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Reckless Coast Pay Tribute to Sharehouse Living With “Burn Street”

I’m feeling pretty nostalgic listening to Reckless Coast’s new single “Burn Street.” It’s indie-rock with a dash of pop, the sort of track that used to be all over radio in the 90s. I’m more than ready for this sound to return!

“‘Burn Street’ is the location of my first share house,” shared Reckless Coast’s lead vocalist Jaeden Ogston. “It was like a little family… picture the most ideal and perfect home/living situation and that’s what it was like. However, after only eight months, the lease came up for renewal and we all parted our separate ways. The share houses that followed never came close to being like Burn Street, and I realised that it would be the closest thing to a home I had.”

“Burn Street” comes from Reckless Coast’s debut EP, which is slated for a May 3 release. The band will waste no time bringing their music to the people; their Naked & Famous tour kicks off the following day.

4 May 2024 – The Catfish, Naarm/Melbourne
10 May 2024 – Elsewhere, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
11 May 2024 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane
24 May 2024 – MoshPit, Eora/Sydney (supporting Starcrazy)
25 May 2024 – Stag and Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle (FREE)

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Jade Gibson Drops Feelgood New Single “Down the Road”

Victorian country starlet Jade Gibson has just dropped a fantastic and fun new single “Down the Road.” The upbeat track reminds listeners that finding your person might take time, but it could happen when you least expect it.

This song saw Jade reuniting with her long-time collaborator Tyler Bank and Naarm/Melbourne powerhouse producers MSquared (Michael Paynter and Michael Delorenzis).

Jade is a fixture on the local country music scene and has played some of its biggest festivals, including Tamworth, Deni Ute Muster, and Gippsland CMF. You can see why she’s being touted as the next big thing at the following shows:

4 May 2024 – Birallee Tavern, Bungambrawatha/West Wodonga
8 June 2024 – Beer DeLuxe, Bungambrawatha/Albury
6 July 2024 – SS&A Albury, Bungambrawatha/Albury
13 July 2024 – The Terminus, Mulwala/Yarrawonga
20 July 2024 – Birallee Tavern, Bungambrawatha/West Wodonga
27 July 2024 – Beer DeLuxe, Bungambrawatha/Albury
21 September 2024 – Beer DeLuxe, Bungambrawatha/Albury
28 September 2024 – The Terminus, Mulwala/Yarrawonga
2 November 2024 – Birallee Tavern, Bungambrawatha/West Wodonga
9 November 2024 – Beer DeLuxe, Bungambrawatha/Albury

Image used with permission from Rock This Country

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Wolf & Chain Drop Fantastic New Single, “Not Giving Up”

Tarntanya/Adelaide emo outfit Wolf & Chain recently released an absolute anthem, “Not Giving Up.” This belter of an alt-rock track had me from its opening drum beats. If the members of My Chemical Romance, Panic! At the Disco, and 30 Seconds from Mars ever formed a supergroup, their music might sound a little something like this.

“It can often feel like you have two sides, where you have moments of being really down and hopeless, feeling like an entirely different person, not happy with who you are. But, at the same time, you come out of it and you are not that person and you have these moments of clarity that urge you to push through and survive,” the band explained of the song’s inspiration.

I hear there’s plenty of new music on the way from Wolf & Chain this year, so make sure you listen out for it.

Photo credit: Michael Carver

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The Stems Announce 40th Anniversary Tour

When I think about my favourite songs from the ‘80s, “At First Sight” by The Stems is always near the top of my list. It’s criminally underrated and still sounds fresh as a daisy while so many other tunes from the decade have dated. Unlike so many bands from the era, they’ve resisted the urge to tour the scene relentlessly, which makes their recent announcement of a 40th anniversary run pretty special.

Original members Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, and Dave Shaw haven’t toured Australia since 2019. This time around, they’ll be joined by Ashley Naylor, of Even and The Church fame. Together they’ll celebrate four decades since they made their debut in 1984 supporting The Saints and The Triffids.

This isn’t simply a nostalgia tour either. While there’ll certainly be an element of that, the band are preparing to release a brand-new single and a live LP. Stay tuned fans, and make sure you get your tickets to the following gigs:

24 August 2024 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
25 August 2024 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide
30 August 2024 – The Zoo, Meeanjin/Brisbane
31 August 2024 – Manning Bar, Eora/Sydney
6 September 2024 – Freo. Social, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

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Bobi Andonov Releases Funky New Single, “Between the Lines”

Bobi Andonov has floored me with his latest single “Between the Lines.” It’s bold and sexy, with some of the best falsetto you’re likely to hear from a modern artist. I can definitely hear a Prince influence shining through those passionate vocals and funky guitar licks, but as a major fan of the Purple One I appreciate the nod to his genius.

“This was one of the initial compositions within the project, marking the inception of the ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ trilogy. While numerous songs delve into two-person relationships, be they love affairs or tumultuous scandals, we aimed to craft a narrative portraying an intensely complex relationship with oneself. Such internal dynamics can prove to be the most disastrous, co-dependent and damaging relationship that any individual must navigate,” Bobi explained. “Drawing inspiration from artists like Jai Paul, Dijon, Blood Orange, as well as the funk sounds of David Bowie and Prince, this groundbreaking experiment laid the groundwork for some of the core elements of the entire project.”

Ready to hear the rest of the project? You don’t have too long to wait. Bobi will release his EP, SAINT, on May 9.

