Category: Single Releases

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Lost Woods Charm With “Bern”

Adelaide indie outfit Lost Woods will lift you up with their beautiful new single “Bern.” With a delicate folky sound and lead singer Peter White’s stunning falsetto, this song leaves a lasting impression.

“’Bern’ tackles the struggle of giving someone up and the feeling of loneliness and isolation that come with it,” Peter explained. “ Knowing that something isn’t right for you but not being emotionally mature enough to deal with it”.

Lost Woods will celebrate the release with a string of shows over the coming weeks, including two at home. Catch them at all the following venues soon.

28 April 2019 – The Grace Emily, Adelaide
4 May 2019 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
16 May 2019 – Frankie’s Pizza Bar, Sydney
1 June 2019 – Exeter Beer Garden, Adelaide

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Max C Bud Shows His “Relevance”

Sydney singer-songwriter Max C Bud wears his influences on his sleeve with his new song “Relevance.” Max says he grew up listening to acts like Neil Finn, Alex Lloyd, and Bernard Fanning, and I can certainly hear elements of their sound and approach to songwriting creeping through. It’s that songwriting that really speaks to me.

“I wanted to capture the sense of gratitude I was feeling after looking back at the person I had become after going through some difficult times,” Max explained. “I’d love it if this song could connect with someone who has been down and out, but persevered through the hardships of what life can throw at you”.

It’s not always the songs that scream the loudest that make the most impact. “Relevance” is one of those tracks that stays with you long after its final note.

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Harvey Brings Back Summer With “Coasting”

We might be reaching for our jackets when we head out at night, but many of us aren’t ready to say goodbye to summer just yet. If you’re not ready to embrace autumn, Harvey has released the perfect track for you. The Sydney muso’s new track “Coasting” has the perfect vibe for your beach road trips.

I love its cool mellow feel. It’s completely unpretentious with a simple chorus that will have you singing along in no time.
Harvey has a couple of shows coming up around Sydney and its suburbs. Catch him at the following venues.

25 April 2019 – The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks (1-4 pm)
25 April 2019 – The Glenmore Hotel, The Rocks (6-8 pm)
30 April 2019 – Tokio Hotel, Darling Harbour (7-10 pm)
10 May 2019 – St. Marks Road Co., Mascot (4:30-8 pm)
19 May 2019 – The Glenmore Hotel, The Rocks (3-6 pm)
7 June 2019 – The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria (6:30-8:30 pm)

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Anna Smyrk Brings Island Adventures to Life With “Benjamin”

After growing up on a Victorian lavender farm, Anna Smyrk has spread her wings in recent years, making her home in far-flung parts of the world including Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Solomon Islands. Her time in the Solomons inspired her latest song “Benjamin,” a folky fish-out-of-water tale about finding your peace far from home.

Anna recorded the track in a Central Victorian farmhouse with a host of old friends on mandolin, double bass, banjo, dobro, and her sister on backing vocals.

“It was definitely a family affair,” says Anna. “I just had a couple of weeks back home, so I pulled together friends that I’ve played with for years. It made the recording process really comfortable.”

“Benjamin” is the first track lifted from Anna’s sophomore EP, which tells more tales of her time spent abroad. It’s due for release in October, but you can hear a sneak peek at the shows she’s playing along the East Coast. Catch her at the following venues in the coming weeks.

24 April 2019 – Red Bar, Sydney
25-28 April 2019 – St Albans Folk Festival, St Albans
1 May 2019 – Scullion Sessions, The Stag & Hunter Hotel, Newcastle
5 May 2019 – The Folk Studio, Armidale
7 May 2019 – Cambus Wallace, Gold Coast
8 May 2019 – Can You Keep a Secret?, Brisbane
9 May 2019 – City Sounds, Brisbane
10 May 2019 – Dusty Attic, Lismore
14 June 2019 – Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne

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Bradley Stone Unleashes Stunning Single “Limitless”

Bradley Stone’s new single “Limitless” isn’t a song you simply hear. It’s one that you feel. His beautiful voice gives me goose bumps. The emotion behind it is palpable.

