Category: Single Releases

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ALEIA Releases Heartfelt Debut, “Had Your Fun”

Boorloo/Perth singer-songwriter ALEIA has really impressed me with her debut single “Had Your Fun.”

This is such a well-written indie-pop ballad about a relationship gone wrong. It reminds me so much of songs from fantastic late ‘90s artists like Fiona Apple and Natalie Merchant, so if you’re into them, I know “Had Your Fun” will be right up your alley.

Make sure you follow ALEIA on her socials. When artists release such strong debuts, you know you want to hear what comes next.

Photo credit: Stephanie Senior

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Hazlett Wows Me With “tell me something”

If your day has been anywhere as busy as mine, allow “tell me something,” the latest single from Swedish-born, Meeanjin/Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Hazlett, to soothe your soul. I instantly felt calmer as I listened to its gentle vocals and acoustic arrangement. Just make sure you’re not so chilled that you miss those heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics.

“If you’re lucky enough to find someone to throw your whole self into, nobody warns you about the untangling that happens if it ends,” Hazlett said. “The daily things you leaned on them for are no longer around and it feels like the pillow’s missing from under your head. There comes a time when I think holding on isn’t doing anyone any favours. That doesn’t mean those feelings need to turn into anger or disdain, but you might have to swallow that bitter pill that what once was might never be again – and that’s okay.”

If Hazlett’s music is like therapy for you too, you’ll be pleased to know there’s more on the way. “tell me something” comes from Hazlett’s sophomore album last night you said you missed me, which drops on September 12. Hazlett is currently wowing crowds abroad but hopefully he’ll treat us to some local shows once those international gigs wrap up.

4 July 2025 – BST Hyde Park, London (SOLD OUT – supporting Noah Kahan)
9 July 2025 – Kulturzelt Kassel, Kassel
13 July 2025 – Even Flow Festival @ Open Air Tanzbrunnen, Cologne
25 July 2025 – Luzern Live Festival @ KKL Luzern – Konzertsaal, Lucerne (supporting Ry X)
15 August 2025 – Langs Akerselva Festival @ Cafe Langs Akerselva, Oslo
16 August 2025 – Hagenfestn @ Hildr, Tromsø
31 August 2025 – Golden Leaves Festival @ Steinbrucker Teich, Darmstadt
8 September 2025 – Theatre Beanfield, Montreal (on sale 6 June)
9 September 2025 – The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto (on sale 6 June)
11 September 2025 – House of Blues, Chicago (on sale 6 June)
14 September 2025 – Bourbon and Beyond 2 Highland Festival Grounds – KY Expo, Louisville
16 September 2025 – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, Nashville (on sale 6 June)
17 September 2025 – Terminal West, Atlanta (on sale 6 June)
19 September 2025 – The Orange Peel, Asheville (on sale 6 June)
21 September 2025 – Iron Blossom Music Festival @ Midtown Green, Richmond
22 September 2025 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Charlotte (supporting Vance Joy)
24 September 2025 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary (supporting Vance Joy)
25 September 2025 – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland (supporting Vance Joy)
26 September 2025 – Artpark, Lewiston (supporting Vance Joy)
27 September 2025 – All Things Go @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
29 September 2025 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston (on sale 6 June)
30 September 2025 – Warsaw, Brooklyn (on sale 6 June)
2 October 2025 – El Club, Detroit (on sale 6 June)
4 October 2025 – Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee (on sale 6 June)
5 October 2025 – Majestic Theatre, Madison (on sale 6 June)
6 October 2025 – First Avenue, Minneapolis (on sale 6 June)
10 October 2025 – Ogden Theatre, Denver (on sale 6 June)
14 October 2025 – Treefort Music Hall, Boise (on sale 6 June)
17 October 2025 – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver (on sale 6 June)
19 October 2025 – Revolution Hall, Portland (on sale 6 June)
20 October 2025 – The Showbox, Seattle (on sale 6 June)
22 October 2025 – The Fillmore, San Fransisco (on sale 6 June)
23 October 2025 – The Bellwether, Los Angeles (on sale 6 June)
26 October 2025 – The Heights Theater, Houston (on sale 6 June)
28 October 2025 – Antone’s Nightclub, Austin (on sale 6 June)
30 October 2025 – The Kessler, Dallas (on sale 6 June)

Photo credit: Jonathan Persson

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Bad Neighbour Bites Back With “Snarling”

Emerging Meeanjin/Brisbane indie punk act Bad Neighbour have just become the latest band to sign with new Aussie label Ninth Life Records. To celebrate, they’ve just dropped a killer new single “Snarling” which really shows their teeth.