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Robbie Mortimer Releases Country-Rock Banger, “Blow the Speakers”

A grand finalist in last year’s Toyota Star Maker competition, Robbie Mortimer is making good on his promise. His latest single “Blow the Speakers” is a high-energy country anthem that sounds like Robbie has been doing this for years. Robbie had nothing for praise for his partner in crime Jared Adlam, who co-wrote the song and produced it at his Machine Lab studios.

“Jared truly brought the best out of me as an artist and songwriter,” Robbie enthused. “Nothing was too hard. There were no silly ideas, just opportunities to make a high-energy country anthem and we did just that. I’m proud of what we created together.”

Robbie has a stack of gigs coming up as a feature artist for the Professional Bull Rider’s Association Monster Energy Tour. He’ll also play a few cool country festivals in the coming months. Here are all the places you can see him play.

5 April 2024 – Way Out West Festival @ Eric Lenton Memorial Recreation Ground, Koa Country/Winton
20 April 2024 – Stock Route Festival @ Lazy River Estate, Wiradjuri Country/Dubbo
28 April 2024 – Carnival of Cups @ Goulburn Paceway, Gundungurra Country/Goulburn (FREE)
18 May 2024 – Music in the Mulga @ Wandilla Station, Kalali Country/Eulo
8 June 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
22 June 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Mulubinba/Newcastle
13 July 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Cairns Convention Centre, Gimuy/Cairns
28 September 2024 – Heartbeat Of The Hunter Festival, Wonnarua Country/Tocal
26 October 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Equine & Livestock Centre, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth
2 November 2024 – PBR Monster Energy Tour @ Townsville Entertainment Centre, Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country/Townsville

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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Bryan Estepa and Melita Team Up For “Is There Anybody There?”

Eora/Sydney singer-songwriter Bryan Estepa has got no time for musical trends. His latest single “Is There Anybody There?” feels like a total throwback to the late 70s, but that music’s classic for a reason. This song, which features guest vocals from Melita, doesn’t try to be anything that it’s not. If you’re still sneaking vinyl from your father’s or grandfather’s record collection, I know you’ll love this one.

Bryan hasn’t released music since “Back to the Middle” in 2021, noting that “The well kinda went dry after that. I’d normally be a little worried but I threw myself into learning a tonne of new concepts on guitar and got obsessed over my instrument like I did in my teens. I kinda forgot about my songwriting for a while. But ‘Is There Anybody There?’ came out of nowhere during that period and it formed pretty quickly. One of those truly inspired moments that as a songwriter that you dare not question.”

“It’s a song about loneliness and how we as individuals are just a miniscule number in the sea of humanity,” Bryan explained. “In those moments of realisation, we might wonder if anyone is there or listening to us.”

If you’re in Eora/Sydney, you can catch Bryan supporting Ashley Naylor Spaceship at MoshPit Bar tonight! Limited tickets are still available through trybooking.

Image used with permission from Chris Familton Publicity

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Jordy Burns Impresses With “Second Chances”

Jordy Burns proves that her strong debut single “Walls” was no fluke with the release of the follow-up “Second Chances.” This an upbeat pop number sounds so different from her more sombre debut, but its lyrics are every bit as powerful as its predecessor.

“‘Second Chances’ fell out of my brain on a pretty poignant day in a toxic relationship when I finally realised that this person wasn’t going to change,” Jordy admitted. “After a really heated discussion, as many pained artists do, I found creativity in some intense journaling and suddenly I was staring at the lyrics of my next song.”

“Second Chances” is the second single lifted from Jordy’s debut EP Games, which drops on April 18. She’s got a couple of local shows coming up this month, so get onto it Eora/Sydney!

6 April 2024 – Tokio Hotel, Eora/Sydney (FREE)
27 April 2024 – Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Donovan Woods Announces First Aussie Tour

After releasing seven albums and bagging a stack of awards in his native Canada, indie-folk artist Donovan Woods is finally making his way to Australia. He’ll play seven shows in intimate venues around the country in the middle of the year.

The tour announcement encouraged me to take a deep dive into Donovan’s music. I’ve had “Truck Full of Money” on my Spotify list of favourites for some time, but for some reason I hadn’t really explored his music before now. On one hand, I am so glad that I did. It’s incredible. And it just keeps getting better; his new track “Rosemary” is exquisite. On the other, now I’m sweating on my husband finding a new job before tickets sell out!

Donovan has partnered with Support Act and pledges to donate a dollar from every ticket sold to supporting music industry professionals in this country with crisis relief, mental health, and wellbeing assistance. He’s also got another album on the way in July, so expect to hear new tracks and plenty of your old favourites at these long-awaited shows:

13 June 2024 – Milk Bar, Boorloo/Perth
14 June 2024 – Jive, Tarntanya/Adelaide
15 June 2024 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
16 June 2024 – Sooki Lounge, Wurundjeri Country/Belgrave
20 June 2024 – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
21 June 2024 – The Great Club, Eora/Sydney
22 June 2024 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Brittany Farhart

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Christian Adjeisa Releases Fantastic New Single, “RUNNING”

Eora/Sydney-based R&B-pop act Christian Adjeisa has just released a brand new earworm, “RUNNING.” This song is such a bop. While it’ll get you up and dancing, its lyrics also pack a powerful emotional punch.

“‘RUNNING’ is my journey of grappling with heartbreak and search for truth, trying to outrun the haunting memories and painful truths of a failed relationship,” Christian said.

I also love the film clip, directed by Frederick McHenry, which sees Christian working up a sweat in the outback of New South Wales alongside Indigenous locals in Ngemba Country/Brewarrina. The rugged setting is a powerful representation of the emotional barrenness and isolation felt after a break-up. It’s all great stuff which makes me pretty excited to hear more.

Image used with permission from Good Intent