INTERVIEW: Johnny Hunter Look Inwards On Their Explosive Debut Album ‘Want’
Johnny Hunter’s 2020 EP Early Trauma offered a snapshot of the band’s potential - potential that is fully realised on their excellent debut album, Want. Want is now out in the world, and it’s a project that is as cathartic as it is introspective
INTERVIEW: Drest Turns Sadness Into Sunshine On ‘ex4ya’
Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Drest has just released his groovy new single, ex4ya, featuring production from Gutterboy. If you’ve ever wanted to build a relationship with someone, but they’ve been keeping you at arm’s length, then you’ll relate to Drest’s annoyance.
INTERVIEW: How Heirloome Turned Grief Into Beauty On ‘Flesh To Flower’
Hearing queer/nonbinary artist Heirloome’s new single Flesh To Flower is a reminder of the power of music.
INTERVIEW: AVA's ‘Business Man’ Plays With The Idea Of Femininity
South-East Melbourne musician AVA’s debut track Business Man is a powerful statement, and her voice is captivating.
INTERVIEW: Yasmina Sadiki Grapples With Grief On The Timeless ‘June’
Sydney-based singer Yasmina Sadiki is undoubtedly authentic, which means her songwriting feels like you’re being welcomed into her life. She’s just released her new single, June, which captures the grief of losing a loved one over the last two years.
INTERVIEW: Maya Rose Speaks Her Mind On The Powerful ‘Mind The Gap’
Regional Victorian artist Maya Rose’s new single, Mind The Gap, is a protest song.
INTERVIEW: Yaak And Z.Lewis On Their Festival-Ready Collaboration ‘10MERITS’
Melbourne-based producer YAAK’s collaboration with Hackney-born, Melbourne-based MC Z.Lewis, '10MERITS', has just dropped, and I spoke to the pair about the release.
Caitlin Min Fa’s Grateful For Her Community On ‘I Need U’
Melbourne pop artist Caitlin Min Fa has just released her new single, I Need U, and it’s a love letter to the people that are always there for her.
INTERVIEW: Dugong Jr Might Be ‘Polite’, But He’s Making Music For Himself
Naarm/Melbourne producer Dugong Jr recently released his new EP, Polite, and I was immediately drawn to the lush soundscapes spread across the project.
INTERVIEW: Erin Foster On Learning To Be Your True Self
Gold Coast/Sydney musician Erin Foster has just released her second single, Sometimes, and it’s a track that is for those who dream of love, but don’t quite go about chasing it in reality.
INTERVIEW: Chris Lanzon On Embracing Imperfection In Music & Life
From the moment I first heard Sydney artist Chris Lanzon’s music, I was impressed by his honesty and vision.
INTERVIEW: Luna Vexa On Preparing For The Biggest Show Of Her Career (So Far)
When Melbourne pop artist Luna Vexa released her album, King Of Eve, last year, she couldn’t have imagined that she’d finally be playing the launch show for the project all the way in June 2021.
Monday Sessions - 21st of June
Gee. Big news day to start off the week.
Health Club Wants You To ‘Have It Like That’
Brisbane producer Health Club has just dropped his first track of 2021, Have It Like That, and it’s got funk oozing out of every pore.
Oh My My Capture The Magic Of The Night Out On ‘Make Me Feel Alive’
Sydney electronic duo Oh My My are smashing together pop and R&B influences on their thumping new track Make Me Feel Alive.
Smol Fish Are More Sweet Than Sour On ‘Like A Lemon’
Perth band smol fish have just released their new single Like A Lemon, and it’s a charming lo-fi track about how some people just don’t understand the importance of a birthday.
Meghna’s Eerie ‘In My DNA’ Will Stay With You Long After It’s Finished
Melbourne-based artist Meghna has just released her new single, In My DNA and it’s a track that you’ll find rattles around your brain.
Monday Sessions - 14th of June
Writing this one on a Monday, mainly because I’ve had a lot of freelancing to get through (which is good)!
Behind You Embrace The Primal On The Hyperactive ‘Extremely’
Eora/Sydney-based electronic punk trio Behind You have just released their new single Extremely, and it’s a track that’ll awaken your inner animal.
Chelsea Warner Embraces The Chaos On The Self-Aware ‘Drama’
Sydney artist Chelsea Warner has just released her first single of 2021, Drama, and it blends R&B and alt-pop.
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