Category: Single Releases

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Missy Lancaster Strips It All Back for “Never In Love”

There’s no sign of fatigue showing in Missy Lancaster, who’s just released the third single from her debut album Piece of Me. “Never In Love” is a heartbreaking piano ballad about the realisation of the one-sided nature of a relationship.

“This is the most vulnerable song on the album, and I think anyone who has had their heart broken will connect with this on a very deep level,” says Missy. “This is a song I have to hold back the tears on!”

It’s a real departure for the CMC Music Awards New Australian Artist of the Year nominee, who’s previously bought us more upbeat country fare. I’ve enjoyed those songs, but this is the track that’s really blown me away. If you’re just as impressed, make sure you get out and support Missy at one of her upcoming shows.

23 September 2018 – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba
27 October 2018 – VDM Festival, Biloela
10 November 2018 – Christmas in Narellan, Narellan
1 December 2018 – Country at the Beach, Rainbow Beach
24 January 2018 – Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar, Tamworth

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Fields Enchants With “Neverland”

Dublin-born, Peth-based chanteuse Fields brings a fresh new flavour to Celtic sounds with her new single “Neverland.”

This is such an interesting track, with gentle stripped back moments giving way to the frenetic, fevered strums of an acoustic guitar. Fields’ enchanting voice anchors it all. It seems that voice can go anywhere, and no matter where it moves it’s just as beautiful and powerful.

Fresh from a European tour, Fields will play shows all over Western Australia over the new few months. Sit tight East Coast; Fields will play gigs in your part of the country next year.

22 September 2018 – Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
10 October 2018 – Indi Bar, Scarborough (single launch)
11 October 2018 – Beaufort St. Songwriters Club, Mt Lawley
2 November 2018 – WAMFest, Belgian Beer Cafe, Perth
29 November 2018 – Folklore, Buffalo Club, Fremantle
13 December 2018 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
14 December 2018 – White Star, Albany
16 December 2018 – Taylor St Quarters, Esperance
20 January 2019 – Summer Series, Peel Estate Winery, Karnup
1-4 March 2019 – Nannup Festival, Nannup
23 March 2019 – Toodyay Music Festival, Toodyay

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Egoism Release Unapologetic New Single “Sorry”

Sydney duo Egoism are bringing an equal mix of sugar and spice into your Friday with their new single “Sorry.” It sounds like a light pop gem, but tap into those lyrics and you’ll hear a scathing critique.

“I wrote this song as a bit of a fuck you to the people who never say sorry for their own mistakes, but then always demand an apology, even if I’m the one who was hurt the most,” explained vocalist and guitarist Scout Eastment. “Easily the most empowering song we’ve ever written ha-ha. We were really going for a The Veronicas meets Slowdive kind of vibe, essentially blending the music of our childhood with the music of our teenage years.”

Egoism will celebrate the single’s release with shows along the East Coast with Sketch Jets and some other special guests.

29 September 2018 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle (with NTL Landmarks)
6 October 2018 – Waywards, Newtown (with Stream Lea)
11 October 2018 – Rad Bar, Wollongong (with Space Boys, Scab Baby)
12 October 2018 – Transit Bar, Canberra (with Elk Locker, Lost Coast, Hopeless Youth Group)
13 October 2018 – Yarra Hotel, Melbourne (with Endamame, The New Dregs)

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Liam Gale & The Ponytails Break Out of the Box With “Mountain Man, Lake Lady”

Moody alt-country meets surf rock in Liam Gale & The Ponytails‘ genre-bending new single “Mountain Man, Lake Lady,” the second lifted from the Sydney band’s forthcoming album The Desire Lines.

I must admit, I had to listen to this song a couple of times to truly appreciate it. It’s so out of the box, I didn’t quite know how to process it. Yet, with every subsequent listen I appreciated it a little more. Those female harmonies supporting Liam Gale’s voice are sublime and the surf rock guitar chords so appealing. I also appreciate that it’s so unashamedly bold, refusing to fit inside any neat holes and instead standing proudly on its own.

“You know when you’re too young to know how to end a relationship? All the social anxiety you didn’t know you had; the sexual tension you didn’t understand; the perspectives you weren’t aware of – this song is about that,” Liam explained. “I think what I was communicating was this pressure to be with someone I didn’t necessarily want to be with, but felt that I should be.”
Bands that make music like “Mountain Man, Lake Lady” are notoriously unpredictable, but that just makes seeing them live more fun. You can catch Liam Gale & The Ponytails doing their thing at the following venues.

23 September 2018 – Sydney Fringe Festival, Red Rattler Theatre
26 September 2018 – Royal Exchange Salon Theatre, Newcastle (with Cookie Baker; Liam Gale solo)
3 October 2018 – Cafe Lounge, Surry Hills

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Discover Where It All Began With Flow Commotion’s “Come Back Home”

Flow Commotion’s founding members Paddy Jenkins and Tim Russell penned their latest single “Come Back Home” while jamming in the summer of 2016/17, but it’s taken this long to hit your ears. Perhaps we just had to wait long enough for the lads to meet audio engineering student Jak Sherlock at the Australian Institute of Music Sydney. His mixing and mastering put the final polish on this acoustic guitar-driven earworm.

“We love ‘Come Back Home’ because it often reminds us of where we started and the journey it has been in getting to where we are today. We finished writing Come Back Home in Paddy’s living room almost 2 years ago and since then it has set the standard for the quality of music we want to write,” the band affirmed in a press statement. “The lyrics ring true to us as both artists and people and we hope they resonate with our listeners. We always get goose bumps listening to ‘Come Back Home’ because it makes us think of how far we have come – from two 20 year-olds jamming with a single acoustic guitar to the track you are listening to today.”

