Category: Single Releases

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Rachael Fahim Celebrates City Roots With “City Girls in the Country”

Eora/Sydney artist Rachael Fahim busts the stereotypes and shows you don’t need a rural upbringing to make killer country music. Her latest single “City Girls in the Country” is an anthem for all the city slickers who love country music.

“As a city-born country artist of Lebanese decent, I’ve constantly been challenged about my country music eligibility, but for me, country music has always been a place of storytelling, a platform of the underdog to speak out and a place to connect with real people,” she explained. “Country music is evolving and becoming the most adored genre across the globe, a voice for everybody, no matter what your background or story is! This song is an anthem for doing what you love, being who you want to be, embracing what is different and not really caring about what other people think or say! Fuck yeah, city girls can be country too.”

Fuck yeah indeed! She may have faced her fair share of criticism, but it seems the country music scene is coming around. After her 2021 single “Middle Ground” spent five weeks at number one on the Australian Country Singles Airplay Chart, Rachael became the second-most streamed female country artist of all time, just behind Kasey Chambers. She’ll also play some of the biggest country music festivals in the country over the coming months.

14 & 15 October 2022 – Channel Country Music Muster, Thargomindah/Bulloo River
3 December 2022 – Capital Country, Nugunnawal/Canberra

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Jacqui Lumsden Releases Amazing New Pop Single, “Closer”

As the working week wears on, it’s easy for the grind to get you down. If you need a lift right now, press play on “Closer”, the latest track from Jacqui Lumsden. It’s a sparkly, synth-soaked pop banger penned about a bittersweet love affair Jacqui had as a teenager on exchange overseas.

“The song is about separation. At 16, I fell desperately in love with someone on the other side of the world,” Jacqui explained. “He was my best friend and the only person I felt understood me truly. We spent a year together and then I went back to my small country town in Victoria, and that was that. It felt like the world was crashing down around me. Ultimately this song is about long-distance relationships and the trauma of being separated from the person you love.”

The retro sound of “Closer” perfectly evokes the nostalgia of teenage love and loss. It makes me remember how much bigger and more intense everything felt at 16. It also doesn’t hurt that it sounds a lot like a Carly Rae Jepsen song, and I’ve been bingeing her music pretty hard of late! If you’ve got your own workspace, this song is the perfect soundtrack for a well-earned dance break.

Image used with permission from StarCrossed PR

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Younger Than Me Delights With “Robomash”

After impressing me a couple of months ago with “Hallucination,” Younger Than Me has charmed me again with “Robomash.” It’s another piece of experimental pop music that is totally enchanting. It’s a real gift to create music that’s out of the box, yet so appealing. When you take risks invariably you’ll fall short from time to time, yet it seems like this Eora/Sydney duo can’t put a foot wrong. It’s so exciting.

Emma Davis said the song was inspired by a time when the duo wasn’t sure their music dreams would get off the ground. “It was a time where Annie [McKinnon] was trying to juggle her interaction design with teaching, music and everything else that comes with life, and I think it just all felt too much,” she explained. “We’ve never wanted this project to feel like a burden so it’s been so important to be honest and try to fit it into life in a way that works.”

Thankfully, all’s well that ends well. After losing themselves in a day of recording, Emma and Annie agreed to stop stressing about the outcome and take things as they came. They shared a bottle of red, or maybe more, and created this track to celebrate their collaboration, friendship, and belief that things always work out in the end.

“It’s the first track where we let go a little and started to trust ourselves more as producers” Annie added. “We stopped being so afraid of trying weird things, so there are lots of wacky synths, and vocal sounds acting as drum beats that somehow find their place. I think it’s a good precursor of what’s to come.”

After they’ve released such beautiful and unique singles, I can’t help wondering what’s next for Younger Than Me. But rather than focusing on the future, I’m going to take a lesson from them and just sit with this gorgeous track for a while.

Image credit: Marcus Coblyn

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Ella Therese Shows Age is Just a Number With “THIRTYFOUR”

Ella Therese proves she’s a real force with her latest indie pop-rock single “THIRTYFOUR.” Written as Ella approached her 34th birthday, it challenges the idea that you’re ever too old to make your dreams come true.

