Leigh Thomas delivers a melodic pop-rock earworm with ‘Higher Low’ 

After serving up a collection of poppy mashups of guitar-based, melodic rock over the past few years, Melbourne based singer-songwriter…

Thoughtful lyricism and true folk sounds encapsulates Nadia Phillips debut album ‘A Million Birds and One Stone’

Nadia Phillips’ first album ‘A Million Birds and One Stone’ is a truly breathtaking 1hr 6min experience. After setting the…

Tim Woodz unveils acoustic folk tale ‘One Day She Will’, an exploration of love, loss and letting go 

Flushed with charming lyricism and sombre soundscapes, Victorian storytelling folk singer-songwriter Tim Woodz (who regular performs live as Tim Woodz…

Jess Ball is bringing indie-pop perfection to Geelong this January

Six months after her debut solo single ‘Upside Down’, Melbourne singer-songwriter Jess Ball has delivered another lush, fun, hard-hitting slice…

Corque’s new EP ‘Centauri Breach’ is an atmospheric instrumental journey into modern progressive metal

Through a mash of energetic, atmospheric melodies and tight, all-encompassing progressive metal sections, Corque is the perfect example of an…

Suffering and the melancholic are immensely explored throughout ‘Certainly Someone’, album by local rockers Restless Natives

Local rock group Restless Natives are busily making their name in the Australian music world, and album Certainly Someone embraces…

Geelong rockers Slide My Way release new raw, loud rock number ‘Mr Wilding’ 

Creating a memorable and unique brand of hard-edged rock with catchy pop-rock choruses, Geelong four-piece Slide My Way have been…

Pablo Naranjo releases his third album as a solo artist, ‘Ecos del Frío’ (Winter Echoes)

It’s Pablo’s third album, after a band and solo career that’s seen him work with some exceptionally distinguished producers. His…

Poised to be festival crowd-favourites, Power Supply’s debut is a bright slice of delectable garage rock

Considering the last six years have seen me cover 80 per cent of the album’s that Mikey Young produces, I’m…

Filled with sharp songwriting and colourful beats, Ariki drops futuristic EP ‘Milkgang Vol 1’

Delivering an edgy, genre-defying sound that combines experimental electronic with hyper-pop and post-hardcore, Aoteroa-based producer Ariki Perana is cementing his…

Smoking Martha unleash new album ‘Universe’ and soulfully capture the hard-rock listeners of Australia

Brisbane rock band Smoking Martha has just released their high energy sophomore album Universe. The album comes after two shoulder…

Clara Fable drops gothic dance track collab to get us out of lockdown and on the dancefloor

LGBTQIA+ singer/songwriter Clara Fable toys with entirely new and exciting sounds in her JaySounds collaborative track ‘Escape.’ After spending most…

Melbourne singer-songwriter Hui. brings heart-wrenching layers of sonics to debut EP 

Surging with atmospheric indie-pop acoustic guitars and delicately entwined vocal melodies, Melbourne (Naarm)-based singer-songwriter Hui. (the solo project of multi-instrumentalist…

Drenched in sunlight and tropical beats, Watermelon Boy releases new album ‘101 Tropical Hits from Cosmic Space’

Reminiscent of an island beach party, boasting dancefloor-ready beats, semi-fictional character and ‘ambassador to the Space Tropics’ Watermelon Boy is…

Alt-rock trio Days Like These keep us on our toes with danceable pop single ‘Luna’ 

Continuing to test their boundaries of the alternative world, Brisbane alternative rock trio Days Like These opt for a change…

Victorian music acts are back and better than ever, here’s some you need to watch

With live music finally well and truly back I’m absolutely kickin to head to every single gig coming up. Along…

Carl De Villa reimagines Queen with dark, thrilling anthem ‘Love of My Life’

From straight-up rockers to timeless ballads and ambitious, groundbreaking anthems that broke all the rules, the best Queen songs redefined…

Thea FitzGerald captures the poignancy of bittersweet goodbyes in new, boppy single, ‘Good Like That’

‘Good Like That’ is a soulful bop with elements of a disco beat that invites listeners to experience moods of…

Melbourne rockers Riflebirds usher in new era with their fourth studio album, ‘Keep It Together’ 

Written within the throes of the pandemic, Melbourne rock’n’rollers Riflebirds have unleashed their new full-length album, delivering their unique brand…

Melbourne rockers The Sugar Plum Fairys release debut EP ‘Complications’

Inspired by a multitude of bands, ranging from Pink Floyd to Tool, the Plums fabricate smooth melodic riffs and forthright…

Melbourne beatmaker Foolish Genius unveils magnetic debut single ‘Uh!’

The moniker of Coastal-bred artist Chris Roberts-Thomson, Foolish Genius neatly wraps his emotions and experiences into an undeniably infectious earworm…

The long-awaited album from Timothy Wolf is all about celebrating the people around you

Timothy Wolf’s self-titled release is an intelligent reflection on influences of blues and folk from yesteryear. This record pays homage…

Premiere: Bad Juju embrace the inner freak on new single, ‘American Halloween’

Hard-hitting 90s inspired grunge has always been Bad Juju’s calling card since their formation in 2017, and on their new…

From coastlines to jungle juice, Perth’s Coterie reveal the lifestyle habits that inspired feel-good new single ‘Good Morning’

Known for their energetic live performances, a unique blend of rock, pop, R n B and soul sounds and rich,…

 

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