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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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Hayley Mary, of The Jezabels fame, has been releasing music under her own name since her stellar debut EP, The Piss, The Perfume, in 2020. Since then, she has released two more EPs, and today, she has released her grand and ambitious debut LP, Roman XS. The album was produced by Hayley and The Jezabels producer, Lachlan Mitchell, with…
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Hailing from Brisbane, duo Trim Reaper have tapped into an intoxicating and luxurious mix of electro punk and indie rock. Yesterday, they dropped their debut EP, and it’s a beauty. At just three track long, it’s short and sweet, but packed with social commentary, old-school instrumentation and upbeat energy. There’s a potent sincerety to the…
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Cathartic music can come in many forms, and Bundjalung/Byron Bay-based indie-punk outfit Off Judy have delivered an absolute belter in “Scared of The Dog”, a high-octane singalong that we have the pleasure of premiering today, ahead of its release on Friday, 25th October. The track is a brisk and energetic guitar-driven gem, powered along by passionate vocals,…
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Today, Naarm artist Charlie Lane has released her debut album, I’m Okay Now But I Wasn’t. It’s a beautiful and moving album full to the brim with songs that are deeply personal and emotive. A queer and disabled artist, Charlie sees the world from a different perspective to most of us. She has proudly and…
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The rumours are true – Charli XCX will be headling Laneway festival 2025. She will only be playing Laneway, so that’s your only chance to see Charli down under next summer. Joining the lineup is British bedroom pop star Beabadoobee, who won legions of fans when she performed in Australia in 2022. Also returning to Laneway…
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With a relentless spirit, and wide range of influences, the collective Sex on Toast have been creating technicolour rock for twenty years now. Today they have released their latest album, Pegasus, that brilliantly showcases their deep talents and broad interests. The album is a glorious mix of funk and pop, big horns, RnB, jazz and…
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Love sometimes strikes hard, and negative thoughts of ‘why me?’ can also accompany its deep pleasure. These feelings are expressed perfectly in “honeY”, the new track about to drop from Boorloo/Perth-based pop artist CHEZ. We are thrilled to be premiering this cracker of a tune ahead of its release on Friday. CHEZ’s ‘honeY’ is a sonic journey…
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Yes, it has been hotly rumoured and at last confirmed that OASIS will be returning to Australia in 2025. There was pandemonium when the first UK concerts went on sale – apparently, ten million fans from 158 countries were pounding the keyboards and devices to get tickets. The Britpop trailblazers from Manchester will be playing…
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At the AU, we are big lovers of folk music, and hailing from Sweden and now resident in Berlin, is the artist known as The Saga, who delivers dreamy and ethereal folk music. We are thrilled to premiere a track named after their ‘pen name’, the gorgeous “The Saga”, before its release on Wednesday, 16th…
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An exciting talent to emerge from Eora/Sydney is artist/producer Lolita Mae. Today we have the thrill of premiering her divinely sensual new single, “‘Holy Renascence” ahead of its release on Friday. The term ‘Holy Renascence’ refers to a spiritually profound rebirth, and the track is undoubtedly profound and intimate. The track was produced by Lolita herself,…
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Yet another massive talent to emerge from Western Australia is the Boorloo/Perth-born and raised artist Laura Adeline. Laura has relocated to Naarm, and is about to release the tantalising and sultry “Curbside”. We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. “Curbside” is an intoxicating blend of sweet, sad and sexy as…
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Last month, we had the pleasure of premiering the single “Sister Jane“, from Seattle-born now Naarm/Melbourne-based group The Rayes. Today, we are back at it, premiering “Bat’s Wing”, the final single from their upcoming EP, Limb Pulled Taut. The track opens gently, reminiscent of the great Nick Drake, wistfully with a melancholic tone, as it…
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Hailing from Perth, singer/songwriter Hanah Stow has today dropped her debut EP, Sidelined, and it’s a beauty. Six tracks of intimate, emotive and melancholic musings, it’s a beautiful first record for the talented artist. Hannah reflects on her journey to get to this important milestone. From the ache of leaving her home town to pursue…
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We’ve some classic garage alt-rock coming out of Naarm/Melbourne via the rockin’ Terra Rouge, in her new single, the visceral “Couch Song”. We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. Terra Rouge has been lighting up Melbourne since 2019, with Brianna Brady (she/her), vocalist, songwriter and guitarist at the helm….
