Category: Releases

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Grace Cummings Wows Me With “Common Man”

Absolute force of nature Grace Cummings has just released “Common Man,” a fantastic bluesy number about daring to be different.

“This song is about being a colourful bird and never, ever wanting to be a pigeon,” she said. “Somebody I used to know wrote a song called common man about working nine to five and coming home and having a cup of tea and going to bed and it made me want to have a fucking panic attack. I wish I could tell people it was about riding off into the distance on the back of a white horse with a Cowboy in Austin Texas, but it’s not.”

“Common Man” is the latest single from Grace’s new album Ramona, which will be released on April 5. She’s just announced a string of headlining shows in the United States. After that she’ll head to the United Kingdom and Europe to play her own dates and support King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, but hopefully she’ll be back on home soil really soon.

1 May 2024 – Gold Diggers, Los Angeles
4 May 2024 – Shaky Knees Music Festival @ Central Park, Atlanta
5 May 2024 – Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro
7 May 2024 – DC9, Washington
8 May 2024 – Arden Gild Hall, Wilmington
9 May 2024 – Public Records, Brooklyn
15 May 2024 – Forest National, Brussels (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
16 May 2024 – Stadthalle, Offenbach (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
18 May 2024 – Forum Karlin, Prague (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
19 May 2024 – Arena Wien, Vienna (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
20 May 2024 – Columbiahalle, Berlin (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
21 May 2024 – Kantine am Berghain, Berlin
23 May 2024 – AFAS Live, Amsterdam (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
24 May 2024 – The Lexington, London
25 May 2024 – Wide Awake Festival @ Brockwell Park, Herne Hill
26 May 2024 – Olympia, Liverpool (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
27 May 2024 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh (SOLD OUT – supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
29 May 2024 – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
30 May 2024 – Bristol Beacon, Bristol (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
31 May 2024 – We Love Green @ Bois de Vincennes, Paris
2 June 2024 – Maifeld Derby @ Maimarktgelände Mannheim, Mannheim
3 June 2024 – Import Export, Munich
4 June 2024 – Unaltrofestival @ Circolo Magnolia, Milan (supporting King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
7 June 2024 – La Boule Noire, Paris
7-9 June 2024 – Best Kept Secret Festival, Hilvarenbeek
12 June 2024 – Bergenfest @ Bergenhus Festning, Bergen

Photo credit: Tajette O’Halloran

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Lorenzo Guevarra Releases Stunning Debut Single, “As Well As I Do”

When life starts getting on top of me, I can always count on the right music to calm me. If the daily grind is wearing you down too, make sure you listen to “As Well As I Do,” the beautiful debut single from Eora/Sydney singer-songwriter Lorenzo Guevarra. It’s a gorgeous acoustic folk number inspired by watching two uni friends in a volatile relationship realising they were better off apart.

“The song was written on acoustic guitar and has seen little change over the years,” Lorenzo said. “At the time of writing, I was obsessed with Passenger and loved his way of fingerpicking the melodic lines of his songs before the words came in … At the time of recording I was listening heavily to Damien Rice’s My Favourite Faded Fantasy record and drew some inspiration from its production, particularly the orchestral arrangement of the tracks. The string section ideas came organically as we kept replaying what we had. The song’s melody left much space to experiment so we didn’t have to force anything.”

Debut singles are rarely this strong. Rest assured, Lorenzo is definitely one to watch.

Photo credit: Tom Southey

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Lara Villani Releases Strong New Single, “Ghost of You”

Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter Lara Villani has just dropped her fabulous new single, “Ghost of You.” It’s got more of a rock edge than her debut “STOP”, so make sure you crank it up. If you’ve ever had to pick yourself up after someone broke your trust, I know this track will resonate with you.

“This song was really fun to write and it reflects a journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing the haunting echoes of past relationships and betrayal,” Lara said.

The single’s accompanied by a visually stunning music video directed by Mertcan Damoglu and produced by Caleb Keyte from Tier One Productions.

“In the music video I am portraying a figment of someone’s imagination,” Lara explained. “So many times when you’re in a toxic relationship you can have your blinkers on, but there’s always that little voice in your head telling you to get out. I wanted to portray this in a visual way for the song.”

With two songs out in the world, Lara assures us that she’ll step onto the stage for the very first time really soon. Keep an eye on her socials for all the details on that when they drop.

