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Millar Jukes & the Muscle Release Instant Rock Classic, “Gittinit”

There’s only one way to listen to “Gittinit”, the new track from Millar Jukes & the Muscle: LOUD. I’m talking real loud. The sort of loud that makes those crunchy guitar chords vibrate in your chest. You know what I’m talking about. Give this epic soul-rock track the volume it deserves!

“Gittinit is about going out and losing it all on the dancefloor. Usually I write songs that are self-deprecating or about relationships, so I wanted to write one just about having a good time,” Millar Jukes explained. “I heard my mates say it when someone is feeling the music, like, ‘Ooh, he gittinit!’”.

Watching the video, you know seeing these guys live is a good time. Wouldn’t it be much more fun to experience it in person than through a screen? Mark your calendars Naarm/Melbourne, because Millar Jukes & The Muscle will hit the Evelyn Hotel on August 26 to celebrate the release of their new EP, Git It.

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Kita Alexander Brings the Sunshine With “Ocean Blue”

Kita Alexander’s shimmery new pop single “Ocean Blue” brings the good vibes we all need in the middle of a working week. Take a moment away from your desk to dance along to this one. I swear you’ll feel better!

“This is probably the cheeky, playful side of me that people haven’t seen,” Kita admitted. “It’s just another example of what I can do and how different songs and sounds fit into my world.”

More new music from Kita isn’t too far away. Her new EP is scheduled for release later this year.

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Grace Amos Has Plenty to Say With New Single

Grab the hairbrush, crank up the volume, and enjoy the angsty pop-rock stylings of Grace Amos’ new single “Nothing to Say.” It’s a relatable track about someone who shoots their mouth off but doesn’t contribute anything of value. Grace cites Alanis Morrisette and Miley Cyrus among her musical heroes and you can certainly hear their influence on this track.

“The song was originally about someone I knew who thought they knew everything, always had to share their opinion and fill the silence but ultimately, they really had ‘nothing to say’. When working on the song six months after the original demo I realised I had this one person on my mind a bit and needed to vent! The lyrics are about someone who is all talk and no game basically — it’s all a bit of fun really,” Grace explained.

Grace drops her debut EP, ALL ABT U, on September 2. She’ll also play her first festival, Valleyways, in Benkennie/Camden on September 10.

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Kick Start Your Country Career With Kix-Start

Think you have what it takes to be the next big country music star? Then get your entry in to the Kix-Start competition. You could win some incredible prizes, including a slot at the Groundwater Country Music Festival alongside a who’s who of country music, a one-on-one mentoring session with Gina Jeffries, a songwriting session with Phil Barton, and studio time at The Music Cellar with Rod McCormack where you’ll record your very own single.

This isn’t one of those competitions where people win and you never hear from them again. Last year’s winner Bella Mackenzie has just dropped her latest track “1, 2, 3 You and Me,” which she recorded as part of her prize, and it’s a banger.

“Winning KIX-Start was such an honour boosting my career from the second I won,” said Bella. “The support from KIX Country, Groundwater Country Music Festival, and everyone else involved has been so amazing. I could never have imagined a year ago that I would have accomplished what I have today which includes releasing two singles and playing major festivals. I have had my biggest year yet with so much more to come and I urge anyone thinking about applying to just do it! You never know if you don’t have a go.”

You heard her! If you’re waiting for your big break, this competition might just be it.

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Rock Out With Press Club’s New Single, “Eugene”

There’s nothing like some good punk-rock music to make a case of the Mondays feel a little more bearable. And we all know that Press Club know how to make good punk-rock music! With its fuzzy guitars and Natalie Foster’s raw, real vocals, their latest track “Eugene” is every bit as angsty as you’re hoping for.

“Eugene” comes from Press Club’s third album Endless Motion, which drops on October 14.

“The album is a culmination of years of downtime and introspection, false starts and disappointments, bushfires and pandemics. Factors that forced us to dig out parts of ourselves to sculpt a body of work that was as uncompromising and raw as our previous releases, but executed with more polish and finesse than we thought ourselves capable of” drummer Frank Lees said.

Press Club will play shows in Australia to celebrate the release of Endless Motion before gigging overseas. No matter where you are, here are the dates you need!

