australian artists
Track & News: BARKAA Announces Nationwide Tour to Celebrate Much-Anticipated EP ‘BIG TIDDA’
BARKAA, the acclaimed Malyangapa, Barkindji rapper and recent winner of the 2024 NIMAs Artist of the Year, is set to hit the road this spring with a nationwide tour. The tour comes just in time for the release of her much-anticipated EP, ‘BIG TIDDA’, which drops on Friday, 30 August via Bad Apples Music. BARKAA’s …
News: Oxford Art Factory Celebrates Music Makers Club 100th Show With Twelve Band Line-up!
Eora/Sydney’s epicentre is about to hit a high note as the Music Makers Club gears up to celebrate its 100th show. This milestone not only marks a significant achievement for the club but also highlights its commitment to supporting and showcasing emerging local talent. Founded in 2012, the Music Makers Club was born out of …
Track: Eat The Angel Releases Angsty Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Friends Forever’
Eat The Angel, the brainchild of former Lunchtime frontwoman Eden Grafos, has unveiled their latest single, ‘Friends Forever’. This angsty anthem pulls us from Eden’s punk past into a sparkly indie-pop present, all while summoning an irresistible urge to headbang to its hypnotic hooks – A particularly exciting introduction to Eat The Angel for us. …
Track: Echoes of a Post-Punk Past Meet a Sparkling New Era with Johnny Hunter’s Latest Single ‘HOT MESS’
Johnny Hunter is no stranger to dark, brooding soundscapes, but their latest single, ‘HOT MESS‘, out now via Hell Beach/Onelove Records, marks a sharp departure from their post-punk roots. The band, known for their moody new wave tendencies, has pivoted to a sound that feels like it was forged in the heat of a gritty …
Track & News: Steve Balbi Releases Latest Single ‘Marrow’ Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Breakdown’ & Sydney Opera House Performance!
Steve Balbi, the ever-evolving artist, composer, and producer, has just released his latest single ‘Marrow’, now available on all streaming platforms via Triplespeak & MGM Distribution. This track is the final sneak peek before the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Breakdown’ which is set to drop on Friday, August 23. ‘Marrow’ is a masterclass …
Track & News: Gut Health Releases Latest Dance-Punk Single ‘Cool Moderator’ Ahead of Upcoming Debut Album ‘Stiletto’ + Tour Dates
Naarm/Melbourne-based dance-punk sextet Gut Health has announced their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Stiletto’, set for release on October 11 via Highly Contagious/AWAL. Extra excitedly, they’ve just released the second single from the album, ‘Cool Moderator’, a bratty, groove-driven track that promises to be a dance floor favourite and offers a glimpse of the glitter that …
Track & News: Naarm/Melbourne’s Radio Free Alice Release Latest Single ‘Johnny’ Ahead of Upcoming EP ‘Polyester’ + Tour Announcement
Naarm/Melbourne-based new wave/post-punk band Radio Free Alice have just released their latest single and music video ‘Johnny’ ahead of their second EP, ‘Polyester’, set for August 21. Excitedly, the band will embark on a national headline tour across Australia in August and September. Formed in Eora/Sydney in 2020 before relocating to Naarm/Melbourne, the band consists …
Album Review: Introducing Meanjin/Brisbane’s DIAL, Their Self-Titled Debut EP and Upcoming Show!
Meanjin/Brisbane-based band DIAL, comprising Elijah, Matt, Bobby, and Taylor, along with former member Hugh who contributed to the debut album, has made a compelling entrance into the world with their self-titled EP. Bonding over a shared love for bands like The Verve, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Replacements, DIAL’s influences are discernible throughout …
Premiere: Eora/Sydney Based, Thomas James Mahony, Returns With Mesmerising New Single ‘Hearts Afire’
Backseat Mafia is thrilled to exclusively premiere the truly mesmerising new single and music video ‘Hearts Afire’ by Eora/Sydney-based artist Thomas James Mahony, releasing everywhere tomorrow. A beautiful, starlit release, ‘Hearts Afire’ breathes life with profound intensity. It begins with an enigmatic swell of power before Thomas’ powerhouse vocals peel you away from reality with …
Live Review & Gallery: The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Not Out at Factory Theatre – Gadigal/Sydney, 06.07.24
Saturday night, Gadigal/Sydney’s Factory Theatre witnessed Australia’s own crown jewel, The Angels, in their element and celebrating 50 years of rock excellence. For many of us, knowingly or not, our lives have been intertwined with The Angels and the monumental legacy they’ve bestowed upon Australia and the world. Some of us have even had them …