Category: Releases

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The Dreggs Release New Folk Charmer, “Peeps With the Goods”

The Dreggs are bringing all the good vibes to your weekend with their gorgeous new single “Peeps With the Goods.” This one is definitely the goods, with a simple piano melody and gorgeous, easy breezy vocal harmonies from the duo. It feels like an instant classic.

“Matt Corby was a huge influence for this track. We were given the opportunity to write and record with Corby and this song is the result of that collaboration,” explained one half of the duo, Patty McRae. “The song is about the push and pull a lot of independent artists have to confront within the music industry. It’s an anthem to those who have experienced equal parts joy and frustration with their career, but also a reminder that persevering is the only way to push through and find that ‘happy place’, whatever that might mean for them.”

“Peeps With the Goods” comes from The Dreggs long-awaited debut album, Caught in a Reverie. Wrap your ears around it on April 26. The Dreggs will play shows in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe to support its release.

“It wouldn’t be a Dreggs show without a singalong and we’ve made sure there are plenty of magical moments throughout the set. One of the goals we have been working on is incorporating a lot of moments where we can involve the crowd,” Paddy assured fans. “On top of that, we are excited to be bringing the energy onstage with the addition of other band members. Don’t worry, it’ll still be Paddy and Zane, the folk duo, that we started out as, but just with some friends with us to turn it from a ‘performance’ to a ‘show’!”

I wouldn’t wait until the album drops to get your tickets. Something tells me they’ll sell out before that, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

6 April 2024 – Ride the Soundwave Festival @ Town Beach Park, Guruk/Port Macquarie
21 April 2024 – Long Jetty Festival 2024, Darkinjung Country/Long Jetty
1 May 2024 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawarrung Country/Torquay
10 May 2024 – Oran Mor, Glasgow
11 May 2024 – Eiger Music Studios, Leeds (SOLD OUT)
12 May 2024 – Whelan’s, Dublin
15 May 2024 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham (SOLD OUT)
16 May 2024 – Lafayette London, London (SOLD OUT)
17 May 2024 – Tunes in the Dunes 2024 @ Perranporth Beach, Perranporth
21 May 2024 – Kavka, Antwerp
22 May 2024 – Melkweg, Amsterdam
24 May 2024 – Artheater, Cologne
25 May 2024 – Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg
27 May 2024 – Privatclub, Berlin
29 May 2024 – Café V lese, Praha
30 May 2024 – Fluc und Fluc Wanne, Vienna
1 June 2024 – Strom, Munich
2 June 2024 – Papiersaal, Zurich
3 June 2024 – Muhle Hunziken, Rubigen
14 June 2024 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide
15 June 2024 – Metro City, Boorloo/Perth
21 June 2024 – The Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
28 June 2024 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
29 June 2024 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne
26 July 2024 – The Church Pub, Christchurch
27 July 2024 – U Bar, Dunedin
28 July 2024 – Yonder, Queenstown
1 August 2024 – San Fran, Wellington
2 August 2024 – The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Photo credit: Jordy Wydra

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Robbie Mortimer Releases Country-Rock Banger, “Blow the Speakers”

A grand finalist in last year’s Toyota Star Maker competition, Robbie Mortimer is making good on his promise. His latest single “Blow the Speakers” is a high-energy country anthem that sounds like Robbie has been doing this for years. Robbie had nothing for praise for his partner in crime Jared Adlam, who co-wrote the song and produced it at his Machine Lab studios.

“Jared truly brought the best out of me as an artist and songwriter,” Robbie enthused. “Nothing was too hard. There were no silly ideas, just opportunities to make a high-energy country anthem and we did just that. I’m proud of what we created together.”

Robbie has a stack of gigs coming up as a feature artist for the Professional Bull Rider’s Association Monster Energy Tour. He’ll also play a few cool country festivals in the coming months. Here are all the places you can see him play.