“’Snarling’ was written after the end of a long relationship,” explained Bad Neighbour frontman Cooper Riley. “I was coming to terms with letting someone down, and how my life had changed and what the landscape of my future looked like.”

After dropping their debut album Millions last September, the release of “Snarling” marks a new chapter for Bad Neighbour. They’ll celebrate by joining The Smith Street Band on their upcoming shows all around the country, so make sure you don’t miss their sets.

11 July 2025 – Altar, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting The Smith Street Band)
12 July 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT – supporting The Smith Street Band)
13 July 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting The Smith Street Band)
18 July 2025 – Crowbar, Eora/Sydney (supporting The Smith Street Band)
19 July 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (SOLD OUT – supporting The Smith Street Band)
20 July 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting The Smith Street Band)
24 July 2025 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting The Smith Street Band)
25 July 2025 – Magnet House, Boorloo/Perth (supporting The Smith Street Band)
26 July 2025 – Indian Ocean Hotel, Noongar Country/Scarborough (supporting The Smith Street Band)

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR

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Thorne Shows His Sexy Side With “Honey”

Guyanese-Australian act Thorne has just released his latest single “Honey,” and I know it’s exactly the vibe you need this Saturday. Whether you’ll be hitting the town later or staging a private dance party at home, this sexy celebration of queer love will get you grooving. No matter how you identify, this fierce, feel-good anthem slaps.

“I want people to feel unstoppable when they hear ‘Honey’ — like they’ve lived through the storm and come out hotter, louder, and impossible to ignore,” Thorne said.

Zoe Robinson directed the steamy video which features, according to the press release, “towel-draped teasing, honey-drizzled ice cream, flirty snapshots in bed with a boy, and a house party buzzing with fans, food, and chosen family.” Did it get a few degrees hotter in here or is it just me?

“We were originally meant to film at my dad’s place—until he read the script and said it was too sexy. So we rented an Airbnb, shot it all in a whirlwind night and day, and honestly, it turned out better,’ Thorne said. “The whole process brought me and my friends even closer—it’s silly, it’s steamy, and it’s exactly the delicious kind of queer joy ‘Honey’ is all about.”

Thorne will celebrate the release of “Honey” with a special show at Shotkickers in Naarm/Melbourne on June 21.

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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Merpire Releases Nostalgic New Single, “Leaving With You”

Merpire is giving me serious ‘90s vibes with her latest single “Leaving With You.” It’s got a cool grungy feel that reminds me a little of tracks from artists of the era like Juliana Hatfield and Liz Phair.

“‘Leaving With You’ is about those feelings you get around a crush when you have an inkling they feel the same way: the wonder if they’ll turn up to the party you’re at is both unnerving and exhilarating, you’re not sure if you’re hiding it well, nothing fills you with more energy than your crush being in your vicinity,” Merpire said. “You think about going home, you’re tired, but then they turn up and suddenly you could stay all night, living in this space where the probability between hooking up with them and not hooking up with them is equal.”

“Leaving With You” comes from Merpire’s forthcoming album Milk Pool, which drops on July 4. Click through to order your copy on vinyl. No doubt she’ll road test tracks from that release when she supports Ball Park Music at the Metro on May 31. If you’re getting along, make sure you arrive early enough for her set.

Image used with permission from Special Interest

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Younique and OKUYU Release Newest Collab, “Lately”

Third time’s a charm for Younique and OKUYU, who have just dropped their latest collaboration, “Lately.” With its effortless falsetto vocals and smooth groove, it’s a joy to listen to.

“We just wanted to create a feeling people can vibe to!” the two shared. Mission accomplished.

“Lately” feels like a sister track to their last release “Play With Me,” which generated more than 200,000 streams and received radio play in over 10 countries. Only time will tell whether “Lately” replicates that kind of success, but with more than 3,000 streams since it dropped last Friday it’s well on its way.

Image used with permission from Younique

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Flynn Gurry Releases Exciting New Single Ahead of East Coast Tour

Flynn Gurry effortlessly blends earnest folk with pop energy on “Don’t Stop Dreaming,” his first single released under ABC Music. If you’re into artists like Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons, I know you’ll dig this.

“This song was written post-comedown from my first big tour,” Flynn said. “The last show I had played on that tour is still one of my most memorable shows and I had begun writing the lyrics in the green room whilst the headline band was playing. Feelings of bittersweet. There was a period after that tour where I spent a lot of my time wondering what was next because essentially, I had ticked off a very important bucket list moment – and the chorus came from this place. Ultimately this song is a reminder to myself to not stop dreaming, reminding me to keep pushing and not forget the little person with his guitar just wanting to play the fuck out of it in front of people.”

Since Flynn penned “Don’t Stop Dreaming” during some post-tour blues, it’s no surprise that he’s back on the road next month to support its release. This will be his first headlining tour, so make sure you get out there and show your support.

6 June 2025 – Wesley Anne, Wurundjeri-willam Country/Northcote
7 June 2025 – The Space, Dhauwurd Wurrung/Warrnambool
20 June 2025 – Low 302, Eora/Sydney
21 June 2025 – Junk Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Michael Peters

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Lyn Bowtell Releases Nostalgic New Single, “Cold Shiver”

Lyn Bowtell is back with “Cold Shiver,” a brand-new track that showcases a brand-new sound for this acclaimed singer-songwriter. I’ve always appreciated her superb lyrics, but her gentle country-folk music rarely grabbed me. This has much more of a ‘70s country-rock feel and I’m here for it.

The song came out of a Victorian songwriting retreat hosted by Carter Carter. Lyn worked on the song with Carmel Charlton, Elissa Parsons, Jenny Churchill, Lea Groves, Michelle Walker, and Melanie Gray. That’s a serious collaborative effort, but it’s paid off.

“We had a spare hour, so I threw it out there, ‘Let’s write something!’” Lyn said. “At first, they looked at me like I was mad, but we split into melody and lyric teams and just went for it. No pressure, no rules, just pure, spontaneous creativity. It was winter, and the working title was Cold Weather, but what we ended up with was something none of us could’ve written on our own.”

“We imagined a guy meeting a girl at a ski resort,” Lyn explained. “She was just after a bit of fun, but he fell harder than expected. There’s no bitterness in it, just a wistful kind of hope. That feeling when you remember someone and, out of nowhere, you get that chill… a cold shiver. It’s playful, nostalgic, and a fun to perform.”

Lyn is gearing up to release her next album Paper Cuts in the coming months. She’s got a stack of gigs coming up, including some shows to promote that album, so catch her anywhere you can.

12 July 2025 – North Tamworth Bowling Club, Calala/North Tamworth (with Luke O’Shea)
26 July 2025 – The Irish Club, Ngambri/Canberra (with Luke O’Shea)
27 July 2025 – Robertson Public House and Kitchen, Gundungurra Country/Robertson (with Luke O’Shea)
2 August 2025 – The Beer Shed, Dharawal Country/Campbelltown (album launch)
3 August 2025 – Flamingos, Mulubinba/Newcastle (album launch)
29 August 2025 – Crossroads Bar, Thubbo/Dubbo
30 August 2025 – The Agrestic Grocer, Wiradjuri Country/Orange
31 August 2025 – The Cordial Factory, Wiradjuri Country/Grenfell
24 October 2025 – Mantra Studio Kitchen & Bar, Wurundjeri Country/Yarraville
25 October 2025 – Noojee Hotel, Wurundjeri Country/Noojee
26 October 2025 – The Shed Theatre @ The Pig & Whistle, Bunurong Country/Main Ridge
18 November 2025 – Country Music Cruise to NZ, departs Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Bec Gracie Publicity

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Mister Co. and Renee Naccari Come Together For “Sippin'”

Naarm/Melbourne-based outfit Mister Co. have joined forces with alt-pop act Renee Naccari for a sublime new single, “Sippin’.” This soulful number is so dreamy. Just hit play and let it wash over you.

I’ve appreciated Renee’s previous releases, but hearing her voice combine with those velvety vocals from Mister Co. takes this song to another level. I also love all those cocktail allusions which bring this song about connection to chemistry to life.

“Sippin’” is the second single from Mister Co.’s genre-bending EP Homegrown, which will drop in the coming months. They’ll celebrate its release with a massive launch with Renee and other featured artists at The Corner Hotel in Quo-yung/Richmond on August 30.

Image used with permission from Cartel Australia

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Riley Pearce Releases New Indie-Folk Gem, “Good To Me Now”

As the sun finally makes its presence felt in New South Wales for the first time in what feels like forever, “Good To Me Now,” the latest single from Western Australian indie-folk act Riley Pearce, is exactly what I needed to hear. Its cool, chilled-out acoustic vibe is the perfect match for a weekend with clear skies.

“Music and its place in my life has shifted somewhat since becoming a father, as other things take priority, and I’ve morphed music to fit my life instead of the inverse… ‘Good To Me Now’ is a representation of these changing priorities,” Riley explained.

“Good To Me Now” comes from Riley’s next body of work. I’m not sure whether that will be an album or an EP, but I’m looking forward to hearing it!

Photo credit: Cedric Tang