Category: Single Releases

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Kyla-Belle and Nooky Collaborate on “Took a Turn”

Seventeen-year-old Gomeroi country singer-songwriter Kyla-Belle has teamed up with acclaimed Indigenous hip-hop artist Nooky for a surprising new single, “Took a Turn.” Their genres aren’t natural bedfellows, but this song really works! I love to hear artists taking risks, especially so early in their careers.

“This song tells the story of my life and how things always take a turn for the better,” Kyla shared. “It talks about hardships, then overcoming them through music. I wrote this song just like I write all my music, on my bedroom floor, aiming for a song that sticks to your brain.”

We’ll be hearing a lot more from Kyla-Belle this year. Look out for her debut EP when it drops this June. She’ll also play Savannah in the Round in Muluridji Country/Mareeba this October.

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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Bachelor Girl Release”Treat Me Good” With Jess Mauboy Ahead of Reimagined Album

Bachelor Girl are breathing new life into their breakthrough debut album Waiting for the Day with the upcoming release of Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions. Set for a June release, it’ll feature fresh takes on all the songs you know and love from that album featuring a who’s who of Aussie talent.

“We (somewhat audaciously!) began to ask some of our favourite Aussie artists and friends if they would lend their voices and/or instrument to our bucket list project,” explained Bachelor Girl’s frontwoman, Tania Doko. “What started with one, became 13 artists on this 15 track Redux album, and we could not be more chuffed they enthusiastically said yes.”

We get a little taste of what’s in store with this reimagined version of “Treat Me Good” featuring Jessica Mauboy. It’s a little poppier than the original, but Jess’s voice sounds fabulous on the track. And if it introduces this song to a new generation, so much the better!

After Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions drops, Bachelor Girl will hit the road and play a few intimate shows. Expect stacks of singalong moments at the following gigs:

8 August 2026 – Brunswick Ballroom, Bulleke-bek/Brunswick (18+)
23 August 2026 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane (18+)
28 August 2026 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (18+)
4 September 2026 – Cube 37 @ Frankston Arts Centre, Monmar/Frankston (ALL AGES – u15s with adult)
18 October 2026 – Factory Theatre, Bulanaming/Marrickville (18+)

Photo credit: Jess Macc

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Ama and Tanisako Join Forces For “Bad Guy”

Local singer-songwriter Ama has teamed up with Japanese-American artist Tanisako for an exciting new duet, “Bad Guy.” I’m always a sucker for a good duet, so this one ticks all the boxes for me.

Ama says the new single is “about not wanting to be the bad guy when you need to break up with someone. It still fits the vibe you’ve been hearing from me lately with the sad girl indie-pop.”

So if you’ve enjoyed Ama’s previous releases or you’re new to her music, make sure you give this one a listen. You’ll find it and a bunch of other local gems on my playlist, Sounds of Oz Loves Pop. If you’re not already, make sure you head to Spotify and give it a follow!

Image source: Ama’s EPK

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Bad Neighbour Drop “Rush Apart” Ahead of New Album Release

Meeanjin/Brisbane rockers Bad Neighbour have me feeling nostalgic with their fantastic new coming-of-age track “Rush Apart.” With his angsty emo sound and lyrics exploring young love, this third single from Bad Neighbour’s new album is taking me right back to my teenage years.

“‘Rush Apart’ was one of the first songs we wrote for the record. I had the ‘Rush Apart’ line saved in my lyric folder for so long, and I wanted the general theme of the song to be about young, dumb love – we are often so quick to hurt each other when we have no idea what we’re doing,” admitted vocalist Cooper Riley.

“Rush Apart” comes from Bad Neighbour’s sophomore album Burns From the X-rays, which drops on June 5. You can pre-order the album and Bad Neighbour’s brand new hoodies and tees, including some fantastic bundles, right now from Imprint Merch.

Photo credit: Will Johnstone

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James Johnston Celebrates Roots With “DO YOU PLAY ANY COUNTRY”

James Johnston celebrates the sounds that sparked his love of the genre with his latest single, “DO YOU PLAY ANY COUNTRY.” If you’re a country music fan, I know you’ll dig this nostalgic new track.

“I spent 15 years playing in little pubs and bars all around Australia and one of my favourite moments was when someone would come up and ask for a country song because that’s when I knew there were country fans in the crowd,” he recalled. “’DO YOU PLAY ANY COUNTRY’ is a throwback to those nights, celebrating the songs, the crowds, and the classic country anthems we all know and love.”

James will be playing plenty of country this year with appearances at local festivals and events abroad. There’s even more to come, but for now here are all the places you can find him in the coming months.

1 May 2026 – Honky Tonk Pre Party @ Fred Moule Pavilion, Gimuy/Cairns
30 May 2026 – High Chaparral Country Festival, Kulltorp
13 June 2026 – Boots n’ Beats @ Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park, Benkennie/Camden
1 August 2026 – Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races, Barunggam Country/Tara
16 August 2026 – Country Calling Festival UK @ Kings Farm, Writtle
29 August 2026 – Gympie Music Muster @ Amamoor Creek State Forest, Gubbi Gubbi Country/Amamoor
2-4 October 2026 – The Bend Classic @ The Bend Motorsport Park, Ngarrindjeri Country/Tailem Bend

Photo credit: Josh Kelly

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Budjerah Releases Title Track of Upcoming Debut Album, “Gentleman”

After releasing music for seven years, it’s a little wild that Budjerah hasn’t yet released an album. However, all that is about to change on July 24 when his long-awaited record Gentleman drops. He’s giving us an early taste with the release of this killer title track.

“Gentleman is my debut album and it’s inspired by who I wanted to be when I was growing up,” Budjerah explained. “This album was almost a four-year process for me. Between my life at home and life on the road, I experienced so much change and growth. Chasing my dreams, I faced new challenges which helped me understand who I wanted to be. Every song on this album holds a piece of me. I hope little Budjerah is proud.”

Listening to this song, I’m kind of glad Budjerah didn’t rush things. This track is so slick, smooth, and confident. I’m not sure teenage Budjerah could have delivered all that swagger!

We’ll hear more for Budjerah when his debut album Gentleman drops on July 24. Warner Music are taking pre-orders now for digital download, CD, and vinyl copies with signed cards, so get onto that if you’re a fan!

Photo credit: Daniel Boud

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Ruby Jones Slays With Buffy-Inspired Single, “Nightwalker”

Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Ruby Jones has blown me away with her latest single “Nightwalker.” She’s got one of those voices that stops you in your tracks. It sits somewhere between Florence Welch and Angie McMahon, commanding, compelling. And then she backs it up with this exquisitely crafted song which has rock edge juxtaposed with folk sweetness. It’s really incredible.

“I wrote Nightwalker during Melbourne’s lockdown, when everything felt chaotic and slightly haunted,” Ruby recalled. “I was rewatching Buffy, and the idea of a town built over a hellmouth really stayed with me. It felt like my own community was sitting on something volatile, too. The song uses horror imagery as a metaphor for collective grief and isolation, but at its core, it’s about calling your friends back into the light. I hope it feels freeing and cathartic. It’s about darkness, but it’s not meant to sit in it; it’s meant to move through it. I want people to dance, shake it out, and let loose, and by the end feel like they’ve released something and walked away lighter.”

“Nightwalker” comes from Ruby’s new album Souvenir. It drops on May 6, but you can preorder a copy right now. Expect to hear more new material from that album when Ruby supports Emily Lubitz at Northcote Social Club tomorrow night, March 29.

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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All Regards Get Angsty With “resist”

After making an impact with their pop-punk-influenced track “discontent” in January, Victorian rockers All Regards have delivered their follow-up, “resist.” This one is a bit grittier, with a heavier sound that’ll appeal to the emo fans out there. Like its predecessor, “resist” explores feelings of anxiety and angst against the backdrop of the modern world.

“I wrote the lyrics for ‘resist’ as a direct response to the lyrics Stefan [Sepulveda, co-vocalist] wrote for ‘discontent’ in which he wrote about the state of the world from his perspective,” explained Jeremy Allen, who shares the band’s frontman duties. “It inspired me to do the same which is why both singles are so intrinsically linked together. ‘resist’ for the most part is an honest take on how frustrated one can become with external and internal factors within the world, and that it may not be the picture-perfect life planned out for one’s self. It’s also a call to arms that if there is something you want to change to better yourself and you have the power to do it, quit complaining and fight the good fight to turn things around.”

All Regards will celebrate the release of both “resist” and “discontent” tonight with a big double-single launch at the Workers Club in Naarm/Melbourne tonight. You’re not forgotten either Eora/Sydney. All Regards will play Last Words Emo Night at Bootleggers on April 2.

Photo credit: Beth Morrison (Four Act Photography)

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Karise Eden and Greg Gould Duet on “All That Glitters”

When I saw Karise Eden and Greg Gould performing together last September, I hoped I’d hear them making music together. While they were outstanding as individuals, my favourite moments came when their two powerhouse voices combined. So I’m thrilled to get my ears around their epic new duet, “All That Glitters.”

Karise co-wrote this song with Andrew Lowdon, drawing on the challenges she faced dealing with sudden fame as a teenager after winning The Voice Australia. Greg found the song resonated strongly with him as he faced his own hardships navigating the industry as a gay artist after he was also thrust into the spotlight after a stint on reality TV. As their voices come together, “All That Glitters” makes a powerful statement about autonomy, resilience, and refusing to be defined by other people and their fears.

“After albums, touring, and building my independence, I went through a period where life caught up with me and writing felt out of reach. ‘All That Glitters’ became the song that brought me back,” Karise shared. “When Greg came into the picture, the story opened up, bringing two perspectives together, two artists, two stories carrying different experiences, but finding common ground in resilience and honesty.”

While they’re not performing together right now, Karise and Greg have both got plenty of gigs on the horizon. Here are all the dates you need music lovers!

11 April 2026 – Greg Gould plays Strings Attached Festival @ Memo Music Hall, Naarm/Melbourne
8 May 2026 – Greg Gould & Emily Williams George Michael and Whitney Houston show @ Birds Basement, Naarm/Melbourne
9 May 2026 – Greg Gould & Emily Williams George Michael and Whitney Houston show @ Golden Vine, Djandak/Bendigo
29 May 2026 – Greg Gould, Tarryn Stokes, & Royston Noell This is Australia show @ Piano Bar, Djilang/Geelong
30 May 2026 – Greg Gould, Tarryn Stokes, & Royston Noell This is Australia show @ Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Ngaruk Wilam/Brighton
31 May 2026 – Karise Eden @ Shaws Bay Hotel, Bundjalung Country/East Ballina (FREE)
2 July 2026 – Karise Eden @ The Victoria, Wiradjuri Country/Bathurst
3 July 2026 – Karise Eden @ Crossroads Bar, Wiradjuri Country/Dubbo
7 August 2026 – Karise Eden Sings Janis Joplin @ Karralyka Centre, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country/Ringwood

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Brad Cox and The VANNS Team Up For New Single + Tour

On paper, country star Brad Cox and rock act The VANNS don’t seem like natural bedfellows, but they’ve just released a fantastic new song and announced they’re touring together. Listening to the single “Gas Craic” reminded me that both acts have superior storytelling skills. Its lyrics are some of the best I’ve heard. And I love how the voices of Brad and Jimmy Vann sound in harmony. The track’s a surprise packet, but it’s pretty brilliant.

“Gas Craic was one of the first songs to come together in the writing process of our third record,” The VANNS said. “It was written relatively quickly after our tour in the UK and the song encapsulates some memorable moments from that tour.”

The VANNS will join Brad Cox on his next Aussie tour, which kicks off in Boorloo/Perth this July. The Mastercard presale kicks off at 2 pm today, ahead of the Live Nation presale from 2 pm tomorrow and the general sale from 3 pm on March 27.

17 July 2026 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
19 July 2026 – Hindley St. Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide
24 July 2026 – Hotel Brunswick, Durrumbil/Brunswick Heads
25 July 2026 – Eatons Hill Hotel, Meeanjin/Brisbane
29 July 2026 – The Station, Ngarigo Country/Jindabyne
31 July 2026 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne
1 August 2026 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
8 August 2026 – Tanks Art Centre, Gimuy/Cairns

Photo credit: Jye Talbot