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Trent Richardson Drops New Country Gem, “All In”

Emerging country singer-songwriter Trent Richardson has charmed me with his latest track “All In.” It tells that classic story of boy meets girl, and although it doesn’t reinvent the wheel there’s just something about it I can’t resist. Trent’s voice is also right on trend, with its echoes of Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs.

“It’s about two people who’ve been looking at each other all night and everyone knows what’s going on except them,” Trent said. “They’re both into each other, but they haven’t crossed the line yet. The band’s packing up, one of them said they were leaving ages ago, but they’re still there hanging around. As a musician, you see those situations happen all the time when you’re playing shows. I thought it’d make a good song because it’s something a lot of people can relate to.”

Trent’s star is certainly on the rise after he took home the Brand New Star title in Darkinjung Country and was named a grand finalist in the Country Stars Australia competition in Gubbi Gubbi Country/Sunshine Coast. Give him a follow on Instagram to see what’s coming next.

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Stella Dunai Releases Beautiful New Single, “I Love You Too Eagerly”

If you need a soothing soundtrack to ease you into your working week, Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-folk artist Stella Dunai has got you covered with her beautiful sophomore single “I Love You Too Eagerly.” Part lullaby, part waltz, this sweet single explores all the joy and fear that comes with falling in love.

“This is a pure and sweet song about being head over heels in love with someone and rejoicing in that, while also acknowledging an undercurrent of anxiety that you could be overbearing, or too much when you are being open about your love and genuinely yourself,” Stella explained. “It is about putting everything on the table and leaning in without embarrassment, learning to put trust in the other person when they say that they feel the same.”

I love the intimacy of this song. Built around a live guitar and vocal take, complete with some of those raw moments that some producers might call imperfections that need polishing, it just feels so honest. There’s nowhere for Stella to hide vocally, and you can hear and appreciate every poetic word she sings. Take a little moment to properly listen to this one, because it’s so special.

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Molly Millington Moves Me With “Empty Handed”

Molly Millington has captured my heart with “Empty Handed,” a beautiful new country ballad from her brilliant debut album Frank Morgan. This is one of the album’s most vulnerable moments, so make sure you have those tissues handy!

“I wrote ‘Empty Handed’ about becoming okay with letting people down,” Molly admitted. “I never feel like enough, even when I’m told repeatedly that I am. I know deep down the moment I show myself some mercy and believe in myself it’s game over, but it’s easier said than done.”

If you’re not already across Molly’s music, let this single be a gateway drug for you. Enjoy it, then fire up Frank Morgan, because I know you’re going to love it.

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Classic Face Release Nostalgic Debut, “Pneumasthmatic”

Boorloo/Perth-based new-wave bands Classic Face are unleashing a wave of nostalgia with their debut single “Pneumasthmatic.”

You can hear the influences of classic acts like Talking Heads and Devo along with newer artists like LCD Soundsystem in “Pneumasthmatic.” I was instantly hooked by its bright synths and driving drums, but the more times I listen the more I appreciate the lyrics which explore themes of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and perseverance.

“Pneumasthmatic” is an exciting introduction to this new Western Australian act. Give them a follow on Instagram to learn all about their new music as it drops.

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Milina Mihic Impresses With “Stay With Me”

After working on it since she was 17, Eora/Sydney-based singer Milina Mihic has finally released her beautiful new single “Stay With Me.” It’s a delicate yet emotionally charged song that’s full of pain and yearning.

“Stay With Me is about not getting the chance to better yourself in a relationship,” she said. “There have been many times in my life where I’ve felt as though I never got the chance to explain my side of a story. It’s hard when your actions are taken at face value and there is no benefit of the doubt.

“I also wrote this song about realising it takes two people to ruin a relationship, and coming to terms with the fact that yes, I can be wrong, but I don’t need to be the villain. This song became a part of my story when I was 17 and first navigating relationships alone. It was my anthem then, and it’s my anthem now.”

“Stay With Me” comes from Milina’s debut EP The Man You Remember, which she’ll release on July 21.

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Raise a Glass to Aussie Expat Brittany Elise’s “You Look Like”

With her latest single, “You Look Like,” Aussie starlet Brittany Elise proves she may just be our next big country export. She’s currently based in Nashville, where she penned this country-pop banger with Michael Saleta and Jake Arthur.

“I had been in a Nashville bar listening to live music the night before our write and I heard this lady ask a man she had just met to buy her a drink,” Brittany recalled. “I wanted to capture that flirty, confident energy where you’re not overthinking it, you’re just going for it and Michael had the title ‘You Look Like I Need A Drink’. This song came from that fun, little cheeky, in-the-moment feeling – you see someone across the room and just know there’s a spark.”

Americans will have plenty of opportunities to see Brittany playing shows around Tennessee in the coming weeks. If you’re around, make sure you get out there and support this Aussie talent.

19 June 2026 – Puckett’s, Hendersonville (FREE)
20 June 2026 – Gray’s on Main, Franklin (FREE)
23 June 2026 – Puckett’s, Nashville (FREE)
18 July 2026 – Puckett’s, Murfreesboro (FREE)

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Eliza Hull Returns With “Hotel Room”

Eliza Hull is back with new original music, her first in three years. Her latest indie-pop ballad “Hotel Room” is one of her most revealing yet, and if you know how personal her lyrics have been in the past, you know that’s a massive deal.

“‘Hotel Room’ is probably one of the most vulnerable songs I’ve ever written, me at my most exposed and unguarded – like you’ve accidentally walked into this London hotel room and I’m still in the middle of figuring something out,” Eliza said. “I travelled to the UK, where I wrote with 12 songwriters in 14 days – which, looking back now, was completely wild; I was exhausted and had a breakdown. As a mother and at this stage of my life, I feel more driven than ever to express myself honestly: we rarely hear stories or songs about women moving toward midlife – especially women who are unraveling, becoming undone, questioning everything, wanting more, wanting less, changing shape in real time. There’s still this expectation that women should either remain desirable, composed and certain, or quietly disappear. I’m interested in the messier in-between place. The strange, tender, human parts we don’t often sing about out loud. It feels important to explore that honestly.

“‘Hotel Room’ isn’t a story about waiting to be rescued by someone else – it’s about trying to reconnect with your own inner self after feeling completely lost. I’m overseas, alone in a hotel room, spiralling through this reckoning with myself. The person I’m searching for isn’t somebody else – it’s me. The version that feels centred and whole. Recording in London with producer James Knight, the whole thing came together in this intense, electric rush. We only had half a day together, I arrived with just the bare bones of the song. James works so instinctively – every idea felt immediate, alive, and emotionally charged – which perfectly matched what the song was trying to say. That idea became the heart of the music video.”

“Hotel Room” is out now. Hopefully it’s just the start of a new chapter of music for Eliza.

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Sidney Moves On With “tenth of may”

Sidney starts a new personal and musical chapter with the release of her personal new single “tenth of may.” With her debut EP what if it ends? Sidney shared heartfelt songs penned in the lead-up to the end of her engagement. Now in her latest song she shares the emotions surrounding what was meant to be her wedding day. It’s a powerful track about resilience and moving forward when life doesn’t go quite as planned.

“On the 10th of May last year, I found myself in Nashville on a date where I thought I was supposed to be getting married here in Australia,” she recalled. “I’d gone through a massive breakup in 2024, and the previous record I put out, what if it ends? was all about the lead up to that breakup. I was like, I do not want to be in the country when that date comes around. So I used the savings I had for that wedding that was never going to happen and I bought tickets to go over there and write music. [tenth of may] just kind of fell out of me, and I realised how happy I was in the decision I’d made. A lot of my previous music has focused around love, and definitely romantic love. But moving into this new record…is a lot more of a wider perspective and reflecting over life and lessons and challenges way beyond that. Which is really exciting as an artist.”

What if it ends? is one of my favourite debut EPs ever, so I’m thrilled to hear more fabulous music from Sidney. This track is so special. Take a moment so you can properly soak up “tenth of may.”

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Tommy Emmanuel and Ella Hooper Join Bachelor Girl For “Blown Away”

As a Bachelor Girl fan from way back, I have recently loved hearing the band breathe new life into the songs from their iconic debut studio album Waiting for the Day. The latest track to get the Redux treatment is “Blown Away,” and it’s reminding me just what a fantastic song it is. The latest version features a little Americana flavour and guest appearances from Tommy Emmanuel and Ella Hooper. Just quietly, I think they all might have improved on the original.

“We’ve gone a lil’ bit country/Americana on this third release of our Artist Sessions,” Tania Doko shared. “James [Roche] and I wanted to extend the collaboration to two artists we’ve shared a long musical history with… this time all the way from Nashville to Violet Town. We just couldn’t resist calling in James’ ol ‘boss’ he thrived with on tour back in the ‘90s – one of the world’s guitar greats, Tommy Emmanuel, along with fellow ‘90s effervescent front woman who’s gone a LOT Americana herself – Ella Hooper. The original ‘Blown Away’ is a crowd favourite live, and now this new version of great friends/artists quite simply makes my soul ‘YEEHAW!’”

Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions is scheduled for an August release. Bachelor Girl will play a string of shows to support this release, so see them anywhere you can.


31 July 2026 – The Golden Vine Hotel, Bendigo (ALL AGES – u18s with adult)
1 August 2026 – The Star Hotel, Yackandandah (ALL AGES – u18s with adult)
8 August 2026 – Brunswick Ballroom, Bulleke-bek/Brunswick (18+)
23 August 2026 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane (18+)
28 August 2026 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (18+)
4 September 2026 – Cube 37 @ Frankston Arts Centre, Monmar/Frankston (ALL AGES – u15s with adult)
18 October 2026 – Factory Theatre, Bulanaming/Marrickville (18+)

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Ziggy Alberts Puts Folk Spin on The Proclaimers’ Hit

I didn’t have Ziggy Alberts covering the Proclaimers on my 2026, but here we are! His take on the 1988 banger “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” is stripped back to put the focus on those sweet lyrics. Rest assured, he doesn’t mess too much with it. I know you’re still going to be singing along to this one!

Ziggy apparently recorded this cover in Cavanbah/Byron Bay with longtime collaborator Garrett Kato for a film sync opportunity. Now though we all get the chance to hear it and add it to our road trip playlists. The music video, shot across Kabi Kabi County/Sunshine Coast, captures those road trip vibes.

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