Category: Single Releases

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Luca Brasi Offers Taste of New Album With “Let It Slip” Single

Luca Brasi, arguably Tasmania’s best rock act, have got me excited about their forthcoming new album Stay with the release of the single “Let it Slip.”

This track has everything you want from a rock track. Big bold guitars, driving drums, and passionate vocals. Tick, tick, tick. The film clip is also pretty fantastic. It’s a collaboration between the band, Taroona High, the school where Luca Brasi frontman Tyler Richardson teaches at when he’s not rocking out, and Canon Australia. In the clip, the tables are turned, with the band learning how to make a music video from the students. The video was shot as part of Canon’s youth development initiative.

Stay, Luca Brasi’s fourth studio album, hits stores on June 22. The band will celebrate its release with the following shows.

11 August 2018 – Club 54, Launceston
17 August 2018 – Triffid Bar, Brisbane
18 August 2018 – Manning Bar, Sydney
22 August 2018 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
23 August 2018 – The Gov, Adelaide
24 August 2018 – The Croxton, Melbourne

Image credit: Kane Hibberd

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AMVN Honours Mums Everywhere With “Mama Don’t Worry”

The hip hop scene has long been criticised for disrespecting women, but there’s no sign of misogynism in AMVN’s new single. The Melbourne urban artist has teamed up with Chelcee for “Mama Don’t Worry,” a tribute to not just the woman who raised him but all the mothers who’ve dedicated their lives to raising families, often in difficult circumstances.

“It’s important that we appreciate women and that we appreciate the amount of effort they put in, especially mothers, just to make our lives that much better. I want to acknowledge my mother and the struggles she went through to take care of us,” AMVN explained.

The music video is beyond sweet, with AMVN visiting his own mama and surprising her with flowers and a full choir. Awww!

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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Franny and Zooey Impress On Debut With “My Love”

When the voices and songwriting talents of Melbourne sisters Franny and Zooey combine, magic happens. Their debut single “My Love” is an incredible song that beautifully captures the heartache of a relationship gone bad.

The press release talks about how the sibling duo are exploring their sound and trying to find their own voice. If this is how things sound when they’re just trying to figure things out, I can’t imagine how much Franny and Zooey will blow me away when they do.

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Jackson James Smith Sweeps Me Off My Feet With “Midnight Romance”

Some songs are slow burns. You grow to love them, but it takes time. Then there are others that get you from the very first note. “Midnight Romance,” the latest single from Jackson James Smith, falls into the latter category.

This song is so cool, soulful, and sexy. It feels like an intimate conversation between the Brisbane-based musician and listener. It takes its time, romances you if you will, and leaves you begging for more.

“Midnight Romance” comes from Jackson James Smith’s forthcoming EP Spence. After falling hard for this single, you can bet I’ll be blasting it the moment it’s released.

Image used with permission from A&R Records

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Kezra Transports Us To Another World With “Better Place

Melbourne singer-songwriter Kezra wears her heart on her sleeve with her new single “Better Place.”

Kezra’s vocals in this song are right on point, fragile yet strong with an angelic quality that draws you in. The song’s gorgeous lyrics imagine a lush, natural landscape which comes to life in the film clip, shot at Cape Woolami.

“It was a secluded beach with amazing landscapes and nobody around,” Kezra explained. “When I was there, I felt like if this ‘Better Place’ existed, this location would be it.”

Kezra sold out her recent single launch at Melbourne’s Ontop Bar, so expect big things from this talented Aussie.

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Arroyo Start Strong With Debut Single “Please Let Me Know”

“Please Let Me Know” is the debut single from Gold Coast duo Arroyo, but it’s delivered with all the confidence of a band that’s been doing this all their lives.

It’s such a compelling song, soulful with elements of electronica, folk, and indie-rock. It’s dark, floating along with a hypnotic groove that reminds of something Jarryd James or Chet Faker might have come up with.

After hearing “Please Let Me Know,” I can’t wait to hear what Arroyo releases next.

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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.

Image used with permission from RiSH Publicity