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Track: Pink Bedrooms and Green Dystopias -The Duality of DOWNGIRL’s New Music Videos for ‘Horsegirl’ and ‘Dig’
DOWNGIRL don’t just make music—they create a world, and their latest dual release, ‘HORSEGIRL’ and ‘DIG,’ feels like stepping into a bedroom circa 1999, where rebellion, femininity, and unvarnished angst meet. In the video for ‘HORSEGIRL,’ the band takes you inside a teenager’s room, plastered with Aaron Carter, Britney Spears, Hole, and their own posters, …
News: Irish Singer-Songwriter Sarah Hickey Shares Stunning Debut Album ‘Fastener’
Following a series of captivating teaser singles throughout 2024, Sarah Hickey takes a bold step forward with the release of her debut album, Fastener. A captivating blend of folk, indie and country undertones, the album is close, heartfelt and warming. Comparable to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The Staves, Bon Iver and even singer-songwriter legends like …
News: Alina Ly Shares Intimate And Beautiful Live Version of ‘Keep Me Warm’
Returning from a four-year hiatus, Alina Ly shares the new video of ‘Keep Me Warm’ performed live, a beautifully intimate performance which enforces the emotive nature of the songwriting. This stripped-back recording showcases Alina’s tender artistry, blending soothing pop hooks with folk-inspired warmth. Featuring Alina and two of her live band members, the shimmering picked …
Track: Glam Rock Meets the Outback: Mulga Bore Hard Rock Release ‘Young Men’
Mulga Bore Hard Rock are a band born of contradictions—rooted in a community of fewer than 40 people yet channeling a sound big enough to rattle stadium walls. Their debut single, ‘Young Men’ (Younga Barla Mapa), is out now via Community Music. It’s a howl from the red-dirt heart of Central Australia. Sung in Anmatjerre, …
Track: Sydney’s finest, The Nagging Doubts, unveil a paean to a friend in the gorgeous track ‘Glue’ with debut album on the way.
As I incessantly say, The Nagging Doubts are one of the finest and underrated young bands coming out of Sydney at the moment and we have followed their relatively nascent career with avid interest. Their new single ‘Glue’ proves that this band is a powerful force that deserves a wider audience. Sung by Ruby, the …
News: Jack White extends his December 2024 tour across Australian and NZ with 5 new cities added
12-time GRAMMY winner Jack White has extended his upcoming December 2024 tour, with five new cities added today across Australia and New Zealand. In addition to his two sold-out Victorian shows at Civic Hall Ballarat on Friday 6 December, and Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday 7 December, White now adds new performances in Brisbane, Melbourne, …
News: Tenzin Choegyal along with Matt Corby, and Rohin Jones craft a meditative soundscape with new album “Snow Flower”
Grammy-nominated Tibetan singer/musician/composer, Tenzin Choegyal has just released the first track, the titular “Snow Flower” from his forthcoming album, a collaboration with multi-instrumentalists Matt Corby and Rohin Jones (of The Middle East), and songwriter Alex Henriksson. The song is a poignant exploration of life’s impermanence, beautifully rendered in Tibetan and played on the dranyen, a …
Album Review: Fazerdaze wields her ‘Soft Power’ with aplomb in a majestic new album.
The inimitable and ethereal Fazerdaze (the nom de plume of Amelia Murray) has just released her first LP in seven years – ‘Soft Power’ – via Buttrfly/Virgin Music Group, and it is a wondrous return. Beset by the vicissitudes of life after the universal acclaim that met ‘Morningside’, Fazerdaze withdrew from the world for a while before returning …
News: Singer-Songwriter Ryan John Clary Releases Debut Album ‘Life, Love & You’
After more than a decade marked by growth, setbacks, and self-discovery, Ryan John Clary has released his highly anticipated debut album, LIFE, LOVE & YOU. This album is more than just a collection of songs, it’s a testament to Clary’s resilience, his journey through personal and creative struggles, and his ultimate reconnection with music. For …
News: Laneway Festival 2025 Sideshows Announced Featuring Olivia Dean, Joey Valence & Brae and julie
The countdown is on as (we) punters prepare for the iconic 2025 Laneway Festival. With tickets already sold-out across Sydney and Melbourne, it’s a snatch-and-grab to catch some of the festivals biggest acts at their own headline shows. Handsome Tours and Laneway Presents are bringing Olivia Dean, Joey Valence & Brae, and julie to Australia …