Category: Single Releases

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Baeden Faint Releases Powerful New Single “Overthinking”

If you’ve ever struggled to switch off and move on like I have, you’re going to connect with Baeden Faint’s new single “Overthinking.” I love those honest rapid-fire lyrics and how they sit against the rhythm of the banjo and electric guitar.

“It reflects on how it seemed all my relationships were going at the time, and I was adamant that this time was going to be different,” Baeden explained. “In the early days the song had more of a tone of desperation, but a little while down the track, Brad [Ashton, guitarist] sat out the front of my grandparent’s house and strummed a few chords, which led to a rethinking in a slightly more positive light.”

Baeden will support Fanny Lumsden as she makes her way to the Big Red Bash with a show at Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on July 6.

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harper Wows Me With “37”

UK-born, Eora/Sydney based producer/multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter/all-round talent harper has put a spring in my step with his latest single “37.” This is one of those alt-pop-rock that just feels so good. That super-catchy melody is wrapped around some insightful lyrics about the indecision that can leave you paralysed when you need to keep moving forward.

“37’ is me realising that putting myself first isn’t such a bad idea,” harper revealed. “It’s as close and vulnerable as it is big-picture and pondering. I ask a lot of questions in the lyrics, which is a mirror of my headspace both at the time and in my life in general. I love to embrace the hypothetical and the ‘what-if?’, because that’s just the way I think things through and figure out what I truly want.”

With four singles already under his belt, harper says releasing “37” marks a new chapter in his musical journey.

“I feel that I’m finally coming into my own as an artist, and am realising what the purest and most-distilled form of my art is. Everything I’m putting out from now on is going to be transparent and unapologetically me, because I believe the only way to truly connect with anyone listening to my music is for them to feel they know me. How can I allow them to do that without knowing myself in the first place?”

If this track is a sign of what’s to come from harper, I can’t wait to hear what’s next.

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Have a Taste of Sweet Talk’s “Real Good Cookin'”

After a successful run of shows with Texas’ own Charlie Crockett and appearances at Riverboats Music Festival and Bluesfest, Naarm/Melbourne six-piece Sweet Talk headed back to the studio. The result is their delicious new single “Real Good Cookin’”. It might be brand new to us, but it’s actually the first song created for this project.

“I remember writing the riff when Dave and I lived together in Fitzroy many moons ago,” explained guitarist Soren Walker. “I was listening to a lot of Skynard at the time the idea of a band was only beginning to germinate, but when Dave and I started fleshing this track out, we knew we were onto something hot.”

“We were actually calling it ‘Southern Fried Chicken’ for the first little while, and it was the first riff we started working on as a song before Sweet Talk was a fully formed idea,” added fellow guitarist Dave Turner.

Sweet Talk are building a reputation as one of the best acts on the live circuit. Whitlams’ frontman Tim Freedman said they were an “absolute stand out” at Tamworth and Bluesfest, noting their set was “pure musical lift off with charisma and earthy grunt.” So make sure you see them at one of their upcoming shows, including dates with Tim’s Black Stump Duo, if you possibly can.

24 & 25 August 2024 – Gympie Muster, Kabi Kabi Country/Amamoor Creek
6 September 2024 – Echuca Paramount Theatre, Yorta Yorta Country/Echuca (with Black Stump Duo)
7 September 2024 – Frankston Arts Centre, Kulin Country/Frankston (with Black Stump Duo)
12 October 2024 – Out on the Weekend @ Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Yalukit-willam Country/Williamstown
18-20 October 2024 – Groundwater Country Music Festival, Yugambeh Country/Broadbeach

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Piper Butcher Goes From Strength to Strength With “Turn the Key”

She captivated the nation on last year’s series of Australian Idol, but those of us from Mulubinba/Newcastle knew that local talent Piper Butcher wasn’t going to fade from view once the cameras stopped rolling. The impressive singer-songwriter has just released a brand new single “Turn the Key,” and it’s really something special.

“The tale pulls from the suspenseful feelings of wanting to know a person more than a friend and finding a way to break the ice and be together,” she explained.

Piper will play the following shows in her home state in the coming months:

4-6 October 2024 – Dashville Skyline @ Murlan Noakes Shipyard, Mookaboola/Woolwich
16 November 2024 – CHIEFEST 24 @ Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle

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Younger Than Me Drop Exquisite Single, “With Every Heartbeat”

Eora/Sydney duo Younger than Me have given me goosebumps with their latest single “With Every Heartbeat.” To call it beautiful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Their stunning harmonies, creativity, and talent shine through in technicolour. Take a moment to stop what you’re doing, block the rest of the world out, and just listen. I promise you that you won’t want to miss a detail.

“With Every Heartbeat” comes with a gorgeous music video shot on 16mm film in southern lutruwita/Tasmania by the super-talented video artist and cinematographer Ursula Woods.

“Ursula is based in one of those corners of the world that is almost too magical to exist,” the duo said. “We woke up each morning to the sound of water lapping under the converted boat shed that we slept in, and spent the day frolicking outside and making shapes together in the landscape. It embodied everything we tried to create through sound in the track, and it could not have been more perfect.”

Younger Than Me are working towards releasing a debut album. With every single release so strong, you can beat it’ll be something special.

Photo credit: Marcus Coblyn

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Vanessa Lawless Releases Feminine Anthem “La Loba”

Vanessa Lawless celebrates the wild feminine spirit with her latest single “La Loba.” The title translates to the she-wolf and takes inspiration from the book “Women Who Run With the Wolves.”

