Category: Single Releases

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Pirritu Drops Beautiful New Single Ahead of Album Release

Pirritu, a proud Wangaaypuwan Mayi of the Ngiyampaa clan, has offered us a sneak peek of his debut album Pirritu – Part 1, and it’s pretty fabulous. If you love your music folky, I’m sure you’ll dig the album’s first track “Comin Up Slow.” It’s melodic and soothing, just the kind of music you need to ease you into your working week.

Pirritu was adopted by a non-Aboriginal couple as a newborn baby. They ensured their son stayed in touch with his Aboriginality. When he entered his teen years, he began taking big steps to connect to his people, culture, and language. I’m sure his unique story will make for a compelling listen when Pirritu – Part 1 is released digitally and on limited-edition vinyl on November 19. You can put in your preorders via Pirritu’s Bandcamp page.

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The Buckleys Release Nostalgic Throwback Single, “Woodstock 69”

The Buckleys have got me feeling nostalgic with their latest single “Woodstock69.” With the world still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, this song perfectly encapsulates the way many of us are longing for a simpler time. The band namechecks Joni Mitchell and references the barefoot hippies, creating a beautiful picture of the Summer of Love. I remember loving this song when the band released their album, and I’m now remembering all the reasons why with the single release. And of course, it’s also made me nostalgic for those big rock shows and the sense of community I always find there.

“Beyond Woodstock, this song is reminiscent of the times we all stood in packed crowds, singing songs, holding the hands of strangers, and dancing together,” the band said in their press release. “It’s a song that embodies the excitement we have for when we all get to do this again. This is our love letter to live music and the impact Live Music has had on all of our lives.”

The song comes with a beautiful music video which was directed by the band’s youngest member, Molly Buckley. She shot the video on location at Chris Murphy’s Ballina property, Sugar Beach Ranch. I think you’ll agree it makes the perfect Laurel Canyon stand-in!

Those big live shows might be a little way off yet, but in the meantime, you can catch The Buckleys sharing all their favourite cover versions in virtual shows from their home studio, Soulfood Studios. Check out the Soulfood Sessions on The Buckleys’ YouTube channel.

Image used with permission from KAOS

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Fiz Releases Feelgood New Single, “Ripe”

With Victoria and New South Wales recently emerging from their extended lockdowns, it’s starting to feel like the world is a little brighter. “Ripe,” the latest track from Melbourne singer-songwriter Fiz, is a beautiful new song that epitomises that positivity. Described in the press release as “a love letter to sunshine, good friends, and grapefruit,” it’s got a cool cruisy feel that’s perfect for these optimistic times.

Fiz plans to announce a launch show soon for all your people missing live music, so give her a follow on Facebook to learn all the details.

Image used with permission from Soda Music Group

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Sister Act Germein Drops Empowering New Anthem “Good For a Girl”

Adelaide indie-pop act Germein have released a fantastic new girl power anthem, “Good for a Girl.” It gives voice to the struggle that these sisters have faced being an all-female band in the music industry. As you can expect, the vocals are next level. I love the way the fresh beat complements the classic guitar line. This is really good stuff. And yes, not just good for music produced by a female act!

“I went into a music shop to buy drumsticks, and the guy behind the desk asked me if I was buying them for my boyfriend,” Clara shared.
Georgia recalled the band’s first soundcheck on a national tour when “It was as if we’d surprised the sound guy when we started playing, like he expected us to be bad. At the end of the show, he said to us that we were actually pretty good for girls.”

“We wanted to write a song that would help tackle these stereotypes, and give a voice to anyone who might be going through a similar experience” added Ella.

“It’s about giving girls an equal playing field, and not discriminating based on gender” confirmed Clara.

Germein have a couple of gigs coming up, including a festival tomorrow! Check them out at the following events. Hopefully there are more to come!

30 October 2021 – Cleve Harvest Music Fest @ EP Field Days Site, Cleve
5 February 2022 – Copper & Stone Music Fest @ Paxton Square Cottages, Burra

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Can’t Fight The Appeal of Etoile Marley’s “Moonlight”

Etoile Marley’s first name means “star” in French, so it’s not surprising that the night sky inspired her new single. “Moonlight” is a cool, sultry electro R’n’B track that is quite frankly out of this world.

Etoile’s rich voice really drew me into this one, but I was impressed to learn just how much creative control she had. She wrote and produced the song, which sounds just as polished as anything coming out of the big studios. Apparently this single gives us a big clue about the theme of the music from Etoile’s album, which is scheduled for release in 2022.

Image credit: Etoile Marley EPK

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RedHook Ready to Rock Again With “Sentimental Surgery”

If you need something to get you going this Monday morning, take a listen to RedHook’s new single “Sentimental Surgery.” With elements of rock, punk, and pop, this track from the Sydney act demands to be played loud.

“’Sentimental Surgery’ is a punk party anthem inspired by the shared woes of lockdown (and feeling like a total cliche for writing a song about the shared woes of lockdown),” explained lead singer Emmy Mack. “Given what we’ve all been going through these past 18 months, I found it really difficult to write a song about any other topic. So instead of trying to, I decided to embrace the cliche and create a piece of music that expressed those sad feels, but also flipped them in a way that hopefully cheers people up, puts a smile on their face and makes them want to dance.”

Now that NSW’s lockdown has lifted, RedHook are looking forward to getting back on stage. Catch them at the following shows next year:

20-23 January 2022 – UNIFY Gathering 2022 @ Tarwin Meadows, Gippsland
28 January 2022 – Max Watt’s House of Music, Melbourne
4 February 2022 – The Zoo, Brisbane
5 February 2022 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
11 February 2022 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
12 February 2022 – Jack Rabbit Slim’s, Perth
26 February 2022 – Full Tilt @ Bella Vista Farm, Sydney
2 April 2022 – Halloween Hysteria III @ Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Get Your Groove On With Superthick’s Super Cool New Single, “Baby, I Feel Love”

If you’re in one of the parts of the country where dancing in clubs is becoming a distant memory, take a listen to “Baby, I Feel Love,” the latest track from Perth act Supathick. In an era where disco tracks are few and far between, this funky eargasm is a breath of fresh air. It had me from that killer bassline. Supathick wrote the track with Matt Sevier who lends his vocals to the recording.

“We wrote this song with Matt a couple years ago and honestly, I feel like I’ve had it stuck in my head since 2019. It’s nice to get some uptempo funk back into the world. We recorded the track late last year with Sam Ford (POND, Abbe May) and Matt levelled it up with his gritty vocals. We think it’s a fresh change up from our usual Supathick vocal style,” explained Superthick’s guitarist, Christian Zappia.

You know this is the kind of music that will be a blast live. If you live in Western Australia, you can experience it when Superthick play Freo.Social on November 19.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR; credit: Daniel Hildebrand

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Discover Albert Salt’s “Family Tree”

Melbourne artist Albert Salt is here to brighten up your weekend with his cool new single “Family Tree.” It’s an endearing folky pop number that explores the closing doors of relationships.

Albert says he was inspired to write a Krautrock song after watching Radiohead side-project The Smile play at the live-streamed Glastonbury festival, “but it quickly became an alternative pop track. I had been listening to Silversun Pickups and was very influenced by the vocal harmonies and delivery they used in their song ‘Lazy Eye’ which I think you can hear in ‘Family Tree’.”

“After I had recorded the instrumental I got to work on the lyrics. With my most recent EP and last single I had drawn from extremely personal situations to write the lyrics, and found that it had been my best work despite it being very revealing and intimidating. I decided to go down the same path with this song and it explores the aftermath of the ending of close friendship but framed in a way to make it appear as if it was a romantic relationship.”

Albert took charge of the creative process, recording and producing “Family Tree” in his home studio. He then enlisted Nick Bond (Juno Disco, Aeroplane Mode, Kitschen Boy) for mixing and Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Pond, Hiatus Kaiyote) to give it a final spit polish. The result is a song that effortlessly combines summery vibes with a little bit of pathos.

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co; credit: James Vinson

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Prepare to Fall in Love With Tom Mac’s New Single, “Macedon”

Tom Mac beautifully captures a moment in time with his latest single “Macedon.” It’s a beautiful modern love song with a distinctively Australian flavour. It tells the story of two people who meet online: one from Bendigo and one from Melbourne. They decide to meet halfway on the top of Mt Macedon and see what happens from there. Tom Mac wrote the song in “a 30-minute rush of emotional energy after an abrupt and unexpected end to a budding love story.”

“The rush of emotional creativity came from a deep feeling of despair. It almost felt like an out-of-body experience, one of those profound moments where you realise there’s something much bigger than you at play, and I wouldn’t call myself religious. The pure power of music was in full flight that night.”

Sometimes even the best love stories don’t last, but if you come away with a song as fantastic as this it’s not a total loss.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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Pump Up the Volume on Afterthought’s New Single, “Homebound”

Sydney pop-punk act Afterthought have me bouncing around my home office with their energetic new single “Homebound.” Crank it up, have a jump around your space, and I swear you’ll feel better.

The song comes with a colourful video that references ‘90s boy band clips and reaction videos. It didn’t pan out quite the way the band planned, but during a pandemic I think we’ve all realised nothing ever does! Thankfully what they’ve captured is pretty brilliant.

“We came up with the idea of having a few people we know act like they’re watching this music video we had filmed and either rating it or hating it,” explains the band. “We filmed in the day before lockdown started, and we had so many cool people lined up to make little cameos. Unfortunately, as the new lockdown was shaping up rough, we ended up having the crew, Tadhg’s fiancé, a work mate and Marty’s dad.”

Since forming in 2018, Afterthought have built a loyal fanbase through some choice support slots for Yours Truly, A Swift Farewell, Closure, and Headstrong. Hopefully it’s not too long before we see them back on a stage soon! After listen out for their self-titled EP which drops on October 22.

Image used with permission from Good Intent