Category: Releases

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Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town Release Impressive Debut Single, “All My Friends (Atrophy)”

In the modern age, when so much music is overcomplicated and overproduced, I appreciate the simple things more than ever. Honest lyrics that speak to me. Organic instruments. A great melody. Pure vocals that follow it, without runs or autotune. I’ve found all that and more in “All My Friends (Atrophy),” the debut alternative-folk single from Western Australian outfit Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town.

This song immediately captured my attention with its classic acoustic guitar intro and opening lyric “All my friends are moving in a straight line while I’m spinning in time.” What a great line! “All My Friends (Atrophy)” goes on to celebrate the pals that help you through the hard times. It acknowledges the challenge of feeling out of step with your peers while paying homage to the people willing to support you until all feels right with the world.

From the single acoustic guitar at the beginning, the sound gradually builds. The introduction of more instruments echoes the song’s theme that if the right people are in your orbit, you’ll never truly be alone.

While “All My Friends (Atrophy)” is the first single from Clay Brown & The Trouble Round Town, he’s no stranger to the music scene. Over the last decade, Clay has built a reputation as one of the most versatile guitarists in Boorloo/Perth. Locals might know him from shoegaze outfit The Limbs, grunge act Filth Wizard, or jazz fusion act King Proteus. The Trouble Round Town are equally seasoned. Drummer Jess June played with Clay in Filth Wizard. Bassist Zoe Gol was a member of Single Cell Sharks, while lead guitarist Michael Menna is best known for his time in Art of Dysfunction.

The release of “All My Friends (Atrophy)” is just the start of an exciting musical chapter for Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town. They’ll drop their debut EP later this year.

Image used with permission from Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town

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Clare Perrott Wows Me With Debut Single, “Philadelphia”

Boorloo/Perth artist Clare Perrott has captured my heart with her gorgeous debut single “Philadelphia.” Listening to her confident dulcet vocal tones, I can’t believe this is our first taste of her music. She’s a natural storyteller who I’m sure we’ll hear a lot more from in the future.

This song tells the story of losing someone as they move on to the next chapter of their life. There’s an acknowledgement that the distance will irrevocably change the connection, no matter how hard they try to maintain it.

Clare will launch “Philadelphia” at Clancy’s Fish Pub in Walyalup/Fremantle on July 6. If you’re local, you’re going to want to be there so you can tell everyone you knew about her music first.

Photo credit: Lizzie Wilkie

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Torizon Tackle Big Issues With “Bloom”

Meeanjin/Brisbane band Torizon are coming at you with “Bloom,” a rocking track which defines the new genre they coined, petalcore. The band say it’s alternative metal with pop sensibilities, a sound that draws from their collective love of genres including metalcore, pop-punk, alternative rock, emo, and hip hop. Their sound reminds me of a modern Evanescence, complete with kick-ass vocals from frontwoman Mish Sharma. The band hopes the song can bring the topics of miscarriage and fertility issues into the light.

“There is still stigma around the topic of miscarriage and fertility issues – it’s one of the most traumatic things people go through, and yet it’s still not talked about enough,” they said. “When we started exploring this concept, people in our circle opened up about the societal pressure to be secretive about it all, which only perpetuates the isolation. This set in motion a body of work that starts with ‘Bloom’ and will unfold over the next few months.”

Torizon are building a reputation as one of their hometown’s most exciting live acts. They’ve packed headlining shows and supported the likes of Circles, The Last Martyr, Days Like These, and Valhalore. Next up they’ll play pinkNOISE tectonic at The Cave Inn on June 12. This free show features a stacked bill of the city’s best LGBTQIA2S+ artists.

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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FARAH Releases Brave Debut, “Gasoline”

Djilang/Geelong-based artist FARAH is holding nothing back with the release of her stunning debut single “Gasoline.” Written after her 2023 cancer diagnosis, this introspective song is like a letter to her former self and the person she’s becoming. It’s got such a quiet power, it’s beautiful.

“This release signifies the beginning of a new chapter for me as an artist and as a person,” FARAH shared. “It’s a letting go, and a promise to myself to always create with intention and free-flowing expression, without judging the words that want to be sung.”

The release of “Gasoline” comes with a gorgeous short film directed by Sam Biddle. It follows FARAH as she learns to lean into joy once again after overcoming devastation. We’ll hopefully see her leaning more into that joy as releases more new music. I’m so excited to hear what she shares next.

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Abbey Lane Drops Nostalgic Pop Single “Younger”

Hit the volume on Abbey Lane’s joyous new single, “Younger.” This nostalgic indie-pop tunes captures the carefree vibes of youth, when our greatest responsibilities were being a good friend and figuring ourselves out. Abbey wrote the song during her first solo travels in a van, an experience which helped her feel a little more connected to her younger self.

“Younger is all about embracing your youth and searching for new experiences,” Abbey explained. “It’s a track about trying to discover yourself; wanting to make new connections, travel and see new things.”

Coming hot on the heels of “Baby Steps,” this is another fantastic track from Abbey. Her Facebook page reveals she’s been in the recording studio, so she should have more to share with us really soon.

Image used with permission from Abbey Lane

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Sweet Talk Drop “Miller’s Bay” Ahead of Album Release and Red Clay Strays Tour

We’ll get to hear their debut album Switch On next week, but Sweet Talk are giving us one more tasty preview before it drops. They’ve just released their soulful new single “Miller’s Bay,” and I can definitely understand why it’s a fan favourite.

“Miller’s Bay” was produced by celebrated Americana artist and producer Robert Ellis and engineered by Trina Shoemaker, who you may know from her work with Brandi Carlile and Emmylou Harris. Guest vocals from American soul duo Uncle Roy & Spice provide the extra special sauce.

