Australian
Track: Buttered spread their special blend of smooth coastal soul all over new single ‘Love’
Following on from 2020’s stunning smooth-like-chocolate release, Electrify, Queensland duo Buttered have returned with another Soul Train-esque follow-up, the effortlessly heartfelt Love. The guys are also excited for an impending mini-tour which will see them play 4 coastal dates from next Friday, 2 July. Love was written and produced by the band themselves and mixed …
Track: Hearteyes’ new single, heartfelt and hectic ‘F.U.A’ feat. Canadian 8485 – mixtape coming in July
Sydney-based artist Hearteyes (aka Maurice Santiago) has revealed new track ‘F.U.A.’, in a collab with Canadian hyperpop star 8485. This comes ahead of his mixtape ‘Headbangers 2’, due for release on 16 July via Coalesce. Hearteyes’ unique brand of boundary-pushing indie pop channels a mix of genres old and new, whilst managing to create fresh …
Track: Dope Lemon sinks its teeth into sweet soul on new single ‘Rose Pink Cadillac’
Following on from recent single Kids Fallin In Love and Every Day Is A Holiday (with Winston Surfshirt) come more cruisy coastal sounds from Dope Lemon, in the form of new track Rose Pink Cadillac. Sounding like a sunny 60s soul standard, the song invokes a retro vibe but makes it modern, with sassy guitar …
News: EGOISM release new single and video, catch their tour with Odette now
Dream-pop duo EGOISM are supporting Odette on their East Coast tour this month, following the release of new single Lonely But Not Alone. The tour re-commenced last night with a hometown show at Sydney’s The Factory Theatre, before moving on to Newcastle and Canberra. This follows already successful shows in Queensland and Byron Bay. EGOISM is …
Album review: Tijuana Cartel give a delectable dose of hazily psychedelic escapism on new album ‘Acid Pony’ – out this Friday
Australian electro-dance group Tijuana Cartel are preparing for the release of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Acid Pony’ this Friday, 4 June. The captivating record comprises a perfectly eclectic assemblage of seven tracks, produced by Gold Coast band members Carey O’Sullivan and Paul George. Featuring a myriad of mind-altering musical elements ‘Acid Pony’ defines the group’s ability …
Track: Jesabel releases debut single ‘Gemini’ and it’s a spinning mirror ball of a gem
She’s spent the last 8 years DJing at massive festivals around Australia, South East Asia and New Zealand as well as playing alongside and supporting artists including Ed Sheeran, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Bliss N Eso, Showtek, Timmy Trumpet, Will Sparks and Havana Brown. And now, EDM scene mainstayer, Jesabel is riding on the release of her electro-pop debut, Gemini. The track takes its …
Album Review: Sturt Avenue’s debut album ‘How Do You Think It Should Be?’ delivers a special kind of indie-folk from its homegrown heart
South Australian band Sturt Avenue are set to release their debut album ‘How Do You Think It Should Be?’ next Friday, 4 June. Having already released 4 of the tracks as singles, the complete album has been long-anticipated. Based in Adelaide, the folk music collective is led by SCALA award-winning singer/songwriter Bryn Soden and supported by a …
Track: Banoffee makes ethereal return with new single and video of air-bending emotion for ‘Tapioca Cheeks’
Melbourne singer-songwriter and producer Banoffee returns with a shimmering new single Tapioca Cheeks and accompanying video. The track was written just before the COVID-19 pandemic, during her last LA studio session with PC Music’s French, synth-pop, shoegazers Planet 1999. ‘Tapioca Cheeks’ is a post-relationship love dedication of a sort, to someone who is seemingly unlovable. Banoffee …
News: Budjerah releases stunning live EP – catch his national tour now
One of Australia’s most exciting new voices, Budjerah shares new EP Budjerah – Live At Rainbow Valley via Warner Music Australia. The four-track collection is a wonderful re-interpretation of the 19-year-old artist’s debut self-titled EP, released in March. It not only highlights Budjerah at his powerful, soulful best but it also features stunning appearances from …
Track: Odd Tastes give us seamless and shimmering electro-pop with new single ‘IT’S ALRIGHT’
Charmingly quirky, Ballarat-based indie-pop duo Odd Tastes make an exciting return to the scene with latest single ‘IT’S ALRIGHT’ – an effervescent delight of a track, produced and mixed by group member Will Stephens. Featuring stylised, sparkling vocals, bubbling electronics and melodic guitar, the song skips along like a light breeze on a sunny day. …