Smile Away with Bryan Estepa
Australian singer, songwriter and musician Bryan Estepa has just released his brand new album ‘I See It Now’, an album that was recorded both in Sydney & Spain, and features songs that make you feel something right to your core. We caught up with Bryan to ask him about the new album, his creative process and what it’s like to record across two countries.
Mareya the marvellous
Melbourne-based, Māori pop singer Mareya has released her brand new track ‘ADHD & ME’, the first single from her forthcoming EP. With the new song addressing the struggles of living with ADHD, as well as the battle of understanding and coping before that all important diagnosis is made, its no surprise Mareya isn’t your ordinary Pop artist, she wants her music to be the precursor for conversations to start about mental health. We caught up with the charming singer- songwriter to ask her more about ‘ADHD & ME’, what’s next career wise and her other passion…producing.
Behind these HAZEL eyes
Western Australian Indie five-piece HAZEL has released their latest single titled ‘The Void’, a track that was recorded in their hometown of Perth at the Debaser Studios and is the first delivery from the quintet since their debut EP ‘Dreamstate’ that was unveiled last year. We had a chat with the group’s Drummer Josh Loiacono to discuss ‘The Void’, the history of the group and what it’s like making music on the other side of the country.
FIFO to Famous - Reuben De Melo
Western Australian artist Reuben De Melo has unveiled his brand new single titled ‘Slow’, a track that marks the beginning of a new chapter for The Voice winner as he prepares for the release of his forthcoming EP and his first national tour which kicks off in July. We caught up with personable father and former FIFO worker to chat about the song, the journey so far and what if anything he misses about mine work in WA.
Emily's scaling Hillsides and Mountains
Melbourne singer, songwriter and Champion of Australian music, Emily Ulman has unveiled her brand new single ‘MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS’. The new track is the second taste for fans of her forthcoming album which is scheduled for delivery later this year. We got the opportunity to fire some questions at the talented artist and advocate, were we asked her about her return to the other side of the microphone, the new music she’s delivering, and the best and worst parts of making music in this country.
Stan’s Days
Australia’s own Skyscraper Stan has once again joined forces with his band The Commission Flats to deliver ‘Those Were Days’, an album that has already made huge gains in various charts around the country including a number one spot on the ARIA Australian Country Album chart. With an album tour in full swing we thought now was a great time to catch up with Stan to ask him about the new body of work, the importance of Government support for our musicians and his early days as a ‘Glassy’.
It's TEINA's time
Perth-based indie artist TEINA has revealed his new single titled ‘FMY’, his first release for the year and a deeply personal one at that, and sees TEINA remaining authentic to his brand of “heartfelt hip-hop”. We caught up with the rising artist to discuss the new track, the pros and cons of being an artist based in Western Australia and who is on his collab wishlist.
SEQ’s FRQNC
On a property in South East Queensland, two brothers have joined forces to not only create music but also help others to develop their artistry. Shawn and Stewart Moir are FRQNC, an electronic music duo forging their path in a genre that is booming both here and internationally. We caught up with the pair to learn about FRQNC’s origins, the challenges of being both artist and producer, and where they would like to take their FRQNC brand in the future.
Rising star alert: Chloe Gill
Independent Newcastle singer-songwriter Chloe Gill has unveiled her brand new single titled ‘Something In The Winter’, a highly relatable, folk-rock track from the talented artist that will surely cement her place as one of our brightest rising stars and is bound to catapult her onto a lot of people’s playlists. We caught up with the charismatic Chloe to discuss ‘Something In The Winter’, her inspirations & influences and what it is like being an independent artist from a musically rich town.
DJ MURO's first press
DJ MURO has just finished up two special shows in Sydney and Melbourne that showcased his new EP ‘first press’ which was released on the 19th of March, in a limited release of only 500 copies and sees the artist collaborate with Deus Records. We caught up with the Japanese musician to ask him about the new collab, his inspiration and the resurgance of vinyl.
