Category: Single Releases

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The Regime Drop Funktastic New Single, “Be a Lover”

Eora/Sydney funk collective The Regime are bringing a little soul to your day with their fabulous new single “Be a Lover.” This song is super smooth, with a deep groove you just can’t help moving to. Taking cues from classic acts like Sam Cooke, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, and D’Angelo, this goes down really easy.

“’Be A Lover’ is a soulful ode to funky liberation,” The Regime explained. “The song is about ‘what it feels like to dance away all of your constrictions’. Inspired by the indigenous Jesus Christ, Mother Mary full of funk, and the omnipresence of our non-binary creator aka The greatest Mac of all, also known as the big ‘G’.”

Amen!

This is set to be a massive year for The Regime, who plan on releasing not one but two full-length albums. It’s time to get on board the love train!

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Carla Webhe Enchants With “knight To e5”

Eora/Sydney singer-songwriter Carla Wehbe has floored me with her new single “knight To e5.” It’s an emotional slow burner that builds so beautifully to a powerful crescendo. I really felt this one. This is how you get people excited about your upcoming EP.

“If you’re a Harry Potter fan you might get the title reference from the first film. In the same way Ron sacrifices his knight so Harry could win the game of wizards chess, the concept of ‘Knight To E5’ is about sacrificing your happiness or self for the happiness of someone you care about, essentially putting them before you,” Carla explained. “It’s one of the more heartbreaking songs I’ve written, which touches on deep regret and the fear of not living your life for yourself because you’re trying to protect someone else’s happiness.”

As I mentioned, Carla has a new EP on the way. Listen out for Jupiter and Mars when it drops on March 24.

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia; credit: Kyle Caulfield

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Have a Good Day Start Strong With Debut Single “Somebody, Nobody”

Starting with a bright, ‘80s shimmer, “Somebody, Nobody,” the new single from Have a Good Day, instantly makes you feel good. It doesn’t let up either, with a lush layered chorus and playful beat. If your day needs a lift, this new indie-pop act from Boorloo/Perth have you covered.

This song might be the first release from Have a Good Day, but these guys have been building a reputation in WA after their previous acts shared stages with the likes of Siobhan Cotchin, Dulcie, The Presets, San Cisco, and heaps more. After hearing this song, it seems like they’ve now found something special with this brand new musical project.

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MOONWOOD’s New Single “Lady in Red” Will Make Your Day Better

Is there anything more romantic than someone rearranging their plans to take a chance on someone special? I think not! Jake McCullough, the frontman of Eora/Sydney band MOONWOOD, shares the story of the time he took a chance on love in the band’s latest single “Lady in Red.”

“A few years ago, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to work in Los Angeles. Minutes before booking my flight and telling my boss I was leaving to pursue my dream I received a text message from a girl (the Lady in Red) asking if I was leaving. In recent weeks, I developed feelings for her despite being friends for years. I wasn’t sure if she felt the same way. As far as I was concerned, I did not think I had any chance, as I only had a short timeframe to grab this opportunity in Los Angeles. Instead of flying, I decided to pursue a girl who might turn me down. The move was risky, but it was worth pursuing,” he explained.

The song is pure joy, as is the lyric music video which sees Jake dancing in the middle of a street. The things we do for love, hey?

MOONWOOD have a couple of gigs coming up, including their big hometown single launch, so get on it!

24 February 2023 – Yours and Owls ‘To Be Honest Fridays’, Woolyungah/Wollongong
11 March 2023 – The Vanguard, Eora/Sydney

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EDIE Channels ’90s Sounds With “Front Row”

Western Australian singer-songwriter EDIE is taking me right back to the ‘90s with her new song “Front Row.” A grungy sound reminiscent of icons like Juliana Hatfield or Liz Phair, check. Lyrics exploring unrequited love that borders on obsession, check. We’ve all been there, right?

“Through the track ‘Front Row,’ I explore themes of fixation, love, and obsession. The song shines a light on the dynamic of a parasocial relationship and its all-encompassing nature,” EDIE explained. “The track conveys the power of the mind to create a fully realized fantasy relationship about an individual who is not even aware of your existence. From personal experience, I know this can happen to the best of us!”

The music video plays on EDIE’s ‘90s film influences, capturing the relationship between a front-row fan, played by EDIE, and the lead singer of a band.

“When I was a kid, I always enjoyed creating music videos with my best friend. We spent so much time planning and creating and so to be able to create and experience a music video is a childhood dream come true!” she gushed. “It was so incredibly fun and such a rewarding experience to see my vision and dream come to life. When I met my director Steph [Senior] it was a true meeting of like minds as we had a shared vision of how to capture the story within the song.”

