Boom! Bap! Pow! delivers one of the most memorable lyrics in recent years in the chorus of their infectious new pop gem “Suit”. I’m not sure whether the object of lead singer Novac Bull’s affection should be flattered or scared! Either way, the song’s a sassy little number. It’s unashamedly pop, but there’s an unusual…
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Seth Sentry Serves Up Fun Science Single
Science has brought us medical breakthroughs, bountiful crops, and high-tech materials, but where’s the really good stuff? Where are our hoverboards? Seth Sentry asks these questions and more in his open letter to the field of study, “Dear Science.” It’s the third track lifted from Seth’s debut album This Was Tomorrow. To celebrate the single’s…
7Bit Hero Marries Modern Technology with Old School Gaming
Humpdays are always hard. You’re tired of work already and the weekend seems so far away. So today’s the perfect day to introduce you to 7bit Hero and their ridiculously charming pop single “Come On. Stand Out.” And stand out the Brisbane electronic band does. They actually call themselves a “bit-pop band” because they use…
Bill Parton Trio Release Stellar Single
The Bill Parton Trio have blown me away with the release of “Going Away,” their very first single from their first EP. This South Australian act has such a polished sound, I’m stunned to hear this is their debut! It seems that polish comes from their extensive live experience. While they’ve only just stepped into…
Call The Shots Release Fun Single
Brisbane quintet Call the Shots have served up a feel-good slice of power pop-punk with their brand new single “Alexis Texas.” This fun track which takes a light-hearted look at unrequited love is our first taste of the band’s sophomore EP When Everything Goes Wrong. It sounds like everything is going right for these guys…
Gotye Wins Three Grammys
Gotye has made Grammys history, becoming the first Australian to take home multiple awards for the same album and its songs. Our own Wally de Backer took home three awards in all. Making Mirrors won Best Alternative Album while that smash single “Somebody That I Used To Know” took home Best Pop Duo or Group…
The Lamplights Raise Funds for Fires
We’ve all been touched by the nation’s bushfires in some way, so The Lamplights are bound to strike a chord with their latest single “The River.” The single came about when the boys from the band were touring Victoria and stumbled across the bushfire devastated region of King Lake. A year after blazes ravaged the…
The Model School Releases Retro Music Video
Sydney band The Model School takes us on a trip down memory lane with the nostalgic film clip for their latest single “Pictures of Summer.” The retro clip was directed by HW Wheelie, who previously collaborated with the band on the music video for “Streets I Left Behind.” This time around he’s sourced some amazing…
Amanda Merdzan’s Stellar New Single
I hear a lot of new artists writing this blog, so it takes a lot for one to stick into my mind for any period of mind. Yet Amanda Merdzan is one of those acts I’ve thought of on and off over the years. I heard this Western Australian songstress’ debut album Into the Gallery…
Happy Australia Day!
This Australia Day I wanted to look at the Aussie songs my husband loves. That might seem like the sort of sappy thing married women do sometimes, but hear me out. My husband is an American. He moved to Australia a little over seven years ago to start our lives together. You’d be surprised how…