Probably riding my bike, taking photos and/or at a gig. Insta: @bruce_a_baker
We always get very excited when we are premiering the debut single for an artist, and today we have the absolute joy in showcasing “Free Man”, the first single from Perth’s country/rock band, The Southern Dukes. Like all good country rock songs, this one tells a tale, and it’s a mighty fine tale indeed. “Free…
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Eora/Sydney-based artist and producer Lolita Mae is set to release her first single of 2025, the electro-pop and trap single “Girl From Mars”. We premiered Lolita’s last single, the sensual “Holy Renascence” last October and are thrilled to be premiering this latest tune ahead of its release on Thursday, 27th of March. “Girls From Mars” is…
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Ocean Colour Scene are heading out on their national tour of the UK this week, kicking off in Leeds on Thursday the 27th March. Supporting them on this tour, are the fabulous psych rockers Kula Shaker. Last year, Kula Shaker released their seventh album, Natural Magick, and are rocking their original lineup, featuring Crispian Mills…
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She may be only seventeen years old, but WA’s Angelina Curtis is winning hearts everywhere with her heartfelt and insightful songs. We are thrilled today to be premiering the rich and daydreamy “Stereo”, ahead of its release on Friday. Angelina has a gift for creating music that is perceptive and relatable. Dreamy electric layers are…
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Today, Melbourne singer/songwriter Bel Kil has released her fabulous sophomore EP, Wasted Emotion. It’s an EP containing a collection of songs that Bel describes as “a rollercoaster ride through a range of raw emotions and lived experiences.”. One of the favourites from the EP is the title track, and we are especially thrilled today to…
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It’s only two months now until this year’s Great Escape Festival kicks off in Brighton. Another one hundred acts have been added to the lineup, including the Mercury Prize-winning indie-rock quartet English Teacher. English Teacher will be headling on the Billboard UK Live Stage, a new addition to the festival. It is a platform dedicated…
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Beans On Toast, the moniker for British folk songwriter Jay McAllister is well known to Australian audiences, having toured there a number of times. He is currently on a national tour of his home country, and with our own William Crighton in support. We caught them at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool on Wednesday…
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Pop-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Majelen, has today released her formidable debut album Stuck With You. The songs on the album have been inspired by love and relationships, and her passion for the Australian landscape. The album was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, where they were able to capture her incredible…
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Eora/Sydney-based post-punk/goth band Second Idol are known for their music that speaks to the community. Their latest track, the haunting “Postcolonial Blues”, is a prime example. We are delighted to premiere this single today, along with its video, which happened to be filmed in my neighbourhood, “Postcolonial Blues” tackles some significant philosophical conundrums. How do we…
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Last Friday Sydney indie-rockers Garage Noise released their latest earworm, the earnest and catchy “Eden”. We are super excited to be premiering the video ahead of its release on Friday. The four-piece are masters at taking their audience along with them on their sonic journey. With punchy guitars, a driving bass line, high-octane drums, sweet…
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They don’t come much more multi-hyphenate than Nicholas Brown. He is an actor, screenwriter, playwright, singer, songwriter, Bollywood actor, as well as a Play School presenter. Today we are stoked to be premiering “Strange Shadow”, a gloriously upbeat golden serve of electronic dance music. We have the video to go with the track, which as…
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Luvcat, fronted by Liverpudlian Sophie Morgan played a sold-out show at the Arts Club in her hometown last night. They have been tearing up the country of late, with a bunch of sold-out shows and last night was the final of this tour. We have been crushing on the latest single, the sultry “Love &…
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We’ve said it before: Western Australia is a hotbed for exciting singer/songwriters. Another talented artist to emerge is Fremantle’s Stella Cain, who only last month released her debut single, “River”. We are thrilled today to be premiering the follow-up, the beautiful and moving “Dog”, ahead of its release on Friday. “Dog” is a stirring track,…
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If you’ve ever struggled to move on from a relationship that didn’t work out, then “Strong” from Paige Barnard is sure to resonate with you. The Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter has a talent for capturing what truly matters, and we are excited to premiere the track, and video, ahead of its official release on Wednesday. Paige possesses…
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We head over to Los Angeles where resident singer/songwriter See Night is on the cusp of releasing her new album, Just Another Life, out on the 28th of this month. Today we have the pleasure of premiering the title track, an enchanting slice of indie-pop rock. See Night is the project for guitarist and singer-songwriter Linda Sao. “Just…
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Last week, Melbourne-based Turkish/Australian artist Kaya Byrne released the soulful and soothing indie gem “Stasis.” It’s only the second single from the talented artist, following last year’s “Lily Brown,” and we are thrilled today to premiere the video ahead of its general release later in the week. The genesis of the track lay with the frustration of…
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Brilliantly capturing the joy of summer with an upbeat ’60s sound is “Summer Daze”, the latest single from multi-instrumentalist Kat Greta. This tune will take you back to those carefree summer days infused with ocean swims, BBQ’s and good times – shared with friends and family without a care in the world. We are thrilled to…
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Ten years ago, Australian musician Pepa Knight released his debut album, the cross-cultural and entrancing Hypnotised Vol I. At long last, the sequel is in the midst, and a couple of weeks ago, Pepa released the first single – “Superman”. Today, we are thrilled to be premiering the video for this beautiful new track. Hypnotised…
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A week ago, The Ferguson Rogers Process unveiled their debut album, Style And Or Substance. The project is the brainchild of two of Australia’s most treasured musicians, Lance Ferguson* of The Bamboos and Tim Rogers, best known for being the frontman of You Am I, although limiting them to mentions of just those two bands is doing…
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Last month, BELLA DEER, the Wadawurrung-based (Geelong) singer/songwriter, released her formidable debut EP, Age of Alchemy. It’s a beautiful record, showcasing an artist with talent that belies her years. One of the standout tracks on the album is “In The Nebula”, and today we have the pleasure of premiering the video. We were crushing on…
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One of our favourite indie-rock bands out of Eora/Sydney in recent times is Jet City Sports Club. With sweet melodies and jangly guitars, they write songs that speak to their generation. The struggles and joys of moving through the young adult years are at their core. Their most recent tune to drop is “Mini Skirt”,…
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Letting go of a relationship that is at its inevitable endpoint is challenging. New Jersey Americana artist Dave Murphy masterfully captures the trauma and conflicting emotions in his folk-country single “Josephine,” which we have the pleasure of premiering ahead of its release on Thursday, November 21st. “Josephine” is steeped in melancholy, with vivid imagery and a wave of…
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Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Sarah Kabbani creates music that feels like its natural home is the big stage. Her latest tune, “Losing You,” is about to hit the airwaves. It’s an intoxicating mix of pop, dance, and indie-electro elements. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. “Losing You” is an absorbing tale of…
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From the despair and isolation of Covid-19, Americana heartland-rocker John Calvin was able to find a silver lining. “Rest of My Roads” is the opening track from John’s upcoming album, Greener Fields & Fairer Seas due out on the 24th January, 2025. It’s a song about coming to terms with one’s mortality, and we’re delighted to…
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Coldplay brought their Music of the Spheres World Tour to Accor Stadium in Sydney last night. The stadium was a riot of colour and overflowing with love, making for a spectacular night out. Three more shows are to come in Sydney, but they are all sold out. A full review is on its way. Bruce…
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The Jungle Giants took their regional tour to Dee Why RSL on the Northern Beaches of Sydney on Thursday night. It was a fantastic show, and the crowd were well and truly up for it. There were plenty of Halloween costumes, and the band was on fire. There were some uber-fans present, plenty of love…
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Thom Yorke is on his debut solo tour of Australia, and tonight was his first Sydney show, at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt. It was a brilliant set to a packed audience, with a number of Radiohead songs thrown into the mix. Bruce was there to bring you these images. Review is on its…
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Today Sarah Blasko has released her sixth studio album, the beautiful I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain. It’s a deeply personal and cathartic album, as Sarah reflects on goodbyes and new beginnings. I had a chat with Sarah about the genesis of the album and it’s influences, her upcoming tour and much more. Links for…
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A band very much on the rise is Meanjin/Brisbane’s Mid Drift. The cleverly named indie-pop outfit started releasing relatable earworms in 2023, and haven’t looked back. We are thrilled to be premiering their latest tune, packed with all the feels, the anthemic “Nicotine”, ahead of its release tomorrow. The band has drawn inspiration from artists…
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The prolific and wonderful Fingerless from Meanjin/Brisbane are edging closer to releasing their fifth album, and today we have the pleasure of premiering the fourth single to drop, the gentle and soothing acoustic ballad, “Monster”. We also have a beautiful video to accompany the track. “Monster” is rich and velvety smooth. They have been playing…
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