5 April 2024 – Way Out West Festival @ Eric Lenton Memorial Recreation Ground, Koa Country/Winton
20 April 2024 – Stock Route Festival @ Lazy River Estate, Wiradjuri Country/Dubbo
28 April 2024 – Carnival of Cups @ Goulburn Paceway, Gundungurra Country/Goulburn (FREE)
18 May 2024 – Music in the Mulga @ Wandilla Station, Kalali Country/Eulo
8 June 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
22 June 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Mulubinba/Newcastle
13 July 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Cairns Convention Centre, Gimuy/Cairns
28 September 2024 – Heartbeat Of The Hunter Festival, Wonnarua Country/Tocal
26 October 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Equine & Livestock Centre, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth
2 November 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Townsville Entertainment Centre, Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country/Townsville

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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Bryan Estepa and Melita Team Up For “Is There Anybody There?”

Eora/Sydney singer-songwriter Bryan Estepa has got no time for musical trends. His latest single “Is There Anybody There?” feels like a total throwback to the late 70s, but that music’s classic for a reason. This song, which features guest vocals from Melita, doesn’t try to be anything that it’s not. If you’re still sneaking vinyl from your father’s or grandfather’s record collection, I know you’ll love this one.

Bryan hasn’t released music since “Back to the Middle” in 2021, noting that “The well kinda went dry after that. I’d normally be a little worried but I threw myself into learning a tonne of new concepts on guitar and got obsessed over my instrument like I did in my teens. I kinda forgot about my songwriting for a while. But ‘Is There Anybody There?’ came out of nowhere during that period and it formed pretty quickly. One of those truly inspired moments that as a songwriter that you dare not question.”

“It’s a song about loneliness and how we as individuals are just a miniscule number in the sea of humanity,” Bryan explained. “In those moments of realisation, we might wonder if anyone is there or listening to us.”

If you’re in Eora/Sydney, you can catch Bryan supporting Ashley Naylor Spaceship at MoshPit Bar tonight! Limited tickets are still available through trybooking.

Image used with permission from Chris Familton Publicity

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Savour a Taste of Creature Fear’s “Sorbet”

“Sorbet”, the latest single from Naarm/Melbourne outfit Creature Fear feels like a sweet treat on the first listen, but this cool retro-pop track has got a bit of bite. It wasn’t until I stopped and paid attention to the lyrics, which explore mental health and how we manage it, that I really appreciated this release.

“The song paints a picture of an unhealthy relationship with food, using it as a coping mechanism and the complications that surround it,” explained songwriter and vocalist Cameron Graham. “While it was written in a way that’s somewhat ambiguous, ‘Sorbet’ expresses determination to break free from difficult patterns and persevere through mental health challenges, though at the same time expresses a lot of self doubt.”
With a refreshed line-up, featuring new vocalist Louis Gaul and bassist Liam Brennan, and a bunch of fresh new material, Creature Fear will make their long-awaited return to the stage next week with a hometown gig, followed by some New South Wales shows in May. Here are all the dates you need:

12 April 2024 – Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
17 May 2024 – Towradgi Beach Hotel, Woolyungah/Wollongong (FREE)
18 May 2024 – New Brighton Hotel, Eora/Sydney (FREE)

Photo credit: Hana Schlesinger

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GRAACE Returns With “Jealous Type”

It’s been two years since GRAACE released new music, but she’s back with a brand new single. “Jealous Type” is a brilliant return to form, with all the pop vibes you need to dance through your weekend. It’s a timely release from GRAACE, who grapples with coming of age and self-discovery in this song’s insightful lyrics.

“I learned in my early twenties that I wasn’t loving all the versions of myself yet” GRAACE admitted. “I can be a bitch and also be kind. I can be creative and also be lazy. I can be, and do, all of these things. As women, we’re so diverse and I was so sick of being pigeonholed. It feels so much more powerful and in tune with myself than a lot of stuff that I’ve released before. I’ve shielded away from talking about a lot of things in the past, but this time around I wanted to be very candid. I’m accepting that I’m not always the chill partner in a relationship, that sometimes I can become jealous, and that it’s OK to honour those two sides of myself.”

