Adelaide emo alt-rock outfit Wolf & Chain have released their new single ‘Not Giving Up’. This is the band’s first new music for 2024 and after speaking to the group’s Singer-Songwriter Jack Cumes, we have a feeling it’s just the warm-up of what is to come from the Australian 5-piece. In the rest of our chat with Jack, we asked him about the making of ‘Not Giving Up’, the best and worst parts about touring and what can fans to look forward to in the future from Wolf & Chain.
Read MoreAustralian Greg Gould has released his powerful and important new song ‘Who Gave You Permission?’. The new song tackles the tricky subject matter of sexual abuse and along with its accompanying strong yet confronting music video serves as an anthem for survivors. We caught up with the former Australia’s Got Talent runner-up to ask him about ‘Who Gave You Permission?’, the challenges of bringing this dark chapter into the light and what’s next for this talented Aussie singer-songwriter.
Read MoreCanadian artist Donovan Woods is preparing for a big few months with a new album and his first tour downunder all rapidly approaching. Donovan has announced he is heading down under for the first time this June to play 7 shows across the country where fans may be lucky enough to get a preview of Donovan’s seventh studio album ‘Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now’, which is due out on the 12th of July via End Times Music. We were lucky enough to be able to ask Donovan a few questions about the tour, what fans can expect and what he wants to see while he is in Australia.
Read MoreAustralian musician and songwriter Harts has released his new track ‘Summer In June’. Created in his home studio, ‘Summer In June’ was written, produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Harts and is the artist’s first release for 2024 under the Harts moniker. We caught up with the Aussie "A one-man music-making machine" to chat about the new song and what the future holds for Harts.
Read MoreMelbourne singer-songwriter Charlie Lane has unveiled her new single titled ‘Gold Drips’. The new track combines layers of indie pop and rock edges along with Lane’s trademark reflective lyricism and also comes with its own gold-themed music video. We caught up with Charlie to ask her about ‘Gold Drips’, her songwriting process and when we can expect her 3rd album released.
Read MoreAfter a very long four years, Electric Gardens returns next week with shows in Sydney, Melbourne and two shows in Perth. With the Electric Gardens roster boasting a who’s who in Electronic Music these events will be an experience like no other for Australian EDM fans. We caught up with the mighty Franky Wah to to talk all things Electric Gardens, including what fans can look forward to and who’s set he wants to see.
Read MoreSydney’s Hot Dub Time Machine has announced he is heading around the country over the next few months with his 100% Bangers Tour. The tour will see the DJ extraordinaire play a mix of multi-genre monster hits from 1962 to 2024, making for a show of epic proportions. We caught up with HDTM to ask him how he selects the setlist, his pick of music-defining songs and what surprises he has in store for the people attending 100% Bangers.
Read MoreAustralian radio host, producer, and vocalist, KLP has released her new single ‘Symphony’. The new track comes directly from KLP’s highly anticipated EP which is due for release in June. In further support of the new music, KLP has also announced the dates for her tour which will see KLP travel around the country this Autumn. We caught up with KLP to ask her about ‘Symphony’, the tour and her attendance at the APRA Song Hubs writing camp in Amsterdam.
Read MoreByron Bay-based creative AKA Lui has released his brand new track titled ‘Lighthouse’. The track sees the indie-dance artist team up with Caleb Miller-Harris in Nashville, along with Nathan Hawes (KESMAR/LAZYWAX) and Eden Yeigh to produce a tack that explores new territory with the inclusion of live drum beats fuzzy guitars and nostalgic sampling. We caught up AKA Lui to ask him about ‘Lighthouse’, his new direction and who has influenced his musical identity.
Read MoreOur very own Tom Thum’s unique approach to performance is world-renowned and now the sonic phenomenon is about to start another new chapter in his career, with the announcement of his official BASICS 2 BASSES beatboxing masterclass. With no other instruments needed, the BASICS 2 BASSES masterclass is an inspiring and engaging digital resource that Tom has created to pass on the skills to future beatboxers around the world. We had the privilege to catch up with Tom to ask him about his craft, what inspired him to create the masterclass and the challenges of making a beatboxing course for an online market.
