Category: Single Releases

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Robert Hinton Teams Up With Kim Stolen For Beautiful New Single

There are few things I enjoy better than a really good duet. When two talented musicians come together and connect over a song, magic happens. That’s just what we hear in “Footprints,” Perth singer-songwriter Robert Hinton’s current single. A duet with Kim Stolen, it’s a beautiful song with some of the most poetic lyrics I’ve heard in a while.

“Footprints” comes from Robert Hinton’s new album There Are No Winners Here, Only Beginners Here, which is out now.

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Pretty City Rock Out With “Same as Before”

I’m really digging the big stadium rock vibes of Pretty City’s latest single “Same as Before.” Lifted from the Melbourne band’s sophomore album Cancel The Future, it’s pure, unadulterated rock that hits your heart and compels you to pound your fist in the air.

These guys already sound like they’re ready to play the world’s biggest venues. The band has already wowed crowds in the US and Europe this year, so hopefully that won’t be too far off. We haven’t lost them to the world just yet though Australia. Now that the European dates have wrapped up, Pretty City promises to play for crowds back home. Watch this space.

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The Dreggs Bring Back Summer With “Feel Alive”

There’s nothing like folk music done well. There’s an ease and simplicity about it, a purity that’s just so endearing. One folk act that gets it right is The Dreggs, who’ve just dropped their brand new single “Feel Alive.”

The duo hails from Bribie Island, which might be why this song has a summery road trip vibe despite its nearly winter release. It’s such a charmer, with a hand-clapping foot-tapping rhythm that instantly gets under your skin.

“Feel Alive” comes from The Dreggs’ new EP Seas Embrace, which is also out now. They’ll play Cardigan Bar in Sandgate tonight and support Mar Haze at Byron Bay Brewery on June 2. An East Coast tour is in the works, so hopefully it won’t be too long before we all get to see these guys live.

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Inklines Rock Out With “Elusion”

There are just three members in Inklines, but they create a great big rock sound.

The Sydney band’s new single “Elusion” has everything you want from a rock track: hard-hitting riffs, infectious melodies, and a chorus that will have you singing along in no time.

Inklines will support British India at Narrabeen RSL in Sydney on May 26, but they won’t leave the rest of the country waiting too long to see them play. Expect these guys to tour nationally in September.

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Dream on Dreamer Drop New Rocking New Single Ahead of Album Release

I don’t know how your Humpday is going, but mine is one that deserves some heavy rock. Big riffs and pounding drums, like those provided by Dream on Dreamer’s new single “Let It In,” are just perfect for echoing a little mid-week frustration.

“Let It In” comes from the Melbourne band’s fourth studio album It Comes and Goes, which is set to drop on May 25. The band say it’s their “most intimate and personal full-length to date,” so it’s sure to be something special.

Dream on Dreamer will waste no time bringing their new music to the masses, with dates all around the country this winter. Check them out at the following pubs and clubs.

31 May 2018 – Factory Floor, Sydney
1 June 2018 – Tattersalls Hotel, Penrith
8 June 2018 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
10 June 2018 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
15 June 2018 – Fowler’s Live, Adelaide
16 June 2018 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
22 June 2018 – Elliots Bar, Ringwood
23 June 2018 – Pelican Bar, Frankston
30 June 2018 – The Brightside, Brisbane

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FourPlay Releases Exciting New Single “Bound”

Premiere electric string quartet FourPlay are back with a sexy new single “Bound.” This rock track just oozes cool, with its big dirty riffs, sexy lyrics, and one of the best viola solos you’ll hear all year.

That riff was inspired by Jack White and Beyonce, and written out of a jam session the band enjoyed as part of the Bundanon Trust’s Artist-in-Residency program in the Southern Highlands. The band produced this stellar track with the help of Justin Tresidder (Macy Gray, Wolfmother).

Longtime FourPlay fans will love the single, which includes three remixes of material from their Now to the Future album. Experience “Bound” live at the following shows. Every ticket comes bundled with a free single download.

2 June 2018 – Camelot Lounge, Marrickville
3 June 2018 – Trinity Sessions, Adelaide
5 June 2018 – The Street Theatre, Canberra
6 June 2018 – The Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
8 June 2018 – Baroque, Katoomba
9 June 2018 – MONA, Hobart

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Nick Barker & The Reptiles Back With “Bend Not Break”

Nick Barker hasn’t released an album with The Reptiles since 1991’s After the Show, but it doesn’t seem like he’s having any teething problems putting the band back together. New single “Bend Not Break” is a welcome return to form with all the blues-rock trademarks this outfit is famous for. I’d forgotten just how much I loved their music until I wrapped my ears around this one.

Hopefully its recent release means there’s plenty of new Nick Barker and the Reptiles music to come soon!

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Merpire Bares Her Soul With “Invitation”

Merpire speaks straight to the heart with her intimate new single “Invitation.” It’s one of those songs that draws you in with its quiet vulnerability. It’s an exercise in restraint, which starts small but builds to a stunning conclusion.

This song is a little bit out of left-field for the artist who usually drops upbeat numbers, but for me this could be her best. It’s so powerful and raw. I can’t stop listening.

“Invitation is about a time I was really fighting the need to be on my own. I struggled to be the one to provide the love I needed,” Merpire explained. “It’s about the confusion and the clarity, the frustration and the freedom, the loneliness and the longing that came along with that.”

“Invitation” comes from Merpire’s EP Endless Chatter, due out 23 June. She’s playing a few shows in the coming months. Official launch shows will be announced soon.

15 June 2018 – The Newsagency, Sydney
16 June 2018 – Smiths Alternative, Canberra
30 June 2018 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne
13-15 July 2018 – Bello Winter Music Festival, Bellingen

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Simon Paparo Sings of New Love in “Gold at Midnight”

Perth-born folk act Simon Paparo has charmed me with his new single “Gold at Midnight.” It’s such a sweet song, full of the hope and optimism you feel when a new love grows. The Claire Nica-directed clip, featuring a young couple basking in the sun and one another, is also so endearing.

“Gold at Midnight is inspired by my fiancé. She is a truly beautiful soul,” Simon gushed. “It is about us, a couple on their journey in the younger stages of courtship. It dives into my emotions early on in the relationship when I couldn’t talk about the feelings I felt for her, as it was too early and may have caused conflict.”

Simon will launch his single at the Workers Club in Melbourne on May 13. He says “Fans can expect a full and rich sound – I’ve been working closely with Charlie Heart who is a great songwriter, pianist and vocalist and have guitarist Paul Mason, bass guitarist David Kean and drummer Jon Ritchie ready to keep the fans ears alight. I’m really looking forward to hitting the stage with these amazing musicians. All of these guys are accomplished vocalists too, so I can’t wait to unleash these new tunes to everyone.”

Tickets are available now from Oztix.

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Mariah McCarthy Releases Sweet Charmer, “Hail Mary”

She might be from Heathcote, but there’s an Irish charm about Mariah McCarthy’s new single “Hail Mary.” The former Deer Prudence songstress sings of memories lost, wrinkles gained, and the adventures that lie ahead in this charming ballad.

“The idea for the song came to me when an elderly man, who was sitting behind me on a bus, recited the prayer for the first 40 minutes of the trip,” Mariah explained. “I thought there must be a story behind that.”

“Hail Mary” is the second single lifted from Mariah’s forthcoming debut album Counting Sheep, set to drop on May 25. She’s playing a few shows around Victoria in the coming months; catch her at the following gigs.

11 May 2018 – Gold Dust Lounge, Bendigo
26 May 2018 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne
27 May 2018 – Taproom, Castlemaine
2 June 2018 – Old Church on the Hill, Bendigo
Saturday 16 June – Martian’s Cafe, Dean’s Marsh
Sunday 17 June – The Door Gallery Cafe, Geelong
Saturday 30 June – The Kilmore Celtic Festival, Kilmore

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