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News: Australia’s Middle Kids Embark on National Tour Amidst ‘Faith Crisis Pt 1’ Album Release
Anticipation is building for the Aussie indie-rock sensation Middle Kids, as the newly-announced national tour coincides with the release of their much-anticipated third studio album, ‘Faith Crisis Pt 1‘. Set to kick off in May, the tour announcement adds an extra layer of excitement to the impending album release, scheduled for tomorrow, February 16th. Promising …
Track: The Dandy Warhols helpfully say ‘I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem’, with a little wild assistance from Slash, ahead of tour and album.
In anticipation of their new album ‘Rockmaker’ due out on 15 March 2024, and their April Australian/NZ tour, the inimitable The Dandy Warhols have just released a new single entitled ‘I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem’. It’s a wild and stormy blitzkrieg of a track that is delivers a heart stopping jolt with …
Premiere: Grids and Dots unveil the achingly beautiful dream pop single ‘Imposter Friends’ ahead of new EP.
We are very honoured to give you an exclusive listen to the new song and video for ‘Imposter Friends’ from the fabulous Grids and Dots. In the past we have been mesmerised by the absolute delicious output of this band with their unique brand of dreamy immersive pop, and the new material shows the band …
News: Indie rock stalwarts Jebediah mark a welcome return with new album ‘OIKS’ slated for April and the anthemic single ‘Motivation’.
Bursting out of Perth, Western Australia in 1994, Jedediah last released an album way back in 2011 after a career that saw them reach great heights with a series of lauded albums and live shows. While member Kevin Mitchell has released material under the name Bob Evans, the band has only recently re-emerged with a …
News: The iconic Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) announces new solo album ‘Five Ways to Say Goodbye’ with delicious single ‘When We Were Beautiful & Young’ as an early taste.
Mick Harvey, founding member of seminal and legendary bands, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has made a profound and lasting contribution to indie music. His ability to write and co-write some of the classic songs of these bands have only been matched by his cool and collective demeanour – a …
Premiere: There’s nothing dull about Fleeting Persuasion’s thunderous noise-drenched track ‘Faded’ as new album and launch dates are announced.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Faded’ from Sydney shoegaze noiseniks Fleeting Persuasion, a track which rumbles and prowls like a caged, enraged predator while the sweet vocals bubble underneath the maelstrom. The slightly discordant guitars and fuzzy thumping bass create a visceral blast of noise that eviscerates the soul, while the …
Track: The Rubens Release Sunny New Single ‘Liquid Gold’ Following Australian Tour
The acclaimed Australian indie-rock band, The Rubens, is reclaiming the spotlight with their latest single, ‘Liquid Gold‘, following the triumphant success of their 2023 hits, ‘Pets and Drugs’ and ‘Good Mood‘. At the core of ‘Liquid Gold’ lies a narrative of self-destruction, cleverly concealed beneath bright, sunny melodies. The track’s mantra, “Fall down, get up, …
Track: Total Tommy Unveils Indie-Grunge Brilliance with Debut Single ‘microdose’
Eora/Sydney’s very own total tommy, the singer, songwriter, and Queer heartthrob, has recently unveiled her debut single ‘microdose‘, a captivating creation crafted one stormy night in the intimacy of her bedroom studio. The song beautifully captures the enchanting and all-encompassing essence of a crush, drawing inspiration from the raw emotions found in a teen’s journal. …
Track: Western Australian Darcie Haven has an exquisite moment of self reflection in ‘Hollywood’.
Rising artist Darcie Haven has just released a gorgeous moment of self-reflection in her new single ‘Hollywood’. At the fore is Haven’s gossamer silk vocals that seemingly float in the ether above the dappling instrumentation. The result is a magnificent piece of dream pop that floats like a cotton wool cloud in a bright blue …
Track: The legendary Crowded House are back with new sparkling single ‘Oh Hi’.
Crowded House, the global antipodean musical super stars, are treading the boards again with a new single entitled ‘Oh Hi’. As can be expected from these masters of the melody, ‘Oh Hi’ is a sprightly pure pop delight, with a soft approach that is laid back with layers of luscious harmonies. There is a sparkling …