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At the AU we are suckers for beautiful folk music, and today we have a gem from Atlanta-based folk artist and singer/songwriter Brianna McGeehan with “Home”, her first new single since 2020, and indeed her debut release under her own name. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Friday. Brianna’s…
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Today we head to Austin, Texas, the home of Parker Woodland, a power trio and their new single, “Never Met a Stranger”, featuring some fabulous psych rock. Tackling grief it showcases the ability for music to heal, and takes us on quite the journey, with dark psychedelic guitar lines, hushed vocals, haunting yet upbeat. We…
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We are heading to North Queensland today, indeed Townsville where indie punk rockers Poison Oak hail from. We are very exciting to be premiering “Wasted”, a poignant, reflective and upbeat tune, and the first from their their upcoming second album. They’ve also put together a video which we think is pretty amazing, so we are…
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Leaving behind your emotional baggage and moving on runs through the veins of “Essence of Me”, the new single from Portland’s Sparxsea. We are thrilled today to have the first listen, with accompanying video of this beautiful and meditative track, ahead of its release on Thursday, 29th August. Sparxsea grew up in a small town…
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Melbourne based singer/songwriter Sunset Salore has been delivering enchanting alt pop since her debut in 2019. The second half of 2024 is shaping up to be a success for the artist, with the release last month of the incisive “Call It”, and we are thrilled to be premiering her latest single, the gorgeous “Mystery and Magic”….
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Indie folk-rock group The Rayes, fronted by sisters Rebecca and Jordan, are on the countdown to releasing their second studio album, Limb Pulled Taut, to be released on the 27th of September. Two singles have already dropped, “Thoughts” and “Before You Go”, and today we are thrilled to be premiering the third, “Sister Jane” ahead of…
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The final countdown is on. The first lineup announcement has dropped for the final ever Byron Bay Bluesfest, and it’s a belter. We were hoping for Crowded House, and they have delivered. Neil Finn is without doubt in the upper echelon of living songwriters. Their past performances at the festival have been absolute highlights, and…
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In major news today, Peter Noble OAM, Festival Director of Bluesfest Byron Bay, announced that the 2025 edition of Bluesfest will be its last outing. Easter on the East coast of Australia will never be the same again. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when it was cut down from five days to four…
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Last month, PAXY – the moniker of Naarm musician Bridget Leila – released the sumptuous moody and bluesy “Magnetic Field”, a song chronicling the challenges of dealing with the push and pull of forces that can’t be ignored. We are thrilled today to premiere the video for the track, a cinematic journey beautifully paired with…
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Sydney’s four-piece, Green Mohair Suits create exquisite folk/country/bluegrass music, and is back today with a new track, “Hell Or High Water. The track is the first single to be released from their upcoming fifth album, Stan Wella, due to be released in late September. We are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on…
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Sydney’s 51st Avenue have created a niche for themselves with a love of electronic pop and heavy rock, and blending them effortlessly together. Last month, they dropped their latest hard-hitting single, “MOMENTS”, and today we are thrilled to be premiering the video for the track. The track starts with some sweet electronic pop elements, with…
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There must be something in the water in Mulubinba/Newcastle as it has been churning out some stellar bands recently. Another one which has us pumped is Loons, who have been serving up fabulous surf rock and today we are stoked to be premiering their new tune, the anthemic “Money Honey”, ahead of its release on…
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On Tuesday, it will be sixty-nine years to the day since Johnny Cash recorded one of his most famous songs, “Folsom Prison Blues”. To honour the occasion, one of our finest singer/songwriters, Jack Biilmann is releasing his own re-working of this timeless classic. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday,…
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Central Coast alt-rock outfit Bad Witch are relatively fresh on the scene, and have been getting some keen attention for their enticing blend of punk, rock and blues. They dropped their debut release, “Uptight” in 2022, and have released a handful of exquisite singles since, most recently the crunchy “739”. We are thrilled to be…
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