Category: Releases

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Turn Up Your Speakers For Laurina Sue’s Single, “Dark Side”

Reach for your hairbrush, because Laurina Sue will make you want to sing into it by the time the chorus of her debut single “Dark Side” kicks in.

Laurina Sue is multi-talented, writing and producing her own tracks, playing guitar, piano, synth, and drums. Oh, and did I mention she sings too? She says “Dark Side” is about wanting to escape the mundanities of the real world and explore a fantasy life.

“The lyrics represent an existential awakening for me,” she notes. “The dark side isn’t necessarily dark or weird, its more exciting, uplifting and a touch mysterious … It’s all about constant momentum and that feeling of liberation when you take the bull by the horns.”

If this high-energy track doesn’t have you bouncing around your lounge room, I’d check for a pulse.

Image used with permission from A&R Records

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Ruel Support Dylan Joel Embraces Positivity With “Hollering Love”

Melbourne singer-songwriter-rapper Dylan Joel is wowing crowds with his sets supporting Ruel all around the country. Listening to his banging new single “Hollering Love,” it’s not hard to see why. The track reminds me of what Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake might release if they ever collaborated. It’s got such a great groove and positive vibe about it, you can’t help but like it.

“I’ve been told by people in the music industry, that it’s not cool to talk about positive things. That it’s cooler to act like you don’t care and instead, talk about the dark shit in our lives,” he admitted. “I feel sorry for the people who feel that way. I believe that in a world full of so much hate, loving is the biggest act of rebellion. This song is inspired by the incredibly talented, kind, loving and fly AF friends that I have, making this movement of love real.”

If you’ve got tickets to one of Ruel’s remaining shows, make sure you arrive early enough to catch Dylan’s set. Here are all the remaining gigs.

4 October 2018 – The Gov, Hindmarsh (Licensed ALL AGES)
5 October 2018 – 256 Wickham, Fortitude Valley (Licensed ALL AGES)
10 October 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Newtown (Licensed ALL AGES)
13 October 2018 – Meow, Wellington
14 October 2018 – Tuning Fork, Auckland

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Clea Releases Powerful New Pop Song, “Dreaming”

Brisbane singer-songwriter Clea has released a fantastic new single “Dreaming,” the latest cut from her forthcoming debut album Vermillion.

On the surface this song seems like an ear-pleasing pop ditty. Clea’s voice is so angelic and it’s got a gorgeous melody. But tune in to those lyrics and you’ll discover this song is an anthem for the Me Too movement.

For more pop with purpose, listen out for Vermillion on November 23.

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Shorelines Drop Stellar New Single Ahead of New EP Release

Brisbane band Shorelines haven’t released new music since December last year, but they’re rewarding the patience of their fans with a brand new track, “Worry About Yourself,” the first track lifted from their sophomore EP, Blank Pages & Broken Records.

“Worry About Yourself” sounds like an instant pop-punk classic, with its big chunky riffs and singalong chorus. The band describes it as “our rock anthem from our side of negative and unnecessary conflict, explaining that we will keep creating our own path the way we feel is right for us, and that others should just focus on themselves.”

Shorelines generated major buzz for their debut EP New Heights, scoring a support slot with Real Friends, more than a million Spotify streams, and a declaration from Alternative Press that they would “soon be rising to the top of this generation’s pop-punk offerings.” Not bad for a self-managed, self-released act from Brissie! Surely even bigger things are in store once the new EP reaches our ears.

We don’t have too long to wait, with Blank Pages & Broken Records slated for an October 5 release. Hopefully a tour announcement won’t be too far behind!

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Harts Gets You Grooving With “Shake Ya Pants”

Expect to start shaking what your mama gave you when you wrap your ears around Harts’ funky new single “Shake Ya Pants.” It’s a fantastic slice of funk which is giving me serious Price vibes. Always a good thing.

“Shake Ya Pants is a light hearted and fun tune about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s kinda like a fun pep talk, encouraging somebody to be themselves when they may lack self confidence,” Harts explained. “I debuted an extended version of the track live for the audience at my Howler show back in July and they loved it. I’ve been looking forward to putting this out ever since!”

