Category: Single Releases

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Ellery Cohen Releases Touching New Single “Read Your Mind”

Melbourne musician Ellery Cohen has been earning a reputation for creating pop music with serious soul. His latest effort is “Read Your Mind,” and if you’re feeling raw from a relationship gone bad you might just need to grab some tissues.

“Read Your Mind” took shape both before and after a breakup, and it takes us back to that point of pre-empting the heartache you know is coming, yet you’re powerless to stop.

Listening to this song may be painful, but it’s also so cathartic. If you want to wallow, mend, move on, or just enjoy some music that hits you in the feels, head to The Toff in Town in Melbourne on July 13 for the “Read Your Mind” launch show.

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Paradise Club Take New Single “Above Me” on the Road

Paradise Club’s latest single “Above Me” is a dreamy slice of indie-pop guaranteed to brighten up your day. This is a real toe-tapper from the Adelaide act which perfectly balances feel-good melodies with poignant lyrics.

“It’s about working extremely hard, feeling incredibly helpless, and learning how to give your everything to save a relationship, whether it be platonic or romantic,” explained Paradise Club’s front man, Gere Fuss.

Paradise Club will take the song on the road next month with a string of dates culminating with a big hometown show. Check them out one of the venues below.

2 August 2019 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
3 August 2019 – Vic On The Park, Sydney
4 August 2019 – Yours & Owls Sunday Session @ North Gong Hotel, Wollongong
9 August 2019 – The Old Bar, Melbourne
23 August 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide

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Eliott Impresses With “Shaking My Hips”

I’m not entirely sure where I was when Eliott was earning acclaim for her debut EP, getting rave reviews for her BigSound shows, or touring with Matt Corby, No Mono, or Dean Lewis. I feel really late to the party! However, as they say, it’s better late than never. I’m firmly on board with “Shaking My Hips,” an intimate track about getting your confidence knocked around when you see an ex moving on.

“Written in my cousin’s garage at about 2am, to put it simply, ‘Shaking My Hips’ is about the first time I saw an ex out with his new ‘fling.’ It’s about losing yourself and your confidence completely after a breakup, then finally regaining it,” she explained.

“It took me a while to gain the confidence to even sing this song for other people, but about 6 months after writing it, I was at a writing camp in Adelaide with 4 of my favourite collaborators, (Sam Burt, Xavier Dunne, Nick Aquoff & Al Wright) sitting at a grand piano, all harmonizing with one another, and the song just really came to life. I finished the track off while in Paris last year with my dear friend Jack Grace, who has been with the project from the start, and always has a way of bringing out the best in my songwriting.”

Eliott has been touring the single around the East Coast, and there is just one show left. This one’s for you Sydney. Catch her at the Vanguard this Thursday, July 11.

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Johnny Ruffo Launches Beautiful Comeback Single

Johnny Ruffo seemed destined to take the path so many good looking young things discovered on reality TV have taken. After his stint on X Factor came a few catchy pop tunes, a turn on Dancing With the Stars, and a role on Home and Away. However, everything changed in August 2017 when Johnny was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. He’s cancer free now, but the diagnosis seems to have shaped him into a more mature artist.

His new single “Broken Glass” feels like an introduction to Johnny’s music, it’s so dramatically different to what came before. This self-penned track is the first ballad he wrote and it’s one with plenty of heart. Johnny’s always shown so much swag, but here he’s vulnerable, really letting the audience in to the uncertainty that must have plagued his last few years. He’s also releasing it as an independent artist.

“It’s great to finally be back on the music scene. Having full creative control has allowed me to write music that is closer to my heart and far more vulnerable” he explained. “I can’t wait to show you all what I have been working on, and I hope you enjoy it.”

Johnny will stop by radio stations this month to play the song acoustically live in the studio, so listen out for him on the airwaves!

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Mwansa & Lauren-Joy Make Beautiful Music Together

Perth-based producer Mwansa has teamed up with South African songwriter Lauren-Joy for his new single “Wildest Dreams,” and the results are simply stunning.

What a beautiful voice Lauren-Joy has, rich and soulful. This song gives that heaven-sent voice space to breathe, moving along at a leisurely pace allowing the emotion to build naturally. Lauren-Joy approached the project with some trepidation, unsure how collaborating with someone a world away might work. However, I’m so glad she took a chance on this.

“At first I was pretty nervous, when I eventually received the track, I followed the same process that seems to work for me,” she explained. “Blasted the track with my body stretched out on the floor. Immersing myself in the track, reaching for the words and images it throws my way. What I love most about my process is that, as much as the process remains the same almost sacred, the words and images that every song gives me is a new story to tell. A story you can relive to your hearts content.”

Every so often you hear musicians working together and creating real magic. This is one of those times. Get your ears around it!

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Hallie Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve With “Nice Like Rice”

Brisbane singer-songwriter Hallie makes a splash with her stellar new single “Nice Like Rice.” It’s got a sweet, melodic sound, but listen to the lyrics and you’ll soon discover its dark underbelly. She gives voice to the emotions so many of us have felt walking away from a relationship that doesn’t serve us any more.

