Category: Single Releases

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Rock Out With Loser

Strap yourself in for two-and-a-half minutes of blistering rock courtesy of Melbourne band Loser. Their debut single, also called “Loser” is a sucker punch of chunky guitar riffs and slacker lyrics that I find irresistible.

There’s a spontaneous energy about the band that might come because they’re a relatively new outfit. Frontman Tim Maxwell (Apart From This/Grim Rhythm) wrote the songs in late 2017 and got Chris Cowburn (The Smith Street Band) and Craig Selak (The Bennies) involved. Just three weeks later after three jam sessions, they were in the studio. Keeping with the band’s philosophy that time’s not there for wasting, they filmed the clip at Max Watts in Melbourne just a week later.

Tim says the song is about “feeling isolated, overwhelmed and conflicted between what you feel is right within yourself, and what everyone else is constantly telling you.”

It’s just the thing you need to fire you up on the home stretch to the weekend!

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR

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The Iron Eye Rock You With “Conscience Cleaner”

The Iron Eye have supported an impressive list of acts including Shihad, DZ Deathrays, Harts, Like Thieves, and Dallas Frasca. However, with the release of their new single “Conscience Cleaner,” the Brisbane rockers are showing why they deserve to be headliners.

It’s a ball-tearing track that doesn’t take a backwards step. The band seems to just hit the accelerator and go! It’s earned them a spot on Spotify’s All New Rock playlist, which puts them alongside world famous acts like Alice in Chains, Dashboard Confessional, and Hands Like Houses.

Fresh from a Sydney show last week, The Iron Eye will play more gigs in Australia and New Zealand to celebrate the release of “Conscience Cleaner.”

12 September 2018 – Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne
14 September 2018 – Galato’s, Auckland
15 September 2018 – Churchill’s, Christchurch
5 October 2018 – Crowbar, Brisbane

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Matt Joe Gow Sounding Better Than Ever With Brand New Single “Ride On”

With two solo records under his belt, Melbourne-based muso Matt Joe Gow is a seasoned performer. His experience shows in his latest single “Ride On,” an accomplished slice of Americana that feels like an instant classic.

“Ride On” is the first track lifted from Matt Joe Gow’s new album, Break, Rattle and Roll. Out October 5, it sounds like it’ll be something special.

“I wanted to throw everything I could at this record,” he explained, “to do these songs justice and make the best record I could. And I feel I achieved that.”

Matt will announce some shows soon to bring his new music to the masses.

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Georgia State Line Tug at the Heartstrings With “Dry My Tears”

Melbourne Americana outfit Georgia State Line are back with a beautiful new single, “Dry My Tears.”

This track transports me to another place and time. It’s got a beautiful vintage vibe that evokes old-style saloons. The lyrics and Georgia Delves’ flawless vocals also capture those bittersweet feelings when you’re caught between wanting to hold on to a relationship and knowing it’s time to say goodbye. Pedal steel guitar also gets me every time.

Georgia State Line have a few shows coming up, including the big “Dry My Tears” launch at The Old Bar later this month.

18 August 2018 – Major Tom’s Kyneton
26 August 2018 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
13 October 2018 – Seaworks, Williamstown

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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Chilean Expat Constanza Herrero Sings of “Packing Up” For Oz

Chilean-born singer-songwriter Constanza Herrero speaks of the excitement and uncertainty she felt moving to her current Australian home in her new single “Packing Up.”

Moving to Australia to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts was a leap of faith for the artist who was part of an MTV Latin America award-winning band and star of a Nickelodeon TV series in her homeland. However, after selling out her self-titled EP launch party at Fremantle’s Fly by Night last November, it seems she’s on the right track.

I really love the cheery Latin-American influence in Constanza’s catchy new pop single. She said she hopes the song encourages others to overcome challenges in their own lives.

“In order to move forward you need to face your circumstances, otherwise you will only be running away. It’s not about forgetting your past, but learning from it,” she explained.

The beautiful music video was filmed in Constanza’s homeland. Making it was a special process for Constanza, who still feels the challenge of leaving Chile behind and making a new home in Australia.

