Sydney classical outfit Aston have been adding a touch of class to The Matty Johns Show each week. If you haven’t caught their reinterpretations of modern pop and rock songs, check out this reimagining of Rihanna’s “Rude Boy.” I’m not a fan of the original, or of classical music generally, yet I love this. If…
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Dead Letter Circus’ Big New Music Video
Brisbane band Dead Letter Circus have unleashed the video for their single “Big,” the first from their debut album This Is the Warning. I am love with this clip; it’s taking the music video back to its artistic roots. It’s a bit of a trip, and I love being taken on that ride. What a…
Chemical Transport Get Down, Down With a Panda
Chemical Transport has unleashed the film clip for their debut single “Down, Down.” This song was one of my favourites from their We’re Not Alone EP, and with the addition of that panda it’s even cooler. Check it out, and if you like what you hear make sure you catch the band playing the following…
Thirsty Merc Strip Back New Track “Mousetrap Heart”
The album’s still some time away, but this video from Thirsty Merc’s forthcoming release Mousetrap Heart has me wanting more. The classic grooves and quirky lyrics of the title track seem like a bit of a return for the Aussie lads, although even in this raw mode I can tell we’re in for something a…
Happy Mother’s Day!
It’s mother’s day, the day that all good children spoil their mums. I’ll be doing just that, making the drive down the Pacific Highway to have lunch with her, and my grandma. While we spent a lot of my teenage years wanting to kill one another, today I’m lucky enough to consider Mum one of…
Bodyjar Boys Back with Cola Wars
Just months after wrapping up their final tour with Bodyjar, Cam Baines and Shane Wakker are back with their brand new outfit Cola Wars. The lads are joined by Mikey Juler, formerly of For Amusement Only, and Mark Brunott. The new single “Giving It Up” is our first taste of Cola Wars’ debut album Invader,…
New Song Obsession: “Waiting For You” by Basement Birds
“Waiting For You” is the first single from Aussie supergroup Basement Birds. With Josh Pyke, Kav Temperley, Kevin Mitchell, and Steve Parkin all lending their creative talents to the project I knew I’d love it. And I do, even though it’s not the sort of song that grabs you by the throat. It’s perfect Sunday…
Dead Letter Circus Take Us Behind The Scenes of New Album
Dead Letter Circus are getting us excited about the release of their new album This Is The Warning with this behind-the-scenes video. The video features sneak peeks of a few tracks and interviews with the Brisbane band about the recording process. If you like what you hear, you can now preorder the album ahead of…
Stan Walker Releases Great New Song, “Unbroken”
I didn’t really care for Stan Walker’s debut single “Black Box,” but his follow up “Unbroken” is great stuff. Although once you look at the songwriting credits, it’s no surprise. Ryan Tedder knows how to craft a hit, from his work with Leona Lewis, Beyonce, and Jordin Sparks to material for his own band One…
New Song Obsession: “We Could Get Lost” by Mark Sholtez
When I first encountered Mark Sholtez some years ago he was supporting Human Nature. He was the sort of jazz artist I might expect to see in Las Vegas; I could tell he was good but he was also incredibly cheesy. Still, he must have been doing something right because I remember his name all…