Category: Single Releases

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KG Spreads Positivity With “Come Along”

Canberra’s own KG is never short of something to say. His new release “Come Along” is the perfect follow-up to his 2018 singles “Black Boy” and “Change,” another socially conscious anthem delivered with soul.

This track sees KG collaborating with Sydney artist Mirrah. Her angelic vocals bring a sweetness that balances out KG’s rhymes.

“It’s a song to encourage others to get through the struggles of live and overcome the hard stuff,” KG explained. “Come along on this journey to a better life!”

KG will launch the single for hometown fans at Smith’s Alternative on April 27.

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Benn Gunn Celebrates Lighter Side of Divorce With “I Got the Boat”

Divorce can be painful and emotional, but it can also be hilarious if you have the right perspective. Enter Benn Gunn, a true blue Aussie country singer who champions the lighter side of conscious uncoupling in his new single “I Got the Boat.”

During the song Benn admits that men can lose a lot of assets when they split from their other halves. However, so long as he’s got the boat, he’s got everything he needs!

Benn’s next show is at the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival on May 20.

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The Jensens Help You Start Your Week on the Right Note With “Mt Mura”

It’s so hard to fire up on gloomy grey mornings, but The Jensens have helped put the pep in my step today. The Brisbane indie-rockers’ latest track is “Mt. Mura,” a cool track which brings elements of funk and disco into their genre with fantastic results.

These guys know what they’re doing, delivering this genre-bending track with more confidence that an act that hasn’t even released a debut album probably should. That album is coming though. There’s no release date yet, but with killer tracks like “Mt. Mura” on board, Hyacinth Haze should be something special when it finally drops. Hear a sneak peek when The Jensens play Ivey at The Foundry on April 24.

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Fall For The Urban Sea’s “Underground Love”

Brisbane soul-rock outfit The Urban Sea has just released its cooler than cool new single “Underground Love.” It’s a slick offering from the six-piece which explores the seemingly limitless relationships options we have available at a swipe of our thumbs.

“Underground Love” has been a favourite among fans at The Urban Sea’s live shows, and it’s not hard to hear why. It’s got me really excited to hear what the band has in store on their next EP.

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Jade Gibson Releases Perfect Road Trip Anthem, “The Great Unknown”

Wangaratta country artist Jade Gibson is making me want to pack my bags and take a road trip with her latest single “The Great Unknown.” It’s a classic country track with a distinctly Australian flavour which should see her graduate from playing local BnS balls to big stages.

“The Great Unknown” is the title track from Jade’s five-song EP, which drops on April 12. She’s playing plenty of regional gigs in the near future. Catch her at the following shows.

23 March 2019 – Euroa Rodeo, Euroa
6 April 2019 – Heyfield BnS Ball, Heyfield
13 April 2019 – ‘The Great Unknown’ EP Launch Party, Rutherglen
20 April 2019 – Omeo Rodeo, Omeo
27 April 2019 – Lava Blast BnS Ball, Dundonnell
4 May 2019 – Collie Hotel, Collie
11 May 2019 – Edward River Hotel, Deniliquin
18 May 2019 – Batlow RSL Club, Batlow
25 May 2019 – Henty Football Club, Henty
1 June 2019 – Precinct Bar & Restaurant, Wangaratta
22 June 2019 – Bright Football Club, Bright

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Martika is No Pop Princess

She shares her name with an ‘80s pop icon, but Melbourne artist Martika is a whole different musician. Just take one listen to her debut single “How Did I Get Here” and you’ll realise our own Martika is much darker and more soulful.

“This song explores the emotional journey of an artist; that lost feeling of being at a crossroads in life,” she explained. “I was unsure of which way to go. I found myself reflecting on my life and where I was, thinking that music should have brought me success at this point – and was it all worth it? It was then the decision of whether to keep on walking down the hard road, striving to make my passion a career or to take the easy road and find stability. This song has helped me vent the frustration of what a struggling artist goes through, and has helped me find the strength to carry on.”

Martika will launch the single for hometown fans at The Toff on April 11.

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Baltimöre Charlót Goes Her Own Way With “Metamorphosis” EP

Tasmanian alt-pop act Baltimöre Charlót is pushing the boundaries with her exciting new EP Metamorphosis. In just four tracks, Baltimöre Charlót shows she’s not afraid to do music differently.

I encourage you to track down the whole thing on your favourite digital platform, but if you just listen to one track make it the opener “Serpents.” It’s such a cool track with intelligent production and sultry vocals from Ms. Charlót.

Listening to the EP, it’s incredible to think Baltimöre Charlót wrote, recorded, and mixed it herself over just two weeks in her bedroom studio. That’s some serious talent.

The production is so important to the sound of this EP that I can’t help wondering how she sounds on stage. Hobart locals get their chance to find out when Baltimöre Charlót plays Republic Bar & Café on April 6.

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June Low’s “The Letter” is Something to Write Home About

Brisbane’s June Low have just dropped their new single “The Letter,” the title track from their forthcoming EP. It’s a beautiful song with poetic lyrics and slide guitar, which wins me over every time. If you love Americana, you’ll eat this song up.

If you want to hear more, make sure you get yourself to The Junk Bar tomorrow night, March 22, for the official EP launch. Melbourne gets its chance to see June Low at Merri Creek Tavern on April 20.

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Scott Riley Finally Releases Debut Single, “Hard Luck”

“Hard Luck,” by Western Australian singer-songwriter Scott Riley, is the sort of song we don’t hear enough in the modern world. Honest, authentic, sincere storytelling without bells and whistles. Scott wrote the track about the adversities he faced growing up on a farm and the drive he felt to save up enough money to buy that same property. It’s a proper Australian story told beautifully by this exciting musician.

It might be his first single, but Scott is no overnight success story. He’s been writing and performing for the last 17 years, so this is long overdue.

Scott has a full album underway, so look forward to hearing much more from this talented Western Australian.

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Thando Makes a Powerful Statement With “Gag Order”

Thando continues her winning run with “Gag Order,” a stunning, soulful piece of social commentary. In this track the Zimbabwe-born and Melbourn-based Thando artist shares her unique perspectives on cultural assimilation and ostracism.

“I come in giving a nod to the current race relations in the media at the moment,” she explained. “It creates a powerful statement about how perceived ‘sameness’ (the result of assimilation) comes undone when it really matters, so what’s the point of doing it [assimilating] anyway?”

Listen out for a special guest appearance from local MC, Francoistunes.

“Gag Order” comes from Thando’s forthcoming EP Life in Colour, which is slated for an October release. That’s some time to wait, but before then we’ll see Thando at several festivals and her own headlining show. Catch her at the following events.

29 March 2019 – By The Meadow, Bambra
12 April 2019 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
21-22 April 2019 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay Byron Bay
26-28 April 2019 – Bendigo Autumn Music Festival, Bendigo

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