When I think of the music of Alice Springs I imagine earthy blues or roots or patriotic country numbers. I certainly don’t think of the sounds of Lowlakes, a cruisy ambient act that surprisingly comes from the Red Centre. Lowlakes release their self-titled debut EP today, a recording which features this single “Song for Motion.”…
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Rainman Shows Off His Record Collection
Respected Queensland hip hop artist Rainman is currently traveling around the east coast to promote his brilliant new single “Darlin’.” I love the way Rainman’s rapping works with Calski’s soulful vocals, but I think I love the accompanying clip even more. Rainman assures us it’s no music video, but when a piece of footage is…
Crooked Saint ‘s the Man in Waiting
Crooked Saint turns up the charm with this new single “Man in Waiting,” the second to come from his Sweating Bullets EP. The Melbourne troubadour has created a gorgeous folk rock tune driven by his jangly banjo and warm harmonica. The song is about having too much fun, and the inevitable repercussions of living with…
Q & A with Oceanics’ Jackson Haswell
This week Oceanics wowed me with their new single “Chinatown (Is Not Newtown),” so when I got the opportunity to chat to the band’s guitarist Jackson Haswell I jumped at the chance. Read on to find all about the song that’s stuck in my head, the band’s forthcoming EP, and life on the road. You’re…
Justin Hunter’s Pretty Piano Single
Justin Hunter’s served up a music video that also serves as a travelogue for his new single “Courage.” The video for the piano driven instrumental piece is made up of photographs Justin snapped while visiting The Netherlands recently. The combination of holiday snaps and soothing piano sounds is unusual, but no one who combines instrumental…
Barry Southgate Releases New EP Cut
Barry Southgate is back with “You,” the latest release from his Epitome EP. This is another sweet slice of soul music from this exciting Aussie talent, and I’m sure girls who love Chris Brown and Jason Derulo are going to lap it up. The single comes off the back of a bumper twelve months for…
Radio INK Release Single & Score Aqua Support Slot
Sydney electro pop outfit Radio INK are living the high life. They were recently flown to Los Angeles to perform at Qantas’ VIP Red Carpet Ambassador Party, one of the cornerstones of the G’Day USA celebrations. They’ve also been performing private parties for the likes of the Kardashian sisters, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Miranda Kerr. And…
Carly Dickenson Offers EP Sneak Peek
Its release is still several months away, but Brisbane electro-pop artist Carly Dickenson is creating some buzz about the launch of her debut EP with this sizzle reel. This short video gives us a taste of what we can expect to hear on her first disc, Still Life. She might be far from a household…
Celadore Tours “Bakery”
Melbourne rock-pop act Celadore bring the good vibes with their new single “Bakery.” The energetic and deliciously titled track comes from Celadore’s sophomore EP The Bright And Blue, which hit stores to widespread acclaimed last October. This fun new song should put that disc back on everyone’s radar. Celadore has just kicked off an Aussie…
A Broken Silence Offer “Hope”
Western Sydney’s A Broken Silence have just released the video for the new single “Hope” the latest track from their self-titled debut album. I was initially confronted by the blend of hip-hop and hard rock, but as I listened to the track and its powerful lyrics I began to realise how clever it was. The…