ALBUM REVIEW: platypus, Origin of Species

We've had our eye on Perth prog rock band platypus ever since their debut single Black holes. Now the trio have released their first EP, Origin of Species.

Across four tracks, the EP asks…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Fox Valli, Oopsie Daisy

Sydney artist Fox Valli presents a highly engaging love story in a video produced by a three-person crew on a shoestring budget.

‘At the heart of this music video is the…

Our favourite dog-titled bands

Melbourne loves a good dog-themed band name - and we love a good dog-titled band! Here are our three favourite Melbourne-based, canine-named bands…

DOG DOOR

An indie rock band featuring both male and female vocals. Dog…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Earl Gray, Simply Sick

Emo surf rock band Earl Gray tackle substance abuse and addiction in Simply Sick.

The band said the song was about both the struggles of an individual and the ripple effects…

Posthumous album honours artist's life and music

Family, friends, and fellow artists of the late Thomas James Mahony have worked together to complete and release his final body of work according to his wishes.

Recently released album The Other Side…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks, Skipty Doo

Zoë Fox transports herself into a model train world in the delightful video for Skipty Doo.

Skipty Doo is the first single from Fox's forthcoming freak-folk album…

Meet the band forging their own path

From live recording to starting their own festival, Perth band Free Aviary are doing things their own way.

The indie rock band took inspiration from the music of yesteryear when it came to…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: hubo, Speedtalk

Melbourne melodic rap artist hubo explores the weight of decisions and their consequences in the prison-themed video for Speedtalk.

‘Speedtalk at its core is a story about regret, the desire for redemption…

When our favourite artists team up

Take two artists, each with their own unique artistic style, and bring them together to create something incredible! We love a good collab, and here are three that have caught our attention lately…

GYPSY…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Loose Surface, Hearing Aids

Wollongong alt-rock band Loose Surface tackle misogyny through ferocious punk attitude in the video for their most recent track Hearing Aids.

‘Hearing Aids is a furious and unflinching punk-rock anthem…

We picked five faves

The changing of the seasons comes around quickly! It's already time to choose our top tracks of the just-gone winter months (June, July, August). 

With all the great music we've seen lately, this just gets harder…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: jnr., I guess it's fine.

Sydney alt-pop artist jnr presents a clip about feeling like you don't fit in.

'I wanted this music video to reflect the themes of the song, which talk about not…

Highlighting the depth of Aussie talent

Australia's biggest music event BIGSOUND is set to go off next week, with a huge and diverse line up of exciting Aussie artists!

Looking for your next local fave? Here we're highlighting one BIGSOUND…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Twisted Fix, Gimme A Reason

Melbourne's Twisted Fix channel the Madchester scene in Gimme A Reason, one of a string of singles blending nineties British indie with classic sixties pop.

‘Gimme A Reason …

Thanks to Angie Kruger, From the Crowd

We invited Perth music scene expert Angie Kruger from From the Crowd to tell us which WA bands you should have your eyes and ears on. Here's what she said…

WEST ENVY

'With…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: EDIE, Burning

Three bands you need to know

Following on from our five fave post-punk bands story earlier this year, we delve into the genre's poppier sister to bring you three Aussie new wave bands you should know about.

SCREENSAVER

This Melbourne-based…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Myron Moss, SMOKE

Sweeping views of rolling fields abound in this clip from Melbourne-based, California-born artist Myron Moss.

SMOKE is set at the historical Tooradin Estate, and features stunning footage of the late 1800’s homestead…

Your top picks!

We asked, you told us - which Australian artists you love and deserve a wider audience. We received heaps of great recommendations (thank-you everyone!), and here we highlight some of the most-mentioned!

R.EM.EDY

With music that blends…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: KOEI, THE LAST TIME

Independent Sydney artist KOEI pulls off a beautiful nostalgic track and video, combining warm guitar and synths with a cleverly crafted and emotive clip.

The track recounts the final moments of…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Beth Jackson, Skaties

This one's a throwback to the first release from Sydney kid Beth Jackson (who is currently based over in Manchester with their band the Whale Tails!).

Jackson delivers a folk spin on…

Sonic and visual experimentation

Get ready for the upcoming full-length release from Blood Lotus with a dive into the atmospheric music videos for three singles taken from the album.

Blood Lotus is the musical project of Melbourne-based Hannah Wu, fusing…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: YOUNG H£NRY, 740's

Newcastle rapper YOUNG H£NRY finds inspiration in a trendy shoe and native forest with 740's, a track representing a chill lifestyle.

‘New Balance 740’s are a running and lifestyle sneaker commonly referred…

Our three faves

In the mood for gentle guitars and dreamy vocals? Up for discovering a brand new artist or three? These three phenomenal debut tracks are for you!

Meander, Sunchaser

Sunchaser is a dreamy, folk-pop concoction with sweeping, sun-drenched…