“Shake Ya Pants” is the latest track from Harts’ forthcoming album, which will be released later this year. Harts will be back in the country to celebrate its release with shows all around the country. With a bigger live band joining the Aussie talent on stage, you’ll want to wear your best dancing shoes to the following gigs.

2 November 2018 – The Fat Controller, Adelaide
3 November 2018 – Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth
16 November 2018 – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads (FREE)
17 November 2018 – The Triffid, Brisbane
22 November 2018 – Anu Bar, Canberra
23 November 2018 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
24 November 2018 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
29 November 2018 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
30 November 2018 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay

Image used with permission from the A&R Department

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Bakers Eddy Release Rocking New Single “Leave It To Me”

Are you struggling to get moving on this Monday morning? I can fix that. Crank your speakers. Now press play.

I know you’re vibing after listening to “Leave It To Me,’ the brash new single from Melbourne punk-rockers Bakers Eddy. It’s a slap to the face, in the best possible way.

Bakers Eddy frontman CJ Babbington says the single is “a song about love and loss, not knowing what you have until you lose it.” Bakers Eddy will play the following shows to support its release.

6 October 2018 – The Gasometer, Melbourne
25 October 2018 – Marly Bar, Sydney
27 October 2018 – Halloween Hysteria, Jubilee Hotel, Brisbane
10 November 2018 – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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TH’FIKA Return With “Peachy Rosie”

Pop, rock, electronica, and a sense of drama combine in TH’FIKA’s new single “Peachy Rosie.”

Lily Budiasa’s voice is so compelling, the ideal foil for her musical partner Michael Cameron. We haven’t heard anything new from TH’FIKA since mid-2016, but this song is certainly worth the wait.

With such a strong lead in, I can’t wait to hear more from TH’FIKA’s second EP. Hometown fans will get the chance when TH’FIKA launch “Peachy Rosie” at elsewhere on the Gold Coast on November 23.

Image used with permission from WHO Collective

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Ryan Downey Strikes Gold Again With “No More Miracles”

Ryan Downey wowed me with his debut album Running this year. Now the Melbourne crooner got me swooning all over again with his new track “No More Miracles.” The song is a masterclass in restraint, a lesson in just how powerful a song with space to breathe can be. You don’t need slick production when you’re creating music this good.

“I’m finding the world a confusing and uneasy place right now, I don’t think I’m alone in that,” Ryan explained of the song’s inspiration. “This song is about looking for hope in what’s immediate and accessible and taking action, instead of waiting for confirmation or permission from some miraculous sign in our life/world.”

Fresh from supporting Sarah Blasko, Ryan is ready to play headliner once again at the following East Coast shows.

25 October 2018 – The Gasometer, Melbourne
27 October 2018 – New Hall, Pt Lonsdale
1 November 2018 – Golden Age Cinema, Sydney

Image used with permission from Remote Control Records

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Bri Clark Releases Beautiful Ballad “Giving Up”

Perth singer-songwriter Bri Clark has given me goosebumps with her gorgeous new single “Giving Up.”

This heartfelt ballad is just beautiful, a fitting nominee in the 2019 Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition. Bri has recently taken part in the APRA AMCOS Songhubs workshop and BIGSOUND songwriter showcase, a testament to her commitment to creating songs of substance. While the simple but powerful lyrics are what really got to me, her voice is every bit as compelling. It all just amounts to the perfect package.

“Giving Up” is a stunning track that’s well and truly put Bri Clark on my radar.

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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Robbie Miller Back to His Best With “Baby”

Robbie Miller wowed me with his folky sound when he burst onto the scene in 2013. While I appreciated his exploration of electronic sounds in 2016, I’m glad to hear he’s returned to his roots for his latest single “Baby.”

“[‘Baby’] is a song about seeing someone in a room and falling for them,” Robbie explained. “And it’s a true story! It’s my story. It is exactly the kind of thing I was never okay singing about before, but now being that honest and open is something I have become much more comfortable with.”

“Baby” is our first taste of Robbie’s long-awaited debut album, due in early 2019. He recently played BIGSOUND. Hopefully it’s not too long before we see him back on stages around the country.