Category: Single Releases

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Oh My My Impress With “Lover, Lover”

If LANY and Jeff Buckley were ever to collaborate, I think they might write something like “Lover, Lover,” the latest track from Sydney duo Oh My My. This track is so fantastic, with a catchy chorus juxtaposed with dark and brooding verses. There’s so much yearning and nostalgia in those vocals. This is everything I didn’t realise I needed to hear on this gloomy Monday afternoon.

“There was an ease to writing this song that felt natural, necessary and pretty magic. Once Sam [Thomlinson] spit out the line, “Lover, Lover”, everything fell into place for me lyrically,” explained the other half of the duo, Tim Quaife. “Coincidentally, I was in the midst of a pretty traumatic breakup and processing some very intense emotions. It all just spilled out and by the time we were done it felt somewhat triumphant. As if I was putting a very firm stamp on a painful part of my life. Cathartic.”

The pair recorded the track at Sam’s Sydney home studio before Leon Zervos (Troye Sivan, Pekin Duk) weaved his magic at Studio 301. The band continued the creative process, with Sam making his directorial debut for the music video.

“The idea of the video was to reflect what happens in your head when you’re going through a reasonably fresh break-up. It’s hard not to imagine your ex-partner with someone else, and although it may be a little irrational, it’s often hard not to demonise them, as somewhat of a coping mechanism,” he explained.

Oh My My don’t have any gigs on the horizon, but hopefully it won’t be too long before we see them back in front of audiences again.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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COTERIE Give Me The Feels With “Say Goodbye”

Perth band of brothers COTERIE have totally won my heart with their latest single “Say Goodbye.” This song is so good, with quality songwriting and haunting vocals that hit me right in the heart. By the time those harmonies kicked in, I was gone.

“We wrote this in our lounge-room with Hauskey – who is absolutely brilliant – and honestly, it was just a song that fell out. It all happened in about half an hour,” admitted Tyler, the band’s lead singer and vocalist. “It’s about the humanity of everything in this life. Nothing is forever … Saying goodbye is inevitable in a fleeting world. We wrote this song with that in mind; everyone knows this feeling – we all ‘Say Goodbye’ at some point.”

COTERIE filmed the song’s video inside a bus which the brothers bought as a potential tour bus once they can hit the road again. They started restoring it at the start of the global pandemic, and through the video you can see how far they’ve come.

When they’re not renovating buses, COTERIE have been putting together a live show that’s set to blow the socks off their growing fanbase. Check them out at the following shows, which are hopefully the first announcements of many for this band.

7 November 2020 – By the C Festival @ City Beach Park, Perth
16 January 2021 – Torchfest Sydney @ The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia

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Baker Boy, Dallas Woods, and Sampa the Great Team Up For “Better Days”

“Better Days” is an exciting new collaboration from Baker Boy, his regular musical partner Dallas Woods, and recent National Live Music Awards Best Live Act winner, Sampa the Great. The track, which incorporates English, Yolngu Matha, and Bemba dialects, was written in 2019. However, its release couldn’t be timed more perfectly.

This is just the kind of positive track about unity and getting through adversity we all need to hear during the pandemic. We might not be able to stop the rain, but at least if we’re together we’ll get through it.

“The whole studio time we had was amazing,” said Baker Boy. “The first time, seeing Sampa actually perform in the recording session, I got a surprise when she started singing. She’s got an amazing voice. I’ve always listened to her rap and to hear her sing, it was a whole other level. In the first part of Sampa’s verse, she’s rapping in language too, that inspires me as well.”

If you love the track, make sure you check out the cool Airwolf remix too.

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Duan Collaborates With Julia Lostrom Again on “Care”

I’ve been a fan of Melbourne’s Julia Lostrom since she dropped her very cool indie-pop track “Walls” earlier this year. That track featured Melbourne producer Duan. These guys work so well that Julia’s lent her vocals to Duan’s latest release “Care.”

There’s a similar chilled jazzy vibe to these tunes, but the addition of Simba Andrews really elevates the latest release I think. I love the way their voices intertwine, driving home that message of connection and looking out for one another that is so important right now. It also sounds so fresh, I can just imagine hearing it in some ultra-cool wine or cocktail bar. Man, I miss going to bars!

Hopefully Melbourne hears some good news soon and it won’t be too long before we can see these local talents doing their thing in person.

Image used with permission from Duan

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Ella Fence Casts a Spell With “Known Better”

Ella Fence has to be one of the most exciting female voices in the music scene right now. I’ve been blasting her poppy “Pink Mojitos” since early March and now she’s making me weep with her latest effort “Known Better.” This is such a beautiful ethereal ballad which I just can’t stop listening to. The two tracks are poles apart, but they’re both so special in their own way.

“I wrote this track when I was at a bit of a fork in the road, choosing whether to continue on in one direction, or pivot and create something new,” Ella explained. “I hope this song can be connected to by anyone who is on the precipice of a big decision.”

Since her native Queensland is faring better than most states through this pandemic, Ella has a couple of gigs coming up. Show your support at the following venues.

24 October 2020 – The Zoo, Brisbane (supporting Karise Eden)
28 October 2020 – Vinnie’s Dive, Gold Coast (supporting Eliza & The Delusionals)
4 December 2020 – Southport Sharks, Gold Coast (FREE – with Hussy Hicks and Dennis)

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Mylk Releases “Holy Moly” Ahead of Excursion Launch

Melbourne band Mylk put themselves firmly on my radar with their last single “Not My Fault.” I’m thrilled to hear the follow-up “Holy Moly” is every bit as good, if not better. That killer bassline and lead singer Nathaniel Peacock’s vocals are really working for me.

“Holy Moly was inspired by a really negative experience we had with someone who told us that they could ensure that we “made it” in the music industry. We were younger and naive, and thankfully escaped this situation relatively unscathed,” says Mylk.

“Holy Moly” is one of five tracks on Mylk’s forthcoming EP Excursion. Hopefully, with Melbourne COVID numbers dropping, it won’t be too long before the band can get out there and entertain crowds really soon. Until then, the band is philosophical about the upcoming release.

“It seems so strange to be releasing our debut EP and having to watch the reaction through a computer screen, but even though there is this disconnection, the support we have seen so far has almost made us forget that we’re playing gigs from our couches and broadcasting it through a phone,” they said.

Excursion drops on November 13.

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Delta Goodrem Strips Back “Solid Gold”

I must admit, when Delta Goodrem released her single “Solid Gold” last month I was in like, but I wasn’t in love. I appreciated the message of empowerment and the chorus was certainly catchy, but it didn’t quite give me the feels I was hoping for. However, now that Delta has released her acoustic remix, I am firmly on board.

There’s something about an acoustic take that can help you get to the essence of the song. The lyrics really shine through without the production stealing focus. I also hear a little more of the Fleetwood Mac influence mentioned in the press release now that it’s back to basics.

“At the very core, ‘Solid Gold’ is an uplifting and empowering message reminding someone who has taken you for granted of your worth and strength; “I’m gonna take your bad heart” and remind them “what you had was always solid gold,” Delta explained.

“Solid Gold” is the latest track from Delta’s forthcoming sixth studio album, which she says contains some of her most personal songs yet.

Image source: Eva Rinaldi @ Flickr

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EGOISM Delights With “Here’s The Thing”

2019 was a massive year for Sydney duo EGOISM. They played Bigsound, because triple j Unearthed’s 11th most played artist, earned plenty of airplay on FBi and other community radio stations, received song of the year and next big thing nominations in the FBi radio SMAC awards, and co-headlined an East Coast tour with Pinkish Blu. Then 2020 happened, but don’t think this band has been sitting idle. Instead, they’ve recorded some new songs in their bedrooms, including their latest single “Here’s the Thing.” It’s a charming shoe-gazey track that explores the emotions of a relationship breaking down so beautifully.

“I wrote ‘Here’s the Thing’ in the middle of winter while I was housesitting my friend’s studio apartment in the city while they went to Europe. At the time I was dropping out of TAFE, my relationship was falling apart, and it wouldn’t stop raining outside. It felt like the world was caving in on itself,” explained one half of the duo, Olive Rush. “It was hard to finish this one; listening to a past version of myself singing about feeling absolutely heartbroken over and over again – it’s totally draining. I like it now, but it took some time. I don’t think I’ve ever captured a moment through lyrics that intensely before.”

I love the way Olive’s voice marries with Scout Eastment’s on this track. It’s not a perfectly harmonious blend, but there’s something so special about the combination of their sounds. The duo describes its tunes as “headphones on the train” music, and I think that’s just about perfect.

“Here’s The Thing” comes from EGOISM’s long-awaited EP On Our Minds, which drops on November 6. If all goes according to plan, EGOISM will play the following shows to support its release.

4 December 2020 – The Vanguard, Sydney (supporting CLEWS)
5 December 2020 – Grace Darling, Melbourne (supporting CLEWS)

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SoSo Release Epic New Single “Skywriter”

Sydney pop-punk act SoSo continue their winning form with the release of their third single “Skywriter.” It comes bundled with the previous two singles “The Henry Lawson Jive” and “(Shit) Love Story,” making it easy for the uninitiated to catch up. But back to the new track.

“Skywriter” has such an epic feel to it thanks to those chunky guitar chords, big booming drums, and Rhys de Burgh’s soaring vocals. These guys are at a relatively early stage in their careers, but I can already imagine this in a big stadium setting.

“It’s easy to become disillusioned and assume you’re alone in times of tragedy. Understand that it’s a shared experience everyone can relate to regardless of social status, age, circumstances etc. ‘Skywriter’ is a gentle reminder that we’re not alone in that experience and I think that sometimes, that’s reason enough to wake up each morning,” Rhys said.

Sydney’s live music scene doesn’t look like opening up any time soon, but SoSo will be ready when it happens. They’re spending their time writing and recording more new music set for release later this year and beyond.

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Aodhan Releases Nostalgic New Single, “Twelve Again”

He’s still a teenager, but Aodhan is already feeling nostalgic for his youth. The winner of JJJ’s Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative, the talented 16-year-old from Dharawal country recalls those good old days with his new single “Twelve Again.”

“Twelve Again is a song the reminisces on the carefree days of being a twelve year old. The song mentions things about me missing the best friends I ever had, acting careless and fracturing a bone for the first time, just all sorts of things having to do with that time of my life. Although it may have not been too long ago, I do really miss it,” Aodhan admits.

Aodhan recorded the track at Sydney’s Hercules St Studio. It was the first time he’s ever worked in a studio, but he seems to have taken to it like a duck to water. He plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitars and synths on the track, as well as handling the vocals like a champ.

“I had a really good time making it,” he said. “This was the first time I got to make some music in an actual studio so it was pretty awesome to have access to a range of amps and instruments I could just mess around with as well as an awesome producer [Ryan Miller] and an awesome drummer [Grant Garethy] to throw ideas around.”

He’s at such an early stage in his career, but already the future looks pretty bright for Aodhan.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music