Category: Single Releases

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Mylk Release Catchy New Single, “Not My Fault”

Do you ever feel like bad luck follows you? Then you’ll relate to “Not My Fault,” the fun new single from Melbourne indie rock act Mylk.

This track is the perfect introduction to Mylk. It’s got a healthy dose of humour, an approachable sound, and a groove that won’t quit.

“It feels great to be releasing this track after working so hard on it for such a long time. We love the song, and to finally be able to show it to the world is exciting and relieving, hopefully it gets stuck in people’s heads!” said the group’s front man, Nathaniel Peacock. “It was while jamming the song instrumentally that we just happened to sing the words ‘it’s not my fault’ to the tune of the chorus and the rest of the lyrics just came together. The lyrical content of the song is not meant to be taken super seriously at all, with the track aiming to be fun and catchy, and something to make people move.”

Mylk will celebrate the release of “Not My Fault” with a hometown launch show at the Grace Darling Hotel on August 23.

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Fall in Love With Wolfjay’s “Together”

In the wake of same sex marriage passing in Australia, Wolfjay wrote a simply stunning song about love. “Together” is the latest track from this Melbourne act who are generating serious buzz here and abroad.

“I wrote ‘Together’ the day Australia voted to legalise same-sex marriage in the nation-wide plebiscite, laying on the floor in a recording studio with someone I found fascinating and incredible and lovely,” Wolfjay explained. “We drank prosecco until there wasn’t any left and took turns being honest with each other. ‘Together’ is about having the freedom of being absorbed by the warmth and weight of being close to someone, sharing the same space for a moment and letting it consume you, finally letting go of every stressful thing that’s trying to steal that moment away — forgetting the future together”.

This song has got such a special sound. There’s a great modern indie pop sensibility about it with its beats and synths, but then with strings and subtle guitar sounds laid over the top there’s a little added romance.

If you love “Together,” you’ll be happy to learn there’s more where it came from. It’s the first in a trilogy series of tracks which will be released in the coming weeks. Wolfjay will also play the following shows celebrating its release through August and September.

29 August 2019 – The Gasometer Upstairs, Melbourne
1 September 2019 – Good Intent 1st Birthday @ The Marlyon Sunday, Sydney
3 & 5 September 2019 – BigSound @ The Flying Cock, Brisbane
13 September 2019 – The Stag Hotel, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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The Flowers Release Your New Favourite Song, “Origami”

Anxieties and insecurities have never sounded as sweet as they do infusing “Origami,” the sensational sophomore single from Sydney trio The Flowers. The band describes the song as “an ode to anxiety – social anxiety, insecurity within relationships and a little existential panic to top it all off.” I just think it’s brilliant.

This song is the perfect combination of happy-sad. It’s indie pop with a cutting rock edge and angelic vocals from Agnes O’Dwyer.

“After years of feeling like I was made differently, made wrong, I decided to write this song,” she explained. “It was an attempt to try and make sense of my conflicting needs to both be wanted and alone at the same time. The song explores the lengths we go to in order to seek the answers to ‘fix’ the anxiety instead of actually, truly listening to it.”

I wish I discovered this track before their recent single launch. However, hopefully it’s just the first of many shows for this exciting Sydney act.

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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Rock Out With “Trinkets” From Split Feed

I’m sure I’m not alone in having one of those weeks where Friday hasn’t arrived soon enough. Thank god for bands like Newcastle garage punk act Split Feed who can let us cut loose for just a few minutes. Their latest track “Trinkets” is the perfect song to slip on to exorcise your frustrations.

“Trinkets” explores the power inanimate objects can hold over us.

“I have a little souvenir that I got when I was overseas a while ago during a past relationship that brings back positive but also negative memories,” admitted Split Feed’s lead singer and guitarist, Joe Willis. “This song sort of adopts a tug of war motif, I’m wanting to let go of some of these memories that are aroused from this souvenir but there are some memories that keep me from throwing it away.”

“Trinkets” gives us our first taste of Split Feed’s sophomore EP. The band has a reputation for their explosive live sets, so Sydneysiders shouldn’t miss them when they play Crowbar with Luca Brasi tomorrow night. Saturday plans sorted!

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Tiny Castle Change Their Tune With “Composure”

Tiny Castle’s new single “Composure” is a shimmery melancholy masterpiece. It sees the Brisbane rock act in a more subdued mode than we’re used to, but it’s absolutely beautiful.

