Category: Single Releases

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Lucy Gallant’s New Single More Than Just Another “Love” Song

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Lucy Gallant has just released her new single “Love” to get us all in the mood. It’s a charming indie-pop ditty that showcases Lucy’s exceptional voice. It’s so distinctive and can seemingly do anything. What an absolute charmer.

“It sounds so cliche but it was Valentine’s Day 2016 and I was looking into the eyes of the man I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. I knew in my heart that he loved me but he was too wounded and afraid to let down his guard and say those sweet, yet terrifying four letters that create the word that makes the world go round,” Lucy recalled of the song’s inspiration. “I could feel his intense yearning to be vulnerable but his conditioning would not allow it. This was the fork in the road. We couldn’t move forward together without a mutual declaration of love, and so, it ended.”

“Whilst wrestling with the hurt from this heartbreak I took to the streets of Byron Bay to busk and as I was singing my heart out playing on the street, the song ‘Love’ just flowed out of me. I wrote it on the spot and as I sang the lyrics, I could feel it healing the pain in my heart. The song is about overcoming the fear of feeling exposed after sharing my deepest feelings with the one I loved. It’s about needing that person to clearly affirm that the feeling of love is mutual. At that moment, a man stopped and as he listened to me play the song he started crying and then dropped $100 dollars in my guitar case whilst saying ‘Thank you so much. I needed to hear that song’. Since then I have had such an amazing response every time I play this song live.”

We’ll be hearing plenty more from Lucy in the coming months. She’ll tour around Queensland and New South Wales next month and release more singles leading up to the launch her new six-track EP in April. Make sure you see her when she plays near you.

3 March 2023 – Bucking Seahorse, Kabi Kani and Jinibari Country/Sunshine Coast
10 March 2023 – Home On Hill, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
18 March 2023 – Bearded Dragon, Yugambeh Country/Tamborine Mountain
23 March 2023 – Hoey Moey, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
25 March 2023 – Flow Bar, Birrbay Country/Taree

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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San Joseph Releases New Pop Single, “This City Sucks”

Inspired by his time living in Los Angeles, Naarm/Melbourne indie-pop act San Joseph has released his latest super-catchy single “This City Sucks.” The lyrics explore the way you can fall out of love with a place when a special someone isn’t there.

“I’d spent some time in California with someone wonderful who returned home to Montreal. She’d always comment on how overrated LA was and I would strongly disagree … until she left,” he admitted. “I realised I only really dug LA because she was there. Suddenly the traffic, chaos and stardom didn’t seem as appealing anymore.”

San Joseph is currently writing music for his debut EP, which should drop later this year.

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia; credit: James Dryden

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Kingswood Drop Fantastic New Single “One Too Many Times”

I grew up on a musical diet of country-rock music. Artists like The Eagles, Bob Seger, and Neil Young dominated my dad’s playlists. So listening to Kingswood’s latest single “One Too Many Times” is making me a bit nostalgic. With jangly guitars and easy harmonies, this song feels classic even though it’s brand new.

“’One Too Many’ times is the celebration of hopeful sorrow, a staple in the emotional catalogue of the Kingswood repertoire and something synonymous with country and rock’n’roll classics for that matter,” the band shared. “The content suggests lament entwined with that of longing and separation but shrouded in the gusto and bravado of overdriven guitars harmonizing furiously over extended solos to not only accept the proposition, but to embrace it with a fervor that serves as the fuel for courage to continue on. To stare at the face of unwavering adversity and laugh, boldly, and with guitars in tow.“

Given the way this song takes me back to my childhood, perhaps it’s fitting that it comes from Kingswood’s soon-to-be-released album called Home. Recorded in Melbourne, it was mixed and mastered in Nashville by celebrated engineer Eddie Speak, who’s worked with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlisle, and Zach Bryan, to name just a few. It’s also fitting that with the release of Home, out February 24, Kingswood are currently on their biggest local tour. Taking in more than 120 dates, the HOMETOWNS tour will make the following stops, including listening parties announced today. Don’t worry Northern Territory and Tasmania, your shows will be announced soon.

