Category: Single Releases

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You’ll Fall Hard for Harlequins’ “All the Love”

Sydney band Harlequins are Aussie city slickers, but they certainly don’t sound like it. Their latest single “All The Love” has a great country-soul sound that could have easily come from America’s Deep South. It sounds like nothing you’ll hear on radio at the moment, which is a key part of its charm. Harlequins is the musical brainchild of lifelong friends Marcus Child and Chris Bradley.

“Closest friends for 31 years. Except for the time one of us fell off the wagon. But we came back stronger,” they insist. “One ying, one yang. Two more different characters never cast together”.

I hear there’s more music where that came from too. After hearing this song, I’m pretty excited to discover what comes next.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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Georgie Neilsen Finds Her Sound With “The Last Time I Felt Better”

Georgie Neilsen wears her heart on her sleeve with her new folk-rock single “The Last Time I Felt Better.” There’s a powerful vulnerability about this song. The lyrics are honest and raw, the vocals straight from the gut, but there’s a real strength about the way Georgie owns her pain here. I’m a fan.

“‘Last Time I Felt Better’ is about the emotions experienced when two people suddenly appear in each other’s lives and instantly fall into a euphoric romance fuelled by an addiction to that feeling,” she explained. “When the relationship quickly hits a fork in the road, there is a realisation that this flame might burn out and it consumes you with the desire to make that feeling last forever.”

The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter has had such an interesting musical journey. Fronting her former band Georgie & The Growing Pains, she played big events like Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and Hidden Lanes Festival. Then she moved into cabaret as a solo artist, selling out multiple shows at Women in Voice, Queensland Cabaret Festival, and the recent Anywhere Festival. And now her sound has evolved again into something so organic and heartfelt.

Georgie will celebrate the release of “The Last Time I Felt Better” with a launch show at The Bearded Lady in Brisbane tomorrow night, June 25. Make sure you arrive early for Meg Ripps and Menajerie in the supporting slots.

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Euan Hart Drops Gorgeous New Single, “145”

If you’re having one of those workdays that can’t end fast enough, allow yourself a couple of minutes to bliss out to “145,” the latest single from Sydney singer-songwriter Euan Hart. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but trust me, when it kicks in, you’ll be glad you stuck with it. This dreamy number is a sonic equivalent of an afternoon chocolate bar, soothing and so satisfying. The song was born out of the angst Euan felt during his studies.

“I was just starting back at uni and had a lot of anxiety around why I was there, why everyone was there,” Euan explained. “I felt a little strange about how these marks were determined by people that had simply done the same thing I was doing, but for a longer period of time.

The song’s music video, produced and directed by Euan and Jack Moran, is the second in a three-part series.

“Generally the trilogy is about mental health and being overwhelmed by other people’s expectations,” Euan said. “The biggest thing that annoys me in life is people not being nice to each other. It sounds simple and cheesy but surely it’s something everyone wants!”

Sydney, you can see Euan, one of the nice guys of the music industry, headlining a show at the OAF Gallery on August 4.

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co.; credit: Jack Moran

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Sloan Peterson Rocks Out With “Wear My Heart Out”

After experimenting with electro-pop, Brisbane singer-songwriter Sloan Peterson has brought back the guitars for her latest single “Wear My Heart Out.” A collaboration with her best friend and fellow music Pearl, Sloan says the track is a product of her most authentic self.

“I tend to be a lone wolf, spending a lot of time struggling to socialise or even attend events. Music was one of the only communities I had been a part of or known, and so it was a no brainer – I wanted my next single to have my best friend featuring on it, bringing some girl power and community back into my life!” she affirmed. “Pearl and I wrote this song one morning over a cuppa in Rose Bay, after dissecting our most recent experiences in life, and relating them to other stories we had heard from people in lockdown.”

The song comes with a fun clip loosely inspired by the opening scene of Guardians of the Galaxy, where Star-Lord dances freely to “Come and Get Your Love.”

“We only had a small team of four, including Pearl and myself, so we had freedom to run around the city with no restrictions,” Sloan added. “This was one of the most enjoyable, easy going video clips I’ve been a part of and watched, as it captures the raw, uninhibited dynamic/relationship Pearl and I share together. She’s one of my closest friends so it’s been the best to share this journey with her.”

Welcome back Sloan Peterson! The music scene has missed you!

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia; credit: Joe Brennan

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Carry on Dancing With Xani’s Disco-Inspired Single, “Dreaming of You”

Enjoy a couple of minutes of bliss listening to Xani’s new track “Dreaming of You”. It’s a sugary blend of disco and pop lifted from Xani’s upcoming concept album, An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music. This track and others from the album ponder the question of what it might be like to never dance again.

Like many of us during last year’s lockdowns, Xani contemplated the idea as dancing with others was something she desperately craved. Through this album, she created her own fictitious world of dance, a place where movement, connection, and music lived on. An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music is a party album that tells the (inaccurate) history of dance music in this imagined universe. It sounds fascinating!

There’s no release date for An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music yet, but Xani has announced some Victorian shows. You may just get to hear more music from the forthcoming album at these gigs.

9 July 2022 – Major Tom’s, Kyneton
15 July 2022 – Terang Live, Terang
16 July 2022 – Apollo Bay Hotel, Apollo Bay (FREE)
30 July 2022 – Merri Creek Tavern, Northcote

Image used with permission from This Much Talent; credit: Oli Sansom

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Matthew Gilbert Impresses with Epic Single, “Out of the Contempt”

Matthew Gilbert has really impressed me with “Out of the Contempt,” an epic slice of indie-folk. It’s got a soaring score, created by overlaying more than a hundred audio tracks sourced from around the world. Its introspective lyrics anchor this beautiful song written and recorded last year during Melbourne’s stage four lockdowns.

