Melbourne duo Milwaukee Banks have recently been signed to Dot Dash/Remote Control Records for the global release of Deep Into the Night, the duo’s debut album due out in 2016! For Edo and Dyl, this year has already spawned many awesome career developments as they’ve consistently proven themselves as an act worthy of attention. Combining some great production with a cool…
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Sydney based electro duo Left. have dropped their new single “Jungle”, and fans of slick production and powerful vocals are in for a treat. Sarah‘s voice jumps from a smooth crooning to huge heights at the drop of a hat, all over infectiously catchy beats. The duo even managed to score the chance to play with Tuka at Field…
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Melbourne 5-piece Swim Season are bringing Summer on early with “Soldiers”, the lead single from their upcoming EP Cascades. Blending elements of alternative, indie, and even some electronica, they’ve got a great sound that definitely deserves a listen. Check it out here: ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on The…
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Our Music Video of the Day comes at you from Brisbane producer Charles Murdoch who lays the smooth-as-silk ground work for some really gorgeous vocals from local songstress Wafia, New York emcee Hak, and Perth’s ever-reliable Ta-ku, who gives his first ever vocal feature. Murdoch’s forthcoming debut album, Point, is sounding mighty fine if “Frogs”…
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Meredith may not be huge just yet, but she’s got a sound that still comes off as strangely familiar. Today‘s video of the day is from the young Aussie whom we haven’t heard much of in the past year or so, however “Levels” marks a fantastic return. This Lorde-esque clip has fantastic aesthetic that captures the…
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We’re going with a bit of alt-punk for today’s single of the day courtesy of Toronto’s very own Seaway. With sonic similarities to Neck Deep and Real Friends this Canadian five-piece could soon find themselves playing with the big names of modern punk if they keep the quality up in the way they have with…
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In our 86th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Roses & Revolutions from Rochester, and chat about moving towards a more indie pop sound, their love of Fleetwood Mac and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘Start Over’ off their EP, Torch. Band Name: Roses & Revolutions Website / Social Media: rosesandrevolutions.com Facebook…
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Taken from their brilliant new record Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied, Scottish rockers The Fratellis have released a video for their single “Impostors (Little By Little)” – a track which is destined to get stuck in your head (little by little), and a video which is pretty easy to enjoy. We at the AU are excited to…
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The 80s vibes are strong in this one from VANDER. Although it’s tagged as #Pop on Soundcloud, there are elements of funk, alternative, and even shades of rock in this cracker of a track from the Sydneysider. Having travelled to Los Angeles to work on his upcoming EP Venus, the future is looking bright for this…
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Haven’t heard of Paul Conrad yet? Well, you’re about to. The Sydney musician has been generating considerable hype with his unique brand of pop music, giving those of us yearning for summer a glimmer of an insight to hazy afternoons ahead with some excellent tunes. His latest single, “California”, unsurprisingly ties in well with the theme – the appeal of…
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In our 85th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet GLADES from Sydney, and chat about preparing for their debut show and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘Falling Away’. Band Name: GLADES Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Alternative Pop Members & their roles: Karina – Lead vocals Cam…
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I’m not entirely sure if this song is classified as electronic, funk, or dance, but whatever it is it’s fucking great. The brotherly due that is French Horn Rebellion have been around since 2007, yet I’ll admit this is the first time I’ve heard their material (despite having toured with big names such as MGMT and…
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“This song was written for all the twisted little boys and girls who are addicted to chasing a love that’s out of reach, and somehow gaining satisfaction from wanting what they cannot have”, Queensland singer-songwriter Amy Shark explains about her latest single “Golden Fleece”. The song, powerful and penetrating in itself, is given visuals both…
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If you’re a fan of Alt-J you’ll probably enjoy “Soil Leaking Water”, the latest from Oakland-based folktronic group Wicked Man. With shades of Ragnar from Of Monsters and Men in the vocals of frontman Yonatan Tietz, this is a track that you can chill out to with the breeze blowing through the window, drink in…
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Taking aim at Sydney’s lock out laws that have continued to act as a stranglehold over the city’s nightlife, Sticky Fingers have today released their cover of The Specials‘ 1981 original tune “Ghost Town”, with a great film clip to boot. The boys cruise around Sydney in the music video, looking their slick best, drawing on The…