Switch On will hit all the streaming services on May 23, but if you’re old-school you can preorder a limited edition, numbered orange and yellow vinyl pressing here. You know you want to! Sweet Talk are about to hit the road with American country-roots act The Red Clay Strays, so if you’re heading to one of these shows make sure you don’t miss their set. They’ve also got a couple of headlining shows on the horizon. Here are all the dates you need!

16 May 2025 – Kings Beach Tavern, Kal’owen-dha/Caloundra (FREE)
17 May 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Red Clay Strays)
19 May 2025 – Bar on the Hill @ University of Newcastle, Mulubinba/Newcastle (supporting Red Clay Strays)
20 May 2025 – Hordern Pavilion, Eora/Sydney (supporting Red Clay Strays)
22 May 2025 – Festival Hall, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT – supporting Red Clay Strays)
23 May 2025 – Honky Tonk Blues, Walyalup/Fremantle (FREE)
24 May 2025 – Metro City, Whadjuk Country/Northbridge (SOLD OUT – supporting Red Clay Strays)

Photo credit: James Adams

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Blve Diamond Releases Fire New Single “Flubber”

South African-born to Congolese parents but raised here in Australia, Blve Diamond shows he’s a world-class talent with his latest single “Flubber.” This fresh track just dropped today and it’s already got me grooving.

“I was speeding to see my new girl, got fined. We laughed, she fed me food. Thus ‘Flubber’ was born,” Blve Diamond said of the song’s inspiration.

I can’t stop listening to this one. Hip hop isn’t one of my go-to genres, but Blve’s Diamond’s smooth flow and loved-up lyrics are irresistible. If you haven’t already pressed play, what are you waiting for?

Image used with permission from Blve Diamond

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Salt Tree Release “Cold Hard Ground” Ahead of European Tour

Salt Tree charmed me with their EP Swell last year. Now they’re back with “Cold Hard Ground,” a self-produced indie-folk anthem that evokes the coastal vibes of their Wooditup/Margaret River home.

“‘Cold Hard Ground’ is about the moments when you’re at your lowest, but someone reaches out and lifts you back up,” the duo said. “It’s a song about mental health, connection, and the quiet strength that comes from being there for each other. We wrote it as a reminder that even when you’re laid out by life, love can help you stand again.”

Salt Tree have had a whirlwind few months since releasing Swell, including their first headline tour of Europe, songwriting sessions in Stockholm, and shows supporting Jeremy Loops in Europe and Ziggy Alberts in their hometown. They’re taking some time to rest and record new music, but they’ll be back on the road with a batch of new songs really soon. Here are the European dates; hopefully there’ll be some Australian ones to follow.

18 July 2025 – Gondola Sessions, Laucnalo
19 July 2025 – Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux
25 July 2025 – Bootshafen Sommer, Kiel
2 August 2025 – UFO, Bruneck
7-12 August 2025 – Enter the Wave Festival, Spain
14 August 2025 – Le Surfing, Seignosse
18 August 2025 – Muhle Hunziken, Rubigen
20 August 2025 – Mountain Hostel, Gimmelwald
22 August 2025 – Konzerthaus Schuur, Luzern
23 August 2025 – Hohgant Open Air, Schangnau
25 August 2025 – Lac Souterrain de St-Leonard, Saint-Leonard
28 August 2025 – Conradsohm, Dornbirn
29 August 2025 – Alles Gute Open Air @ Botanischer Garten, Innsbruck
30 August 2025 – Cheesecake Festival, Hamminkein
1 September 2025 – Knust, Hamburg
3 September 2025 – Club Stereo, Nuremberg
4 September 2025 – Strom, Munich
5 September 2025 – Scheunenkonzert, Bad Munstereiffel
6 September 2025 – Bulli Summer Festival @ Auesee, Wesel
8 September 2025 – Zakk, Duesseldorf
9 September 2025 – Kavka, Antwerp
11 September 2025 – The Watering Hole, Cornwall
13 September 2025 – Omeara, London

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

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Hazel Release Powerful New Single “The Void”

“The Void”, the dreamy new release from Boorloo/Perth five-piece Hazel, defies classification. While I can’t fit it neatly into a genre box, I can definitely recommend opening your ears and heart to this emotional track.

“‘The Void’ has definitely become one of the band’s favorite tracks we’ve created so far,” Hazel said. “The way it shifts from moody, introspective verses to a powerful, impactful chorus really draws listeners in—exactly the emotional journey we hoped to create. The style of this track flows naturally between the five of us, making the writing and recording process feel effortless.

“Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of someone watching a loved one navigate the aftermath of loss. It explores the quiet strength in observing their journey—how over time, pain slowly shifts from an open wound to a scar. That grief never fully disappears, but it begins to hurt a little less as time goes on. It’s a reflection on how healing often comes in subtle, silent steps, and how witnessing that growth can be just as powerful as experiencing it yourself.”

Hazel have sold out plenty of headlining shows of late, so don’t go sleeping when they launch “The Void” at Mojo’s in Walyalup/Fremantle on May 16.

Photo credit: Ben Davidson

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Carla Webhe Releases Romantic Pop Gem, “Gentle With Me”

Carla Webhe has gotten under my skin with her gorgeous new single “Gentle With Me.” This indie-pop track is such a cool slow burner with some powerful lyrics about finding the right relationship.

“Some people teach you love by breaking you, and ‘Gentle With Me’ is about the rare kind that teaches you by staying,” she said. “It’s strange when someone doesn’t punish you for being fragile and ‘Gentle With Me’ is about learning to trust in the gentleness to feel safe being vulnerable.”

“Gentle With Me” comes from Carla’s new EP Dark in the Light, which she’ll release on June 5.

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia