Category: Single Releases

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Good Lekker Releases Awesome New Single, “Belligerence”

Start your day off right with “Belligerence,” the latest track from Wollongong indie-rockers Good Lekker. I love the contrast of the fresh, boppy instrumentation with those cutting lyrics. Make sure you take a break from the dancing to listen to them, because they are absolutely stellar.

“The song is inspired by a real-world run-in with a character that no one wants to deal with. An arms-crossed, explosive ball of masculine narcissism,” explained co-frontman Joshua Fahy. “Because of its inspiration, the song aims to satirise and critique the caricature of a violent male – a person all too prevalent in our world. They’re not worth challenging on their own terms – because as an over-quoted author has said: ‘Never wrestle with a pig – you both get dirty, and the pig likes it.’ ‘Belligerence’ aims instead to highlight the absurdity of charging at life fists first. The message is generalisable to all those who are insecure enough to resort immediately to violence and aggression when challenged or confronted.”

In case you didn’t catch the message the first time, Good Lekker are about to drop “Don’t Be a Dickhead” T-shirts. You can get one at one of the band’s upcoming shows. Catch them supporting Bootleg Rascal or headlining their own gigs really soon. Here are all the dates you need!

17 February 2022 – La La La’s, Wollongong (with Bootleg Rascal)
18 February 2022 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (with Bootleg Rascal)
24 February 2022 – The Leadbeter Hotel, Melbourne
26 February 2022 – O’Skulligans, Brisbane
4 March 2022 – Vic on the Park, Sydney
26 March 2022 – Red Steer Hotel, Wagga Wagga
2 April 2022 – Yours & Owls Festival, Wollongong

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Patrick James Releases Romantic New Single, “Into Your Arms”

Prepare to swoon over Patrick James’ latest ditty, “Into Your Arms.” It’s a tender love ballad about being totally open and vulnerable to the right person. If like me you find nothing sexier than someone who’s honest about their emotions, you’re going to fall hard for this one.

“The song is loosely about male vulnerability and the idea of feeling your true emotional self around people you let into your life,” Patrick explained. “We wanted the recording to be both delicate and powerful and I think the pay off with the entrance of full-band towards the end brings the song together in that intended way.”

If you love this, there’s more on the way. Patrick will release his new album, I’ll Take Care of Music If You Take Care of Yourself on March 4. He’ll play a string of East Coast shows to support its release.

3 March 2022 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
10 March 2022 – Leadbeater, Melbourne
12 March 2022 – The Great Club, Sydney

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Bailey Judd Contemplates Consumerism With Indie Pop Banger, “Brand New Car”

With Bailey Judd kicking off his month-long residency at The Retreat tonight, there’s no better time to bring you his latest single. “Brand New Car” is an effervescent pop bop that’s delivering only the good vibes to your Wednesday. Despite its upbeat feel, there’s a dark undercurrent to the lyrics, as Bailey explains.

“The song was written during lockdown about the frustration of being a freelance musician making just enough money to make rent while watching your friends buy new cars and live an unattainable life. It is also about the societal voice telling you that your youth is running out, prescribing conformity in order to be loved and taken seriously in the capitalist world. The lockdown caused me to reflect on my parent’s paradoxical attitude towards money – striving to be rich but being irresponsible with the money they had.”

Now that we’re free of lockdowns, Bailey is making the most of his time with a residency at The Retreat in Melbourne starting tonight. You can catch him every Wednesday this month with some of Melbourne’s hottest up and comers.

2 February 2022 – supported by Moze and Eli
9 February 2022 – supported by Pricilla Stanley and Jay Gabriel
16 February 2022 – supported by DANDECAT and AstroVillian
23 February 2022 – supported by Ella Clair and Half The Andes

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Wake Up to DICE’s “Double Espresso”

I am not an early riser. Normally my husband’s alarm goes off at 7 and I sleep for a couple more hours. So I’m as surprised as anyone that I was wide awake at around 6:30 this morning, obsessing about the work on my agenda today. I don’t do coffee, but I figure DICE’s new single “Double Espresso” is the musical equivalent. Just like the best coffee, or so I’ve been told, it’s totally smooth without a hint of bitterness.

“‘Double Espresso’ explores the exhaustion that results from partying too hard going hand in hand with playing consecutive shows and the consequences of relying on coffee to get through the seemingly never-ending weekend resulting in countless sleepless nights,” the band explained.

After releasing six singles now, DICE promise that their debut EP isn’t too far away. In the meantime, they’ll launch this track at Mojo’s Bar in Fremantle on February 18.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR; credit: Michael Tartiglia

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Christina Castle Drops Pop Banger, “FFFree”

Sydney-based pop artist Christina Castle is rubbing shoulders with all the right people. Matt Pauling, who’s worked with blink-182, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Twenty One Pilots, produced her latest single “FFFree” in Los Angeles. She’s also collaborated with blink’s Travis Barker and Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes and toured internationally with Run The Jewels, Yelawolf, and Mikey Mike. Taking a listen to that single, I can understand why she’s generating such buzz. It’s so much fun. I love the rebellious pop vibe that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This is the sort of music that makes you want to grab a hairbrush and belt it out.

