Jacob Butler’s new song “Mind Waltz” has just hit radio. It’s great timing too, as the track’s just taken out the Adult Album Alternative Category of the International Songwriting Competition’s Unsigned Only comp. The title sees Jacob recognized as one of the best independent songwriters on the planet. Way to go Jacob!
Category: Single Releases
The Good China’s Fun New Music Video
Melbourne eight-piece The Good China have outdone themselves with the fun music video for their new single “We Knew That We Had to Leave.”
In a world where so many acts don’t seem to care about their music videos, it’s so much fun to see the band creating a lyrical landscape to accompany their song.
The song’s pretty fabulous too. It sounds so upbeat and optimistic, but if you listen to it, it’s really a lament about the torture of watching your favourite hangout becoming far too popular with the wrong people. It’s a final goodbye to one chapter, a begrudging acceptance that it’s all over.
What do you think of the clip?
Tara Favell’s Over “The Chase”
Hot new country pop act Tara Favell speaks for anyone who’s ever tired of the bad boys and their games with her new single “The Chase.”
“The Chase is about “falling too hard for guys who end up breaking your heart and yet the next day they want you back!” Tara explained in a press release. “This song is a message to all those guys.”
I hope they’re taking note! It’s been a mercifully long time since a boy messed me around, but this track takes me right back to that heartache. Rather than wallowing in the drama though, this song urges us to pick ourselves up and take charge. I’m sure it’s going to become an anthem amongst girls who’ve had enough!
“The Chase” is the follow-up to Tara’s acclaimed debut EP You Shine. It’s available now for digital download from iTunes.
Fairchild Republic Rock!
Fairchild Republic are proving that they’re not going anywhere with their newest single “Stay Young.” Every track I hear from this Gold Coast band is just so solid. “Stay Young” has such strong lyrics, and powerful vocals to match the world. I’m sure someone’s going to get their knickers in a twist about the wearing of a Native American headpiece in the music video, but what Fairchild Republic are doing doesn’t deserve to get caught up in political correctness. This is simply great music.
Traveller & Fortune’s Gorgeous Folk Letter
Adelaide indie folk act Traveller & Fortune made my ears prick up from the opening notes of their new single “Letter to Japan.” With winter temperatures still hanging around, this sweet song made me feel all warm and cozy. I love the lush organic instrumentation and lead singer Tom’s effortless, easy vocals. Has it charmed you?
The Bamboos’ Kylie Auldist Enjoys Solo Success
Kylie Auldist first came to my attention as the sassy frontwoman of funk act The Bamboos. But apparently when she’s not strutting her stuff with the band, she makes her own solo music. Today she releases the single “Counting on You,” our first taste of her third album Still Life.
Due to drop on October 15, Still Life promises to be the album that sees Kylie truly make her mark as a solo album. It was co-written with her Bamboos bandmate Lance Ferguson, who helped her plum universally timeless themes like love and loss.
“Counting on You” is available now ahead of Still Life’s release.
Image used with permission from Positive Feedback
Voltaire Twins’ Controversial New Clip
Local indie pop act Voltaire Twins are known for pushing the envelope with their music videos. Their clip for “Anamalia” well and truly freaked me out last August, and now around a year later they’re making waves again with the video for their new single “Solaris.”
This isn’t the clip to go playing at work, or around your uptight parents. It’s full of artsy nudity, and that saw it yanked from YouTube after just six hours. Thankfully Vimeo’s down with exposing pink bits for the sake of your craft.
No doubt all the buzz around the clip will attract more people to Voltaire Twins third EP Apollo, and the national tour they’ve announced to celebrate its release. You can see the Voltaire Twins, who will likely be fully clothed, at the following shows.
8 September 2012 – Plus One @ Ed Castle, Adelaide
13 September 2012 – Big Sound @ Bakery Lane, Brisbane
14 September 2012 – The Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne
15 September 2012 – Kittens @ Spectrum, Sydney
Sand Art Wizardry in The Oyster Murders’ Video
With The Oyster Murders’ debut album Winter of the Electric Sun hitting record stores tomorrow, it feels like the right time to bring you the beautiful clip from the current single “It Might Be Real.”
British filmmaker Anna Humphries has created a whimsical stop motion sand animation to accompany the dreamy single. The fairytale like imagery is perfect for a band inspired by Lewis Carroll’s iconic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
This is one of the most gorgeous music videos I’ve seen in some time. What do you think of it?
At Sunset Poised to Take Australia By Storm
Adelaide pop trio At Sunset hope to steal a few fans away from One Direction with their debut single “This is Who I Am.”
Even if you find all their positivity and perfect pop chords a bit cloying, it’s hard to be unimpressed by their marketing skills. Brothers Harrison and Andrew and their best mate Jae have amassed an army of fans, known as the Sunsetters, without the backing of a major record label or any television appearances. They’ve got more than 11, 000 subscribers to their YouTube channel and thousands of Facebook and Twitter friends.
“This Is Who I Am” has just hit radio and iTunes in the last week. Expect this one to be big, whether you want it to or not. Resistance is futile!
The Invicible Summer Turn Up the Heat with “Runaway”
Any band that takes inspiration from the works of existential author Albert Camus has enough to get me interested. The Invincible Summer takes its name from Camus’ quote “in the midst of winter, I found there was, within me … an Invincible Summer.”
The Sydney band seems to have taken the philosophy to heart, as their debut single “Runaway” delivers a healthy dose of optimism and warm weather vibes. The track comes from The Invincible Summer’s self-titled debut album, a real labour of love recorded in Sydney’s iconic Studios 301 over eighteen months.
“Runaway” is available on iTunes now. If you love it make sure you look out for The Invincible Summer’s debut album in stores in the first half of 2013.
Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water