Australian 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.

Michelle Symes26 April 2024@greggould, @onthemap, @onthemappr

The golden girl…Charlie Lane

Melbourne 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.

He's GOODTHANKYOU

GOODTHANKYOU, 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’.

Michelle Symes9 February 2024@thestiffys, @onthemappr, @goodthankyou, @kennardshire

Dan Keyes and his new ride

Dan 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.

Michelle Symes18 December 2023@onthemap, @onthemappr, @dankeyes, @whaetleyrecords, @timmetcalfe, @jyperrybanks, @jamesmillar

Outside of the box for CHISEKO

Perth 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.

The Best of The Early Days with The Coronas

Irish band The Coronas have a new album coming out ‘The Best Of The Early Days’, a collection of the band’s favourite tacks from their first three albums and a special song titled ‘One Last Time’ which has never before been released. Australian fans will get the chance to see The Coronas showcase the album live when they begin their national tour here next month. We got the opportunity to ask lead singer Danny O’Reily about the ‘One Last Time’, the new album and what fans can look forward to experiencing at The Coronas live shows.

Michelle Symes27 October 2023@onthemappr, @onthemap, @thecoronas, @islandrecords, @jameshallawell

Boy & Bear livin’ the Dream

A decade on from the release of the chart topping, ARIA-nominated album ‘Harlequin Dream’, Boy & Bear are preparing for the release of an EP comprised of achieved songs from the ‘Harlequin Dream’ studio time. The new EP, ‘Lost Dream’ is set for release on Friday the 15th of September and we caught up with Boy & Bear’s Bass player and songwriter Dave Symes to ask him about the the anniversary of ‘Harlequin Dream’, ‘Lost Dream’ and the bands extensive regional tour they are about to embark on this Wednesday.

Michelle Symes12 September 2023@boyandbear, @onthemappr, @aria

Nathan Cavaleri is a Man on Fire

Revered Australian artist Nathan Cavaleri has announced a 26 date tour in support of his new album ‘Miracles’, which explores fresh elements of alternative rock, psych blues, surf rock melodics, funk and swagger alongside Cavaleri’s smooth vocals and mind boggling guitarwork. We caught up with Nathan to ask him about ‘Miracles’, the showcasing tour and what the future holds.

Michelle Symes11 July 2023@nathancavaleri, @onthemappr, @melwaring, @willhollonds

The sensational Shelley Segal

Melbourne singer-songwriter Shelley Segal has released her brand new song titled ‘Mother’, a song that both tugs at the heartstrings and warms the heart. A stirring ode to Shelley’s own mother, Mother is also accompanied by a touching music video that features footage of Shelley with her mum. We caught up with Shelley to chat about the new song, her planned trip back home to Australia and her new conservation educational project ‘The Watershed’.

The Women of Soul

“Only 23% of APRA members are women, male directors dominate music boards, men are winning more awards and the ARIA Hall Of Fame has only 11 female artists among its 75 inductees”, with statistics like this it’s clear that Women are not being seen or represented enough in Australia’s music industry. We spoke to Chelsea Wilson, the Executive Director of the Women of Soul project about WOS’s new album ‘Feel Good’, the issues faced by women in the industry and ways we can try and change the narrative for the future.

Frente celebrates Marvin’s 30th

30 years after Frente burst onto the Australian music scene, the Melbourne indie-pop icons are hitting the road to celebrate the anniversary of their iconic debut record, Marvin The Album. We caught up with Simon & Angie from Frente to ask them about the special milestone, that famous street and to get thoughts on how the scene has changed in the last tree decades.

Michelle Symes23 March 2023@frente, @onthemappr

There’s no locking up INOVO

Brisbane alt-prog rockers inovo have released their brand new immersive single titled ’Swim Alone’. The song blends groove with moody textures and also is also accompanied by a visual feast that sucks you deeper into the band’s sonic universe. inovo will officially launch ‘Swim Alone’ on Friday the 31st of March at BackDock Arts in Brisbane but before then we caught up with the band to ask them about the new track, the metal scene in Brissy and what fans can expect release wise for the rest of the year.