“It’s about freedom – in a time where the world can feel like a crazy overwhelming place to live in, finding comfort in the fact that true freedom is found within yourself,” Christina explained.

Christina will play the following shows next month:

4 February 2021 – West HQ, Rooty Hill
25 February 2021 – West HQ, Rooty Hill
26 February 2021 – Mounties Terrace Bar, Mount Pritchard

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Mermaid Avenue Releases Stunning Sixth Single From “Sugartown”

Most albums have a few strong singles and a whole lot of filler. So it’s impressive that Mermaid Avenue are still delivering the goods with “Prisoner,” the sixth (yes, sixth!) single from their soon-to-be-released album Sugartown.

This track has got everything you want to hear. Incredible multipart harmonies, a soaring slide, killer guitar solos, incredible lyrics about the human condition. It’s all here, and it’s glorious.

Mermaid Avenue have definitely left us waiting a long time for Sugartown, but they should stop teasing us soon. I hear it’s dropping sometime early this year.

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Raging Hormones Are Definitely “Worth Your While”

In their press release for their latest single “Worth Your While,” Melbourne five-piece Raging Hormones encourage you to “Check your baggage at the door. Or, drag it in and destroy it altogether.” Either way, the bold energy of this track is all you’re going to need to forget about your problems, at least for a little while. It’s so much fun, so press play and turn that volume right up.

The press release also shares the urban legend that seeing Raging Hormones live “gets you the equivalent of 12 hours sleep, a shot of adrenaline to the heart, a two-week beach holiday, and a giant bear-hug.” I understand the source is a little biased, but until I see them live I’m just going to believe it.

Raging Hormones were all set to take over a Lygon Street shopfront and write and record an EP in front of passers-by this month, but COVID got in the way. Give their Facebook page a follow to find out all about other exciting plans they’re making as they’re announced.

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

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Seph Cove Releases Beautiful New Single, “Helen”

The last couple of years have been pretty tough on most of us. We’ve had lockdowns, letdowns, and with the threat of the virus still looming it seems there’s a lot more in store. Seph Cove gives voice to these challenges in “Helen,” a song he penned for a friend who suffered through recent lockdowns. It might have been written with a certain person in mind, but I’m sure it’s going to resonate with so many of you.

“I wrote this song in response to learning about the upsetting half-year a friend of mine had during the lockdown in 2020,” Seph explained. “It was such an important reminder to have perspective. I wanted to let my friend know they had support and that despite everything, they were a very, very good person.”

In good news for Seph fans, there’s more new music on the way. He’ll drop his latest EP, Unsafe Passage, on February 18.

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Tessa Thames Joins Fellow First Nations Artists For “Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo”

Australia Day seemed like the right time to shine a light on some of this country’s most exciting First Nations artists. “Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo” came out of APRA/AMCOS’s first First Nations Songhub event, RESONATE. During the four-day songwriting camp, Tessa Thames ended up in a room with 18YOMAN and Becca Hatch. Tasman Keith stuck his head into the studio and the magic happened.

Getting artists with such different styles together is always exciting to me. Tessa usually creates bedroom-pop numbers, but the influences of her collaborators have brought a little hip-hop, R&B flavour to this song. It’s totally addictive.

“A lot of times you can end up in the studio with people you love and think they’re the best and then not come up with anything! Just being lucky enough to work with these guys was such a blessing, but to click like we did and create something I really love is a crazy bonus,” Tessa said. “Vin (18YOMAN) is such a genius and just a lovely calming presence in the studio and Becca and I were bouncing off each other with melodies and harmonies and lyrical concepts … it was such a fun time! Then having Tas stick his head in the door and be like ‘I think I can do something here…’ it’s just incredible. Not to mention after all that, Tas passed the track onto his boy Kwame who then shared it with Kymie and they both added these slick, cool production elements to 18YOMAN’s already ridiculous foundation … I feel like I’ve accidentally assembled the Avengers on this one!”

“Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo” has become Tessa’s biggest single after being added to Spotify’s New Music AU & NZ, Indie Arrivals, and Local List playlists.

Image used with permission from August MGMT

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Karise Eden Gets Nostalgic With “My Old Friend”

I’ve forgotten most of the people who won The Voice in recent years, but I can still remember Karise Eden’s appearance on the show all those years ago. The streamlined format of recent years which gives contestants very little airtime is a factor, but Karise’s unique, powerful voice is certainly another. As much as I have enjoyed other artists, no one left such a big impression on me. The good news is that we don’t just have to get nostalgic about Karise; she’s still releasing amazing music. Her current single “My Old Friend” is the perfect reminder of just how awesome she is.

“My Old Friend. There is a lot of raw, honest power in that track,” Karise admitted. “ It is still painful for me to sing. I’d hope that anyone who has lost someone they love, can find comfort in this song. Grief is a tricky emotion to experience but know that you are not alone. I’d hope you could listen, raise a glass and remember those we love so dearly that are no longer with us.”

“My Old Friend” is the first track Karise has released since 2018, but she won’t leave us waiting too long to hear more new material. This is the first song lifted from her new EP, which will drop really soon.

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute