Category: Single Releases

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Fall For Deb Suckling’s Latest Single “Romeo and Juliet”

If you’ve ever been in love with the wrong person, Deb Suckling’s new single “Romeo and Juliet” is bound to resonate with you. I love the grunginess of this one. The kind of love she sings about is pretty messy, and the sound of this track reflects that beautifully.

“This song was inspired by the numerous young people I have in my life including my son,” Deb explained. “The fact that we all have experienced huge first love at this time in our lives – that it can be so complex and so difficult to navigate because peers and parents all seem to have an opinion on your first true love. It’s also inspired by the music I listened to during my forays into teenage love.”

Listen out for Deb Suckling’s long-awaited debut solo album Worthy when it drops on November 19. She’ll celebrate the release with a free show at Brisbane Powerhouse’s next Livespark event on November 28.

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Barefoot Spacemen’s Debut “Here I Go” is Out of This World

Melbourne band Barefoot Spacemen are bringing feel-good vibes to your Friday with their debut single “Here I Go.” This is such a cool track, with textured jazz and R’n’B influences ensuring you’re going to have a good time. By the time that sax solo dropped I was well and truly in.

While this funky single will get your toe-tapping, it’s also got a great message. Those lyrics should really get you thinking about how egoism can kick in when people start taking themselves too seriously.

I know you’ve been waiting a really long time for live gigs Melbourne, and Barefoot Spacemen are taking full advantage of their return. You can catch them launching “Here I Go” at Colour Club on November 25.

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San Joseph Releases Moving Pop Single, “Everything in the Room”

Melbourne artist San Joseph casts a spell with his new single “Everything in the Room.” It’s only his second release, but the songwriting and vocals are so confident and capable. The month between this release and his debut “Blink Twice” haven’t been ideal thanks to the COVID pandemic, but San Joseph is navigating the conditions in the only way he can.

“I’ve been in lockdown since ‘Blink Twice’ came out,” he admitted, “so music for me has meant spending every day trying to figure out how to master social media in a way that feels like me.”

This song is his way of bringing that experience to life, transforming the contents of his bedroom into his own conscience as he struggles to let someone go.

“It’s been such a volatile state for me, mentally,” he confirmed. “I had the sudden realisation that I’d been writing the same song a million different ways about the same person. It explores a paranoia that inanimate objects were judging me for not having moved on from my ex.”

With lockdowns really testing San Joseph’s ability to connect with fans over his new music, hopefully it’s not too long before we see him playing shows. Keep an eye on his Facebook page for news of that as soon as it comes.

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia

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Jamie Payet Covers The Beatles’ Classic, “All You Need is Love”

Melbourne singer-songwriter Jamie Payet usually releases original material, but with his latest release he shows the magic he can bring to a classic. His take on “All You Need Is Love” is pretty brilliant. I wasn’t sure about the up-tempo treatment at first, but I was on board as soon as I heard that horn section kick in.

Crank it up and I swear you’ll feel better. It might be a throwback, but it captures the message we all need to hear right now.

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ILUKA Spreads Sunshine With “Get Free” Single

Weekends are all about freedom, especially now those lockdowns have lifted, so what better time to introduce you to ILUKA’s banging new single “Get Free.” This synthy poppy masterpiece is the perfect track to get you grooving on this Saturday morning.

“I think it was a confession of the journey I’ve been on over the years. A celebration of the messy and long-winded route I’ve always taken – always a little left of centre and always in reach of something but never quite getting there, wherever ‘there’ even is,” ILUKA said of the song’s inspiration. “I think it was a way for me to find joy in that path rather than frustration and loneliness and in turn, to hopefully bring some kind of joy to the listeners.”

The song comes with a beautiful video filmed on Gundungurra and Darug land in the Blue Mountains, choreographed by Matthew Gode, and directed by Sophia de Vries. She explained, “We wanted to create a visual journey that embodied the idea of feeling free. Expansive natural environments, vibrant colours, and expressive movement. I was particularly inspired by the French filmmaker Eric Rohmer and the feeling of long summer days with no place to be.”

Expect to hear a lot more from ILUKA really soon, as she’s currently putting the finishing touches on her long-awaited debut album.