“‘La Loba’ declares the unleashing of the wild feminine spirit that’s been suppressed and misunderstood throughout time, encouraging total raw expression and the reawakening of our hidden selves,” Vanessa explained.

I love the way this one sounds. It’s got such a primal core which brings something new to the pop genre. I also appreciate that the lyrics deliver feminine power that comes from deep within. We’re so used to women declaring they’re powerful because they don’t need a man or because they’ve risen to the top. This one doesn’t measure a woman’s worth against her relationships or achievements. She’s powerful simply because she is.

Vanessa Lawless shows she’s a real force with this release. I can’t wait to hear what comes next.

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The Salmon Brothers, Featuring the Late Nick Weaver, Release Debut Single

“Fools Can’t Tell No Lies” is the debut single from The Salmon Brothers, and one we’re very lucky to hear. Consisting of acclaimed keyboardist, percussionist, and drummer Nick Meredith and Deep Sea Arcade bassist and guitarist Nick Weaver, the duo were excited to release this music. They’d written and recorded every song for their debut album, played DJ sets together, compiled the press assets, and were ready to go. Then in early 2021, Nick Weaver lost his battle with bowel cancer. Now thanks to the determination of Nick Meredith and some of Nick Weaver’s closest friends and family members, we finally get our first taste of The Salmon Brothers’ fantastic music.

Before his passing, Nick Weaver said “We started writing this sort of smooth rock/disco music as a bit of a joke but it accidentally became a weird pop thing that we’re very passionate about and eager to release.”

I must admit, I had similar feelings about this song. I wasn’t sure at first about the falsetto and sound, which seems to me like some unholy mix of disco and yacht rock. But by the time that chorus kicked in, I was well on board.

“Fools Can’t Tell No Lies” comes from The Salmon Brothers’ album More to Love, which drops on August 16.

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King Stingray Celebrate “Best Bits” Release With Regional Tour

King Stingray are bringing all the good vibes with their latest single, “Best Bits.”

“‘Best Bits’ is a song about all the best parts of life all poured into one moment”, the band explained. “Inspired by a particular moment in time, a particular day that had all the right ingredients. It’s about those ripper-of-a-day type moments, those warm days in the sunshine with your mates, with your family or a loved one. The memorable days that just seem to stick with you. It’s about simple living in a complex digital world, and although it can be hard to articulate in just a few words, a feeling that is so massive and profound. Sometimes all the best bits of life are already all around us! Yo manymak!”

King Stingray will be making more memories when they play shows through regional Australia in July and August with Jem Cassar-Daley warming up the crowds. Then they’re off to the United States to support King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizzard. Exciting times ahead for one of the Territory’s finest acts.

18 July 2024 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
19 July 2024 – Pier Bandroom, Kulin Country/Frankston
20 July 2024 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawurrung Country/Torquay
21 July 2024 – Whalers Hotel, Peek Woorroong Country/Warrnambool
8 August 2024 – Beach Hotel, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
9 August 2024 – Miami Marketta, Yugambah Country/Gold Coast
10 August 2024 – Solbar, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Maroochydore
14 August 2024 – Hoey Moey, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
15 August 2024 – King Street Bandroom, Mulubinba/Newcastle
16 August 2024 – Waves, Woolyungah/Wollongong
17 August 2024 – UC Hub, Ngambri/Canberra
31 August 2024 – East Arnhem Live @ Hindle Oval, Yolŋu Country/Nhulunbuy (FREE)
2 November 2024 – The Rady Shell @ Jacobs Park, San Diego (with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)
9 November 2024 – Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix (with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)
15 November 2024 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin (with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)
16 November 2024 – White Oak Music Hall, Houston (with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)
19 November 2024 – Fox Theatre, Atlanta (with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)

Photo credit: Maclay Heriot

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SUÉ Keeps It Real With “Supa”

Chilean-Aussie R&B act SUÉ has dropped his smoother-than smooth new single “SUPA.” It’s got such a great groove, but make sure you pay attention to the lyrics which explore the everyday struggles of living with anxiety.

“I was working all sorts of jobs and doing things that weren’t who I really was. It didn’t feel right to be working and doing things in areas that really weren’t the truthfulness of myself. Constantly feeling like belong to something bigger. Is that my ego or my purpose talking?” SUÉ asked. “I hope this song connects to the everyday life of any individual listening to the song. Knowing that that feeling of misplacement lives within us all, and that you are not alone.”

There’s more new music from SUÉ to come when he releases his EP in late July.

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Worm Girlz Release Stunning New Single “Not My Body”

We know Worm Girlz as the fierce punk rock act who’ve released bangers like “Dirt” and “Cool Girl.” But they’re showing a much more vulnerable side with their latest track “Not My Body.” It’s such a brave, beautiful ballad that lays bare a lot of the insecurities the members of this incredible band have felt in their skin.

“’Not My Body’ is an emotional outburst induced by the impossible standards placed on body image,” lead vocalist Lauren explained. “It encapsulates the personal experiences of Worm Girlz and the sensation of experiencing both body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria.”

I already considered myself a worm girl after listening to the band’s other singles, but this latest release has taken my love to a whole new level. This is a band with so much to say, who creates such an inclusive community and safe spaces wherever they go. That’s special. That’s powerful.

Worm Girlz will bring their special magic to West End Girls Winter Edition at The Bearded Lady in Meeanjin/Brisbane on July 13. If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss it.

Photo credit: Tayla Lauren