Read MoreGOODTHANKYOU, the solo project from Melbourne band The Stiffys’ frontman Jason John Leigh, has released his brand new song ‘Pray At Your Alter’. The new single comes from GOODTHANKYOU’s debut album ‘THE KENNARDS SESSIONS’, which was recorded in a sweaty solo effort in a storage bay in Sydney. We caught up with the very funny GOODTHANKYOU to ask him about his ode to women, the new direction he’s taking and how he dines the genre ‘storage container music’.
Read MoreAustralian duo Indigo Starlight have burst on to the Electronic Music scene with the release of their debut song ‘Can You Hear Me’. The track has been recorded and released via MaRLo’s Reaching ALTITUDE record label and comprises luscious vocals and emotive breakdowns, slamming kicks and banging basslines, making this track one you’re sure to hear in clubs around the country. We caught up with the ladies to chat about the conception of Indigo Starlight, ‘Can You Hear Me’, and find out how they made that career-changing connection with Reaching Altitude
Read MoreTasmania-based alt-rocker Marcus Wynwood has released his new EP titled ‘Killerbites’ and the EP’s first single ‘Simulation’ is already generating a lot of attention for the former Captives band member. We caught up with Marcus recently to chat about his 25-plus years in the industry, the EP and his journey making ‘Killerbites’.
Read MoreDan Keyes is back with a new band, The New Rides, a new label and a brand new track, ‘London’. The debut release ‘London’ comes accompanied by a captivating music video, and marks the first release from the resurrected Wheatley Records, first established in 1980 by the late Australian music icon Glenn Wheatley. We caught up with Dan to chat about the new track, commuting between Los Angeles and Australia and why he is now classed as an Australian.
Read MorePerth Artist, CHISEKO has released his new single ‘Outside’, an alternative dance-fuelled track that is also accompanied with its own music video. ‘Outside’ sees CHISEKO fusing elements of hip hop, rap and house into his own addictive style, with lyrics that capture the feeling of exhilaration on a night out as the world passes you by in an intoxicating blur. We caught up with CHISEKO to chat about the new track, his time at this year’s BIGSOUND and what his 2024 is looking like.
Read MoreUK-based multi-talented musician Youngr is heading to Australia for a string of headline shows next month and we can’t wait. Since his break-through in 2016 with his self-released debut solo single ‘Out of My System,’ Aussie fans have been desperate for a chance to see this musical wizard live and now the highly anticipated tour is here we took the opportunity to ask Youngr about it, what he is looking forward to and about that cover of ‘Horses’
Read MoreThrough adversity, heroes are born, and Matt James, the talented musician behind Mashd N Kutcher is not only fighting the battle of his life with his recent diagnosis of Myeloma Cancer but he is doing what he can to not only make people aware of this virtually unknown cancer but he is giving back finically to Myeloma Australia, the organisation supporting him on his journey with the release of Mashd N Kutcher’s new track ‘It’s Alright’. We caught up with Matt to ask him about the new song, how he is doing and how we can help.
Read MoreThis will be the 10th anniversary of Australia’s Largest African Festival is happening this weekend in Melbourne’s Federation Square. The AMCF is a free, family-friendly event that will feature live music, art, dance, fashion, African Drumming, traditional street food and lots more. We caught up with the festival Chairman Fred Alale AM to chat with him about the festival and what attendees can look forward to over the 3 days.
Read More2023 has been a milestone year for the young Adelaide-based, Darwin performer J-MILLA, who has earned national attention through his spirited tracks ‘NICEST’ and the hugely successful ‘On My Soul’, with the latter propelling J-MILLA further onto national and international radars, attracting Australian industry-wide praise via triple j, Triple J Unearthed and Acclaim, as well as a co-sign from U.S. hip hop DJ and radio personality Ebro Darden, via his Apple Music 1 show, The Ebro Show. Now the Australian hip-hop and R&B artist has released his new track ‘Gammon’ and we caught up with him to ask about the new track, his experience at Big Sound and what is next for this rising star.
Read MoreThe Mark of Cain need no introduction to avid Metal Fans in Australia, with an impressive career spanning nearly 40 years in the music industry, and a multitude of albums and accolades. Generated in South Australia in the early 80’s, The Mark of Cain are hitting the road once again to bring us all the Ill At Ease Live tour in ‘23/24. The return has been well awaited by fans following the postponement at Off The Rails shows across the country earlier this year, citing serious injuries bassist Kim Scott’s sustained in a road cycling accident.
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