Category: Single Releases

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Stefan Rossi Charts Struggles With New Single, “Long Road”

Adelaide hip hop act Stefan Rossi has teamed up with Elsy Wameyo for his brand new single “Long Road.” I love the way his rhymes interplay with Elsy’s angelic voice on this one. Those lyrics are also so insightful.

“It’s based on those anxious feelings of who I am and how I’m finding myself as I go through emotions of grief, love, my mental health and not rushing through life’s moments to get to your end result,” Stefan explained.

I think we can all take something from that. “Long Road” is streaming on all your favourite digital platforms now.

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Fall Fast for Tobi Tobi

Real life couple Tobi Tobi inject some romance into their new single “Ice & Rum.” It floats along with a beautiful delicate daydream quality that really sucks you in. Make sure you really listen to those poetic lyrics. They’re something special. No wonder the original Bachelor Tim Robards handpicked this Melbourne duo to sing when he tied the knot with Anna in Italy last year!

While this is Tobi Tobi’s first single, they come to it with a wealth of experience. Renee Anderson had a deal with Universal when she was younger but left the major label to pursue independent music with Jamie Barlow. Their previous band Private Life garnered plenty of airplay and key support slots for bands including Garbage and Sticky Fingers. Now onto their next adventure, “Ice & Rum” is an exciting sign of what’s to come.

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Turn Milo Viti’s New Single Up Loud!

Sydney five-piece Milo Viti are giving me serious nostalgic vibes with their high-energy new pop-punk single “Be Cool.” It reminds me a whole lot of something a ‘90s act like Jimmy Eat World, Lit, or Simple Plan might have released back in the day. And I’m totally here for that.

“‘Be Cool’ is about enjoying the extreme highs of having a good time in spite of the major come down that follows,” the band explained. “It’s about understanding the bad that comes with the good and choosing to forget about it all for a moment before it inevitably catches up with you.”

And what could be cooler than that? Keep your ears to the ground Sydneysiders because Milo Viti regularly plays local gigs. Hopefully it won’t be too long before they take their music all around the country.

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Jackson Carroll Wows Me With “Holy Hell”

Some artists have voices that stop you in your tracks. From the moment you hear them you know, you just know, they’re special. Jackson Carroll has one of those voices.

It’s showcased beautifully in his new single “Holy Hell.” It’s hard to believe this haunting track is actually his debut, because it sounds so accomplished. It’s polished yet raw, emotional yet just restrained enough. I can’t help thinking of the late great Jeff Buckley as I listen to it. It’s more than just that falsetto, which is flawless by the way. It’s something about the connection Jackson forges with the listener, despite seemingly being in his own world.

“It never really feels finished until you’re hearing [it] in a studio or with a band, with all the instruments in. I have an idea of what I want it to sound like, or some references I can point at and show to people and say, ‘I want it to sound like this,’” he explained. “It’s tricky to temper expectations when you’re comparing your stuff to stuff that already exists, but we did a good job of it!”

This song has me excited. I can’t wait to hear more from Jackson really soon.

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Catalyst CT Have Come to Cure Mondayitis With “It’s Like Fire”

As the morning get colder and gloomier, it takes a little more to fire me up. Catalyst CT deliver just what I need with their new single “It’s Like Fire.”

It’s a brutally honest relationship post-mortem with big crunchy guitar chords and vocals reminiscent of original Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page. If you were around to appreciate the rock and pop-punk bands of the ‘90s like I was, I think you’re going to love this.

“It’s Like Fire” comes from Catalyst CT’s new EP Set You Free.

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Leeroy Refuses to Wallow With “Screwed Me Over”

Many of us fall apart after break-ups, hibernating on the couch and eating too much ice-cream. But not Leeroy. This Perth singer-songwriter has released one of the most cheerful break-up songs I’ve ever heard, “Screwed Me Over.”

“I was going through a hard time with a girl that left me and decided to travel and I was stuck in a job I hated, I decided to quit my job and just focus on music … I got the point where I had nothing to lose and if I didn’t play music I wouldn’t wake up. ‘Screwed Me Over’ came to me and was a true in every way,” explained Leeroy of the song’s inspiration.

I love this track’s cool Michael Franti Ben Harper vibe. Hopefully we hear Leeroy release more like it soon!

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Josh Setterfield Keeps it Real With “Broke”

Often city dwellers like me struggle to relate to country music. I don’t know what it’s like to love a truck or feel the beat-your-chest patriotism of American acts. I don’t drink whisky or live in a wide open space. So it’s refreshing to hear a country song like Josh Setterfield’s new track “Broke,” an all-too-relatable tale of not having enough cash to do what you want to do. We’ve all been there!

Josh is kicking some serious goals with his music, playing major country events like the Gympie Muster and Rockin Rocky. This song actually went to number one on Australian Country Radio, but I think it deserves a little mainstream love.

Josh has a couple of gigs coming up. See him at Eaton’s Hill Hotel in Brisbane tomorrow night, May 3 or a Sydney Harbour Cruise on September 21 and help him earn a little extra coin!

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Bonnie Anderson Releases Breakthrough Single, “Sorry”

Bonnie Anderson will hope she can follow in Delta Goodrem’s footsteps with the release of her new single “Sorry.” She’s certainly following the Delta blueprint, singing a little on her Neighbours as her character Bea and releasing music in tandem. Just like Delta, she’s also got some serious chops, as her new single “Sorry.”

Of course, her stint in Neighbours isn’t the first time we’ve seen Bonnie on our TV sets. At the tender age of 12, she became the first winner of Australia’s Got Talent. She’s released a few songs since then, but really struggled to make that transition from child star to serious adult talent. With the help of Neighbours and this beautiful track, she might just be on her way.

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Merpire Does it Again With “Lately”

Merpire is back with a brand new single and a whole bunch of shows. The Sydney chanteuse’ brand new track is called “Lately,” and it’s a tune that showcases her rich voice and songwriting prowess beautifully.

Merpire has already started 2019 with a bang, playing A Festival Called Panama, Brunswick Music Festival, and By the Meadow. There’s more where that came from though. See her at the following gigs in the coming months.

4 May 2019 – The Northern Republic, Euroa
18 May 2019 – Howler, Melbourne (supporting City Calm Down)
13 June 2019 – School Night @ Noisy Ritual, East Brunswick
11-14 July 2019 – Bello Winter Music Festival, Bellingen

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Alex Lahey Drops Killer New Single Ahead of World Tour

Alex Lahey is right on track for world domination, and her latest single, “Am I Doing it Right?” will do little to hurt her cause. It’s a classic slice of retro power pop that makes me want to reach for my hairbrush and put on a private show. It’s ultra catchy with a nostalgic feel millennials and those of us old enough to remember the first coming of this kind of music will love.

Alex will play shows in the United Kingdom and Europe next month before heading home for a string of dates with her favourite Australian band of the moment, Stand Atlantic. Catch her while you can, as she’s off to the United States and Canada once the Aussie tour wraps! Here are all the places you can catch her play in the coming months.

13 May 2019 – Broadcast, Glasgow
15 May 2019 – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
16 May 2019 – The Grand Social, Dublin
17 May 2019 – Arts Club, Liverpool
19 May 2019 – The Cookie, Leicester
20 May 2019 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
23 May 2019 – Oslo, London
6 June 2019 – The Gov, Adelaide (18+)
7 June 2019 – Rock Rover, Fremantle (18+)
13 June 2019 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (All Ages)
14 June 2019 – The Basement, Canberra (18+)
15 June 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
22 June 2019 – Forum, Melbourne (18+)
23 June 2019 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC (U18 matinee)
9-11 August 2019 – Outside Lands, San Francisco
13 August 2019 – The Troubadour, Los Angeles
14 August 2019 – Valley Bar Phoenix
16 August 2019 – Antone’s ,Austin
19 August 2019 – The Earl, Atlanta
20 August 2019 – Exit / In, Nashville
22 August 2019 – U Street Music Hall, Washington, DC
23 August 2019 – Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
24 August 2019 – Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia
25 August 2019 – Great Scott, Allston
27 August 2019 – Lincoln Hall, Chicago
28 August 2019 – Turf Club, St. Paul
1 September 2019 – Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver
3 September 2019 – Doug Fir Lounge, Portland

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