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Premiere: Al Carr Finds His ‘Saving Grace’ in a Shimmering Jingle-Jangle Gem ahead of new album ‘Colour to the Flame’

We are very pleased to premiere the the new track ‘Saving Grace’ from Castlemaine’s Al Carr, taken from his new album ‘Colour To The Flame’ due out in November. ‘Saving…

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Track: Warmer (solo project of Sydney singer-songwriter John Encarnação) goes on a ‘Pitchfork Barndance (feat Dave Carter)’

Sydney singer-songwriter John Encarnação is a pillar of the indie music scene in Australia, known for his involvement in one of our favorite institutions The Nature Strip. Under the guise…

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Album Review: Christo Graham – ‘Good Covers’: An authentic singer-songwriter gem that shouldn’t get forgotten.

Besides being an actor and graphic designer Christo Graham is one of those heart and soul singer/songwriters. You can’t imagine a day when there’s not a tune or lyrical snippet…

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EP Review: Sam McMeekin unveils her stunning pop collection ‘Amelioration’, heralding a bright future.

‘Amelioration’ is Lutruwita/Tasmanian artist Sam McMeekin‘s second release following her debut EP ‘Tempest’ released last year, and it portends an important new artist from the Apple Isle. While the release…

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Premiere: ‘It’s All Been For Nothing’ – Take the Indian Pacific for a sparkling ride.

We are very proud to premiere the sparkling single ‘It’s All Been For Nothing’ from Sydney band Indian Pacific, a shimmering ride that is threaded throughout with a satisfying melancholia. Horns…

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Premiere: It’s prime time for a reflective ‘Midnight Song’ as indie rocker Iain T. McKelvey returns with a shimmering new single.

Indie rocker Iain T. McKelvey is back after a year’s absence with his new evocative single ‘Midnight Song’, and we are humbled to bring you an early listen. ‘Midnight Song’ as…

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Live Review & Gallery: From Asheville to the Opera House: MJ Lenderman’s Alt-Country Brilliance Shines Bright 25.03.2025

MJ Lenderman Captivates Sydney Opera House with Raw Emotion and Ragged Charm

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Premiere: The Darling Hearts make a stunning debut with the mellifluous and atmospheric track ‘Jerk Face’.

We are very honoured to premiere the debut single from duo The Darling Hearts with the amusingly titled ‘Jerk Face’. The Darling Hearts are a meeting of two musicians from…

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