10 February 2023 – York on Lilydale, Wurrundjeri Country/Mt Evelyn
11 February 2023 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Bunurong Country/Chelsea Heights
12 February 2023 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
15 February 2023 – The Gresham Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (album listening party)
16 February 2023 – Shady Pines Saloon, Eora/Sydney (album listening party)
18 February 2023 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong
19 February 2023 – Sookie Lounge, Burrinja/Belgrave
23 February 2023 – Lulie Tavern’s Full Moon Fever Rooftop Bar, Naarm/Melbourne (album listening party)
24 February 2023 – Volta Arts, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Ballarat
25 February 2023 – Croxton Bandroom, Naarm/Melbourne
26 February 2023 – Haba, Boonwurrung Country/Rye
3 March 2023 – Longstockings Brewery, Panboola/Pambula
4 March 2023 – Tilba Valley Wines, Yuin Country/Tilba Valley
5 March 2023 – Smokey Dans, Walbunja Country/Tomakin
10 March 2023 – The Marlin Hotel, Yuin Country/Ulladulla
11 March 2023 – Bowral Bowling Club, Gundungurra Country/Bowral
12 March 2023 – The Beer Shed, Tharawal Country/Leumeah
16 March 2023 – Heritage Hotel, Dharawal Country/Bulli
17 March 2023 – Paddington RSL, Eora/Sydney
18 March 2023 – Avalon RSL, Guringai Country/Avalon
19 March 2023 – Brass Monkey, Kurranulla/Cronulla
24 March 2023 – Ocean View Beach Club, Darkinjung Country/Wamberal
25 March 2023 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
26 March 2023 – Pacific Recreation Club, Biripi/Taree
30 March 2023 – Laurieton Ex-Services, Birpai Country/Laurieton
31 March 2023 – South West Rocks Country Club, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggir, and Biripi Country/South West Rocks
1 April 2023 – Moonee Beach Hotel, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
2 April 2023 – Mullumbimby Ex Services, Bandjalung-Yugambeh Country/Mullumbimby
13 April 2023 – Wallaby Hotel, Yugambeh Country/Mudgeeraba
14 April 2023 – Beenleigh Tavern, Yugambeh Country/Beenleigh
15 April 2023 – Bribie Island Hotel, Yarun/Bribie Island
16 April 2023 – Kings Beach Tavern, Kabi Kabi and the Jinibara Country/Kings Beach
20 April 2023 – Old Bundy Tavern, Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai Country/Bundaberg
21 April 2023 – Harvey Road Tavern, Goeng Country/Gladstone
22 April 2023 – The Metropolitan, Yuwibara Country/Mackay
27 April 2023 – Magnums, Ngaro Country/Airlie Beach
28 April 2023 – Dalrymple Hotel, Thul Garrie Waja/Townsville
29 April 2023 – Edge Hill Tavern, Gimuy/Cairns
25 May 2023 – Dunsborough Tavern, Quedjinup/Dunsborough
26 May 2023 – Mojos, Walyalup/Fremantle
27 May 2023 – Ravenswood Hotel, Bindjareb Country/Ravenswood
28 May 2023 – The Carine, Boorloo/Duncraig
1 June 2023 – Nannup Town Hall, Noongar Country/Nannup
2 June 2023 – The River, Wooditup/Margaret River
3 June 2023 – Six Degrees, Kinjarling/Albany
8 June 2023 – Sound City, Kallinyalla/Port Lincoln
9 June 2023 – The Fat Controller, Tarntanya/Adelaide
10 June 2023 – Western Hotel, Boandik Country/Mt Gambier
11 June 2023 – Hotel Victor, Ramong/Victor Harbour

Image used with permission from beehive; Credit: Michelle Grace Hunder

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KEZRA Celebrates Being Crazy in Love with “Insane”

If you love the indie-pop sounds of acts like Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers, Naarm/Melbourne talent KEZRA will be right up your alley. Her latest single “Insane” is a super catchy track that isn’t your traditional love song.

“‘Insane’ is that exaggerated fight you had with your partner that gives you internal rage, and fills you with emotions and questions such as ‘why the hell am I still living here?’ You then realise that both of you are just as crazy as each other, and that’s what makes it work,” KEZRA explained. “We need people who can keep us on our toes, push us to the edge of the unknown and completely drive us insane – at least for a little while.”