13 October 2022 – The Cambridge, Awabakal Land/Newcastle
14 October 2022 – UOW, Dharawal Land/Wollongong
15 October 2022 – Crowbar, Gadigal Land/Sydney
16 October 2022 – The Zoo, Turrbal Land/Brisbane
17 October 2022 – Brunswick Ballroom, Wurundjeri Land/Melbourne
18 October 2022 – Singing Bird, Bunurong Land/Frankston (All Ages)
28 October 2022 – Kasbah Club, Limerick
29 October 2022 – Whelans Upstairs, Dublin
31 October 2022 – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
1 November 2022 – Stereo, Glasgow
3 November 2022 – The Flapper, Birmingham
4 November 2022 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
5 November 2022 – OSLO, London
6 November 2022 – The Exchange, Bristol
8 November 2022 – 1999, Paris
9 November 2022 – Trix, Antwerp
10 November 2022 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
11 November 2022 – Vera, Groningen
14 November 2022 – Cassiopeia, Berlin
15 November 2022 – Chapeau Rouge, Prague
16 November 2022 – Chelsea, Vienna
18 November 2022 – Bogen F, Zurich
19 November 2022 – Strom, Munich
20 November 2022 – MTC, Cologne

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Thundamentals Back on the Scene With “Top of the World”

Thundamentals have kept fans waiting four long years for new music, but their patience has been rewarded. Their latest track “Top of the World” is a feel-good number that celebrates life’s small wins. The band created the song as an ode to their youth, but I don’t think you’re ever too old for this brand of positivity.

Thundamentals have been together 15 long years. As they reach this milestone, it’s only fitting that they’re looking back on where they’ve come from. Let’s hope there’s plenty more from these guys. Hopefully they don’t leave us waiting so long next time.

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Ella Hooper Starts New Chapter With “Old News”

You never know quite what you’re going to get when Ella Hooper releases music. She was a rock chick with Killing Heidi, country-folk goddess as part of The Verses, and she’s dabbled in pop more than once. Her latest single, her first in four years, is “Old News.” If you loved the music she made in The Verses, you’ll adore this one. Ella penned the track with American country artist Sara Douga, who she met in Nashville in 2017.

“Sara and I have a similar energy – we’re both motor-mouthed brunettes,” Ella laughed. “And she’s the real deal when it comes to traditional country. I bring the alt and she brings the country. I had a great Nashville experience, meeting so many incredible people. It was so inspiring. I felt like I saw my future.”

Ella says “Old News” is the start of a new chapter for her music, so perhaps we can expect her to stay in this alt-country space for a while longer. Honestly, I’m not going to mind one bit.

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Darcy Lane Floors Me With New Single “Bored”

Eora/Sydney indie pop artist Darcy Lane has totally won me over with her latest single “Bored”. It’s got a fresh sound, but it’s the raw lyrics that really got me. Make sure you tap into them, because they are so powerful.

“This song is really about all the feelings that come with rejection,” Darcy explained. “I feel like we live in a world where there is always the next best thing and that can be really challenging at times. It’s easy to be tempted by things that are shiny and new but that doesn’t always mean it is better. ‘Bored’ was intended to ultimately call out someone that ran away just in case there was someone better out there. I often wonder if they have found it yet.”

“Bored” comes from Darcy’s debut EP Heartquakes, which will drop on September 2. Get a sneaky early listen to some of its songs when she launches the single at Beach Road Hotel in Eora/Bondi on August 26.

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Sky Cave Launch Emotional New Single, “Fall”

Boorloo/Perth rock act Sky Cave may be one of the West’s best-kept secrets. They’ve sold out shows throughout the state, including on Rottnest Island. With the release of their fantastic new track “Fall,” the cat could be out of the bag.

Like so many great rock songs, “Fall” comes from a really raw place. After losing two close friends last year, lead singer Oliver Quinlan channelled his pain into this song.

“This song is about being there for each other through chaotic times. It was based around the theme of the feeling individuals can experience when the world and their surroundings become too much for them to handle. Sometimes all it can take is one person’s support to change your whole mindset,’’ the band explained.

Rearrange your plans, because Sky Cave are launching the single tonight at Mojo’s Bar in Walyalup/Fremantle.

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Dream Dali Drops Wicked New Single, “Wicked Sunday”

Its name suggests I should wait until the weekend to share, but Dream Dali’s latest track “Wicked Sunday” provides the sort of pick-me-up most of us need midweek I think. With glorious synths and electric guitars, it’s a total retro throwback, in the best possible way. If you love ‘80s acts that combined new wave and rock sounds like Icehouse and Pseudo Echo, this will be right up your alley.

“‘Wicked Sunday’ is written about those times when you wake to a huge weight of the day,” explained the band’s lead singer, Aldous Emerson. “Exploring depression and trying to build yourself back up when you feel people have let you down.”

Is it time for a mid-morning dance break? I think so!

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