Probably riding my bike, taking photos and/or at a gig. Insta: @bruce_a_baker
It’s always exciting when we get to debut the first release for an artist, and we are thrilled to have that honour today in premiering “Ghosts” from Lima Delta. When the pandemic hit, Lima found herself scrambling to find a job. One industry that kept running was mining, and Lima found herself driving sixty-tonne articulated…
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Chloe Sea is an emerging singer/songwriter from the Barossa Valley in the heart of Ngadjuri country. At only seventeen years old, Chloe has proven herself to be a gifted musician, with the full composite of skills. As well as being a talented guitarist, she is a songwriter whose lyrics resonate easily with her generation. Chloe…
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Last month, singer-songwriter John Vincent III released Songs for the Canyon, his long-awaited second full-length album. His 2019 debut album, Songs From The Valley, cemented him as one-to-watch, having racked up over 190 million streams on Spotify alone. With those numbers, it’s fair to say that this album has been keenly anticipated. The successor to his…
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Australian singer/songwriter SonOfHarry is a bold and innovative musician. He is making his mark by today releasing his debut album, a gorgeous and lush collection of songs exploring themes that are dear to the heart. The maturity and variety on the album is outstanding, especially given that he is still only twenty one years old….
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Singer/songwriter Marcus Wynwood hails from Lutruwita/Tasmania and has carved a name for himself for his fierce and energetic guitar-driven blend of indie rock, post-punk and power-pop. We’re thrilled today to be premiering his new EP, the explosive Killerbites, ahead of its release tomorrow. The EP is a collection of six songs featuring honest and artful…
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Today, Tanzanian/Australian trans/non-binary artist Malaika Mfalme released Yasmin, their stunning, intimate, and deeply personal debut album. The album pays homage to the loss of their partner, Yasmin, and beautifully chronicles the range of emotions that were felt during the grieving process. There is a gentle intimacy, a warm embrace, as Malaika details the struggles and experiences they…
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We’ve been big fans of pop duo Just A Leo since we premiered their 2021 single, “Hideway”, and have enjoyed their output ever since. We’re delighted to be premiering their latest single. “I Promise”, a track acknowledging and honouring the seven year relationship between the duo. Kalliope stars on vocals, with Andie multi-tasking on synth,…
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Lars Nagel is an alt-country/Americana veteran, singer-songwriter, and guitarist, raised in Sweden and settled in Atlanta. He is on the cusp of releasing Tomorrow Never Knows, his latest solo album, but prior to this we have the pleasure of premiering his poignant single, “Now That You’ve Left Me”. The track is filled with warmth and tenderness,…
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We’ve been big fans of Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Acchy since we showcased his 2021 single, “Never Falling in Love Again”. That track was written in response to a relationship that didn’t work out, so we’re thrilled to be premiering today the flip side of that emotion, the heartwarming “when i met you’. Acchy has built a…
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Nighteyes is the solo project of New Zealand-born and Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist Rachel Trainor. She has just released her stunning and haunting debut album, The Way Back Down. The Way Back Down is a collection of tracks steeped with drama and stories. They are a mix of dark rock, folk and electronica, which navigate a broad range…
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Sydney-based five-piece Pastures are an indie-rock band reknowned for their jangly guitars and warm sounds that tug on the heartstrings. True to form, their latest single about to drop, “The Garden”, does just that, and we are delighted to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday. The track follows on from “Sweet Desires”…
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Mulubinba/Newcastle post-punk artist Atlas Franklin Alexander is back with the dreamy and immersive “Young Love”, richly textured and spellbinding, for which we are delighted to be premiering, along with its video ahead of its release on Friday. This atmospheric beauty features vocoder-enhanced vocals, moody guitars and echoing synths. The production is all class, and it is…
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Des Cortez is one of Melbourne’s finest, accruing a steady legend of followers with their fresh indie sound. We’re excited today to be premiering their latest single, “Running”, ahead of its release tomorrow. The band is the union of three close friends who decided to make music together. They met at school and have earned…
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We’ve been big fans of Melbourne’s pop/punk quintet This Space Is Ours for some time now and are delighted to be premiering the video for their latest track, the moving and honest “All The Things I’ve Been Avoiding”. The track follows on from “Apology” and “Gone In May”, which were released earlier in the year….
