Acclaimed Canadian-born cellist Zoe Keating is touring Australia this month and the next to support the local releases of her two albums, One Cello x 16: Natoma and Into the Trees. Instrumentalists sometimes get a bad rap for being stuffy musicians stuck in the classical genre. Zoe’s far from that image though. She performs with…
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Cub Scouts Announce First National Headlining Tour
After garnering a loyal following in their hometown, Brisbane’s Cub Scouts are taking their music to the masses. The indie act will embark on their first national headlining tour next week to promote their impossibly catchy new single “Do You Hear.” The band is in fine form after circling the national twice recently supporting Pluto…
Lowlakes’ Get Animated
Lowlakes have created one of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen in some time for “Buffalo,” one of the four tracks featured on their self-titled debut EP. Lacey Whelan is behind the fairy-tale style animation, which brings this haunting tune to life. “Buffalo” was one of my favourite tracks from the EP, and I’m thrilled…
John Butler Releases Live Double Acoustic CD
If you missed John Butler stripped back and acoustic at his recent Tin Shed Tales shows, or you simply want to relive the magic, you’re in luck. A double CD of songs from these rare solo shows hits music stores today. The discs don’t simply capture John Butler’s musical prowess but also his relaxed on…
Briscoe Play Free Gigs for “Day Job”
Briscoe are showing us they’re certainly not on-trick ponies with the release of their new single “Day Job.” Their first single “Animal” was so mellow that this poppy number really took me by surprise. It’s an infectious ditty which should help getting through Friday a little easier. If you like what you hear make sure…
Ballet & Beats in Batterie’s New Video
I’ve always enjoyed embracing all genres of the Australian music scene on this blog. So perhaps it’s fitting that now, through writing it, I’m discovering a brand new genre. This week I received the video for “Spring Step,” Batterie’s new instrumental track classed as glitch pop electronica. After spending some time on Google I’ve got…
The Thomas Oliver Band Play First Aussie Shows
One of New Zealand’s most beloved bands, The Thomas Oliver Band, are crossing the ditch for their first Australian shows. The Kiwis love TOB’s gutsy, rootsy brand of soulful rock. Their debut album Baby I’ll Play became an instant classic, and their live shows earned rave reviews. Now it’s Australia’s turn to discover what all…
Liz Martin Wants Us to Dance a Little, Live a Little
Sydney’s Liz Martin charms with her jaunty new single “So Long,” the latest cut from her brand new album Dance a Little, Live a Little. I love the track’s playfulness and Liz’s husky vocals. It’s pop music with a hard attitude that’s so compelling. The album promises more of that alongside some moving ballads and…
Deb “Spoons” Perry Does The Black Keys
When I caught Deb “Spoons” Perry on Australia’s Got Talent a few years back I assumed she’d fade back into obscurity once the reality show was through. But it seems this ocker geriatric has a few more minutes of fame in her yet. This video, which sees her rocking out to The Black Keys’ “Lonely…
Mia Dyson Gives Away Long Awaited New Music
Mia Dyson made a big impression on the Australian music charts in the last naughties, but seemed to disappear just as quickly. But it turns out she didn’t give up the dream; she just relocated it to the United States. After three years touring America with big name artists like Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, and…