Category: Single Releases

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Dom Youdan Releases Stunning New Single “Tigerlily”

All too often it seems we lose our most talented musicians to overseas. So it’s great to hear a real talent has left another country to join us here in Oz. Once you listen to his new single “Tigerlily,” I’m sure you’ll be as thrilled as I am that London-born muso Dom Youdan has decided to call Sydney home.

The track has a folky feel that’s been freshened up with modern recording techniques. The lyrics which speak of the love that brought him here to Australia are also so beautiful. As a woman whose husband chased her to the land Down Under, the song has really struck a chord with me.

It hasn’t taken long for Dom to get to know our local scene. He’s already taking inspiration from the likes of Matt Corby, Julia Jacklin, and Flume. With a single as strong as “Tigerlily” under his belt, the future looks bright for Dom.

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Grenadiers Release New Album Cut “Long Way Down”

Just see if you’re not singing along to the chorus by the end of hearing “Long Way Down,” the new single from Adelaide rockers Grenadiers. It’s got such an infectious quality to it, in the best possible way.

“Long Way Down” comes from Grenadier’s new album Find Something You Love and Let it Kill You, which is in stores now. If you want more, and you live in Adelaide, you’re in luck. Grenadiers are playing Ed Castle tonight. If not, don’t worry. They’re touring in February. Here are all the dates and venues you need to know!

1 December 2017 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
8 February 2018 – The Eastern Station Hotel, Ballarat
9 February 2018 – The Worker’s Club, Fitzroy
10 February 2018 – The Chippendale Hotel, Sydney
11 February 2018 – The North Gong Hotel, Wollongong
23 February 2018 – The Northern, Byron Bay
24 February 2018 – Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
9 March 2018 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
10 March 2018 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
17 March 2018 – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR

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Olive Releases “Senseless” Single

Perth singer-songwriter Olive has released her moody new single “Senseless.” Lifted from her forthcoming EP, it’s a slow burning with incredible vocals and heart.

Olive has a few shows in her home state coming up, so if you live in WA make sure you get along and show your support for this exciting new artist.

28 December 28 2017 – OXJAM @ Mojos, Fremantle
3 January 2018 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
4 January 2018 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Image used with permission from Firestarter Music

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West Thebarton Drop Bible Camp After Signing Record Deal

Adelaide rockers West Thebarton are the first act signed by Domestic La La, a brand new record label helmed by Violent Soho’s James Tidswell. To celebrate the brand new partnership, West Thebarton have just released their brand new single “Bible Camp.”

This is an absolute corker, with a wild, spontaneous energy and husky, soulful vocals from Reverend Ray.

It sounds fun, but there’s a serious message behind the song recounting the homophobia’s Ray’s mum witnessed spending her uni days in Manila.

“Two of the blokes used the camp as a retreat to meet up, as their extremely Catholic families wouldn’t ever accept them being with each other. Apparently one of their dads wasn’t too happy when he was made aware and had come down there after finding out … My mum, Dora, saw the dad kicking in the head of his son’s lover.”

Thankfully this song has a happier ending!

After wowing crowds with their off-the-hook sets at BigSound, West Thebarton have teamed up with Polish Club for their big Christmas tour. Make sure you arrive early, because you won’t want to miss their set.

1 December 2017 – The Zoo, Brisbane (with Polish Club)
2 December 2017 – The Metro Theatre, Sydney (with Polish Club)
8 December 2017 – The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (with Polish Club)
15 December 2017 – Adelaide UniBar, Adelaide (with Polish Club)
16 December 2017 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (with Polish Club)
31 December 2017 – NYE on the Hill, South Gippsland
2 January 2018 – Falls Festival, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR

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Henry Wagons Does Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was quite simply one of the greatest songwriters to ever grace us with his gifts. Henry Wagons is one of our most talented musical exports. So I knew before I listened to it that I would love Henry’s latest single, a cover of Leonard’s “Tower of Song.”

If I wasn’t already familiar with the song I might have thought Henry wrote it. It fits him so beautifully, like a comfortable pair of shoes.

“Leonard Cohen is a true philosopher king of lyric. Like so many, I was hit when he left,” Henry explained. I wanted to honour the anniversary of his passing by singing my take on ‘Tower of Song’, as a thank you to the great man for building the structure under which all of us songwriters huddle.”

Singles don’t get much cooler than this.

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Timi Temple Eulogises Pet Fish With “Sands of Time” Single

Kilter guitarist Timi Temple has stepped out on his own with the release of his psychedelic new single “Sands of Time.”

This track is the perfect marriage of classic 60s sounds reinterpreted for the 21st century. It’s catchy yet still left of centre. It also comes from a hilarious story from Timi’s childhood.

“When I was a kid we had a fish tank in the house, behind the dining table, on a glass shelf. Underneath the tank was a heater, now, I don’t know whose bright idea it was to put the heater under the tank, but one cold night I thought I’d do the right thing by turning on the heater. A child’s first attempt at taking initiative. Unfortunately no one from my family realised I had done this, so I was put to bed and the rest of my family retired for the night without turning off the heater. I woke up to my family arguing about who left the heater on – the fish were pretty much boiled and floating across the top – and when I was asked, I feigned ignorance. It ate at me for a while, the guilt not washing off my consciousness. But soon it was ‘lost in the sands of time’ and forgotten. It hit me like a freight train when, at 15, I decided to buy my own ‘first pet’ and picked up a fish tank. I put my thoughts down on paper and I guess the song is my confession.”

Thankfully no fish were harmed in the making of the video!

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Press Club Releases Killer New Single “My Body’s Changing”

Strap yourself in for “My Body’s Changing,” the energetic new single from Melbourne’s indie darlings Press Club.

This track packs such a punch, with its frenetic sound and emotional, raw vocals. You’ve got no choice but to just hang on and enjoy the ride.

Press Club’s latest single release caps off a bumper 2017 for the band, who has racked up more than 40 shows since playing their first only in February. They included support slots for the likes of WAAX, Slowly Slowly, Tired Lion, and Japandroids as well as slots at Bigsound and Kings St Crawl festivals. You can catch Press Club at a slew of upcoming events including Fairgrounds, Festival of the Sun, Falls at Marion Bay, and NYE on the Hill.

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German Twins Amistat Making Beautiful Music in Australia

Something so special happens when talented siblings make music together. They seem to understand one another, coming together with rich musicality and on point harmonies. That synchronicity can only be amped up when we’re talking about twins. So I’m thrilled German twin brothers Jan and Josef Prasil, known as Amistat, decided to leave their homeland and settle in Australia.

The pair were born and raised in Germany, but decided to leave the country for Australia, the land of their father’s birth, in 2012 after hearing so many stories about the place.

“When we arrived we were struggling to find work so we picked up some musical instruments and started busking to survive!” Josef said. “Jan really took to the guitar while I sung along. We realised pretty quickly that we had a unique sound and people wanted to listen to us back home and that is how Amistat was formed.”

Amistat’s new single “The Coward” is one of the best folk tracks I’ve heard in some time, an understated yet powerful song about living your most authentic life.
“The Coward is about knowing who you are deep inside but not being able to let it out,” Josef explained. “People are very fast with making assumptions and judging you based on what you look like but little do they know about what’s inside of the person.”

Amistat have just sold out a string of shows in Europe and they’re ready to impress music fans here along the East Coast. See them before they get massive at the following shows.

2 December 2017 – Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne
6 December 2017 – Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
7 December 2017 – Front Gallery, Canberra
9 December 2017 – Record Crate, Sydney
14 December 2017 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
15 December 2017 – Milk Factory, Brisbane
27 December 2017 – 1 January 2018 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Shelley Segal Releases Moving New Single “Somebody Like You”

I associate Shelley Segal with quirky, upbeat folky ditties. But she’s showcasing a much darker, more layered sound on her latest single “Somebody Like You.” It’s a real departure for this Melbourne songstress, but I like it!

“Somebody Like You” charts Shelley’s struggles as an 18-year-old forming a relationship with a man outside her Jewish faith. Shelley fought for the relationship and ultimately moved out of home after the tension with her family got so great. While she’s not religious now, she says “I know that many people still experience this tension between their families, traditions and the person they love for various reasons, religion, race, gender, orientation. The truth is, you cannot help or control who you love.”

Shelley is currently based in Los Angeles, but she’ll be back on home soil to play some single launch shows in her home state over the summer.

29 December 2017 – Yard Bird, Bendigo (FREE)
4 January 2018 – Cally Hotel, Warrnambool (FREE)
12 January 2018 – Paynesville Wine Bar, Paynesville

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Ruva Wants to Make You “S.W.E.A.T.”

Fridays are fun days, with the weekend so close you can smell it and the workday just a little more laidback than those in the rest of your working week. Add that extra spring to your step with “S.W.E.A.T,” the new party anthem by Melbourne singer-songwriter Ruva.

This is such a fun uptempo track with an African flavour that undoubtedly comes from Ruva’s Zimbabwean heritage. It also shows a different side to Ruva, who has been making a splash as part of the national casts of leading musicals like The Lion King, We Will Rock You, and currently, Beautiful.

“S.W.E.A.T is a call out to all people around the world!” Ruva said. “I see this song as an anthem for people from all walks of life coming together and celebrating what it means to be human. Differences aside; especially the way the world is going these days we need bit more unity in our lives.”

With real talent and plenty of swagger, we’re sure to see a lot more from Ruva.