Expect more truth bombs when GRAACE releases a larger body of work later in the year. GRAACE also has a stack of shows coming up supporting Stephen Sanchez later this month and The Dreggs in June.

26 April 2024 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Stephen Sanchez)
28 April 2024 – Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney (SOLD OUT – supporting Stephen Sanchez)
29 April 2024 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney (SOLD OUT – supporting Stephen Sanchez)
30 April 2024 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT – supporting Stephen Sanchez)
1 May 2024 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Stephen Sanchez)
14 June 2024 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting The Dreggs)
15 June 2024 – Metro City, Boorloo/Perth (supporting The Dreggs)
21 June 2024 – The Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting The Dreggs)
28 June 2024 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney (supporting The Dreggs)
29 June 2024 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting The Dreggs)

Photo credit: Vasili Papathanasopoulos

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Jordy Burns Impresses With “Second Chances”

Jordy Burns proves that her strong debut single “Walls” was no fluke with the release of the follow-up “Second Chances.” This an upbeat pop number sounds so different from her more sombre debut, but its lyrics are every bit as powerful as its predecessor.

“‘Second Chances’ fell out of my brain on a pretty poignant day in a toxic relationship when I finally realised that this person wasn’t going to change,” Jordy admitted. “After a really heated discussion, as many pained artists do, I found creativity in some intense journaling and suddenly I was staring at the lyrics of my next song.”

“Second Chances” is the second single lifted from Jordy’s debut EP Games, which drops on April 18. She’s got a couple of local shows coming up this month, so get onto it Eora/Sydney!

6 April 2024 – Tokio Hotel, Eora/Sydney (FREE)
27 April 2024 – Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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ANT ENOCH Joins Forces With Moreton For “Tunnel Road”

I’m currently blissing out to “Tunnel Road,” the latest single from Eora/Sydney artist ANT ENOCH. Featuring Moreton, this dreamy piece of romantic pop is perfect for your long weekend.

“To be completely honest, probably the most terrifying part of my whole life was when this song was being written. This feeling of being in love but also terrified because you’re so open, so vulnerable,” ANT admitted.

“The danger of when you are so connected to someone is that you feel their feelings and it no longer feels like it’s just you,” Moreton added. “Love’s a risky business and it’s not always comfortable to be in big highs and really big lows.”

“Tunnel Road” is the latest single lifted from ANT’s upcoming debut EP Big Talk Big Party, which drops on May 17.

Photo credit: Xinger Xanger

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Phoebe Over Floors Me With “Impact”

Jersey-born, Eora/Sydney based indie pop act Phoebe Over has blown me away with her latest single “Impact.” With a simple melody and lyrics that cut to the heart, Phoebe explores a relationship that could have been, if only the object of her affection’s heart wasn’t elsewhere.

“My song aims to forge a personal and emotional connection, finding resonance in the somber yet resonant melodies that mirror the unique pathways we navigate,” Phoebe explained.

Jersey’s loss is our gain Australia. Phoebe Over is the real deal.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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Eskimo Joe Back to Their Best With “The First Time”

Eskimo Joe haven’t released a single since 2021, but listening to their latest track “The First Time,” it’s like they never left. This song feels so familiar yet fresh. It’s got me all nostalgic about their music, but also excited about everything that’s still to come.

“We really look up to bands like the Rolling Stones and U2 – those guys who keep touring and creating music over and over again,” explained the band’s bass player and vocalist Kav Temperley. “It makes us proud of our musical journey and the people who have taken our songs into their lives. Eskimo Joe is still the three core members. It just wouldn’t be the Eskies without the three of us in a studio or on stage making music together – our friendship is as much a part of the band as the music itself. After an amazing 2023 of playing some huge festivals, there’s this indescribable energy when a massive crowd is singing your songs back at you. We wanted to capture that energy and infuse it into our recording. So, in the first week of January this year, over five days we wrote and recorded ‘The First Time’ at my studio in Fremantle.”

