Geelong singer-songwriter Luke Biscan unveils cinematic acoustic pop single ‘Gethsemane’

Born out of a vast spectrum of musical influences, singer-songwriter Luke Biscan displays his signature gift for evoking imagery and…

SAIYON defines alternative R&B-infused electronica with hypnotic ballad ‘Recovery’

With a penchant for textured atmospheres and danceable beats, Melbourne alternative RnB artist SAIYON has delivered a lush taste of…

Finn unveil new album ‘Mayrose’, a feel-good journey through the minds of the four-piece

Only months after the release of the group’s sixth album Stonewalling, Melbourne blues-rockers Finn has just shared their latest album,…

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Normalest’s debut album ‘Opia’ is a cinematic folk masterpiece

Striking and poignant, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Ben Karklins delivers his debut record of beguiling melodies and harmonies under the solo-moniker Normalest….

Fiontan Cassidy’s new single ‘Windward Waters’ is a dreamy, folk ballad to soothe those lockdown blues

The last of the great surges of folk music here in Australia was in the 1970s, and yet there has…

Acoustic Foxx ushers us into a true grunge experience with new single, ‘The Fire Is Alive’

Renowned for delivering powerful acoustic-folk, alternative rock and grunge-inspired songs, Acoustic Foxx – the moniker for Melbourne singer-songwriter Craig Williams…

Sydney multi-instrumentalist VIIN serves up moody electronic R&B with new single ‘Bésame’

Armed with a honeyed voice and a penchant for smooth electronic R&B, ‘Bésame’ is the newest track from Western Sydney-based…

Sydney’s Like Angels deliver pop-perfection with new single, ‘Teenage Dream’

Taking on the world with their potent pop vision, Sydney pop duo Like Angels have returned for 2021 with another…

Melbourne artist Ben Power unveils hauntingly beautiful debut EP, ‘Drink Like a God’

Released late last month, ‘Drink Like a God’ draws you in from the very first note, championed by Ben Power’s…

Geelong garage-rockers Phaedo release new EP ‘Spiral’, a profound psychedelic odyssey

The 2019 release of Phaedo’s debut album, Beyond Divisions, unfortunately didn’t get the notice that people initially expected. Whilst it…

NZ indie-rockers Mako Road’s debut album ‘Stranger Days’ is brimming with groovy, psych-surf tunes

Lifting moods with their unique brand of infectious reggae-infused indie-rock, Christchurch four-piece Mako Road have been dropping top-shelf music for the past…

Millar Jukes is making a definitive statement with soulful, bluesy self-titled debut album

With his infectious self-titled debut album, Scotland-bred, Melbourne-based troubadour Millar Jukes has made significant steps in the transformation of his…

Melbourne’s Riley Catherall tugs at the heartstrings with debut album, ‘When I Go’ 

From the humble Hume Highway haven of Yass Valley a boy with a budding jazz and classical career was born….

Melbourne singer-songwriter Cahill Kelly finds his voice with indie-folk debut album, ‘Classical and Cool Jazz’

Since arriving with his debut single ‘Wayward Shrine’ back in 2019, and slowly drip-feeding listeners with singles over the last…

Video premiere: MOZË reveals spellbinding music video for her raw debut single ‘Afraid’

With absolutely stunning vocals, delicate instrumentation and a heartening message about empowerment, Australian self-produced female artist MOZË has made her…

Melbourne rapper Felix-Culpa bares all on infectious, vulnerable debut album, ‘Den of Lions’

A landmark moment in his creative journey and a solidified introductory of his artistry, Den of Lions is the debut…

Premiere: Seb Szabo delivers a cinematic voyage of life, love and heartbreak on debut EP, ‘Staring Out The Windows’

Delivering a passionate blend of big-hearted indie rock and lyrics as honest as they are emotive, Melbourne artist Seb Szabo…

Country superstar Shane Nicholson unveils poignant new single ‘And You Will Have Your Way’, alongside news of a huge national tour

There is something refreshingly honest about country superstar Shane Nicholson, and his latest single is a testament to this. The…

Gold Coast rockers Mermaid Waters deliver dark, grunge energy with their unapologetic debut single, ‘Royalty’

Combining the talents of multi-instrumentalist friends Lachlan McKay and Liam Chapman, ‘Royalty’ is a foreboding guitar-driven anthem that demonstrates the…

The Kite Machine band members

The Kite Machine ushers in a new era with their double A-side release ‘5656 / IP’

The Kite Machine have refined their eclectic, groove-infused sound in two brand-new tracks ‘5656’ and ‘Instant Pretty’. The new tracks…

Exploring the stories and themes behind Plaster of Paris’ fierce debut album, ‘Lost Familiar’

Decades into their career, Melbourne post-punk warriors and cult favourites Plaster of Paris have this week released their highly-anticipated debut…

MCP unveil brand new music video for latest single ‘The Nothing’

Sydney based Progressive electronica three-piece MCP (Master Control Project) just premiered a brand new music video for their latest single…

Melbourne folk icons The Maes challenge heteronormativity in sweet new track ‘Make A Baby’

For a song imagined “absentmindedly whilst driving”, The Maes’ new track ‘Make A Baby’ tugs at heartstrings in a simple…

Alternative-pop duo Goldfynch make their debut with cinematic self-titled album

Every now and then, a music act comes along offering something a little different, outside the usual genre markers. Think…

 

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