Category: Releases

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Rock Out With The Arachnids Brilliant Break-Up Track

The Arachnids have created one of the best breakup songs I’ve heard in some time in their latest single “Daydreaming.”

This is straight up, good, honest rock and roll. There’s no wallowing or yearning. Instead it’s a big powerful goodbye to all of the hurt and drama that being wrapped up in the relationship brought. I’ve just listened to the track three times in a row, and I’m still just as enamoured.

If you love it too, you’ll want to catch The Arachnids as they make their way around the East Coast this month.

14 March 2013 – The Phoenix, Canberra
15 March 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
16 March 2013 – The Retreat, Melbourne
23 March 2013 – Trainspotters, Brisbane

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Citizen Kay’s Brotherly Rap Single

Ghana born, Australian based rapper Citizen Kay has joined forces with his real life little brother Genesis Owusu for his new single “Ansah Brothers”. The track comes from Citizen Kay’s forthcoming debut EP, which is slated to hit shelves in April.

This little taste of Citizen Kay makes me pretty excited about his music. I love the way his easy rapping combines with the big brassy swing undertones. He’s made something really different here, which is only enhanced by the cheeky clip.

If this song’s any indication, we’ll be hearing a lot more about Citizen Kay.

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Seth Sentry Serves Up Fun Science Single

Science has brought us medical breakthroughs, bountiful crops, and high-tech materials, but where’s the really good stuff? Where are our hoverboards?

Seth Sentry asks these questions and more in his open letter to the field of study, “Dear Science.” It’s the third track lifted from Seth’s debut album This Was Tomorrow.

To celebrate the single’s release, Seth will embark on his biggest national tour to date this May. Tickets are available now through Seth’s website.

9 May 2013 – Breakers Bar, Geraldton WA (18+)
10 May 2013 – Villa, Perth WA (18+)
12 May  2013 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle WA (18+)
16 May 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide SA (All Ages)
17 May 2013 – The Forum, Melbourne VIC (18+)
18 May 2013 – Ding Dong, Melbourne (U18)
24 May 2013 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW (All Ages)
25 May 2013 – The HiFi, Brisbane (18+)

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Davey Lane Channels the 60s with First Solo Single

You Am I’s Davey Lane wears his classic rock influences on his sleeve with his debut solo single “You’re The Cops. I’m the Crime.”

The song’s distinctive guitar driven rhythm and psychedelic undertones could have come straight from the 1960s. Its retro feel makes it instantly accessible. I wonder whether we’ll find more vintage pop-rock gems on Davey’s forthcoming debut solo endeavour The Good Borne of Bad Tymes.

There’s no release date for the album yet, but if this song’s any indication it’ll be worth listening out for.

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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KSSR Gets it Right with “Going Under”

KSSR has won me over with his second single “Going Under.”
After his debut “Passenger” didn’t rev me, I was prepared to feel equally unimpressed by the follow-up. But there’s a grandiose retro feel about this track that I’m finding hard to resist. I also love the feminine balance that Amrita Hepi’s guest vocals bring to the track. Admittedly it probably could have done with a bit of editing as it really does get repetitive towards the end, but most of it is fabulous and fierce.

“Going Under” is released digitally tomorrow, March 1.

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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7Bit Hero Marries Modern Technology with Old School Gaming

Humpdays are always hard. You’re tired of work already and the weekend seems so far away. So today’s the perfect day to introduce you to 7bit Hero and their ridiculously charming pop single “Come On. Stand Out.”

And stand out the Brisbane electronic band does. They actually call themselves a “bit-pop band” because they use old school video games and chiptune samples to create their unique sounds.

Seeing the band live takes the 7bit Hero concept to the next level. A multi-player game is projected behind the band and audience members can control characters using their smart phone as a joystick. Your opponents are your fellow music lovers and the band forms the soundtrack. Too cool!

You can experience 7bit Hero in all their glory when they launch their debut EP We Eat Loot at Brisbane’s State Library of Queensland on March 2. Make sure your phone is charged so you can join in all the fun!

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Airbourne Announce Album Number Three

The last I heard of Airbourne they were slagging off local success stories like Wolfmother and Jet and insisting they’d treat Australia as nothing more than a tourist destination. They seemed confident that they would be the next big thing, but most of us forgot all about them.

They’re aiming to get back into the spotlight with the May 17 release of their third album Black Dog Barking.

“A lot of thought and effort has gone into this record not only by the band, but by the production crew who worked countless hours, seven days a week, even through Christmas and New Year’s Eve to achieve the best possible performances, backed by real undying tones,” the band said in a statement.

It remains to be seen whether this is the Airbourne album that lives up to the band’s (largely self-generated) hype.

Image source: URunlCon @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Snowdroppers Keep on Rocking

The Snowdroppers clearly enjoyed their time on the road recently. They only just wrapped up their sophomore album preview shows, and they’ve already announced another string of dates.

The Snowdroppers will celebrate the March 22 release of Moving Out of Eden with intimate shows and festival appearances. These gigs are especially enticing with the addition of Sydney’s Little Bastard to the bill. The seven-piece punk-string act is just quirky enough to appeal to The Snowdroppers’ fan base.

Strap yourself in for one hell of a show when it reaches the following cities.

18 March 2013 – Barrio @ Adelaide Festival, Adelaide
22 March 2013 – The Standard, Darlinghurst
22 & 29 March 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
5 April 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
6 April 2013 Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
12 April 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
13 April 2013 – Woombye Pub, Woombye

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Eliza Hull Launches Echoes Ahead of New York Trip

Melbourne songstress Eliza Hull offers us an early taste of her sophomore EP with the release of the lead single “Echoes”.

This track is so beautifully haunting. I’ve always been a fan of Eliza’s unique tone, and she uses her voice to great effect here. The song’s a welcome return to the music scene, and a hint that her new EP is going to be something special.

We’ll need to wait a little while for that though. Eliza will travel to New York in April to workshop the final tracks with producer Pat Dillett (David Byrne, Sia). The finished product should be released this July.

Before the Big Apple beckons, Eliza will launch “Echoes” for hometown fans at The Workers Club on March 1.

Image used with permission from Eliza Hull

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Roger Knox Covers Aboriginal Songs on “Stranger in My Land”

The Koori King of Country Roger Knox will celebrate his indigenous heritage with the release of his new album Stranger in My Land.

The album showcases songs penned by Roger’s Aboriginal peers and predecessors. Many of these songs have been difficult to find on other recordings, while others are folk songs handed down through the generations never recorded before.

Together the tracks create a moving picture of the alienation Aboriginal people often feel on their own soil, and their resilience and hope. Roger is joined on the album by special guest vocalists and musicians including Bonnie Prince Billy, Kelly Hogan, Dave Alvin, and the late Charlie Louvin.

Stranger in My Land hits music stores across the country on March 9.

Image source: Bloodshot Records