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When 1200 Techniques announced they were dropping a brand new batch of material in the Time Has Come EP, fans understandably got swept up in the hype and excitement. In DJ Peril, N’fa and Kemstar is group labelled as Australian hip hop royalty and when it comes to 1200 Techniques, the title isn’t an exaggeration. The crew recently linked up with Wu-tang…
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Currently based out of London, West Australian musician Luke Kordly who performs under the name of The Bloom has had a fantastic 2015 so far. Fans embraced the release of The Bloom’s debut single and EP How It Starts and through live shows in London, Luke’s been able to connect even more with his fan…
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In our 84th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Ornaments from Newcastle, and chat about being friends since high school, their eclectic influences and get a sneak peak at their latest track, ‘Strangers’. Band Name: Ornaments Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Indie, Rock Members & their roles: Huw…
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Lance Ferguson has taken some time out from generating some serious soul/funk heat with The Bamboos to take a dip into the sun-drenched Pacific with his latest single under his Lanu moniker, “Dragon Sun”. Teaming up with Megan Washington once more, Ferguson’s new single conjures the romanticised images of the South Seas and the rhythmic…
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The beautiful thing about today’s Video of the Day is that it captures something we’ve all felt before: a need to escape when everything’s a bit too much. This clip accompanies “Not To Worry” by Elk Road featuring Governors, and if ever the visual aspect of a music video have complemented the audio to perfection,…
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Currently based out of London, West Australian musician Luke Kordly who performs under the name of The Bloom has had a fantastic 2015 so far. Fans embraced the release of The Bloom’s debut single and EP How It Starts and through live shows in London, Luke’s been able to connect even more with his fan…
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Jordan Millar has long been a favourite with AU staff, the charismatic songwriter and performer always making an impact whenever we happen to catch him performing live. Regardless of the stage, Millar’s music presents itself as a great fusion of rhythm, lyricism and depth – his narratives are heartfelt and after releasing two albums and…
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Brisbane duo Walken have recently dropped the music video for their grunge-soaked tune “Even if it Kills Me” – a single that positions the band alongside the likes of fellow Queenslanders Violent Soho, The Smith Street Band and others in the crop of Aussies who have been flying the flag for music that is good…
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As with every bit of music they’re putting out, Little May‘s music video for single “Seven Hours” is as gorgeous and flecked with an ethereal quality as you’d expect. The girls, currently on tour through Europe, release the visuals along with the release of their long-awaited and much anticipated debut record For the Company today….
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A bit of a chilled out track for today, with Twin Haus providing our single of the day with “I Used To Think”. Ambient and direct all at the same time, Twin Haus blur the lines between trippy and rocking in a seriously cool way that will probably have you playing this song on repeat…
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Slum Sociable have been having a great year; they’ve released two killer singles, been one of the most talked about bands at BIGSOUND, and are set for a showcase at CMJ in New York, beginning next week. And on top of all this, their debut EP and video for single “All Night” just got released….
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City Calm Down have a sound that sets them apart from the rest. Their new song “Son” blend their signature sound of lush ambience into a standard rock lineup, jumping from indie rock sounds to electronica flawlessly. This new track comes alongside the their national tour, hitting Adelaide tomorrow night. Check out the new track…
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Aside from having one of the coolest band names ever, Neon Tiger also have a new EP Live Young out. “Silver Linings” is the first single from the release and it brings some seriously catchy indie-rock vibes to the table that draw similarities to Panic At The Disco and Birds of Tokyo. Listen to it here:…
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Adelaide electro-pop duo Nakatomi have released a new single in “The Knife”, a great introduction to lovers of synths, beats and throwbacks to some glorious neon-drenched 80s flair. The film clip, directed by Aaron Schuppan, shares this distinctly 80’s vibe, embracing a sci-fi/Blade Runner type quality to the narrative. No schtick, all quality – click…
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L-Fresh the Lion may be a talented writer and performer, but the way he has been able to use his platform as an artist to project his beliefs and messages that resonate with many people around the country over the past year especially has been nothing short of stirring. His latest tune, “Get Mine”, featuring…
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