Category: Single Releases

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Caitlin Park Compelling with “Hold Your Gaze”

Caitlin Park gives us a preview of what her sophomore LP holds with the release of its lead single “Hold Your Gaze.”

I really love the gorgeous layered sound Caitlin’s created here, and the way her quietly confident vocals and the driving drum beats anchor it. The earnest lyrics are also sublime.

“Hold your Gaze is about fighting for someone, turning your lover into a partner,” she explained in a press release. “Sometimes you have to try and convince a person to be brave. It describes a soldier of love, with a strong heart, with patience and persistence. With big drums and a big chorus it’s a call to battle.”

“Hold Your Gaze” comes from Caitlin’s forthcoming album The Sleeper, which hits stores on May 2. Before that she’ll launch the single at the following shows.

21 March 2014 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
27 March 2014 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
3 April 2014 – The Toff In Town, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Create Control

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Ryan Morgan Shows Pop Potential with Surrender

With the release of his debut single “Surrender,” Ryan Morgan shows he has all the makings of becoming Australia’s next big pop star.

He’s got a gorgeous soul voice that reminds me a little of Guy Sebastian. He moves like a dream. And he’s definitely got the look. The song’s not perfect, but I can look past that and see real potential. I also appreciate that Ryan wrote it himself after returning from time abroad and feeling a little disillusioned with the music caper.

“‘Surrender’ is a reflection of the way I felt about music at the time,” he explained.  “For the first time I felt the effects of the struggle and began to reconsider music as a career, however I came to accept that there was no way I could give up the passion.”

“Surrender” is officially released today. It comes from Ryan’s forthcoming EP, which will hopefully be released in the not-too-distant future.

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Curious Creatures Will Make You Smile

Sydney electro-pop duo Curious Creatures deliver plenty of good vibes with their debut single “So Tall.”

I generally tend to post more mellow sounds on Sundays, but this feelgood number instantly resonated with me. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to grab a hairbrush to sing into while you’re dancing around in your underwear. Or is that just me?

“So Tall” is our first taste of Curious Creatures’ forthcoming EP Talk About It. The band’s set the bar high, but I’m looking forward to seeing what will come next from this Sydney twosome.

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Christopher Coleman Collective Wows Me with “Go Home”

In my humble opinion, Tasmania is producing some of the best folk musicians in the country. Think Dewayne Everettsmith, Lincoln le Fevre, and The Blue Mosquitoes to name a few. Now we can add Christopher Coleman Collective to the list.

Tassie’s been keeping him a state secret for a few years, but he’s finally starting to earn some mainland recognition with the recent release of his self-titled debut album. It features the new single “Go Home,” a stunning song with guest vocals from The Choir of High Hopes Hobart.

If you love Christopher Coleman Collective’s honest vocals and poetic lyrics, you can soak them up at the following shows.

15 March 2014 – Baby Black Espresso Bar, Bacchus Marsh
19 March 2014 – Babushka Bar, Ballarat
20 March 2014 – The Music Man Megastore, Bendigo
21 March 2014 – Shebeen, Melbourne
27 March 2014 – The Front Gallery, Lyneham
28 March 2014 – Royal Exchange, Newcastle
29 March 2014 – The Newsagency, Marrickville NSW
3 April 2014 – Grand Junction, Maitland
4 April 2014 – The Pier, Port Macquarie NSW
5 April 2014 – No 5 Church Street, Bellingen NSW
10 April 2014 – Dowse Bar, Paddington
11 April 2014 – The Singing Gallery, McLaren Vale
12 April 2014 – A Music Warehouse Project, Adelaide
19 April 2014 – The Pav, Launceston

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The Spirit Play First Sydney Show Tonight

Sydneysiders, if your Saturday night’s looking bare you might want to get yourself to the GoodGod tonight. The club’s hosting The Spirit, an exciting Melbourne inspired by the organic sounds of 70s Americana.

If you’ve never heard of The Spirit, it’s not really a surprise. Their Sydney gig is only the second they’ve played, after a hometown show in late February. However, take a listen to their debut single “Forever Gone” and you’ll know that they’re ready. The track was actually written around 18 months ago in New Zealand. I love a band that takes their time to make sure everything’s perfect before stepping into the spotlight.

But the time is now. Head out to the GoodGod tonight so you can tell folks you were there when.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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Insomnia Inspires Anna O

If you love strong female voices like Kimbra and Lorde, you’re going to want to hear Anna O, a bold new talent from Perth. She’s matched her strong vocals with relatable lyrics in her ode to insomnia, “Sleeplessness.”

“The chorus explores the idea of the ‘choir’ of mind chatter, basically touching on how crazy it is to think about all the people laying awake with their mind going crazy, and what we’d all sound like together,” she explained.

“Sleeplessness” is the first track lifted from Anna’s debut EP, When the Winter Came, which will hit stores on March 21. We’ll all have a day to get familiar with it before she launches it for her hometown fans at North Perth’s Four5Nine Bar on March 22. It should be a night to remember, as Anna is itching to take the stage.

“I can’t wait to get out of the studio and start playing my songs to people.  I’ve got a DJ opening for me and I’m pumped to make it a slamming party,” she enthused.

Tickets for Anna’s launch are available now through Oztix.

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Twelve Foot Ninja Set Crowdfunding Record with New Clip

Melbourne band Twelve Foot Ninja made crowdfunding history recently when they raised more than $45,000 to make their new music video, more than anyone else attempting to make a music video or short film. They’ve put the money to good use with the new clip for their song “Ain’t That a Bitch.”

Now, this video is not for the squeamish, or for workplaces. It’s downright gory, but you can see where the money went in this visual tale of retribution against an internet troll. I have no idea how much it costs to hire one of the makeup artists who worked on The Hobbit, a 7ft Alaskan brown bear, or a Penthouse Pet, but I guess they aren’t cheap!

So hold on to your stomachs. I’ll bet the fans who made this music video happen would want as many people to see it as possible!

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I Know Leopard Release Second Single

I Know Leopard are back with a dreamy new single “Hold This Tight.”

The song is a tribute to the friendships the band’s made since leaving their hometown of Adelaide behind and moving to the bright lights of Sydney. It’s a brilliant follow-up to “She,” and the ideal soundtrack for getting you through your Thursday.

What do you think of it?

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Monicans Bring Back Summer with Debut Single

I am relishing all of this grey, stormy weather. You can keep your hot, humid summer days; they’re just not for me. What is though is “Go Away,” the sun-drenched debut single from Perth act Monicans.

Listening to it feels a little odd during such drab weather, but there’s something so irresistible about its big surf-rock chords. Has it put you in the mood for sun and surf?