Category: Releases

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Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers Keep the Music Coming

Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers are so prolific that I can barely keep up with their material. They released their instrumental surf rock track “Go, Rattlers, Go!” on Halloween, and they’ve already got another tune for us, “Set Me Free.” Quantity doesn’t mean sacrificing quality for this local act. “Set Me Free” is among my favourite Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers’ songs.

“I guess it’s about wanting to be better,” explained the band’s frontman, Tom Harrison. “Knowing and being self-conscious that you haven’t been.”

Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers will celebrate the release of “Set Me Free” with a double set show at Bearded Lady in Kurilpa/West End on Sunday 17 November. It all kicks off at 2 pm and tickets are $10 at the door.

Image used with permission from Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers

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Among the Restless Rock Out With “Cutting Corners”

Naarm/Melbourne-based act Among the Restless has knocked it out of their park with their latest single “Cutting Corners.” It’s one of those tracks that hooks you in with a killer intro and doesn’t let go.

“’Cutting Corners’ is a recount of growth and the confusion that comes hand in hand with it,” the band explained. “We approached the sound and writing process differently, and our natural progression as a unit really shines through. The emotion runs deep in this track, which is something we always strive for.”

Among the Restless have been slowly building buzz through performances at major festivals like Good Things and Uncaged alongside rock music’s elite, and with releases like “Cutting Corners,” it doesn’t sound like they’re slowing down. They’re also playing a secret show for hometown fans tomorrow night. Use the code NORTH20 for discounted tickets!

Image used with permission from Among the Restless

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Briggs Teams Up With Kobie Dee and David Novak For “Ballad of the GOATs”

Yorta Yorta/Wurundjeri man Briggs hasn’t released solo music since 2021, but his latest effort “Ballad of the GOATs” has certainly been worth the wait. Press play and crank this track right up. Featuring Gomeroi artist Kobie Dee and the song’s co-writer David Novak from Polish Club on guitar, this one is an absolute banger.

“If the GOATs needed a song to enter the Pantheon of GOATs I would hope it would be this,” Briggs enthused. “I explained my vision for the track; a highlight reel of a song. I asked Kobie to trust the vision, think of it like we are creating the soundtrack for the highlight reel of life. The best bit was when we realised, we didn’t have to have any words for the chorus. Goats traditionally don’t speak.”

Briggs’ outfit A.B. Original were set to perform alongside Public Enemy last month but unfortunately, that tour’s been postponed. Let’s hope that they get the gig again when those dates get rescheduled.

Photo credit: Tristan Edouard

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Abbey Lane Releases Fantastic New Single, “Just a Little”

Hit that volume and enjoy Abbey Lane’s awesome new pop-rock single, “Just a Little”. This fabulous single has a nostalgic sound that perfectly marries with its insightful lyrics exploring bad timings, lost love, and self-reflection.

Abbey co-wrote “Just a Little” with New Wave Records’ Hayden Marie who also produced, mixed and mastered the single. The two creatives worked across different states, sending demos back and forth.

“Hayden had sent me the bare bones of the track originally and allowed me creative freedom to write my own parts to it,” Abbey explained. “We both vibed what the other was creating, so it made for a very easy creation process, sending each other logic sessions and demos until we reached our final recorded version.”

She said she wrote the lyrics “based on a friend’s relationship experience before the song took on a story of its own. Overall, it’s a narrative about having someone in your past who you can’t seem to separate from, and although you’ve both tried to move on, that in the end you’re still drawn to them.”

The release of “Just a Little” ushers in a new era for Abbey’s music following the release of her debut EP Afterthoughts in June. If you live in New South Wales, make sure to see Abbey play “Just a Little” and other fantastic tracks at one of her upcoming shows:

3 November 2024 – Gossy Weekender @ Drifter’s Wharf, Darkinjung Country/Gosford (FREE)
6 & 7 November 2024 – Musicbox Stage @ Sydney Olympic Park, Eora/Sydney (FREE for Coldplay ticketholders)
8 November 2024 – Lord Dudley, Eora/Sydney (FREE)
9 November 2024 – Sydney Streets Festival, Eora/Sydney (2 pm – FREE)
16 November 2024 – Sundown Festival @ Glenorie RSL, Darug Country/Glenorie (FREE)
29 November 2024 – Ramblin Rascal, Eora/Sydney (FREE)

Image used with permission from Abbey Lane

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Carla Webhe Releases Charming Single, “Life’s an Awful Mess”

Carla Webhe celebrates all of the chaotic terrible joy of human existence with her gorgeous new single “Life’s An Awful Mess.” Whatever you’re going through right now, I know this breezy little bop will make you feel better.

“‘Life’s An Awful Mess’ is about the contradictory nature of life, and how it can be so terrible in one moment and magical in the next,” Carla explained. “It’s also about accepting the inevitable finality that life will face and realising that it’s all not that serious when you take a step back. We’re all doing our best, and while some of us are killing this whole life thing, some of us are still bringing swords to pillow fights. Life is everything and nothing at all, but in seeing the beauty in it and accepting it – flaws and all, maybe someday we can learn the art of living.”

