INTERVIEW: Hearteyes Proves The DIY Ethos Isn't Dead With 'BORN ANNOYING'
Sydney producer hearteyes’ latest track BORN ANNOYING sounds engineered to create a dopamine rush. There are points on the song where he sounds like the singer in a boyband, and other points where he could be a member of 100 gecs.
Beckah Amani’s ‘Standards’ Calls To Dismantle The Structures Of White Privilege
Gold Coast singer Beckah Amani takes a slight detour with her new single Standards. The result? Immense.
Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra's ‘Welcome To The Neighbourhood’ Is A Powerful Music Moment
Matt Hsu‘s Obscure Orchestra have created something truly impactful with their new single Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Matt Hsu’s one-person orchestra has highlighted some of Australia’s most important voices.
INTERVIEW: Coast And Ocean Wants To Inspire “Peace And Love” Through His Music
NSW singer/songwriter Coast & Ocean has been busy releasing a string of singles this year. He’s just dropped his newest track, Valentino, a song about being stuck in a love triangle.
REALDEALSKENG Are Pioneering Drip Drill With Their Debut Track 'Game Over'
Hailing from the south-east of Melbourne, REALDEALSKENG are introducing themselves in a big way. Their debut track, Game Over, sees them introducing their three members - 77Dippa, YDK Tha Faceless and 2Trappy - and give fans a taste of what’s to come.
INTERVIEW: Aya Yves Opens Up About The Making Of The ‘Smart Girls’ Music Video
Canberra musician Aya Yves has just released the music video for her single Smart Girls, and it’s a triumph. Over 200 hours went into making the music video, and the result is a truly world-class visual treatment.
HANNAH’s ‘I Wanna’ Is A Soulful Reminder To Put Yourself First
Melbourne neo-soul artist HANNAH’s I Wanna has one of the most important messages of 2020. The track, which features Melbourne’s JAYDEAN, is all about taking care of yourself.
Lottie Liams' 'Uncomfortable' Is Perfect To Text To Your Toxic Ex
There’s something cathartic about finally being rid of your toxic ex. Melbourne musician Lottie Liams knows that feeling all too well, and she captures that in her new single Uncomfortable. It expands on the soundscapes of her last single Blame It All On Me. and is the fuck you to your manipulative ex that you’re too afraid to send.
INTERVIEW: In A Year Where No-One’s Dancing, Kye Grant Wants People To Move
Gold Coast producer Kye Grant has released his latest single GO, the second of five tracks he’s got planned for this year. Dancefloors aren’t open at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dance.
POOKIE’s Debut ‘tuesday’ Has Some Of The Most Ferocious Bars You’ll Hear All Year
If you need a self-confidence boost, then I’ve got you covered. South Sudanese-born, Melbourne-based POOKIE’s debut track tuesday will pick your spirits right up, guaranteed.
Elme’s Track ‘Somewhere’ Feels Like 2020 In A Nutshell - Pensive, Yet Hopeful
I’m currently, at the time of writing this, sitting outside on the second day of Spring. The wind is blowing around me and my earphones are blasting in my ears. I’m listening to Melbourne alt-pop artist’s Elme’s Somewhere, and getting lost in the crevices of the track.
INTERVIEW: Phebe Starr Is Looking To Bring “Peace Amongst All This Chaos”
Australian pop artist Phebe Starr has just released Alphabet Soup, her second single from her upcoming debut album, Heavy Metal Flower Petal. It’s a track that is as delicate as it is beautiful, and speaks to the strength and power that can be held in the fragile.
Syrup Bring On A Sugar Rush With Their New Track ‘Sun’
Brisbane pop duo Syrup is back with their second release of the year, and it’s as sweet as anything you’ll hear coming out of Australia. Sun sees Syrup branching out into self-production, and it suits them well. Close your eyes while listening to the track, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re on a beach with a pina colada in hand.
Clariyah Bo$$ Isn’t Pulling Any Punches On Her New Track ‘BVNTA’
Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs might just be THE place to keep your eye on if you’re a fan of hip-hop coming out of Australia, and it’s thanks to the hustle of artists like Clariyah Bo$$.
PREMIERE: Freeds Channels Sunny Days On His New Track ‘Bumper Carz’
I’m stoked to be able to premiere Melbourne rapper Freeds’ new single, Bumper Carz. It’s a throwback to his days spent at theme parks, and Freeds’ delivery on the track evoke comparisons to prime Young Thug. If you’re a fan of Thugger, you’ll enjoy this new one from Freeds.
Erika Ascenzo's 'Bound' Is A Perfect Showcase Of Her Soaring Vocals
Melbourne singer/songwriter Erika Ascenzo’s music is a melting pot of influences, from the jazz greats she aspired to be when she was younger, to the synthpop sounds of today. It’s taken her some time to define her sound, but on her latest single Bound, she puts forward a blueprint for what her music will sound like going forward.
Elmo Aoyama Puts On A Glitchy Pop Masterclass With Her New Single ‘21’
Sydney pop artist Elmo Aoyama has just released 21, the second single off her debut EP Spells. It’s a masterclass in glitchy pop goodness, and Elmo’s vocals sound as smooth as silk in both English and Japanese.
Bang Bang Bart’s New Track ‘Skull And Boning’ Is A Searing Country Rebuke Of George W Bush
A country song about the war crimes that George W. Bush committed while U.S President isn’t necessarily the kind of thing you’ll come across every day, but in Bang Bang Bart’s case, that’s exactly what their latest single Skull And Boning is about.
Z. Lewis’ ‘Down’ Showcases His Ability To Spit
Hip-hop in Australia is having a movement, and it’s largely thanks to the sounds coming out of the UK. Australia and the UK have always shared similarities music-wise, but it’s taken until recently for the rap sounds of the UK to make its way here.
Just Shy’s New Song ‘Consumed By A Beat’ Is A Reminder Of A Sticky Nightclub Floor
While the thrill of a nightclub might be further away than ever (at least here in Victoria), for a brief moment Melbourne producer Just Shy manages to capture what’s so alluring about the sticky dancefloor of a club on his new track Consumed By A Beat.
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