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It is always an absolute treat to be premiering the debut release for an artist, and today we have that privilege with “Blind” from LAVELIN, who hails from Meanjin (Brisbane) and Yugambeh (Gold Coast). The song is a poignant take on a relationship that didn’t work out, showcasing a voice that sends shivers, powered along…
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The fabulously named Virgin Mary Disco is a four-piece hailing from Melbourne, cranking out kick-arse post-punk new-wave garage rock. Their debut single, “Modern Man” was released earlier this year, and was followed up by “Automation”. We’re stoked to be premiering today their third single, “For Free”, ahead of its release tomorrow. “For Free” is ridiculously…
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Sydney’s FVNERAL are masters at creating music that fosters compassion, and which is imbued with love and care. Their latest track about to drop is “MERCY”, a song about the relief and beauty of having connections, being accepted, heard and having the ability to celebrate one’s own identity. This release follows their critically acclaimed tracks…
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We are blessed in Australia with psych-rock bands at the moment. There are the global superstars Tame Impala, the legendary King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the fabulous Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and up and comers The Lazy Eyes. You can also throw into the mix the awesome Brisbane outfit, Annoying Neighbours, who are finding their…
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Chelsea Elder is a gifted 22-year-old singer/songwriter hailing from Melbourne/Naarm and is about to release “I won’t wait”, and we are stoked to be premiering it before its release on Friday. In “I won’t wait”, Chelsea sings of the need not to wait for other people to change or for circumstances to change in order…
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It’s always an exciting day when we debut the first single of a band, and we’ve struck gold with Albury/Wodonga-based alternative rock band SOULSLEEP and their first tune to hit the airwaves in “Glass Heart”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the single ahead of its release on Friday. In “Glass Heart”, the band has tackled…
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One of the brightest pop stars to cross our paths in recent times is Venice Qin. Venice hails from Auckland, Aotearoa and now lives in Sydney. As an artist, Venice has influences from a wide variety of sources. She has a Chinese heritage, is a classically trained musician and grew up with a love of musical…
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Plenty is being said these days about gender and identity. Sydney alt-punk rockers Muscle Mary tackle this head-on, particularly perceptions held within the music scene, in their latest thought-provoking single, “Optics”. We’re excited to be premiering the track ahead of its release this Friday. Despite the advancement in conversations about gender, appearances and inclusivity, these…
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Meanjin indie-rockers Space&Ages are about to release their second song into the world, the sizzling “Trial & Error”. Continuing where they left off with their stellar debut, “High for Free”, the band is gifting us a song with a high-energy groove laden with guitar hooks, chest-bursting melodies and sweet harmonies. We are thrilled to be…
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First Nations artist Sunny Luwe has today released Flowers in the Sky, her much-anticipated debut album. The proud Wailwan pop-soul artist released a handful of singles earlier this year in the runup to the release of this joyful collection hitting the airwaves. The tracks have a united, joyful feeling to them. The vocals are pure…
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Earlier this year, Sydney punk-rocker Jovi Skyler released his debut album, Nothing To Do. One of the tracks from the album, “Nervosa” is being released a single, with an accompanying video, and we are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. The track is imbued with grunge and hazy vocals. The…
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Fresh Violet is an alt hip-hop artist from Naarm (Melbourne), and on Friday, she will release her second LP, Life of Vi, and we are stoked to be premiering it ahead of its release. After her 2018 debut album, 50 Shades of Violet, Fresh Violet has gone up a gear in this latest release. Life…
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Perth quartet Sophian are back with another slice of dreamy reggae-infused surf rock with their latest single, “Beautiful Day”, and we are thrilled to be premiering it before its release tomorrow. Fronted by Sophian Manik, the track has a summery-infused reggae groove. The uplifting melody and sweet guitars are artfully stitched together, creating a sonic…
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Steeped in alt-country vibes, Sydney-based indie band Lady Lyon have just released their Friends in Hell EP. With jangly guitars and blessed with the soaring vocals of frontwoman Hayley Lyon, the EP is a beautifully varied collection of songs with all the feels. The songs are all written by Hayley, ranging from personal and self-reflective…
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SIG SALI, is an electronic alt-pop band hailing from Sydney, and they have teamed up with vocalist and songwriter Natassa Zoe to create the emotive dance banger, “Pillow Thoughts” which was released today. It’s the third track from SIG SALI to be released, following on from “Stay Tonight” and “Reasons”. They’ve been kicking it out…
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Last year, singer/songwriter Baby Velvet released her stunning debut solo album, the exquisitely titled Please Don’t Be In Love With Someone Else. The album was nominated for an AIR Award for Best Blues and Roots Album, and in our opinion, justifiably so. Baby Velvet tomorrow releases her first single since the album, the wistful “Wild…
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