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You & Me Drop “In the Middle” Ahead of EP Release and Aussie Tour

I’m buzzing over the release of Between You & Me’s latest single “In the Middle.” This pop-rock ticks all the boxes, delivering big chords, relatable will-they-won’t they relationship lyrics, and a hook that refuses to quit.

“In the Middle” is the latest single from Between You & Me’s forthcoming EP, SH!T YEAH, which drops on April 5. The lads are currently wowing crowds across North America, but they’ll be back to play headlining shows on home soil in May. Make sure you see them anywhere you can!

13 March 2024 – Marquis Theatre, Denver
15 March 2024 – Bottom Lounge, Chicago
16 March 2024 – The Loving Touch, Ferndale
17 March 2024 – Ace of Cups, Columbus
18 March 2024 – Mahall’s, Lakewood
20 March 2024 – Hard Luck, Toronto
21 March 2024 – Empire Underground, Albany
22 March 2024 – Brighton Music Hall, Boston
23 March 2024 – Le Poisson Rouge, New York
24 March 2024 – Ottobar, Baltimore
25 March 2024 – Foundry @ The Fillmore, Philadelphia
27 March 2024 – Canal Club, Richmond
28 March 2024 – Amos South End, Charlotte
29 March 2024 – The Masquerade (Hell), Atlanta
30 March 2024 – The Abbey, Orlando
2 April 2024 – Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas
3 April 2024 – Paper Tiger, San Antonio
5 April 2024 – Rebel Lounge, Phoenix
6 April 2024 – Chain Reaction, Anaheim
17 May 2024 – 170 Russell, Naarm/Melbourne
18 May 2024 – Lion Arts Factory, Tarntanya/Adelaide
19 May 2024 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth
24 May 2024 – Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
25 May 2024 – The Zoo, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Max Pasalic

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Alexander Biggs Impresses With “pocket protector”

Listening to ‘pocket protector’, the latest single from Alexander Biggs has reminded me just how good he is. I’m not sure whether it’s just new song euphoria talking, but this beautiful understated piano ballad might just be his best yet.

The lyrics, which explore the conflict in a relationship between two people with contrasting lifestyles, are so bittersweet. And then there’s that deceptively simple piano melody which just sweeps you away as it builds to a sonic crescendo. I could not love this more.

Alexander is currently in Austin for SXSW, but hopefully it won’t be too long before he’s back home treating us all to more music of this calibre.

Image used with permission from Maths and Magic

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Josh Setterfield Brings New Party Anthem To CMC Rocks 2024

CMC Rocks 2024 kicks off tonight! While international acts like Lainey Wilson and Chris Young will grab the headlines, I’m music more interested in up-and-coming local talents like Josh Setterfield. He’s just released a cool new party anthem “Something That You Just Might Like” which is perfect for the occasion.

“I wrote a pretty laidback party track to get myself out of writer’s block, I played it at some shows and people went WILD for it, singing along before it had even ended,” he said. “It’s been the best response I’ve EVER had for an unreleased song and people have said it reminds them of early Florida Georgia Line vibes. Bro country revival 2024, what’s good!? Haha!”

Josh will play the tailgate stage at CMC Rocks 2024 tonight exclusively for campers before taking the event’s main stage on March 17.

Image used with permission from DWM Entertainment

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Angus Legg Wows Me With “Drugs With My Friends”

Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter Angus Legg continues to impress with the release of his latest single “Drugs With My Friends.” Longtime readers will have heard me heaping praise on Angus’ music before … get ready to hear me do it all again. This song’s got a little more of an indie-pop vibe, but it’s anchored by the incredible lyrics that drew me in to Angus’ music. This track acts as a companion piece to “Spaceship,” which Angus released last year.

“‘Spaceship’ is about the sorrow surrounding the earliest stages of my breakup, whilst ‘Drugs With My Friends’ is representative of the genesis of my healing journey. The part where I realised I could begin to be myself again, reclaim my autonomy and freedom, simultaneously learning new things about myself,” Angus explained. “This is the exciting part of the healing journey with a chaotic counterpart, it can often be emotionally overwhelming and lonely, but mostly it’s playful and expressive.”

This is another stunner from Angus Legg. If he’s not already on your radar, he should be.

