Category: Single Releases

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Two Times Shy Drop Upbeat Pop-Punk Single, “Gone”

I hadn’t realised how much I’d missed Two Times Shy until I listened to their new single “Gone.” It’s a fun return to form for the Meeanjin/Brisbane band who brought us their stellar debut EP It Looks Better Than It Sounds in March this year.

“‘Gone’ tells a story of what it’s like to fall apart when the person you love and want to be with is not with you, how you feel when they are gone,” explained Two Times Shy’s frontman, Douglas Hudswell.

While they’re not headlining any shows for a while, Queenslanders can catch them supporting their pals from Forever on High when they officially launch their new single. Two Times Shy will warm up the crowds at Vinnie’s Dive in Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast on September 1.

Image used with permission from Ruckus PR; credit: Gabi Rankine Creative

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Budjerah Drops Personal New Single, “Video Game”

Fresh from signing a deal with United Talented Agency for representation in the Americas, Budjerah has released what might just be his best single to date, “Video Game.” If you’ve seen Budjerah live, it’s probably already one of your favourites. Now it’s time for the rest of the world to hear it.

“I’ve been waiting a very long time for this song to be ready, and finally after performing it for a year on stage, I think you guys are ready to hear one of my most personal songs yet,” Budjerah said. “This is a thank you to all my fans who’ve supported me at my shows over the last year. Hope you guys are ready for Video Game!” says Budjerah.

Budjerah has already had a massive year supporting Ed Sheeran, selling out an Opera House show for Vivid LIVE, and even appearing at Paris Fashion Week. But it shows no signs of slowing down, with several festival appearances scheduled before the year’s end. Make sure you don’t miss him at these events.

8 September 2023 – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Festival Of Food & Wine @ Upper Queens Park, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowoomba
11 November 2023 – Handpicked @ Lake Breeze, Ngarrindjeri Country/Langhorne Creek
25 November 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Exhibition Park, Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country/Canberra
26 November 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
2 December 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Victoria Park, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Ballarat
3 December – Spilt Milk @ Claremont Showgrounds, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Harrison Storm Releases Beautiful Folk Song, “In Good Time”

Harrison Storm’s latest single, “In Good Time,” is one for the acoustic folk fans. It’s a beautiful understated song with a nostalgic feel that speaks right to the heart.

“I went away on a writing trip last year to work on songs for the album and after the first few days, I was struggling to write anything I connected with,” Harrison recalled of the time that inspired this new song. “Every now and then I listen to very old demos of mine, to remind me of why I started songwriting. The demo that came up was of a song of mine, ‘Sense Of Home’ and as I was listening to this very first demo I made of this song in particular, I had this wave of emotion come over me.

“It was this intense feeling of acknowledging the time that had passed since I first wrote that song and now. The immense changes I’ve gone through and how different life is. The difference in the person I was then and the person I am today. Yet I’m still here writing songs, the thing I dreamt I’d be able to do with my days. So ‘In Good Time’ is almost a reply to ‘Sense Of Home’, a reflection on the passing of time. It’s me talking to the person I was when I wrote ‘Sense of Home’ all those years ago.’

Harrison has been touring the eastern states showcasing his new music to Australian audiences for the very first time. You can still catch him at the following shows:

18 August 2023 – Birdhouse Bar, Wiradjuri Country/Wagga Wagga
19 August 2023 – Smith’s Alternative, Ngambri Country/Canberra

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group; credit: Wilk

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Hazlett Drops Spine-Tingling Single, “Blame the Moon”

Aussie-born, Sweden-based singer-songwriter Hazlett casts a spell with his gorgeous new indie-folk track “Blame the Moon.” I’m getting major Fleet Foxes and Iron & Wine vibes from this one. Chills.

“The easiest thing in the world is to think it’s something else’s fault. The grand plans, the setbacks, the lowlights, they have a tendency to slowly take their toll. Even though you know deep down the universe isn’t out to get you, there’s a strange relief found in leaning on an excuse,” Hazlett said of the song’s inspiration. “It’s not a perfect remedy and it’s one hell of a bad habit to break, but on those days when you just don’t have the fight in you anymore it can be the thing to get us by.”

This song is our first taste of Hazlett’s forthcoming EP, which was all written in the Swedish countryside. He’s just wrapped up an Aussie tour, but hopefully he’ll be back on our shores when the EP drops.

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

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MOZË Drops Sublime New Single, “Would You Be Mine”

Yorta Yorta/Wangaratta-based artist and producer MOZË has one of those voices that sends shivers up your spine. Honestly, I could be happy listening to her singing the phone book. However, her latest soulful single “Would You Be Mine” is so much better. Spare a moment to stop what you’re doing and let this one wash over you.

“I wanted the writing to be fantastical and passionate because in the end the love story is only a daydream. The love doesn’t exist but the expectation and the hope for it does,” said MOZË. “The song captures our intrinsic longing for partnership and connection and the portraits that our minds create throughout the endeavour.”

I’ve always been a sucker for a lyrical dance routine, so the music video, directed, produced, and edited by Annabel Mactaggart, is also right up my alley.

MOZË said the video represents “The dream state of a young woman, exploring the journey of reminiscing on past trustultimately depicts a universal experience: the private romanticisation of lovers who are no longer in our lives.”

MOZË will play a couple of gigs close to home next month. Experience her incredible voice in person at the following shows:

1 September 2023 – The Vine Hotel, Yorta Yorta/Wangaratta
2 September 2023 – Tanswells, Tanswells/Beechworth

Image used with permission from Good Intent; credit: Kate Marshall

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RADICALS Drop Rocking Single “maybe”

Eora/Sydney band RADICALS have me rocking out to their latest single “maybe.” It grabs you from those opening guitar chords and doesn’t let go. If you love your rock down and dirty, this one’s for you.

RADICALS say “maybe” was inspired by “Love and obsession. When you finally meet the love of your life, can’t stop thinking about them and every second you aren’t with them just seems like a waste of time.”

RADICALS just wrapped up a tour before this single’s release, but hopefully it won’t be too long before they’re back on the road again. Listening to this song, you know they’re going to bring the goods on stage.

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Harry Cleverdon Releases Sweet New Single, “Back to Normal”

With its sweet acoustic vibes and emotional lyrics, Harry Cleverdon’s new single “Back to Normal” was guaranteed to make me swoon. If you love a sensitive singer-songwriter too, this will be right up your alley.

Apparently Harry wrote this song at 3 am on an acoustic guitar in his bedroom. From those humble beginnings, he’s built it up beautifully without losing any of that intimate charm. Excuse me while I press play on this one again.

Image used with permission from Rock This Country

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The Sea Gypsies Become Sunsoli

Darkinjung Country/Central Coast band The Sea Gypsies are ushering in a new creative chapter under a new name Sunsoli. If their latest single “Time and Place” is any indication, they’re going from strength to strength. This feel-good song is a deeply personal one from the band. Lead guitarist Dan Hoolihan wrote it, with the help of keyboardist Joseph Smith, to celebrate the way his past anxieties and mistakes seemed to fade away after the birth of his song.

“’Time and Place’ is one of the last songs we wrote on the album. It was actually one of Dan’s demos that we put to the side for years until we were looking for the right song to complete the album. Once Dan had refined the music and structure the rest of the song was basically written in a 40-minute drive to rehearsal one evening by Joe,” the band said. “Having a son recently felt like the missing piece of the puzzle for him. Any wrongdoings of the past, or anxieties he had, melted away since bringing that perfect little human into the world.”

There’s more new music where this came from, with Sunsoli promising to drop their self-titled album on September 13. To celebrate its release, Sunsoli will play shows all over the eastern states.

15 September 2023 – La La La’s, Woolyungah/Wollongong (with Brandon Duff & Georgia-Jean)
16 September 2023 – Live at the Polo, Ngambri/Canberra (with Kopasetic & Eden Plenty)
6 October 2023 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong (with This Way North & Gabby Steel)
8 October 2023 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne (with This Way North & Anna Smyrk)
27 October 2023 – Sol Bar, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Maroochydore (with Flaskas & Sundaze)
29 October 2023 – Lefty’s, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Flaskas & Tjaka)
11 November 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney (with The Toothpicks & Southwest Corduroy)
25 November 2023 – Drifters Wharf, Darkinjung Country/Gosford (with Tyrants & Tiali)
1 December 2023 – The Federal, Baligin/Bellingen

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Jordan Cortti

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MANE Shares Awesome Single, “Flowers”

MANE’s new single “Flowers” is so good. So good. It’s a stunning alt-pop anthem that beautifully tackles social anxiety, balancing the weighty subject matter with an uplifting sound that celebrates resilience. I can’t stop listening.

“I struggle with social anxiety, in general and also in the music industry, where I feel like I always have to prove myself in one way or another,” MANE explained. “The pressure can be unrelenting and possessive and it sucks. Sometimes I ask myself, why am I here and why am I putting myself through all this extra stress? I could be at home with my person, dog, family, or my pals.”

“Flowers” comes from MANE’s upcoming sophomore EP Caught in the Undertow, which is scheduled for a September 15 release. While it’ll be on all the major streaming platforms, you can preorder the vinyl here.

Image used with permission from Pretty Good Thanks; credit: Friends on Film

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MID CITY Rock Out With “Happy Ever After”

Naarm/Melbourne band MID CITY have dropped their epic new single “Happy Ever After.” It’s the title track from the band’s forthcoming debut, and if it doesn’t make you excited for that release I don’t know what will. Hit that volume, because you’ll want to listen to this one loud.

“‘Happy Ever After’ took us, no joke, two years to write. It was a COVID lockdown demo that was kicking around in 17 different versions and we just couldn’t crack it,” the band admitted. “It wasn’t until we completely rethought what a MID CITY song could be that it came together. And when it did finally come together it was the most satisfying feeling we’ve ever had from making music. It has become the flag bearer for the whole album. In a funny kind of poetic way it sums up so much of what the band has been for us – always struggling and striving and hoping we can break out of our own situations and make something worth all of that.”

You can just tell this song will go off live. Hometown fans get the chance to experience that when MID CITY play The Gaso on August 19. With their debut album dropping on August 25, it shouldn’t be too long before we hear of some more MID CITY shows around the country.

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Richard Clifford