less than 30 minutes when tickets drop! This year, we’ve got another incredible line-up to look forward to….

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Wolf Alice

Photo Gallery: Wolf Alice + Body Type – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney (26.04.22)

The international acts are starting to travel again, and we were treated in Sydney last night to one of the best, with Wolf Alice playing at the Big Top, in Luna Park, Sydney. At long last, they are able to tour their Blue Weekend album from 2021. As you would expect, the setlist was heavily…

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Yazmindi

Exclusive Single Premiere: Yazmindi “Talk” (2022)

Indie-folk rocker Yazmindi hails from Byron Bay and is about to release her latest single, “Talk”. The track oozes swagger and a vibrant melody, where she gives some straight-up advice – you are good enough, you don’t need to pretend to be something you aren’t. We are stoked to be premiering it ahead of its…

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Review: Groovin’ the Moo transforms Canberra into a festival-goers’ dream

We love long weekends – particularly when they give us an opportunity to dance, eat well and sing along to Lime Cordiale’s ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’. Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) did just that in Canberra! This year, Groovin’ the Moo was held at the EPIC Showgrounds, a place we usually find graced by farmer’s markets, exhibitions and…

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