Fans in Meeanjin/Brisbane can catch Carla supporting JP Cooper at the Princess Theatre on November 15.

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Daphnie Release Indie-Pop Bop “Perfect Piece of Person I’m Made For”

If you need a little mid-week pick-me-up, look no further. Daphnie’s latest single “Perfect Piece Of Person I’m Made For” may just be the perfect piece of pop music.

“I wrote this one with Will O’Donohue (Runaway Mornings), and produced/mixed it in my bedroom,” explained Alistair Hayes, who performs under the Daphnie moniker. “We wanted to create a cruisy silly absurd love song that you could dance to with your significant other in your bedroom while your neighbour yells at you through the walls for being too loud. I think we really got it there, mostly because that actually happened.”

With Aus Music T-Shirt Day approaching, Daphnie has you covered. Check out the Daphnie merch store for some fantastic November 28 options.

Image used with permission from Daphnie

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Bully Hay Impressed Ahead of Album Release

With his new album set for release tomorrow, I figured it was about time I put Bully Hay on your radar. He recently released the song “Bushfire Moon,” inspired by the bushfires that tore through Paredarerme Country/Dunalley in Tasmania a few years ago. It tells the fictional love story of a firefighter searching for his love amongst the devastation around him. You know how the greats like Paul Kelly and Bruce Springsteen can sing you a song about fictional characters but there’s so much truth in their voices that you believe it all? Bully’s exactly like that.

“The fire wiped out most of the Tasman Peninsula and caused a lot of damage and disruption,” Bully recalled. “It ended up cutting off a lot of people from the rest of the island to the point where people could only get on and off the peninsula by boat. So, the community had to band together to get help to those that needed it. It felt like just about anyone that had a boat was ferrying supplies and people back and forth for days because the roads were all blocked with debris from the fires. I had this fictional story in my head inspired by those events of a volunteer firefighter right in the thick of it, fighting the fires and totally exhausted. At some point he knows it’s a lost cause. The situation is hopeless and too far gone and he needs to get out of there. All he can think of is finding his love and he sets out, determined to find her amongst all the chaos.”

“Bushfire Moon” comes from Bully’s album Black Dogs & Songbirds, which drops tomorrow. Inspired by artists as diverse as Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, and the Tea Party (Jeff Martin even recorded and mixed all the songs on this LP), it’s sure to be an interesting listen.

Photo credit: Eden Meure

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Dana Gehrman Delights With “Let It Be You”

If you’re one of those old-school music fans who complain that all the best stuff is behind us, Dana Gehrman’s new single “Let It Be You” might just change your tune. Her sound is a total throwback to the 70s, in the best possible way. This song sounds like an instant classic, soulful, sultry, and incredibly smooth.

Dana has just wrapped up a string of cool shows including playing support for Charlie Musselwhite and gracing the Dashville Festival stage. While she’s taking some downtime for now, I can’t imagine she’ll be off the road for too long. Until then, make sure you give this song a spin.

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

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Joan & The Giants Channel the Rage With “How Could You?”

Everything Joan & The Giants touch seems to turn to gold, and their latest single is no exception. “How Could You?” is a fabulous indie-rock track that perfectly encapsulates the heartache that comes with a major betrayal.

“When a person breaks all the trust you once had in them it isn’t just sad, it’s completely chaotic,” vocalist Grace Newton-Wordsworth shared. “I was going through life still doing all the things I have to do like working multiple jobs, playing shows, seeing friends and family – whilst internally, I was screaming.”

If you love their music and want to get your hands on some exclusive merch, preorder a copy of their new limited edition vinyl. There’ll be just 100 copies of this exclusive 7-inch featuring Joan & The Giants and Seb Szabo’s Baked Sessions recorded in Collingwood in June. Pre-order a copy here to make sure you don’t miss out when they’re released on November 8. That same day they’ll also be part of Western Australia’s massive Blues at Bridegtown festival, which runs from November 8 to 10.

Photo credit: Isabelle Haubrich Photography

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All Regards Tease New EP With “FALLBACK” Single

With a new EP scheduled for release next week, there’s no better time to tune in to All Regards’ monster new single “FALLBACK.”

“’FALLBACK’ is about hoping you’ve gotten away from your demons, whether that’s a toxic relationship with yourself, a friend, or a substance, but knowing deep down that you haven’t,” the band explained. “It’s about the feeling of knowing that despite your efforts or intentions, you’re going to fall right back into the same self-destructive patterns and being kind of resigned to it.”

All Regards’ new EP ALL OUR DREAMS TURN TO NIGHTMARES drops on November 1. All Regards will officially launch the EP with a show for hometown fans at Bergy Bandroom on November 22.

Photo credit: Act Four Photography