Category: Single Releases

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Louis Baker Wings His Way to Oz

Since my trip to NZ I’m a bit obsessed with everything from the Land of the Long White Cloud, and that includes Louis Baker. And once you listen to his current single “Birds,” I think you will be too.

Isn’t it beautiful? This song is so delicate and exquisite, soulful and organic. I’m in love. If you are too, make sure you catch Louis on his first, and hopefully not his last, Aussie tour.

18 June 2015 – The Milk Factory, Brisbane
19 June 2015 – Boadriders, Gold Coast (FREE)
25 June 2015 – The Treehouse, Byron Bay (FREE)
26 June 2015 – Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney (FREE)
27 June 2015 – Grace Darling, Melbourne

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Last Dinosaurs Release First Single From Album 2

Last Dinosaurs are giving us a sneak peek at the material from their highly anticipated second album, but don’t mistake “Evie” for a Stevie Wright cover. Instead this is a slice of retro-inspired, synth-saturated pop designed to help you on your way towards the weekend.

“It was the first song I wrote after our first album, but the last song we finished for this album,” explained lead singer Sean Caskey. “So in a way it was the most natural, and at the same time it was so difficult to perfect. The song is about the idea of having that naive optimism for something desired but unattainable.”

Last Dinosaurs will celebrate the release of “Evie” and warm up for “Splendour” with intimate shows across the country later this month, kicking off with a hometown show. Tickets are available from the venues.

20 June 2015 – The Brightside,
26 June 2015 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
27 June 2015 – Howler, Melbourne
3 July 2015 – Jive, Adelaide
4 July 2015 – Amplifier, Perth

Image used with permission from Dew Process

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Jenny Broke the Window Release Toe-Tapping New Single

Jenny Broke the Window have put a smile on my dial with their catchy new single “Black Skeleton.” The feel-good track is lifted from the band’s forthcoming EP. It shows a real return to form for the Sydneysiders who brought us “Rum’n’ Cola” last year.

Jenny Broke the Window will launch “Black Skeleton” with a string of shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

6 June 2015 – Rubix Warehouse, Melbourne
12 June 2015 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
20 June 2015 – Hotel Steyne Manly, Sydney

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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Callum Chynoweth Band Wows Me with “Hope You Know”

You know that feeling that you get when you hear a new song from a new artist and you instantly get them. That’s the way I felt listening to Callum Chynoweth Band’s new single “Hope You Know” for the first time. Incidentally as I write this I think I’m up to my sixth spin.

It makes sense that I’ve connected with it on such an emotional level, because Callum says it’s incredibly personal. “Writing it helped me to get over my own nerves and show someone very special to me how I felt,” he explained.

If you’re feeling it too, make sure you don’t miss Callum and his band playing hometown shows at Sydney’s The Townie tomorrow night (June 3) and Oxford Art Factory on July 17.

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Wesley Fuller Releases Retro Sounding Single

Wesley Fuller has taken me back to the 80s with his New Wave inspired single “Shock Me.” It’s bound to be the catchiest thing you’ve heard all day. I was singing along to the chorus before the end. As a child of the 80s, I was won over the moment I heard the first synth chord.

Hats off to Wesley, who wrote, performed, recorded and mixed the track in his Fitzroy North home studio. It’s actually his fourth single release this year, so no doubt we’ll hear more this prolific talent soon!

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Jinja Safari Mount Comeback with “Find My Way”

After delighting crowds as a solo artist, Pepa Knight is back making beautiful music with his Jinja Safari buddies. The band have just released their latest single “Find My Way” and it’s superb.

This is indie pop at its finest. It’s got a great African tribal feel mixed with a pop accessibility that’s so refreshing. It may just be the ultimate cure for Mondayitis. Seriously, I reckon it’s impossible to listen to this without a smile on your face. Vocalist Marcus Azon put together the nostalgic clip made up of footage collected during the band’s five years together.

Are you excited to have Jinja Safari back?

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Telescopes Release Great New Single “Grow Lonely”

Victorian band Telescopes have released a stunning new single “Grow Lonely,” lifted from their brand new release 001 EP.

This song’s a bit of a slow burner but it really grew on me. It’s got a great ‘90s grunge influence but its vocals are more haunting than most of the acts that decade produced. It builds to a killer crescendo, so make sure you stick with it.

Not one to sit still for long, Telescopes are already in the studio working on a follow-up to 001 EP. It’s due out later this year.

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Expat Penelope Austin Impresses with “Trigger”

The bright lights of New York City are in stark contrast with the streets of the Southern Highlands, but it’s where locally-born songstress Penelope Austin has found her “spiritual home.” She’s been in the United States for nearly a decade learning her craft and rubbing shoulders with big name artists like the Rolling Stones. And now she’s almost ready to unleash her debut album.

The latest single “Trigger” definitely has my attention. It’s got some polish from famed UK mix engineer Cenzo Townshend (Florence & The Machine, Florence & The Machine), but he’s been careful not to smooth out Penelope’s edges. There’s real heart and desperation in this dark electro-pop song. The clip showcasing New York City looks brilliant, even though it was reportedly shot on a shoestring.

Let’s wait and see whether Penelope Austin becomes our next big breakout star.

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Lime Cordiale Will Make You Feel Alright

I’ve had one of those weeks. You know the ones, when there’s too much to do, not enough time to do it in, and far too many interruptions. But thankfully it’s Friday, there’s a weekend just around the corner and I have awesome tracks like Sydney duo Lime Cordiale’s new single “Feel Alright” to listen to.

“Feel Alright” has got such an easy groove and those horns are killer. If you’re digging it too, you can catch Lime Cordiale promoting the tour with an all ages show at Sydney’s Metro Lair on July 11 and an over 18s gig at Melbourne’s Shebeen on July 16. They’ve earned rave reviews for shows here and abroad, including gigs with The Griswolds, Ball Park Music, and sold out American dates with The Delta Riggs, so they’re sure to be in fine form.

Image used with permission from Rare Finds

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Hockey Dad Get Me Grooving with “Can’t Have Them” Ahead of East Coast Tour

Hockey Dad are putting a smile on my face with their fun single “Can’t Have Them.” It’s a great feel-good jangly number with a surf rock influence that has me craving warmer weather.

Hockey Dad have been honing their craft as the support act of DZ Deathrays recently, so they’re sure to be in fine form when they tour “Can’t Have Them” along the East Coast next month.

4 June 2015 – Shebeen, Melbourne
5 June 2015 – Shebeen, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
6 June 2015 – Brighton Up, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
7 June 2015 – Brighton Up, Sydney
12 June 2015 – Elsewhere, Gold Coast
13 June 2015 – Trainspotters, Brisbane
14 June 2015 – Rad, Wollongong (SOLD OUT)
20 June 2015 – Rad, Wollongong (3pm SHOW – SOLD OUT)
20 June 2015 – Rad, Wollongong (SOLD OUT)

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company