Michelle Symes7 March 2023@inovo, @onthemappr

It's time for Black Summer

Australian EDM artist, Black Summer has not had an easy path to walk on his journey to this point, originally “unearthed” at age 11, Black Summer unfortunately experienced the dark and hateful side of fame well before he was at an age to process it but fast forward through two re-brandings and time, Black Summer has used the nasty jealousy as fuel to inspire, create and deliver us Channel Horror. We had the pleasure of talking to Black Summer before the albums release where we asked him about the path he’s walked, how he was able to get through it all and the steps he’s making to expand his musical abilities

Michelle Symes15 December 2022@blacksummer, @onthemappr, @kyotoclan, @jpegmafia, @spaceghostpurpp, @igloohost, @denzelcurry

Eli Greeneyes blooms

Eli Greeneyes is not an artist you can label or fit into a conventional box and after speaking to him we are pretty sure that’s how he likes it. Eli has just released his self-titled debut EP, as well as the song & video for the album’s lead track ‘Flowers’ and it is gaining Eli lots of attention, so before starts his holiday hiatus, we took the opportunity to chat to Eli about the new material, the challenges he faced recording by himself and what he has planned for 2023.

Michelle Symes15 December 2022@eligreeneyes, @onthemappr

Jordan Wilson’s Terminals

Sydney singer-songwriter Jordan Wilson has released his new track ‘Terminals’, new song is dreamlike with the charms of otherworldly delights. Inspired by a cultural reset, Leonard Cohen and some well-timed real-life craziness, ‘Terminals’ is also accompanied by the release of a captivating and strong music video. We got the chance to talk to Jordan so we asked him about the new song, what is was like to work with his real life partner Maria Marsh(Motion Sickness) and the release of his first book ‘Some Short, Some Long’.

Hearts are Humming for Emily Victoria

Melbourne- based multi-instrumentalist Emily Victoria has released her brand new track ‘Humming Heart’ as well as an immersive and intriguing music video to accompany the song’s debut. Recorded at Soundpark Studios with producer Nao Anzai, synthesisers and production by Lewis Moody, additional vocal production provided by Hamish Patrick, guitars by Anthony Farrugia, Jacob Long on drums and Sam Clarke on bass, ‘Humming Heart’ is a song written about a dream consuming passion. We spoke to Emily Victoria to ask her about the new song, the abstract music video and how she got her start in music.

It's Michael's Day

Perth-based alt-folk singer/songwriter Michael Day has released a new single Psych or the Priest. An honest and reflective song about the depression and anxiety most of us have experienced at least once in our lives. Psych or the Priest is accompanied by an equally emotive music video that sees Michael exploring the beautiful surroundings of the Mundaring Hills area of Perth to tell the story of overcoming life’s struggles. We caught up to chat with Michael to ask him about Psych or the Priest, the magic moments making the music video and his hopes to tour Australia’s East Coast soon.

Michelle Symes7 November 2022@michaelday, @onthemappr

Bailey Rodrigues, that’s WHO DIS

WHO DIS is the new track out from Gold Coast rapper, Bailey Rodrigues. A combo of house and hip hop, WHO DIS is an instant feel-good jam just in time for summer. Bailey teamed up with producer Matt McGuffie to bring this brand-new track with the new sound to life. We caught up with Bailey and we took the opportunity to ask him about the release of his second single, his idol and inspiration G-Eazy and what he has planned for 2023.

Michelle Symes27 October 2022@baileyrodrigues, @onthemappr, @g-eazy, @geazy, @mattmcguffie

Talking Pretty with Pretty Talks

Celebrating all things bittersweet in the world, alt-pop trio PRETTY TALKS have returned with their new single ‘Hurt Me’. Written about a relationship breakdown, ‘Hurt Me’ is an on-point snapshot of the highs and lows of young love; a fact brought visually to life by the track’s accompanying music video. We got the chance to chat with Pretty Talks to ask them about the new material, the band’s history and the direction for the future of their musi

NURIA the brave

NURIA is the embodiment of what it means to be independent in this era of music, she is strong, intelligent, and talented. To talk to NURIA is refreshing and honest, she is funny and it is obvious she runs her own race and she is ok with that. NURIA has just released the broody indie pop, track ‘Fucking Your Style’, a song about pure empowerment, something most of us need a little help to achieve. We caught up with NURIA to chat about the new track, the challenges faced by Indie’s and the dream of a little acapella number with Vera Blue and Kate Miller Heidke.

Michelle Symes13 October 2022@nuria, @verablue, @katemillerheidke, @samphay, @missyhiggins, @onthemap, @onthemappr