D.Matthews’ uplifting new single ‘Sunrise’ is a love letter to one of the most beautiful countries in the world

New Zealand (Aotearoa) is a magical place. With untamed wilderness, rich culture, mist-cloaked fjords, rolling green hills, golden beaches and…

Rapper Steffii stands strong on latest single ‘One of a Kind’

Geelong rapper Steffii has just released her latest single ‘One of a Kind.’ Inspired by artists such as Nicki Minaj,…

Surf Coast legends Inked Factor are at their best on latest album Soup De Jour

Red Whyte has been a constant factor in music along the Surf Coast for as long as I remember. Along…

Sean Kemp’s new single Smile is a heartwarming track about that special someone

Adelaide artist Sean Kemp is back with his debut solo single. ‘Smile’ is a fun folk-rock track, written by Kemp…

Melbourne singer-songwriter TAMS/N OTWAY teases two new singles

Independent artist TAMS/N OTWAY has announced she will be releasing two new singles this summer. The first single TAMS/N will…

South Australian prog-metallers Higgs Field reveal debut EP, ‘Paracusia’

Delivering a nice dose of 90’s nu metal riffs, Mt Gambier prog-metallers Higgs Feild has released their debut EP ‘Paracusia’….

Liz Martin Band unveils brooding new record, Live at Suss

You read phrases like “an instant connection” and the like in reviews and promotional material, and it never rings true,…

Amy Montgomery delivers arresting debut EP, ‘Intangible’

This is a bit different from the style of music I usually review. The question then arises … why? Why…

The Vainz are a new alt-rock band gearing up for their debut album

The Vainz are a new alt-rock band all hailing from Geelong, save for Tristan Maher, the vocalist. They’ve dropped off…

Motez takes a perfect dive into new soundscapes with his enigmatic single ‘Unknown Deep’

Many of us turn to Motez for party playlists or vibey Instagram stories. The South Australian music producer and DJ…

Mako Road fly high with summer jam ‘Helicopter’

Kiwi four-piece Mako Road has ended 2020 on a high with their energetic new track ‘Helicopter’, a welcome return since…

Warped is back with a new banging sludge-rock tune

For 30 years now, Geelong hard-rock act Warped have been unapologetically crafting driving rock tunes for the people of the…

Sir & Lydia’s new single ‘Modesty’ is an empowering anthem sure to lift anyone’s spirits

Earning themselves a solid reputation within the Brisbane music scene for their heartfelt, honest and affectionate brand of indie-folk over…

Singapore rockers Wavebomb deliver a gritty rock earworm with their debut single ‘Facing Waves’

Singapore-based garage rockers Wavebomb have delivered their steezy debut single ‘Facing Waves’, a rockin’ depiction of living in your own…

Electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist Kuren ups the ante on new EP ‘Formula 5’

Award-winning producer, songwriter, and vocalist Kuren has unveiled his latest EP ‘Formula 5.’ Hailing from a small town in New…

Sky Machine is the sci-fi inspired jazz fusion act hailing from the west coast

Imagine an alternative universe where a chance alien encounter in New Mexico leads a secret society to develop an advanced…

Sleuth’s experimental approach sees her push boundaries with her latest release, LUX

LUX may as well be called ‘So Fresh: Hits of Sleuth 2020. It’s well and truly expected that Sleuths debut…

The Smashing Pumpkins remain an undeniable force in alternative rock with their 11th studio album, Cyr

Fans of The Smashing Pumpkins will not be disappointed with the band’s highly-anticipated eleventh studio album, Cyr. Boasting a combination…

Malian music pioneer Moussa Diakite‘s new album is a worthy addition to a collection of world music

Moussa Diakite is a guitarist, singer and composer born in Mali. Now in his seventies he based in Western Sydney…

Sydney’s genre-defying trio Rhode Eyes unveil debut self-titled album

This is the debut album from Rhode Eyes. John Bracks, Tony Chubb and Damian Leonard are Rhode Eyes. They’ve been…

Death By Denim take a triumphant leap into the musical stratosphere with their debut album, ‘Sleepless and Sunkissed’

Western Australia has become a hotbed of seriously talented bands over the past couple years and none exude more promise…

Laura Ingram unveils heartfelt, nostalgic holiday single ‘Home For Christmas’

Uniting romance and nostalgia in ribbons of mesmeric melody, Canberra-via-Melbourne singer-songwriter Laura Ingram has Christmas wrapped in a bow with…

Natalie D-Napoleon explores the untold stories of women’s lives on her new solo album

Many summers have passed since ‘Leaving Me Dry’, the last studio album from Australian/American singer-songwriter and award-winning poet Natalie D-Napoleon….

Ryan Edmond’s debut album ‘From the Start’ is an exciting blend of Aussie indie and European city sounds

The debut album from Western Australian native Ryan Edmond is due out this Friday and after drip-feeding listeners with singles…

 

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