“We wanted to write something that set out to encapsulate the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, that looks back through rose coloured glasses conveniently forgetting the heartache and sleepless nights that came with a certain place and time in our lives. It’s easy in the loneliest moments to look back and take comfort in those memories secretly holding onto that feeling like an addict. The song is also a realisation that holding onto the past might also be holding you back from the present. The subject is nostalgic but so is the sound of this song, it sounds like it could have sat perfectly on the Black Fingernails album.”

“You put so much energy into each song, you build it up, tear it down, build it back up again until it matches the band’s vision. I love the energy in this song and the sentiment, and I’m stoked that we get to release it out into the world,” added lead guitarist Stu MacLeod.

Drummer and guitarist Joel Quartermain is equally enthusiastic, noting, “Once it’s out in the world, a song truly exists. Hopefully people connect with it.”

Eskimo Joe will play Lookout Festival, alongside choice international acts Live and Incubus, before headlining an acoustic theatre tour. Expect to hear all your old favourites and choice new cuts like “The First Time” at the following shows.

6 April 2024 – Lookout Festival @ Sandstone Point Hotel, Kabi Kabi and Joondoburri Country/Bribie Island
7 April 2024 – Lookout Festival @ Broadwater Parklands, Yugambeh Country/Southport
13 April 2024 – Lookout Festival @ Mornington Racecourse, Bunurong Country/Mornington
20 April 2024 – Lookout Festival @ Whitfords Nodes Park, Noongar Country/Hillarys
27 April 2024 – Civic Hall, Ballaarat/Ballarat
28 April 2024 – Wyndham Cultural Centre, Imaroo/Werribee
25 May 2024 – Casula Powerhouse, Cabrogal Country/Liverpool
26 May 2024 – The Concourse Lounge, Cammeraygal Country/Willoughby
31 May 2024 – Logan Entertainment Centre, Yugambeh and Yuggera Country/Logan
21 June 2024 – Red Earth Arts Precinct, Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Country/Karratha
22 June 2024 – Carnarvon Civic Centre, Gwoonwardu/Carnarvon
28 June 2024 – Albany Entertainment Centre, Kinjarling/Albany
30 June 2024 – Esperance Civic Centre, Kepa Kurl/Esperance
5 July 2024 – The Wedge, Gunai Country/Sale
6 July 2024 – Kingston City Hall, Mooroobin/Moorabbin
7 July 2024 – Queanbeyan PAC, Quinbean/Queanbeyan
9 July 2024 – Horsham Town Hall Theatre, Wopetbungundilar/Horsham
12 July 2024 – Swan Hill Town Hall PACC, Matakupaat/Swan Hill
13 July 2024 – The Art House, Darkinjung Country/Wyong
26 July 2024 – Mount Isa Civic Centre, Kalkadoon Country/Mount Isa
28 July 2024 – Rockhampton River Festival, Darambal Country/Rockhampton
7 August 2024 – MECC, Yuwibara Country/Mackay
8 August 2024 – Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Gia Country/Proserpine

Photo credit: Duncan Wright

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RinRin Unleashes Hard-Hitting Single “Miss Miserable”

Boorloo/Perth emo artist RinRin has really impressed me with her latest single “Miss Miserable.” An ode to her younger self, the track effortlessly combines pop-punk and metal influences.

We do not have enough artists like RinRin on the local scene. Her music is so fierce and powerful. She’s playing in such a male-dominated space, but if this song’s any indication it doesn’t phase her one bit.

RinRin has toured with the likes of Caskets, Windwaker, The Plot In You, and our own RedHook, as well as headlining her own shows earlier this year. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we see her ripping up stages again.

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR