I am always a big believer in finding the right song at the right time. For most people, Alex Lahey’s rerecorded version of “Lets Go Out” featuring Slowly Slowly would just make them long for the weekend. But Wednesday is my pub trivia night, so this one will definitely soundtrack my day! Even if you’re not looking forward to a few bevvies this evening, I know you’ll appreciate the way Slowly Slowly complement Alex on this track.
The gloomy weather in my part of the country is encouraging me to hibernate for the weekend and listen to chill indie folk like “Before I Go,” the debut single from Gubbi Gubbi and Jinibara Country/Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Louella. Her beautiful voice brings this reflective song about love, loss, and letting go to life.
I’m such a sucker for a cutie who plays guitar. So you can bet I’ve fallen hard for Jack Gray and his new single “Swimming in Jeans.”
Sitting somewhere between country and folk, “Down to the Bone” by Angela Rose has the perfect vibe to ease you into your weekend. There’s a beautiful intimacy about this song. It draws you in with its relatable lyrics about the breakdown of a friendship and Angela’s sublime vocals.
I’ve never been impressed by the artists who had all the vocal tricks. Some people might love belting and runs, but I think they can often distract from the heart of a song. I’m much more impressed by the artists who can make me feel something through incredible lyrics delivered without the frills. And that’s what Hannah Potter has done with her latest single “Judith’s House.” With this song, she explores themes of connection, loss, and rediscovery with a quiet power that’s really resonated with me.
Oliver Cronin is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming EP with a brand new single, “Closure.” This one’s a little more stripped back than Oliver’s previous releases, but it’s still got those signature pop hooks fans love.
Eora/Sydney-based R&B duo CVIRO & GXNXVS have teamed up with American acts Ye Ali and Amari Noelle for their fabulous new single “Where You Belong.” If you were grooving to slow jams from Dru Hill and Jagged Edge in the ‘90s, this track will be right up your street.
Candice Lorrae has one of those voices that makes you sit up and take notice. It’s rich, brimming with wisdom and life. This proud Jawoyn and Western Torres Strait woman has spent time in the music industry as one half of the acclaimed Aboriginal electro-pop duo The Merindas and the founder of The Candy Suite Studio, a First Nations, female-led space dedicated to nurturing the creative talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and non-binary creatives. And now she’s finally delivered her debut solo single, “Calling Me.”
Nathan Lamont is quickly becoming one of my favourite local country music artists. His vocals are always on point and his songs, which lean into the pop and rock realms, have real crossover appeal. His latest single “Loves to Hate Me” examines the fallout of a relationship and how difficult it can be to just move on. Nathan wrote this one with Nashville-based songwriter Phil Barton and found they just clicked despite the distance between them.
Local emo rockers The Beautiful Monument have just dropped a killer new single, “CraveAnythingThatStays” (CATS). It perfectly balances melodic hooks with angst and grit, ensuring the sound stays raw but accessible. And Lizi McIntosh’s vocals are out of this world.