Living everday with Royston Noell
Today sees Australian Idol winner Royston Noell release his ‘Sunrise’ EP along with the body of work’s focus track ‘Live Everyday’, and we were lucky enough to catch up with the proud Thanakwith artist to talk about the new body of work and how he plans to celebrate the releases.
SOMA unleashes her COBRA
Sydney-based artist SOMA is preparing for the release of her debut mixtape COBRA this Friday and to say she is excited is an understatement. As SOMA puts the finishing touches on her Launch events, she took time to chat to us about her latest single ‘Say It’, Cobra’s accompanying short film and how she will be celebrating the milestone privately.
Crackin' with Dixie
Aussie Mixtape King Dixie has dropped his brand new track, ‘Crackin’ Like Dat.’ This tune, featuring the DJ/Producer (and Time Traveller) alongside the one and only Snoop Dogg, is already climbing the charts globally. We had a chat with Dixie to find out what it’s like to collaborate with one of music’s biggest names, who else he has on his collab wish list, and his thoughts on being called the “Mixtape King.”
Katy Tunbridge slays LA
Katy Tunbridge is a name not widely known across Australia but this born and bred artist is making big gains in America. From being nominated in categories at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards and World Entertainment Awards to attending Grammy Party’s, Katy is forging her path and gaining recognition in the music capital of the world. We caught up with Katy to chat about her music, those prestigious nominations as well as the best and worst parts about making music in LA.
Summertime with Mark James
Australian DJ and music heavyweight, Mark James has unveiled his brand new, dancefloor-ready track ‘Summertime’. The new single comes directly from Mark’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘Love Triangle’, which is due out later this year via Mark’s recording label Two Tribes Records. We caught up with the multi-talented creative to ask him about the new song, his creative process and how he selects a great remix.
The Nomadic is set for New Horizons
Sydney singer-songwriter, The Nomadic, is preparing for the release of his sophomore album, ‘New Horizons’, which is due out this Friday, the 14th of December. After weting our appetite with the highly successful single ‘Marie Antionette’ we know he has an epic body of work ready to unleash into the world. We caught up with The Nomadic to ask him about the inspiration for his music, the new LP, and the differences in the indie rock scene in New York compared to Sydney.
A Foley of fun
Sydney Pop duo Foley have revealed their brand new track ‘Heartstrings’, an emotive love song that also serves as a teaser of the pair’s forthcoming sophomore album ‘That’s Life, Baby!’, which is due out early next year. We caught up with Foley’s Ash and Gabriel to chat about how they define their music, how the band came to be and of course the new release, ‘Heartstrings’.
Alex Elbery pulls the Ripcord
Perth-born, Melbourne-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Elbery has unveiled his brand new track titled ‘Ripcord’, our first taste of Alex’s forthcoming EP ‘Unbelievably Good News’. We caught up with Alex to chat about ‘Ripcord’, the challenges he faced while creating the track and what fans can look forward to from Alex in 2025.
Snake Bite Whisky are proving Rock Is Not Dead!
The heart of Australia’s rock scene is set to beat louder and stronger this February as the Rock Is Not Dead Festival rolls into The Koala Tavern, Capalaba Qld on February 1st. Organised by the passionate Rock Is Not Dead group, this event will be a celebration of Aussie rock culture with a fierce determination to revive our Rock music scene. We caught up with Australian Sleaze rock band Snake Bite Whisky’s Jay R to see what punters can do to support the cause, who they want to share the stage with at Rock Is Not Dead and what fans can expect from their set.
GOATZILLA set to slay Rock Is Not Dead
The heart of Australia’s rock scene is set to beat louder and stronger this February as the Rock Is Not Dead Festival rolls into The Koala Tavern, Capalaba Qld on February 1st. Organised by the passionate Rock Is Not Dead group, this event will be a celebration of Aussie rock culture with a fierce determination to revive our Rock music scene. We caught up with Australian Hard rock band GOATZILLA to see what punters can do to support the cause, who they want to share the stage with at Rock Is Not Dead and what fans can expect from their set.