2018 has been a big year for Flow Commotion, who were the feature artist at RAW’s Envision showcase, an achievement which has come off the back of a steady schedule of innercity Sydney gigs. With quality songs like this in their back pocket, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of Australia pays attention.

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Barry Bays Gives More That Sound Gardening Advice With “Water Your Plant”

Barry Bays is growing more than plants around his garden shed. The Victorian act has turned his humble shed into a makeshift studio, and what it’s producing is pretty sweet. The latest offering is the appropriately titled “Water Your Plant.”

This song might not grab you right away, but give it a little time until it kicks into the chorus. That’s where the song really blooms into a colourful slice of summer surf-pop.

“Water Your Plant” comes from Barry Bays’ new album with the fitting moniker, Sheds.

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Bec Sandrige Releases Wild New Single, “Animal”

Bec Sandridge is giving me serious retro vibes in the best possible way with her new single “Animal.” The synth-drenched track has an edgy pop sensibility with stellar vocals that skirt dangerously close to the edge.

Bec describes the track as “the only true(ish) love song I’ve ever written.”

“Occasionally I resort to sort of weaponising my emotions which this song is probably a testament of. I felt out of control in love with an ex (now partner) and I needed to be okay with that and somewhat confess that in this song.”

Bec will play a bunch of shows over the next couple of months to celebrate the release of “Animal.” Catch her at the following gigs.

11 October 2018 – 107 Projects, Sydney
12 October 2018 – UC Refectory, Canberra
19 October 2018 – Schoolhouse Studios, Collingwood
24 November 2018 – Shakafest, Gold Coast

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John Butler Trio Drops New Single Ahead of Album & Aussie Tour

With just a fortnight until their highly-anticipated new album Home hits stores and with an Aussie tour just announced, it’s the perfect time to introduce you to John Butler Trio’s latest single “Just Call.”

This is the kind of track that reminds you of everything you love about John Butler Trio. It’s super catchy, with its jangly guitar and simple melody, and it’s full of heart. You honestly don’t need any more than that.

“’Just Call’ is an earnest love song I’ve had for 13 years which I was finally able to finish in these sessions,” John explained. “This is the story of how I found my best friend and partner, out in a small town in the middle of nowhere, in a world of 7 billion people.”

John Butler Trio’s forthcoming Aussie tour is bound to be something special, with a host of talented musicians joining John and the lads for these gigs. Think Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, The Teskey Brothers, Dan Sultan, The Waifs, and more. Line-ups will vary throughout the tour, just to keep crowds on their toes.

Tickets for the Coming Home Australian Tour shows go on sale at noon on Friday, September 21. Home hits stores on September 28.

25 January 2019 – Wignalls Winery, Albany (with Missy Higgins and Carla Geneve)
27 January 2019 Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River (with Missy Higgins and Carla Geneve)
1 February 2019 – Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth (with Stella Donnelly)
7 February 2019 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (with Missy Higgins and Stella Donnelly)
9 February 2019 – A Day on the Green @ All Saints Estate, Rutherglen (with Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, and Dan Sultan)
10 February 2019 – Stage 88, Canberra (with Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, and The Waifs)
14 February 2019 – Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
16 February 2019 – A Day on the Green @ Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley (with Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, and Dan Sultan)
17 February 2019 – Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour (with Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, and The Teskey Brothers)
20 February 2019 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg (with Stella Donnelly)
21 February 2019 – The Great Western, Rockhampton (with Stella Donnelly)
22 February 2019 – The Riverstage Brisbane (Guests TBA)
23 February 2019 – Tolosa Park, Hobart (with Missy Higgins, Stella Donnelly, and Baker Boy)

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Late Grandmother Inspires Rich Latimer’s Latest Single, “Sweet September”

Byron Bay’s Rich Latimer has just dropped his emotional new folk single, “Sweet September,” the latest from his forthcoming album Dreamer, due for release next year.

The track recalls the last words Rich’s late grandmother ever said to him: “Everyone’s time must come.” Rich spent his days and nights by her bedside in her final days, looking after her as she’d done so often during his life. In his song “Sweet September,” Rich explores the deep interconnection we feel to the ones we love, the notion that we’re never alone, even when we’re making our final journey.

Rich is more than just a singer-songwriter though. He’s the brains behind musical awareness shows, which visit high schools and help teenagers feel connected and supported during this challenging time of their lives. Inspired by his brother, who miraculously survived after a car crash put him into a coma for three months, these live concerts truly change lives. Rich was also named one of the top marketers in the world by Facebook. When he’s not playing his original songs, he’s running a successful digital marketing agency.

A man of many talents, Rich Latimer is certainly someone to put on your radar.

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Sam Carmody Continues Winning Ways With “Shadow in the Dream”

Darwin-based singer-songwriter Sam Carmody has just dropped his new EP Shadow in the Dream and its title track. And if you love classic Aussie acts like Crowded House and The Go-Betweens, it’ll be right up your alley.

I’ve already waxed lyrical about the previous two singles: “The Sea Has Risen” and “Sharks.” The newie is every bit their equal, with jangly guitars and haunting vocals from Sam. There’s a dreamy quality about this ode to lost love that’s really gotten underneath my skin.

With his EP out now, hopefully it’s not too long before Sam packs his bags and plays some shows around the country.

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