KEZRA will launch “Insane” with a hometown show at The Gasometer on March 24.

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Nyassa Releases Strong Debut Single, “Ghost”

Few debuts are as confident as Nyassa’s first single “Ghost”. If she had any nerves recording this number, I can’t detect them. It’s a bold introduction to her talent, with catchy indie-pop hooks and effortless vocals that capture the joy she feels creating her music.

“Making music feels like being in love – you’re in another world, a beautiful one,” Nyassa gushed. “I want to make people feel something that they can’t explain… I naturally put a piece of my soul into my songs.”

Director Richy Sandham and cinematographer Nick Stevens translated Nyassa’s creative vision in the beautiful film clip, shot at South Australia’s Mintaro Maze and historic Martindale Hall (which you may recognise from the classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock).

Something tells me we’ll hear a lot more from Nyassa in the future.

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia; credit: She Is Aphrodite

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Amber Lawrence and Casey Donovan Join Forces for “Rise”

Amber Lawrence has enlisted the help of Casey Donovan for her latest single “Rise”. Country and soul music seem like strange bedfellows, but these two distinctive voices complement one another perfectly.

“Rise is a powerhouse song vocally, and the inspiring lyric of this song was best shared with two voices, so I couldn’t have dreamed up anyone better to sing with than the amazing Casey Donovan,” Amber gushed. “She’s an incredible singer, artist, and person, and I’m just so proud of the musical moment we’ve achieved together with ‘Rise’”

Amber had a massive 2022, playing more than 80 shows, including Carols by Candlelight, Gympie Music Muster, and supporting Tony Hadley. Her album Living for the Highlights, which this single comes from, was also the highest selling album by a female country artist. 2023 is also starting big, with Amber recognised as female artist of the year at the recent Golden Guitar Awards. She’s also scheduled a whole lot of shows, so there are no shortage of places to see her play.

11 February 2023 – The Cobargo Show @ Cobargo Showground, Cubago/Cobargo (with Catherine Britt)
3 March 2023 – Milton Show @ Milton Showground, Budawang Country/Milton
4 March 2023 – Country by the Bay, Bunurong Country/Frankston
10 March 2023 – Sandigo Hall, Wiradjuri Country/Sandigo (with Paul Costa)
11 March 2023 – Stock Route Country Music Festival @ Lazy River Estate, Tubbagah Country/Dubbo
19 March 2023 – Meatstock Melbourne, Naarm/Melbourne
25 March 2023 – Club Forbes, Wiradjuri Country/Forbes
26 March 2023 – Sunset Bash @ Penrith Panthers, Darug Country/Penrith
15 April 2023 – Meatstock Toowoomba, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowomba
7 May 2023 – Meatstock Sydney, Eora/Sydney
10 May 2023 – Cardinia Cultural Centre, Naarm/Melbourne
11 June 2023 – The Oaks Hotel, Dharawal Country/The Oaks (with Luke O’Shea)
18 June 2023 – Camden Hotel, Benkennie/Camden (with Luke O’Shea)
5-12 August 2023 – Tunes in the Tropics, Fiji
23 September 2023 – Arco Bar, Bunurong Country/Heatherton
1-8 December 2023 – Cruisin’ Country

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute

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Catholic Guilt Release Life-Affirming New Single “Live For the Rush”

Naarm/Melbourne rock act Catholic Guilt usher in a new era today with the release of their latest single “Live For the Rush.” It’s the first song from the band’s sophomore album, due later this year, and the first featuring new guitarist and vocalist Megan Sidwell. Some bands have teething issues when they alter the line-up, but Catholic Guilt have never sounded better.

“‘Live For The Rush’ is a song about wanting to feel truly ‘alive’ again, after a prolonged period of emotional paralysis. It is about holding an insatiable desire to experience the sensation of life, yet at the same time living in fear of the risks and changes that might be required to do so,” explained vocalist Brenton Harris. “It is a very human thing to want to feel everything, all at once, to want to explore all that this finite existence can offer, yet it is also a very human thing to want to protect the status quo because the status quo offers the safety and the surety of knowing, even if what we know isn’t providing fulfilment. ’Live For The Rush’ is an anthem about rediscovering the joy of the unknown and in the process learning to feel again.”

