FINN’s Shorthand: “I think it’s some of the best stuff we’ve ever done”

Following 2021’s Mayrose is Shorthand, a fresh journey through the mind of the four-piece. It’s full of that blues-rock styling…

The Kooks drop new single ‘Cold Heart’, a glistening electronic-tinged track made for the dancefloor 

Lifted from their forthcoming album, 10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark, ‘Cold Heart’ is a fresh-sounding, electronic-tinged evolution of the band’s…

Phia combines joyous choral harmonies and live looping on her new self-titled album

Known for her genre-defying, live looping shows and masterful use of the African kalimba, her multi-layered music breeds a kind…

Melbourne’s Blush’ko saunters into 2022 with new seductive single ‘Call My Name’

Every so often an artist comes along and has the ability to see a genre in an entirely unique way….

Video Premiere: Fleeting Persuasion unveils nostalgic electronic-tinged indie-rock single, ‘Night Arrives’

Armed with a honeyed voice and a penchant for brooding electronic-tinged indie-rock, ‘Night Arrives’ is the newest track from Fleeting…

Melbourne genre-binding five piece, Reside, in a ‘Palace’ on latest single

The first new music since 2020’s ‘Fallen’, ‘Palace’ has already received a buzzing reception. “I’m so excited for it to…

Lisa Mitchell evokes weightless folk-pop wonder on new album, taking listeners to starry heights on upcoming tour

Since then, Mitchell has hit all the marks as an emotionally potent, lyrically powerful, and musically catchy singer-songwriter across three…

Jamey Foxton puts a cheeky spin on an ancient story with new single ‘Adam Blues’

Jamey Foxton is a name I had not come across before, but then that’s part of the fun when looking…

Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley drops new solo track, ‘Machines of Love and Grace’

Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley has delivered another slice of sublime solo material, releasing a deeply poetic, ethereal-yet-pounding new single…

Acoustic Foxx challenges us to change our perspectives through his latest single ‘Glimmer’

Known for exploring rock and grunge through an acoustic guitar, Acoustic Foxx, otherwise identified as Craig Williams, has released a…

Jacket Weather’s debut EP ‘Memories’ is a steezy, retro yacht rock delight

Self-described as “hard as a rock, yet soft as a feather” Jacket Weather first came to our attention last year…

Northlane push modern-day metal to ambitious new heights in new album ‘Obsidian’

Over the years Northlane have adapted their sound so much that at this point nothing should be a surprise. Well,…

Gyp$yfoot and Spooky Fruit seamlessly blend electronic R&B with dreamy melodies in sensual debut single ‘Smashing’ 

Davis has been steadily working away at his craft since the ripe age of 14 when he negotiated a deal…

“After having two years off, there’s just a whole new energy”: Clint Wilson explores change in ‘People Don’t Think Like Us’

An artist renowned for sweeping songwriting full of passion and contemplation, Melbourne singer-songwriter Clint Wilson’s newest single is a rocking…

Melbourne trio FACE FACE release anthemic single ‘The Karen Song’ alongside Animal Crossing-inspired visuals

Making statements with their unique brand of infectious indie-rock for nostalgic 90s kids, Melbourne’s three-piece FACE FACE have been dropping…

High Ace, the new project of Jeff Lang and Alison Ferrier, release new single ‘Leaning On My Sugar’

During the 2020-21 lockdowns Jeff Lang and Allison Ferrier got down to work on some new projects under the name…

Local artist Fenn Wilson releases second single ‘Laying With The Bones’ from his upcoming 2023 album

Fenn Wilson is captivating listeners once again with the release of his new single ‘Laying With The Bones’. The track…

notevenstevens delivers a genre-smashing aural treat with debut album ’Chains’

Some artists play it safe and stay within a certain mould. Cairns-born, Meanjin/Brisbane-based notevenstevens is anything but. The moniker of…

From electro-pop soundscapes to NFTs and immersive experiences, Jacob Lee takes a perfect dive into brave new territories

Eight years after the release of his debut single, ‘Chariot’, and merely two months after the release of his spell-binding…

Premiere: Joyce Prescher releases haunting, cinematic single ‘Sleep Now’ 

With carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies and rich, velvety vocals, Joyce Prescher is an artist that demands to be listened…

Tin Pot Clay Man unveils debut EP ‘What Will They Think’, an 80’s post-punk, shoegaze, indie-rock delight 

Formed in a single bedroom within the throes of lockdown using furniture and household items for soundproofing, Melbourne’s fresh-faced Tin…

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist The Iron Sentinel’s debut album is a prevailing genre-transfiguring masterpiece

The sole project of the ambitious and undeniably talented Melbourne-based mastermind Hillar Parbo, The Iron Sentinel is taking listeners on…

Kerryn Fields inspires hope with new music video for critically-acclaimed single ‘Mamma’

New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based solo artist Kerryn Fields is a bona fide master of the distinctive alt-country/folk sound that she’s made…

Geelong’s Oscar Rose steps out from behind the piano with infectious debut album, ‘Saigon, Signing Off’

A rare talent that is entirely fearless and unapologetically himself, Geelong-based artist Oscar Rose has truly shown us the deepest…

 

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