“‘Out Of The Contempt’ is the crowning jewel of my upcoming album Getting Over All Of It,” Matthew admitted. “It completes the story of moving through the last five years of my life. Filled with depression, relationships, church hurt and restoring faith. ‘Out Of The Contempt’ sings about moving on from all the hurt, regardless of getting closure, for the sake of healing. ‘Out Of The Contempt’ is an alternative cinematic soundscape full of orchestral elements and authentic ambient tones.”

If you love what you hear, you won’t have to wait too long for more. The album, Getting Over All of It, drops on June 23. Matthew will celebrate its release with a launch show at The Wesley Anne in Melbourne on June 30.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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P.Smid Drops Awesome New Single, “WESSIDE”

Campbelltown Art Centre’s Conscious program is delivering the goods, nurturing fresh talents like P.Smid. Otherwise known as Perrie Florian E’E’, P.Smid is a proud Polynesian artist who hopes her music will inspire other Pacific Islander youth. Her latest track “WESSIDE” articulates her hope that the Polynesian community of Western Sydney can come together and live in harmony.

“A Polynesian being by the shore is a Polynesian being in their element, and unfortunately in Australia living close to beaches is a luxury not many can afford,” she explained. “Being by the shore seemed to be the only place many of my people – who live by a postcode – set down differences and realise they are one and the same. I want my people to feel this moment and understand the violence that revolves around postcode wars and area beef is unnecessary, especially when looking at the bigger picture in life.”

While P.Smid hopes her music will inspire the next generation, she’s inspired by fellow Conscious artist A.GIRL.

“Having witnessed A.GIRL’s strong work ethic and drive, I’m inspired by her vision of Western Sydney,” P.Smid added. “I am also driven by the trials and tribulations that I have had to overcome in my life to get to where I am now.”

The Conscious program is bringing some great Western Sydney artists to the fore. I can’t wait to see who the program unearths next.

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co.; credit: Jade D’Amico

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Boo Seeka Drops Awesome New Dance Track, “Real”

It’s an exciting couple of months for Boo Seeka fans. He’s just dropped a killer new single “Real”, and his new album and tour supporting Hayden James are mere weeks away.

“’Real’ is definitely one of my favourites on the record for me and has so many different messages embedded in the meaning. I wrote this song at a bit of a low point, with the idea of creating a song that can be a bit of a sing-a-long wherever the listener may be,” Boo Seeka explained. “My album, Between The Head & the Heart, is twelve separate messages that I wrote throughout the COVID period. I really needed to do this for myself, and it has undoubtedly helped me get through the last 12 months. I never want to give away the exact message or meaning of why I wrote a song, firstly, because some things are incredibly specific and personal, but mainly, I love the idea of a listener creating their own meaning to the track. That’s the most important thing about art and music to me.”

Between The Head & the Heart drops on June 30. That’ll give fans a few weeks to familiarise themselves with the new material before Boo Seeka joins Hayden James on his Aussie tour in August.

12 August 2022 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
19 August 2022 – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
20 August 2022 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
27 August 2022 – Redhill Auditorium, Perth
3 September 2022 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Image used with permission from On the Map PR; credit: Ned Kelly

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GENIIE BOY Brings Good Vibes With “Shaky Ground”

Gold Coast act GENIIE BOY have delivered the goods with their latest track “Shaky Ground.” From the quirky percussion to lead singer Alisha Todd’s sunshiny vocals, this is a song guaranteed to put a smile on your face as you race towards the weekend. Just see if you’re not joining in with a jubilant “Woohoo” by the end! This is a song about embracing life’s joys before they fade away.

“Ever felt like one day you just woke up from a dream, a really good dream, and ever since you woke up, you keep losing fragments of that dream somewhere in your mind?” the band ask. “Sometimes little rays of sunshine from that dream replay in your memory then you snap back to the moment. You think to yourself, wow we had it so good, then you release that the moment right now isn’t that bad either … just different.”

GENIIE BOY have some big gigs coming up. Queenslanders can catch them at the following events.

18 June 2022 – The Golden Weekend @ Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
26 June 2022 – Creekfest @ Currumbin RSL, Currumbin
7 July 2022 – Big City Lights, Mr PP’s
4 September 2022 – Springtime Festival, Surfers Paradise

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Peach Fur Release Tasty New Single, “Yummy”

From the moment that cool bass line kicks in, you’ll be hooked on “Yummy,” the delicious new single from Peach Fur. These guys have come a long way since 2015, when they were high school students who started jamming at lunch to pass the time.

“‘Yummy’ is a colourful disco-funk number that explores the chemistry between two people that have a connection beyond words; on a physical, mental and spiritual level,” explained the band’s frontman, Denny Hilder. It’s been over two years since we’ve released music, our last release was an EP called Awake, which was dropped the week before we all ended up in lockdown. Like I think every single human on this planet experienced, we went through so many changes over the last two years individually and as a band, which has proved very challenging. With the leading single ‘Yummy’ off our debut album, we really wanted to come out with something that was fun and light-hearted that people can groove to. I guess, with this one, we have attempted to deviate from the pensiveness and chaos of the world just for a second – or four minutes and three seconds to be exact.”

You can see why Peach Fur recently took out Live Act of the Year at the recent Gold Coast Music Awards when the band hit the following East Coast venues in June and July.

24 June 2022 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
26 June 2022 – The Zoo, Brisbane
1 July 2022 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
9 July 2022 – Burleigh Bazaar, Burleigh Heads
29 July 2022 – The Basement HOTA, Gold Coast (UNDER 18s)
30 July 2022 – Tomcat, Brisbane (UNDER 18s)

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music