This song really strikes a chord to me as I anticipate jetting off to Brisbane next week, taking my first flight since the pandemic began. I’m also really digging the video, which takes us through a day in the life of the cutest sauce bottle around.

“The premise of this video at first glance is silly, funny and kinda weird. But when you delve into the bright, shiny world that Sauce lives in, there’s a whole lot more to it,” explained Sophia van Doorn, who directed the video. “Given that Sauce is depicted in an overly saturated, orange-hued world, their life is a vibrant, action-packed and fulfilling existence. Its stark contrast to the initial band shots of gloomy, lacklustre monotony creates a juxtaposition of light and dark. The band’s jubilant facial expressions upon Sauce’s arrival are the hero of this video and really tie back to the incredible lyrics, uplifting the viewer. It was hilarious running around town shooting the Sauce scenes and the band nailed all their shots in every aspect – the fun and ridiculousness shines through in the video. As a first-time director of a music video, I’m thrilled with the outcome, it looks awesome. Awesomesauce.”

You can see Catholic Guilt’s brand new line-up at the Last Chance Rock N Roll Bar in Naarm/Melbourne on March 3.

Image used with permission from Earshot Media

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Ben De La Cour Charms With “Appalachian Book of the Dead”

Fresh from performances at Tamworth’s Country Music Festival, Ben De La Cour has dropped “Appalachian Book of the Dead”, the first track lifted from his fifth album Sweet Anhedonia. As the title suggests, this isn’t one of those upbeat country crossover tracks. It’s a cool, dark and brooding number that really casts a spell. It’s so eerie, and I love it.

“I remember first hearing the phrase “Appalachian Book of the Dead” a long time ago in reference to a poem that I later found out was written by Charles Wright. I think I had it filed away subconsciously for years until Shari Smith at Working Title Farm contacted me with this idea she had about pairing authors and songwriters together on a project and somehow I ended up being paired with Dale Neal who wrote a novel called … “Appalachian Book of the Dead”. So I started working on the song before reading the book, then I read the book and loved it and as soon as I finished it I was able to fill in the few blanks left in the song and it kind of came together in full,” Ben recalled.

“The song is definitely inspired in part by the book but it’s mostly my attempt at capturing the feeling I always get driving through North Carolina and East Tennessee late at night. I always loved the quote by Poe, ‘The best stories are an arabesque of supernatural menace and wry jesting’. This is my feeble attempt at doing justice to that.”

Ben’s new album Sweet Anhedonia drops in April. As he currently spends more than a hundred days touring Australia, Europe, and North America, hopefully we get some shows to coincide with its release.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music; credit: Nick Nace

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Belle Haven Release Comeback Single “I Can’t Find the Words” Ahead of Future Lovers Tour

Belle Haven have just dropped their new emo anthem “I Can’t Find the Words” in time for their tour with Banks Arcade. If you’ve ever felt powerless as your relationship ends, this one’s for you.

Belle Haven have been together since 2010, but this is first release in nearly two years. Talk about a comeback!

The Future Lovers Australian Tour with Banks Arcade kicks off tomorrow night in Meeanjin/Brisbane. Limited tickets are still available for all shows but selling fast. You know what to do!

4 February 2023 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane
10 February 2023 – Factory Floor, Eora/Sydney
11 February 2023 – Transit Bar, Ngambri/Canberra
17 February 2023 – Stay Gold, Naarm/Melbourne
25 February 2023 – Enigma Bar, Tarntanya/Adelaide

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR

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Satisfy Your Cravings With THE HUNEEZ’ “Addicted to You”

Aussie trio THE HUNEEZ are bringing the good vibes with their latest single “Addicted to You.” It’s a delightful blend of pop, funk, and soul that you’ll find yourself humming for days. Trust me, it’s an earworm, in the best possible way.

With production from Jess Des (King Princess, Cold Chisel, Imogen Clark) and mastering by Leon Zervos (Guy Sebastian, Amy Shark, Montaigne, Maroon 5), it’s no wonder this track sounds so polished. Add it to your summer playlist, pronto!

THE HUNEEZ will officially launch the single with a show at Diamond Dogs Music Lounge and Bar in Mookoonburro/Dapto on March 11.

Image used with permission from The Huneez