“It’s never too late. Never too late to do exactly what sets your soul on fire,” she enthused. “Age doesn’t dictate what happens next. I’ve just turned thirty-four years old and I used to be worried about starting music later in life, but I’ve learnt to embrace my unique perspective on the world. ‘THIRTYFOUR’ is about feeling empowered, limitless and perfectly happy with your age, and embracing the distinct qualities you have to offer the world. I expect more from the world, more from myself, and I’m celebrating that quality in ‘THIRTYFOUR’. I’m not going to settle for anything less than absolutely everything I could possibly aim for.”

Too right! No matter how old you are, I know you’re going to take something from this song. Ella launches it tomorrow night, October 9, at Kidogo Arthouse in Walyalup/Fremantle.

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Blake Cateris Embraces Softer Side With “Days, Weeks, Months & Years”

His tattoos ensure he still looks like a punk star, but Blake Cateris is singing a different tune these days. As the frontman of Molly & The Krells he shared the stage with big-name acts including Bodyjar, The Getaway Plan, and Hard-Ons, but like so many rockers, Blake has mellowed considerably in recent years. His introspective latest single “Days, Weeks, Months & Years” showcases his talents as a folk artist.

“This song is about living out of balance with yourself. Watching the world go by feeling like you might be losing touch with far more important things in life than what you’re focusing on right now,” Blake explained. “It’s a daily struggle to break old and unhealthy habits that no longer serve you or have been damaging you for some time. But the struggle is what we live for.”

Blake will tour the east coast of Australia to celebrate the single’s release. You’ll find him at the following intimate venues:

7 October 2022 – Nosferatu Distillery, Meeanjin/Brisbane
8 October 2022 – Mort’s Brewing Co., Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Nambour
9 October 2022 – Yard Doggs, Meeanjin/Fortitude Valley
15 October 2022 – Last Chance Rock N’ Roll Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
28 October 2022 – Link & Pin, Darkinjung Country/Woy Woy
3 November 2022 – Sappho Bar, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Rise Indie; credit: Dario Hardaker

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Nick Weaver’s Loved Ones Share Last Solo Singles Ahead of Posthumous Album Release

Nick Weaver, formerly of Deep Sea Arcade and the Tambourine Girls, tragically passed away last April from a rare, metastatic bowel cancer at just 37. His family and close friends rallied together, vowing to complete Nick’s solo album. The release of the double A-side single “Cold Chills/Won’t Let Go” gives us our first listen. The upbeat indie pop “Cold Chills” is a great contrast to the more sombre, introspective “Won’t Let Go.” I love that in these final recordings, we’re hearing so much of what Nick could do.

“Nick’s creativity never ceased to astonish me,” said his mother, Helen Wellings. “This solo album is heart-wrenchingly beautiful, songs that stay fixed in your head. It’s as if Nick’s soul has come to the surface in these compositions about true love, sincerity, beauty, loss, deception and narcissism, revealing his breadth and brilliance. Nick has left us, but his music will live on in our hearts.”

Nick’s posthumously released solo album Won’t Let Go drops on October 20.

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Higher Places Releases Dreamy New Single “Still Half in Love”

Hamish Patrick is used to being a session muso, playing with the likes of Japanese Wallpaper, Gretta Ray, Yorke, and Allday. Now he’s making his own voice heard with his solo project Higher Places. He’s just dropped a new single “Still Half in Love” and I’m pretty smitten.

There’s a beautiful nostalgia about this track and its blend of electronic, pop, and rock influences. It perfectly captures the love that often lingers between two people in the aftermath of a relationship breakdown.

“During the early stages of COVID lockdowns, my long-term ex-partner and I separated on good terms. I found the period immediately afterwards really hard – we talked every day and were as close as ever, but our relationship had obviously fundamentally changed,” Hamish recalled. “I wrote this when trying to process all of this – it’s about knowing that some of your feelings are still there, but that it can’t be the way it was, as much as part of you might still want that.”

After discovering this song, I can’t wait to hear more from Higher Places.

Image used with permission from StarCrossed PR

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Press Club Drop Another Stellar Single, “I Can Change” Ahead of Album Release

I was already pretty psyched about the release of Press Club’s new album in a couple of weeks, but the release of the band’s latest single “I Can Change” has me even more pumped.

“‘I Can Change’ is about constantly being on the road, and needing to slow down/stay still because of the challenges it brings, emotionally and physically – fighting that feeling and wishing you could change cause it all you ever dreamt about. Then BAM, Covid comes along, smacks you in the face and takes it all away from you! And obviously you’ll never take it for granted again, if you ever get it back cause it’s everything you ever wanted,” explained lead singer Nat.