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute; credit: Vasili Papathanasopoulos

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Get to Know Latest Viral Sensation, Suzi’s Single “Amelia”

Mornington Peninsula singer-songwriter Suzi wears her heart on her sleeve with “Amelia,” a relatable slice of Aussie folk-rock. This song has been going gangbusters on TikTok where more than 500,000 people have viewed the song and left hundreds of comments. Now it’s time for those of us who aren’t on the platform to discover it.

On first listen, this song sounds like it might come from a place of anger, but instead it reflects on the way that someone’s insults are an indication of their own insecurities and shortcomings. We’ve all met an Amelia, and this song perfectly encapsulates the frustration that comes with that experience. Crank this one up and sing it at the top of your lungs.

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Heirloome Releases Special Single, “Flesh To Flower”

When you listen to as much music as I do, it’s rare to hear releases that are truly original. Queer/nonbinary artist Heirloome is one special soul who isn’t afraid to go their own way though. Their latest single “Flesh To Flower” is a hauntingly beautiful track that pays tribute to their late brother.

“Losing my little brother was the deepest grief of my life – it completely broke me,” Heirloome explained. “He was 23. I had to create this magical world to protect myself, and to grieve, or I just couldn’t cope. I saw a shaman ten days after he passed, and she said that his spirit was still in shock – so we sang to him, to help him understand and move on. That’s how this song happened. The shaman called in the spirit of a hummingbird to guide me, and the next day three birds appeared at my window and told me to write three songs for my brother. It’s really me singing to him – asking his spirit questions about life, about what it all means … and what it is to die.

“I didn’t want the song to be dark – I wanted it to be filled with the mysticism of this human experience we are having, to transform the pain into beauty somehow. I wanted to create a magical soundscape where it was safe enough to feel the loss, and begin to heal.”

This track is so special. Heirloome describes it as chamber pop/indietronica which gets close, but I’m not sure words quite capture the magic of it. And then you add in the gorgeous music video which adds a new cinematic dimension to the song.

It sounds like we’re in for more unique art when Heirloome releases their debut EP Cycles on November 19. Click here to sign up for the free interactive online experience.

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Listen to Seph Cove’s “Sirens” Song

Melbourne-born, Byron-based singer-songwriter Seph Cove has a new single “Sirens,” and it’s just what you need to ease into your workday. It’s a chilled-out piece of acoustic folk which wraps you up like a big, warm hug. The song’s lyrics, which explore the common trap of looking on to the next thing without appreciating the present, really resonate.

“When I finally thought about my life in the present, what was good was now gone,” he explained.

“Sirens” is the first track lifted from Seph’s forthcoming sophomore EP.

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Grace Cummings’ Latest Single is a Slice of “Heaven”

Grace Cummings has got one of those voices that stops you in your tracks. It’s like she’s smoked a thousand cigarettes and lived a life well beyond her tender years. She already sounds like one of the greats, but her new single “Heaven” comes from only her second album, Storm Queen.

“I wrote ‘Heaven’ in just about the same time it takes to sing,” she admitted. “I heard that you’d always know who the hero was in an old cowboy movie because they’d be wearing a ten-gallon Stetson. Heaven might be a person… or a place… or my father or a tiny little caterpillar or the sound of a kookaburra laughing. The kookaburra is a hero. I am not.”

Storm Queen drops on January 14. If this track is any indication, you’re going to want to hear it.

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Thunder Fox Woo Listeners With “Love You 2”

Sydney band Thunder Fox turns up the charm with their latest single, “Love You 2.” This is an old-school R’n’B ballad that takes me right back to the ‘90s. If you were cranking Boyz II Men, Jodeci, and All-4-One back in the day, you’re going to love this.

“Drawing from the same existential angst of the previous tracks, there came a time in the months following the writing of Sanctuary that I noticed I’d let my material pursuits get in the way of the most important thing imaginable: delicious, unadulterated, full throttle, hyper-vulnerable romance, baby,” admitted Sam Dawes. ‘Love You 2’ is an apology, in a way. Apologising for allowing myself to become so distracted by desire, work and anxiety that I almost forgot to tell someone how much I fucking love their sweet ass. Heed my advice, friends, tell whoever it is you love them. Every. Chance. You. Get.”

Amen!

If you love Thunder Fox, there’s more to come. Listen out for a new single later this week and the album Sanctuary on November 18.

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