“’Nice Like Rice’ is about losing a friend,” she explained. “It’s about realising a friendship has been one sided, and finally allowing yourself to let go and move on from someone who you once considered to be close to you. When I wrote it, I was angry and finally felt I had the strength to say exactly how I had been feeling about the situation.”

“Nice Like Rice” comes from Hallie’s debut EP Wink Wink Nudge Nudge, which drops on September 27. Hear a sneak peek of more new material at one of her upcoming shows.

5 July 2019 – Vinnie’s Dive, Gold Coast (supporting Eliza & The Delusionals)
1 August 2019 – The Junk Bar, Brisbane (supporting Gena Rose Bruce)
13 September 2019 – Nimbin Roots Festival 2019, Nimbin

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Isaiah Gets Spiritual With New Single and Tour

Isaiah seemed to have the world at his feet, a young artist with a voice beyond his years introduced to a national audience through the X Factor and an international one through Eurovision. But all that hasn’t quite equated to chart success. I’m not sure fame and fortune matters quite as much as releasing quality music, and I think his latest single “Spirit” is one of his best. Penned by Isaiah and Andrew Lowden, this beautiful ballad speaks of rediscovering your spiritual side after time in the emotional wilderness.

“‘Spirit’ is such a special song for me and I am so happy that I get to share it with the world,” he said. “The song is about coming out of a difficult and dark time and being able to reconnect with yourself, which I think everyone can relate to. The last year has been a year of self-discovery for me and I hope that my fans enjoy this song and all of the new music I will be releasing soon. ’Sprit’ is very close to my heart and I’m sending it into the world with love…”

Isaiah kicks off his Spirit and Beyond tour tomorrow. It’s an extensive tour which skips the capitals and touches regional centres around the nation. Catch him at one of the following shows.

6 July 2019 – Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Wonthaggi
7 July 2019 – The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
9 July 2019 – Mount Isa Civic Centre, Mt Isa
13 July 2019 – World Theatre, Charters Towers
26 July 2019 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
29 August 2019 – Gladstone Civic Centre, Gladstone
31 August 2019 – Events Centre, Caloundra
1 September 2019 – Darebin Community Festival, Darebin
6 September 2019 – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
12 September 2019 – Bunbury Entertainment Centre, Bunbury
14 September 2019 – Cummins Theatre, Merredin
17 September 2019 – Moora Performing Arts Centre, Moora
20 September 2019 – Carnarvon Civic Centre, Carnavon
24 September 2019 – Broome Civic Centre, Broome
12 October 2019 – Paramount Theatre, Echuca
19 October 2019 – Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
26 October 2019 – Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool

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Ben Evolent Gives Me Goosebumps With “Shiver”

With the release of his debut album Wanderous approaching, it’s the perfect time to introduce you to the musical stylings of Darwin’s own, Ben Evolent. He’s just released the lead single “Shiver,” a jangly feelgood piece of folk-pop that goes down easy.

“’Shiver’ was written in Timor Lest’e in 2017 after walking around the island of Atauro,” Ben explained. “’Shiver’ is about the moments in life where a choice of left or right can be made. It is you taking the plunge knowing that you are in the right place doing the right thing.”

You might not know him yet, but Ben is a big deal up in the Territory. He’s garnered several NT Song of the Year Award nominations, played a sold out EP launch at the Darwin Railway Club, and clocked up more than 100,000 Spotify streams. He’s supported everyone from Boo Seeka to Busby Marou and his songs have served as the soundtrack for Tourism NT social media campaigns. I’m sure you’ll agree, the time seems right for the rest of Australia to discover this awesome singer-songwriter.

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Ivey Release Perfect Pop Single, “Bodies”

Mondays can be hard, but Ivey is here to lift you up with their new single “Bodies.” This song is all shimmery pop goodness, the kind of track that encourages you to take a spontaneous dance break. You know you deserve it!

“I wrote Bodies about both my own curiosities about love and sexuality and also a reflection on my good friends’ relationship,” explained lyricist Lachlan McGuffie. “I’ve always been curious about open relationships, bisexuality and what the meaning of love is and exploring that”

Ivey will play for home town fans at Elsewhere on the Gold Coast on September 13. I know it’s a long way away, but considering the band sold out their last show at The Foundry, I’d get tickets sooner rather than later!

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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Discover the Folk-Pop Talents of Woody Pitney

Woody Pitney is far from a household name, but overseas he’s kind of a big deal. With the release of his new single “Do You Feel the Same,” it might just be time for his home country to discover what all the fuss is about.

Woody was jamming in local pubs when the release of his debut EP’s title track “You Can Stay” helped him score a major synchronisation and recording deal in Germany. He hit the top of multiple European iTunes charts, featured on mainstream German TV and radio, and toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia before he decided it was time to come home and try normal life for a while.

Now working as an independent artist, “Do You Feel the Same” is a great sign of things to come. It’s got hit written all over it, which should be no surprise as it was polished by superstar producers Charlie Hugall (Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine) and John Castle (Vance Joy, Dean Lewis).

Woody launches “Do You Feel the Same” at the Worker’s Club in Fitzroy on July 6.

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