“I Can Change” is the latest track lifted from Press Club’s new album Endless Motion, which drops on October 14. The album came about through the downtime forced on them during the pandemic, but they’re making up for lost time. Press Club will tour this album around the country before heading to the UK and Europe. Here are all the dates you need!

13 October 2022 – The Cambridge, Awabakal Land/Newcastle
14 October 2022 – UOW, Dharawal Land/Wollongong
15 October 2022 – Crowbar, Gadigal Land/Sydney
16 October 2022 – The Zoo, Turrbal Land/Brisbane
17 October 2022 – Brunswick Ballroom, Wurundjeri Land/Melbourne
18 October 2022 – Singing Bird, Bunurong Land/Frankston (All Ages)
28 October 2022 – Kasbah Club, Limerick
29 October 2022 – Whelans Upstairs, Dublin
31 October 2022 – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
1 November 2022 – Stereo, Glasgow
3 November 2022 – The Flapper, Birmingham
4 November 2022 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
5 November 2022 – OSLO, London
6 November 2022 – The Exchange, Bristol
8 November 2022 – 1999, Paris
9 November 2022 – Trix, Antwerp
10 November 2022 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
11 November 2022 – Vera, Groningen
14 November 2022 – Cassiopeia, Berlin
15 November 2022 – Chapeau Rouge, Prague
16 November 2022 – Chelsea, Vienna
18 November 2022 – Bogen F, Zurich
19 November 2022 – Strom, Munich
20 November 2022 – MTC, Cologne

Image used with permission from Little Gian Agency; credit: Nick Manuell

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Vera Blue Releases Enchanting New Single “Mermaid Avenue”

Vera Blue never seems to put a foot wrong, and her latest single “Mermaid Avenue” is no exception. With relatable bittersweet lyrics and the perfect blend of ethereal vocals and electronic sounds, it’s enough to get me pretty excited about her forthcoming album.

“Mermaid Avenue is a song about a love that didn’t work out. The bitter-sweet emotions that come with all the fond memories of the relationship but the heartbreak of a dream that will never happen,” she recalled. “Mermaid Avenue is a beautiful street in South Coogee in Sydney with enormous beach houses overlooking the ocean. I find myself there on walks at sunset admiring the architecture and views. I feel that Mermaid Avenue can also be a metaphor for a place where everything is perfect, full of adventure and love. Or a dream you create of the future, a beautiful life with someone.”

“Mermaid Avenue” is the latest cut lifted from Vera’s sophomore album Mercurial, slated for release on October 28. She’ll tour the country in November to support its release and play a few festivals in the coming months. Here are all the dates you need:

1 October 2022 – Unwind The Vines Festival, Wodi Wodi Country/Gerringong
15 October 2022 – Stonefest 2022, Ngunnawal Country/Canberra
3 November 2022 – Miami Marketta, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
4 November 2022 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
5 November 2022 – Civic Theatre, Mulubinba/Newcastle
11 November 2022 – Costa Hall, Djilang/Geelong
12 November 2022 – Forum Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
30 November 2022 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting Flume)
2 December 2022 – Regatta Grounds, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting Flume)
8 December 2022 – Ice Cream Factory, Boorloo/Perth
17 December 2022 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Newtown
28 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 – Beyond The Valley Festival, Djab wurrung Country/Barunah Plains

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia

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Global Travels Inspire TANGELO’s Rocking New Single “You still live in Turin”

If the pandemic’s taught us nothing else, it’s that a lot can happen in three years. That’s how long Meeanjin/Brisbane-based artist Tyler Jones spent locked outside Australia. With pandemic borders in place and strict measures in his homeland of Mexico, Tyler set off with nothing but a beaten laptop, a cheap microphone, and his guitar. The songs he wrote and recorded while travelling where he could became his new bilingual solo project TANGELO. If you love grungy, angsty ‘90s indie rock, TANGELO’s new single “You still live in Turin” will be right up your alley.

“You still live in Turin” comes from TANGELO’s forthcoming EP Postales, named after the Spanish word for postcards. Every song was written in a different country and acts as a bit of a postcard back to TANGELO’s adopted home in Australia. “You still live in Turin” was written on an acoustic guitar in an ex-girlfriend’s house in Turin, Italy, recorded in Leon, Mexico, and released from Meeanjin/Brisbane. Talk about a global sound. I don’t know about you, but I’m keen to hear more.

Image used with permission from TANGELO