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Tuesday October 15, 2024 There’s something deeply timeless about Susan Muranty’s Summer Moon. It feels like a song that could have been written a century ago or a minute ago, its themes eternal and elemental, like the moon itself. What Muranty has done here is capture the pulse of the night, that feeling we all get…
Thursday September 26, 2024 Hello Enemy’s latest single, Hit or Miss, lands with a swagger and sneer, a grunge-soaked grenade tossed into the complacency of the modern rock landscape. It’s a defiant howl from a band that’s clearly been through the wars—scarred but unbroken, and with plenty left to say. Like the best rock songs, it’s both…
Wednesday September 4, 2024 There’s something timeless about Highway 95, even as they stride confidently into the modern age of country music. Ain’t Giving Up On You is a testament to their roots in the dusty plains of Karratha, where the earth is red, and the sky stretches on forever. This isn’t just a song; it’s a piece…
Wednesday September 4, 2024 Mark Cassius, the driving force behind Neo Stereo, delivers with Time Has Gone a track that feels like a throwback to an era when pop music wasn’t just about catchy hooks, but about creating something that resonates on a deeper level. There’s a simplicity to the two-chord synth intro that recalls the best…
Wednesday September 4, 2024 Darren Gillis’s Drink enters the fray with the kind of assuredness that feels almost anachronistic in today’s over-saturated musical landscape. This isn’t just another country blues rock song—it’s a manifesto. From the very first note of that evocative guitar intro, Gillis sets the tone for what’s to come: a blending of genres that…
Wednesday September 4, 2025 Kaiwyn’s Off & On is a song that finds itself at the intersection of the personal and the universal, a modern-day ballad for a world where human connection is as fragile as the swipe of a finger. It’s the kind of track that speaks to the heart of our current malaise—where relationships are…
Tuesday August 20, 2024 In the tangled web of indie rock’s ever-evolving landscape, Broken Apex’s new single, Come and See, stands as a beacon of both nostalgia and innovation. The band, led by the astute musicianship of John Flohr and Daniel Jorgensen, navigates a sonic territory that is both familiar and refreshingly uncharted. With over three…
Monday August 19, 2024 In a stirring revival, Australian rock band Story resurrects their seminal track, Damnation Dawning, with a fresh vigour. Initially written during the tumult of 1979 and first recorded for their debut EP in 2013, this song has become a cornerstone of Story’s legacy. The original, characterized by its raw, unfiltered energy, featured…
Monday July 29, 2024 Hailing from the vibrant Surf Coast/Geelong rock scene, The Burbs have been quietly honing their craft since their formation in 2016. With a penchant for electrifying sold-out shows they deftly blend pop melodies with darker lyrical themes, conjuring a potent sense of nostalgia that lingers like the scent of an old,…
Monday July 29, 2024 The Australian trio Vixens of Fall, featuring sisters Nina, Wren, and LuLu, continue their impressive musical journey with Wild River, a poignant new single crafted alongside Max Jackson. This track delves into the intricate transition from the untainted innocence of childhood to the layered complexities of adulthood. Wild River eloquently captures the transformation from the…