Bradley co-wrote the song with Alex Henricksson, who you might know from his work with Matt Corby. This track has a similar dreamy ethereal nature to much of Matt’s work, so if you love what he does I know you’re going to love this. “Limitless” came about during a period of struggle for the singer, but he says its creation helped him move towards a kind of personal rebirth.

“Limitless” comes from Bradley’s sophomore EP Puzzles, due to drop later this year.

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Elisa Kate Shows Pop Matters With “Now or Never”

Frustrated with meaningless pop music, Elisa Kate proves the genre still has plenty to say with her new single “Now or Never.” It’s an optimistic ditty which lifts you up and charms you with smoky vocals and honest lyrics. Not bad for a performer once told she couldn’t sing!

The Newcastle singer-songwriter really proves her critics wrong here. Her voice is beautiful and the essence of the song is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It’s the kind of track you want to slip on in the moments you need a little extra confidence to step outside your comfort zone.

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Young Monks Bring Back Summer With “Good Morning”

Summer might be behind us, but Young Monks don’t care. The Canberra funk act are spreading sunshine with their cheerful new track, “Good Morning.” It’s an ear-pleasing ditty about starting your day right. It’s Sunday on a long weekend too, so I know you’re already halfway there!

“’Good Morning’ came from an all-killer-no-filler jam session in the now abandoned Steed Space MachineTM – we peppered in all the right spices to make this sonic delight as delectable as a stack of pancakes on a Saturday Morning, and it’s going to excite and entice your groove moves,” Young Monks exclaim.

Too right! Young Monks will play Hotel Steyne in Manly on May 16.

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Sasha March Releases Beautiful New Track, “Ten Days”

With a rich, resonant voice and smart musical instincts, Sasha March has really impressed me with her new single “Ten Days.” I must admit, this song was a slow burner for me. But slowly but surely, it got underneath my skin. Right now, I can’t seem to shake its impact, and I don’t want to.

Sasha hails from Adelaide but she now calls Sydney home. She started as a folk singer, and she hasn’t totally shaken off that influence. But this song takes the genre into a new, more dramatic place. I hear a little Florence and the Machine and even Marina and the Diamonds in her music. It’s exciting stuff.

“‘Ten Days is probably the most upbeat and lyrically straight forward song I’ve written,” Sasha explained. “It’s optimistic but maintains a dark yearning which always creeps in because it’s strangely comforting. It’s not only about falling in love with someone, it’s also about falling in love with places and the feeling of something … letting it consume you even though it will end, it might hurt, or you might get completely lost and never be able to quite find that same place or feeling again.”

She played a few shows earlier this month, and according to her Facebook page there’s more on the way. Watch this space!

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Josh Alexander Explores Long-Distance Love in “Closing”

Sydney singer-songwriter Josh Alexander eases you into the long weekend with his dreamy new single “Closing.” As someone who spent a few years in a long-distance relationship, this track really hits home for me. Josh perfectly explores the beauty and pain that come with navigating distance, different time zones, and a longing for intimacy and connection when you live a world away from someone you love. He penned the track about his girlfriend who lives in The Netherlands, where he based himself last year.

“Seeing this song come to fruition was a long time coming. ‘Closing’ came really naturally to me when I began writing it and I knew I had to use it somehow. My girlfriend and I had been apart for a while, and it was becoming more apparent to formulate lyrics around the struggles of long-distance relationships,” he explained. “Peter and I thought we would just do a short acoustic version and smash it out in a day, but five days in the studio later, we had a full and final version that we couldn’t have been any happier with.”

It’s hard to find the silver lining in a long-distance relationship, but surely if there is one it’s the inspiration it gives for music as wonderful as this.

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Cap Carter Takes Me To Another Place With “Worlds”

Western Sydney’s own Cap Carter wowed me in January with his powerful song “Thrill.” His latest release “Worlds” shows he has many more stories to tell.

“Worlds” has hit me in the gut, just like “Thrill” did. It’s another emotional track, where Cap’s incredible voice interplays beautifully with delicate electronic instrumentation. His voice can seemingly do anything, moving effortlessly from a low rasp to soaring falsetto.

Cap Carter is writing music that matters because it moves you. I can’t wait to wrap my ears around his next release.

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