Constanza is a regular on the Perth music scene but hopes to bring her live shows to venues around Australia and the United States in the near future. Hopefully this is the song that makes it all happen for her.

Image used with permission from The A&R Department

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Blue Child Collective Inspire Epic Adventures With “Dive”

Blue Child Collective are easing me into my working week with their dreamy new single “Dive.” This is such a beautiful track from the Margaret River band, a cool folky ditty inspired by apnea and nautical freefall.

The video is also spectacular. World-class oceanographer captured the footage on Ningaloo Reef, and it’s got me itching to experience that part of the country for myself. I’m not sure I’d have the guts to freefall like Blue Child Collective frontman Dan White, but it looks amazing.

Mondays are tough, but discovering music like this makes it a little easier.

Image used with permission from Firestarter Music

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The Paper Kites Release Beautiful Single Ahead of Brand New Album

twelvefour was one of my favourite albums of 2015. Frankly, I’ve been hanging out for a new album from The Paper Kites ever since its release. But my patience has finally been rewarded, with the Melbourne band dropping a gorgeous new single “Deeper Blue Burn.” There’s more where that came from too. “Deeper Blue Burn” comes from a brand new album On the Corner Where You Live, which drops on September 21.

After developing a massive fan base all over the world, it’s not surprising that they’re working with the best of the best now. The Paper Kites coproduced their new album with Peter Katis, a Grammy award-winning producer who’s worked with Interpol and The National. They spent five weeks living and recording at his Connecticut studio, a 120-year-old Victoria-era home. If the single is any indication, the results are something special. I can’t wait to hear more from this highly-anticipated release!

Image ued with permission from On the Map PR

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Jason Owen Releases Mature New Single “Apple Tree”

When Jason Owen appeared on X Factor in 2012, the nation lost its collective mind. He came second in the reality TV competition, no mean feat for a country kid without real training, but I wasn’t quite convinced. I knew he had something, but I felt he needed time to develop as an artist.

His last release was a covers album dedicated to John Denver. It was appealing, but it also made me wonder whether Jason had hit his stride as an artist. So I’m thrilled to hear his new single “Apple Tree,” his first original track in nearly two years. This song shows a new maturity in Jason’s writing and voice. It seems Jason is every bit as enthusiastic as I am about it!

“I’m pumped to be releasing my first original song in over a year and a half,” he said. “I’m excited about my new feel with ‘Apple Tree’ as I believe it’s time for a slight change from what I have released in the past six years. I really hope that everyone enjoys the slightly new feel with the single ‘Apple Tree’.”

Jason has a couple of shows coming up. Hear “Apple Tree” and all your old favourites at the following gigs.

10 August 2018 – Temora Ex-Services Club, Temora
11 August 2018 – Dubbo RSL, Dubbo
18 August 2018 – Lizotte’s Newcastle, Newcastle

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Pey Pey and Jëva Leave Me Spellbound With “Falling”

It’s pretty rare to hear music that sounds like nothing else. But that’s just what you get with “Falling,” the new collaborative single from Western Australian musicians Pey Pey and Jëva.

The pair met while studying at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and quickly formed the kind of friendship where no topic is off limits. Their dreamy single was inspired by their conversations about the big issues like hopelessness, uncertainty, and the pressure of what lies ahead.

I love the single version, but there’s also an amazing acoustic version on Spotify. “Falling” is the first single from Pey Pey’s debut album, the self, the you, the fall, set for release in early 2019. It’s also a teaser of what you’ll hear on Jëva’s debut mini album Typhoon, out later this year.

Image used with permission from The A & R Department

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Emilee South Channels Retro Sound for “Heartbreaker”

Emilee South gets back to the roots of rock with her killer new single “Heartbreaker.” You can hear a splash of surf rock and hints of rhythm and blues in this retro-inspired song. Emilee’s sexy, low vocals are also spot on.

“Heartbreaker” gives us our first taste of Emilee’s debut album, her follow-up to last year’s Motel EP. Bring it!