Secret Sounds is pumped to announce headline shows by trailblazing, Platinum-selling, British pop star Years & Years, taking over Brisbane and Adelaide in November 2022! The hotly-anticipated shows will see the singer, actor and cultural vanguard hit down under with a host of new tracks from his stunning new album, Night Call, released earlier this…
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Nicole Quigley is an Eora/Sydney-based pop artist and is about to release her latest shimmering new single, “Sip Of Summer”, and we are thrilled today to be showcasing it for the first time. Nicole perfectly captures the brilliance of the first throes of a passionate romance, “You’re the sweetest taste I’ve ever had”, “You’re my…
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With a title as diverse as “The Bait Fridge x Slowmango” (The hero’s journey of the Appendix), there should have been plenty of warning that this was to be no ordinary show. The procedural steps listed the “Wild West Waiting Room” as step one. Banjo players sitting around campfires, white coated cowboys pushing tumbleweeds and…
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Today local heavy giants Deadlights and Mirrors have announced a co-headline tour of Australia – The Ego’s Valley – in November, supported by Inertia. Brisbane hardcore outfit Deadlights and Gippsland metalcore act Mirrors have proved to be some of the country’s best heavy performers in recent years. With the former’s The Uncanny Valley and the…
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Tyler, the Creator has grown immensely as a performer and is not only capable of commanding an entire arena with just a – highly polished – stage design, a microphone and a ridiculous amount of energy. In 2022, the 31-year-old musician adds something to the confidence he’s so clearly expressed since he first stomped onto…
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Frontman Julian Casablancas doesn’t seem very happy these days, letting loose with some incoherent quips occasionally while his band, New York’s legendary The Strokes, play through a greatest hits set list for the first of two Sydney shows – sideshows, may I add, to the deflating Splendour in the Grass, which this year was marred…
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Emerging Melbourne hip hop artist Squid The Kid has returned with mesmerising R&B single “Cater”, released 28 July. Already recognised for his talents, Squid was a finalist for the 2021 Vans Musicians Wanted competition (judged by the likes of Denzel Curry and Sean Miyashiro of 88 Rising), as well as St. Kilda Festival’s New Music…
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The Strokes made a triumphant return to The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney last night, after performing at Splendour in the Grass. With lead singer Julian Casablancas in fine voice, the band as tight as ever, a set-list of their classic hits, and a spectacular laser light-show, it was a memorable performance. They were well supported…
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Brisbane’s 4-piece, Beddy Rays have today released their self-titled debut album. The band, from Redland (Reddy) Bay has been cranking out the hits, and continuing with the puns, since the breakout single “Sobercoaster” in 2020. That release has racked up an astonishing 3.5 million streams. They’ve got to the stage of delivering their debut album…
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Brisbane easycore quartet Grizzlyshark have been bubbling away at the surface these past few years, but today they boil over with their sizzling debut EP MOSAIC. Featuring the singles “TMS”, “What’s the Plan Gogglehead?” and “There’s No ‘I’ in Quaranteam”, the five-track project is a platter of fervent emo with pop punk hooks to satiate…
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We’re closing out July with ten more tracks getting added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two exclusive premieres from this week. Our Track of the Week is “Persuasion” from Georgia Fields. “Persuasion” is the third single from Georgia’s upcoming album, Hiraeth, which is due to drop in November of this year….
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Melbourne singer-songwriter Dinosaur Beard (aka Adam Finnegan) has today released the alt-rock single “Translucent Skin” and announced his debut EP A Mountain of Cotton Gold, due 14 October. Written during Melbourne’s last lockdown, the track’s brooding melodies and poetic lyrics comment on the decline of political structures in modern society. Heavily influenced by the effects…
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Fleeting Persuasion is the brainchild of Melbourne-based singer-songwriter James Spencer Harrison. He has previously released music as J M S Harrison, and has recently rebirthed under the new moniker. “Hollow” is the second single for 2022, and will be on the forthcoming album for this exciting new project for Harrison. We are excited today to…
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Debbies are a two-piece band hailing from Jervis Bay, south of Sydney. They’ve been cranking out anthemic pop-punk since emerging as finalists in 2019’s triple j Unearthed High. Their pop-punk sound is fresh yet familiar. This is a band in a hurry, with shredding guitars, driving beats, and stories that resonate, they are an excitement…
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Brisbane melodic metalcore band Citadel are one of the country’s most promising heavy acts to emerge in recent times. With their latest single “Parasyte” out in the world, we caught up with them to chat all things about the track and what else they have in store. “Parasyte” touches on some deeply personal topics and…
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Growing up in Castlemaine, Victoria and first exploding onto the scene at just 17 years old, singer-songwriter KIAN’s progression is nothing short of incredible. The person behind the 4x Platinum single “Waiting” and winner of multiple APRA awards returns with another taste of his sophomore EP Shine, out 26 August. Produced by Willie Tafa (ONEFOUR,…
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Continuing on from the Splendour celebrations, British rapper Harrison James Armstrong aka Aitch played his first Sydney show to a sold-out crowd at Enmore Theatre. We’re hoping it’s not long before he is back on our shores again. Mikki was there to bring you these photos
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With the 20th Splendour in the Grass now behind us, we look back on the 10 best moments of the weekend that was. 1. The Chats calling out NSW Police Every cop in the Amphitheatre shuffled awkwardly when The Chats frontman Eamon Sandwith told them how he really felt – and the roaring crowd with…
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It’s crazy sometimes to see how few people seem to share your interest in your favourite smaller artists, especially when you can’t get over just how brilliant they are. This is exactly how I feel about JPEGMAFIA, a.k.a Peggy. As one of my favourite artists, I can never seem to get enough of his music….
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The sun was shining as we entered the grounds of Splendour for Day 3. I can’t say the mud has dried out, but whatever. We were ready for tunes and good times. It was another action-packed day. King Stingray rocking their surf-rock vibe at the GW McLennan. Then it was onto Andy Golledge and his…
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The sun was out and the ground had dried up a little for Day Three of Splendour in the Grass. Weekend campers knew what they were in for and there mustn’t be a single store in Byron with gumboots left by now. Scottish rockers The Snuts brought newfound energy to the small but active crowd…
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Day Two of the festivities at Splendour in the Grass had a slow start as punters wearily emerged from their tents in the mid-morning. With the sun trying to break through, overalls and footy shorts made a regular appearance. Bin bags taped around ankles also became a substitute for gumboots after Friday’s wet welcome. Shout…
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Normal service resumed for day 2 of Splendour in the Grass, 2022. Yes, there was mud but the music was incredible. From The Lazy Eyes early in the day, to the iconic The Strokes, closing the Amphitheatre at the end of the night, the performances were of the highest order, and the crowds were fully…
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The eagerly awaited return of Splendour in the Grass did not kick off with the bang that organisers had hoped for. After people from all over the country spent hours waiting in car queues, the main events of Day One were cancelled due to wet weather. With most music acts called off, there were just…
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Ball Park Music blew Melbourne crowds away last week on the final leg of their Weirder and Weirder tour, supported by King Stingray and RAT!hammock. The Forum was full with the whimsical magic the band has put together over the years, and it was a great way to cap off a special tour. Dan Hanssen…
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Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two singles we exclusively premiered this week. Our track of the week is “You”, the new single from garage rock trio Crocodylus. “You” is one of two singles the trio have released this week, as they announce an East…
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Sydney’s Highline have today released Overrun, their latest EP. The talented indie-rock quartet have been releasing guitar-driven songs that are unified by their honesty and exploration of themes of friendship, love and personal growth. They are a band that have been a favourite of the AU for some time now. With guitars to the fore,…
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The Splendour in the Grass sideshows are in full swing. UK star Joy Crookes brought her A-game to the Metro Theatre in Sydney last night. It was a sold-out show, and her performance delivered in spades. Showcasing songs from her debut album, Skin, her voice was as spectacular as on the album, and with a…
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Masked Country star Orville Peck played his first Australian show to a sold out Enmore Theatre and did not disappoint. Wearing a fringed mask Orville entertained his boisterous fans with songs from his debut Pony album. It was a perfect warm up for Splendour In The Grass; one not to be missed. The star was…
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Perth alt-pop artist Madoc Plane has today revealed his soulful new single “Right Reason” after signing to Tone City Records. The follow-up single to “Lilac in June” – released 18 March – has smooth funk rhythms and a steady groove that emboldens the substantial lyrics of Plane’s personal struggles. There is a gripping awareness in…
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