This is such a cool track, I can’t wait to hear what comes next for EDIE.

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Stephanie Senior

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Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers Blow Me Away With “Leaders”

I’ll call it now; you will not hear a better song than Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers’ new single “Leaders” today. Maybe all week. Maybe all year. It’s a dark bluesy, gospel number with so much grit and gravel. You’ve got to listen to this one.

Thom Harrison, the band’s lead singer and guitarist, said he was inspired to write the song after listening to Sacred Roots of the Blues by Bluebird.

“I was driving and a hand clapping bluesy melody came into my head, so I pulled over and recorded what became the intro of the song,” he recalled. “I wanted to take a gospel song and flip the narrative to show a darker side. Lyrically, the song conjures a church sermon detailing how so-called leaders look down on others with judgment.”

Apparently Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers have a big 2023 coming up, so I suggest you follow them on the socials so you learn when they’re snaking through your town.

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Grace Woodroofe Stuns With Long-Awaited Single “Beginning”

If you caught one of Grace Woodroofe’s recent sets supporting Ben Harper, you probably want to know more about her. And if you didn’t, you’re going to wish you had after hearing her new single “Beginning.”

While its title suggests this is the start of Grace’s career, it’s more of a rebirth. This is her first single in eight years, a welcome return to the music scene. With stunning simplicity it explores the beginning of the end of an abusive relationship, those moments when the love is still so powerful and palpable that it helps you overlook the deep flaws.

“I had written many resentment songs when I first began the process of writing this album. They were the easiest to write about and sit with. When I sat down to write ‘Beginning’, I knew it was time to depict the stages that came before the anger,” Grace explained. “The bargaining, denial and desperation I had to keep things going was an important phase in the story, and a key part in grief. Holding onto key memories, moments and feelings, in order to divert the pain.”

With a new album in the works, we should hear a lot more from Grace in 2023.

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Siobhan Cotchin Drops Beautiful New Single, “When the Curtains Close”

Siobhan Cotchin has impressed me with every release, so I knew I was going to enjoy her latest single “When the Curtains Close” before I even hit play. I wasn’t quite prepared for this song’s beautiful vulnerability though. It shows a much gentler side, drawing the listener in to the simple guitar, vocals, and powerful lyrics.

“’When The Curtains Close’ is about not being able to recognise someone you love after their actions show their true colors. It’s about feeling betrayed, thinking you should’ve seen the signs earlier but loving someone so much that you don’t want anything to jeopardise it,” Siobhan explained. “This song was one that basically wrote itself. I was going through a lot at the time, dealing with realisations about someone I was close with. In order to write the song, I just remembered how it felt to be in the presence of this person and the effect it had on me and others around me. It’s a very visceral song and I get transported back to the time I wrote it every time I sing it.”

Siobhan will play the stacked Bluesfest Boorloo/Perth show on April 1.

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Deuce Evolve Their Sound With “Breathe”

I hope like me you’re taking some time this weekend to recharge your batteries and unwind from the nine-to-five grind. In the spirit of rejuvenation, I figured it was the perfect time to put “Breathe,” the dreamy new single from Naarm/Melbourne duo Deuce, on your radar.

Deuce is the musical project of real-life lovebirds Kayleigh Heydon and Curtis Wakeling, and I think you can hear their connection in the music they make. “Breathe” comes from their sophomore album Wild Type, which is a start of a new, more evolved chapter for the band.

“When we started Deuce, I couldn’t play an instrument,” Curtis admitted. “Writing and recording the album relied on a lot of communication, allowing us to develop sound through description; not jargon or technical music terminology.”

Expect to hear more confidence from Deuce when their new album Wild Type drops on April 28.

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Em George Wows Me With “Home”

Exploring music from talents like Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen clearly hasn’t hurt Eora/Sydney artist Em George. Her new single “Home” is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard in some time.

This is one of those songs that stands tall on its own. It’s so well written that it doesn’t need big production. The creative process started in Em’s “tiny” studio apartment before she brought it to Golden Retriever Studios and Hercules Street Studios for the finishing touches.

“My favourite thing about music is it connects you to a feeling or experience. I hope people listen to this song and relate to what I’m writing about and feel connected to those around them,” Em said. “I had been feeling really down, hurt by a lot of people and was wondering why. I was also working and creating at full speed without any down time for myself and was exhausted. I realised I’d been letting people in who I shouldn’t and overextending myself to please others. The song is about creating boundaries for yourself, to not exhaust yourself for others and protect a space within yourself to create, grow and be at peace. But it’s also about being accountable, and realising that you attract what you seek”.

Excuse me while I press play for the umpteenth time.

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