Image used with permission from beehive

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Fingerless Release Live Favourite, “Yes Today”

Meeanjin/Brisbane trio Fingerless have just dropped their epic new rock track “Yes Today.” This song has been a staple of the band’s live set for years, and now we finally get the chance to hear it in all its glory. Fingerless fans will notice it’s a little more mellow than the way the band play it on stage, but this take actually strikes the balance between the live version and the original home-recorded demo.

“The song is about being in emotional turmoil,” says Marc Cheeseman, the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. “Going through something, but finding it really difficult to put that into words, to actually tell someone. “This line from Bram Stoker’s Dracula kept coming back to me while writing it – something about a ‘painted ship in a painted ocean’, it just fit so well and I felt that it summed up the feeling I was trying to put into the song.”

“Yes Today” is a classic psychedelic-inspired rocker that refuses to conform to modern standards. It’s been far too long since I’ve heard a rock track that runs longer than six minutes and has a killer guitar solo. I’m here for it.

Photo credit: Johnny Pickvance

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Gypsy Road Release Stellar Single, “The 7 Stages of Grief”

Naarm/Melbourne emo/post-punk act Gypsy Road have really impressed me with their latest single “The 7 Stages of Grief.” It’s a real emotional sucker punch, as any good song from this genre should be. But there’s a little more than that going on. When so many acts in this genre sound like they could be from anywhere, this track’s distinctly Australian sound really sets it apart. I also love the way that frontman Alex Centofanti’s raw voice sounds against the purer vocals from Peony Cain.

“This one is about mourning a breakup and feeling like someone you’ve loved has died,” Alex explained. “For the first time ever, we decided to include female vocals and screams, which was a new experience for us. I feel like it adds more depth to the intensity and passion.”

After releasing a trio of EPs, Gypsy Road are preparing to release their first album, Letters to a Friend, From Interstate. Listen out for it in the middle of the year.

Image used with permission from Ruckus PR

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James Reyne Guitarist Josh Owen Impresses With “Hold Your Breath”

As a keen James Reyne fan, I’ve been impressed by the guitar prowess of Josh Owen for some time. So my hopes were high for the release of his new solo single, “Hold Your Breath.” Believe it or not, this bluesy rock is even better than I imagined.

If you like what you hear, strap yourself in for plenty more from Josh. He’ll release his debut album, As the Night Falls, in August. Before that he’s got a couple of headlining shows to support the singles. He’ll also play a solo set before rejoining James Reyne Band at all the upcoming Crawl File tour shows. Here’s everywhere you can see Josh in the coming months.

8 March 2024 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting James Reyne)
9 March 2024 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting James Reyne)
11 March 2024 – Anita’s Theatre, Dharawal Country/Thirroul (supporting James Reyne)
23 March 2024 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting James Reyne)
7 April 2024 – Northcote Social Club, Wurundjeri Country/Northcote (1pm single launch with Nick Barker)
11 April 2024 – Vanguard, Eora/Newtown (single launch)
12 April 2024 – Sunken Monkey, Darkinjung Country/Erina (supporting James Reyne)
13 April 2024 – Toronto Hotel, Awabakal Country/Toronto (supporting James Reyne – SOLD OUT)
27 April 2024 – The Forth Pub, Punnilerpanner Country/Forth (supporting James Reyne)
28 April 2024 – Longley Hotel, Muwinina Country/Longley (supporting James Reyne)
10 May 2024 – Dee Why RSL, Gadigal Country/Dee Why (supporting James Reyne)
11 May 2024 – Anita’s Theatre, Dharawal Country/Thirroul (supporting James Reyne)
24 May 2024 – Corowa RSL, Wiradjuri Country/Corowa (supporting James Reyne)
25 May 2024 – SS&A, Bungambrawatha/Albury (supporting James Reyne)
7 June 2024 – The Charles, Boorloo/Perth (supporting James Reyne)
8 June 2024 – The Charles, Boorloo/Perth (supporting James Reyne – SOLD OUT)
19 July 2024 – Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, Kabi Kabi Country/Bundaberg (supporting James Reyne)
20 July 2024 – Brolga Theatre, Kabi Kabi Country/Maryborough (supporting James Reyne)
26 July 2024 – Twin Towns, Bundjalung Country/Tweed Heads (supporting James Reyne)

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute