Gold Coast’s Black Rabbit George shares his top 5 sketchy festival experiences, plus a few near misses

Following on from the release of his critically praised single ‘Fingers Radio’, Gold Coast-based artist Black Rabbit George (AKA Paul…

The acts who graced Geelong’s stages in the past decade you’ll wish you had witnessed

There are good gigs, great gigs, and then there are truly special, random yet brilliant gigs that are impossible to…

Climb aboard, Josh Pyke is taking us to Rome (and it’s the best ride yet)

In his sixth studio album – written and recorded in his backyard studio, Timshel Industries – Pyke showcases his astonishing…

Pamela Claire’s chanteuse vocals and eclectic style shines on debut album Lonely Sets Me Free

Pamela Claire delivers a love letter to music in Lonely Sets Me Free. A skilful blend of genres creating a…

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets has curated your weekend listening playlist

Serving a bright introduction to the second half of the year, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have made reminded music lovers just…

PREMIERE: Tanya George’s new single ‘Normality’ gets us moving to her groovy electro-pop vocals

Bringing a fresh blend of vocal arrangements to the forefront, Melbourne’s looping genius Tanya George embraces her electro-pop roots in…

The Greatest Cult Classic Movies of All Time, according to Sydney’s Down For Tomorrow

Sydney indie-punk quartet Down For Tomorrow have just dropped their fourth track for this year, crafting something truly magnificent with…

Triple R’s Radiothon makes its return this Friday asking listeners to donate, now more than ever

Amidst the pandemic, the beloved station is requesting the support of their listeners. This Friday at 6am, Triple R’s Radiothon…

‘Really You’re A Nice Kid’ is Rosalind’s grand statement about modern resilience

Since it debuted last Wednesday, Melbourne songwriter Rosalind’s ‘Really You’re A Nice Kid’ has bounced around in our heads for…

PREMIERE: Ocean Grove’s Jim shares unplugged video for ‘Talkin With Ease’

Quite often the first glimpse of an artist; an upcoming single or album is in the form of a new…

Gymnastics in the Seventies are back from a hiatus to work on their third EP

Band members: Dan Rock, Dom Bell and Fraser Telfer. Tell me a bit about the band and what you’re up…

Newly formed Esoteric sends us into a dreamy synth-pop world with their first single

Band members: Shannen Hunter, Jackson Cass, Trav Stewart. Tell me a bit about the band and what you’re up to…

Get giddy for Snake Valley’s debut album set for release in September

Band members: Matt Martin, Walter Clayworth, Lachie Reynolds, Scott Urwin, Brendan Seibring. Tell me a bit about the band and…

After a cancelled tour, folk indie-rock artist Chitra starts working on her debut album

Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’re up to at the moment. My name is Chitra and I…

Meet The Spaghetti Stains, a recipient of triple j Unearthed’s Level Up Grant

Band members: Pantjiti Lawrence, Emmah Hellings, Rose Verey. Tell me a bit about the band and what you’re up to…

Deconstruct Recreate proves the vivacious power of music for youth health

It’s long been known that music can soothe the soul, but it turns out it can do a whole lot…

Melbourne’s Rosalind captures the spirit of modern resilience in ‘Really You’re A Nice Kid’

Last year captivating Melbourne songwriter Rosalind introduced herself as a talented, emotionally-aware and captivating storyteller in just four standout tracks…

Trevor Petrie reveals a poignant chronicle of the human condition with ‘Live at Mouse Mountain‘

Bringing well over a decade of experience to the table, and earning himself a solid reputation for writing heartfelt songs…

Momoko Rose’s raw, new single ‘Humans Weep’ explores her family trauma

Originally a Torquay local, Momoko Rose’s new single ‘Humans Weep’ whisks you away into an ethereal world of soft and…

RACKETT shares her top five unrequited crushes

DIY Australian indie-pop artist RACKETT has returned with up-tempo sugary pop track ‘Crush’. Lifted from her debut mini-album (due for…

The mesmerising and sleek Sleuth returns with a string of soaring releases

For the past few years, Portland’s Sleuth (AKA Melissa Francis) has been earning herself a solid reputation for her mesmerising…

Riding the wave of creativity, Illy joins forces with G Flip for anthemic single ‘Loose Ends’

Confined to his Melbourne apartment, the last few months mark the longest Melbourne-born, Australian rapper Illy (the moniker of Al…

5 sophisticated records with Sophisticated Dingo

Best listened to while wearing a monocle and sipping tea.

Yirgjhilya delivers a powerful and soul tingling call for unity with her debut single ‘Baganar’

We sit down with Yirgjhilya to talk about the single, her career in music and her role in standing strong in support of the Indigenous female community.

 

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