Drummer Chris Trupp insists “’Composure’ isn’t a soundtrack for the down and out, but maybe a helping hand along the way.” Either way, I’m here for it with all its synths and sincerity.

Tiny Castle will launch “Composure” for hometown fans at the Black Bear Lodge on August 30.

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Phia Spreads Good Vibes With “Full Circle”

The working week gets the best of us down. If you’re looking for music to put a smile on your dial, look no further than Phia’s new track. Her latest single “Full Circle” is pure joy and light.

“This song goes DEEP for me. How do we as adults honour who we were as children and what our hopes and dreams were, and how they might have changed?” Phia asks. “It’s the first single from my self-titled second album which is all about honesty, and love, and integration. By integration I mean – accepting all the parts of who you are, not trying to edit or hide them. And being OK with that!”

The beautiful backing vocals come from Melbourne Indie Voices, a cool choir Phia leads. Because if you’re going to lead a choir in your spare time, you might as well make use of their talents! Her long-time friend Josh the Cat also lends his guitar skills.

Phia will play two shows at Melbourne’s Recital Hall on August 10. The 8 pm show has already sold out, but you can contact the venue for tickets to the 6 pm gig. She’ll also play the following shows in Germany next year.

17 April 2020 – GoldMucke @ Hotel Friends, Dusseldorf
18 April 2020 – Bunker Ulmenwall, Bielefeld
21 April 2020 – Ostpol, Dresden
23 April 2020 – Badehaus Berlin, Friedrichshain
24 April 2020 – Moritzhof, Magdeburg-Neustadt

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Rock Out With FBH’s New Single “Overthinkers”

Sydney rock act FBH has gone from a bunch of 14-year-olds making noise in a garage to a serious contender for your next favourite band. For the record, they’re still noisy. New single “Overthinkers” is a joyous cacophony of sound, riddled with hooks and introspective lyrics.

“Overthinkers” might be an ode to self pity, but it’s hard to feel too down when it sounds this good. Turn this one up loud, Sounds of Oz readers. It’s just what it deserves.

Image used with permission from Friends Like Us

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Northeast Party House Release New Banger, “Magnify”

Melbourne six-piece Northeast Party House are spreading good vibes with their latest upbeat indie-pop anthem, “Magnify.” If this track doesn’t convince you to take a little dance break, or at least tap your toes in time, I’m a bad judge!

Guitarist Mitch Ansell says the song tries to “capture that moment with someone where your feelings are intensifying, and you crave that security of knowing they feel the same way.”

Northeast Party House are sure to bring the party when they kick off their Aussie tour next month. Remember to bring your dancing shoes to the following shows.

13 September 2019 – The Triffid, Brisbane
21 September 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
4 October 2019 – Forum, Melbourne
11 October 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
18 October 2019 – Capitol, Perth

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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Portair Casts a Spell With “Fuzzy Teeth”

“Fuzzy Teeth” is the latest single from Sydney multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer Portair, but he’s no stranger to the game. He’s got more than half a million views on YouTube and 1.2 million streams on Spotify. His music was also featured on the CBS detective drama Elementary and MTV’s Teen Mom.

This is such a beautiful song with poetic lyrics and a cool, ambient folk sound that really gets under your skin. I’ve listened to it four times this morning, and I’m probably not done. More like this please!

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Nothing Stupid About G Flip’s Newie

With tickets to her biggest Aussie tour on sale going on sale today, it seemed the perfect time to put G Flip’s new track “Stupid” on your radar. It’s a fantastic take on the trials and tribulations of relationships. Forget about all those warm-fuzzy love songs; this one isn’t afraid to get real.

Expect to hear “Stupid” and more songs from G Flip’s forthcoming debut album About Us, which drops on August 30, at her upcoming shows.

“Australian shows are always the BEST and I’ll definitely be turning it up a notch this time. My beginner nerves are gone now and I’ll be debuting a new show full of HECTIC SHIT,” she enthused. “New tracks, new arrangements and fun surprises here and there. I just wanna have fun with you all and give you a bloody good time.”

G Flip has already sold out three Australian tours and European dates (and several shows on this tour since I posted this article a few hours ago!), so don’t get complacent. Get your tickets now before they’re all gone!

7 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (NEW SHOW)
8 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
9 November 2019 – Freo.Social, Fremantle
15 November 2019 – The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
16 November 2019 – The Triffid, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
17 November 2019 – The Triffid, Brisbane (NEW SHOW)
21 November 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (NEW SHOW)
22 November 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
29 November 2019 – The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Chugg Entertainment; credit: Reuben Moore