Skypilot have impressed me again with their second single “Anonymous,” the follow-up to “Harold (You Sold Your Brother Down).” It’s another anthemic slice of rock from the Brisbane band, but there’s more to it than simply a great sound. I love the intelligence of Skypilot’s approach to music making, the lyrics that talk about really…
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Elen Levon Releases New Dance Single
Elen Levon is following up her debut smash single “Naughty” with another slice of dance pop, “Like a Girl (In Love).” While the single doesn’t hit iTunes until March 2 it’s already generating buzz with a film clip release and some airplay. It’s not going to change the world, but it can certainly go toe…
The Go Set Tour Album Number 5
The Go Set hearkens back to the glory days of punk music, a time when this music was truly rebellious and infused with a social conscience. To celebrate the release of their fifth album next month, also titled The Go Set, the Victorian quintet are hitting the road. The album features the new single “Drums…
ABC Music Sign The Rumjacks to New FOUR | FOUR Label
Irish-influenced Sydney band The Rumjacks are the first to join ABC Music’s latest label, FOUR | FOUR. The Rumjacks take their cues from Celtic traditions but layer those classical sounds with punk rock, reggae, and even a bit of gypsy swing. They’ve been plugging away under the radar since 2008, but the signing with ABC’s…
Fairchild Republic Unleash “Villages”
“Villages,” the debut single from Gold Coast rockers Fairchild Republic, is one of those songs that creeps underneath your skin, staying put long after it’s over. The band leaked it to Rage late last year, and it made such an impression that it ended up in the music program’s top 50 clips of the year….
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s Valentine’s Day. Yes it’s a Hallmark holiday, and it was a day I used to loathe as a single teen so desperate to be in love. But as a happily married adult, I think there’s something pretty sweet about a day designed to celebrate love. My husband and I don’t make a big deal…
Chance Waters Drops Alias for “Infinity”
After five years of hiding behind the name Phatchance, Sydney hip hop act Chance Waters is ditching the moniker. It’s only fitting that Chance is performing under his own name now, because his new single “Infinity” is one of the most honest urban tracks I’ve heard in some time. The song is so beautiful, with…
Briscoe Ease Us Into the Week with “Animal”
Former Kid Confucius drummer Bart Denaro has moved on with his brand new outfit Briscoe. The Sydney-based six-piece are giving us a taste of their sound with the cruisy new single “Animal.” The track doesn’t officially drop until February 16, but this film clip lets us listen to it early. It’s a gorgeous slow-burning number…
Dallas Frasca Back with “All My Love”
It’s been a long time coming, but Dallas Frasca is almost ready to release her sophomore album Sound Painter. I remember being blown away by Dallas when I saw her play at a Hunter Valley blues festival way back in 2008, and I’m thrilled to see the years haven’t mellowed her though. There’s a bit…
Children Collide Tour “Sword to a Gunfight” Single
With a brand new single “Sword to a Gunfight” burning up the airwaves, it seems the perfect time for Children Collide to announce another tour. The single has a unique sound for the band, which frontman Johnny Mackay shed some light on. “I was paddling down the river somewhere between Primal Scream & Boney M…