Recurrent Verse

Sun shining and the smooth sounds of Perth's Eli Greeneyes new single comes through the stereo. Not a bad start to a Friday!! 

 'She Don't Care comes to us with a simple yet mesmerizing guitar focused beat that encompass the lyrics, letting the vocal melody tell the story. Listening I get such a late 90's - early 2000's vibe - think The Wallflowers, Shawn Mullins, or Tonic. It is such a beautifully put together track showcasing Eli's amazing voice. 

Speaking on the inspiration behind the single Eli…

Destroy All Lines Agency is thrilled to announce that Yeah That Agency have joined their ever expanding roster of Australian artists. Joining acts like Parkway Drive, The Butterfly Effect and Polaris are Alt. Belle Haven, Closure, Divers, Drastic Park, Ebony and the Dilemmas, Future Static, Jacob Fitzgerald, Heartline, Juno, Majak Door, RVHU, Terra, The Last Martyr, Those Who Dream and Wolf and Chain. 

“We are committed to building our Agency into an all-inclusive home that welcomes all genres and…

Bad Moon Born have dropped a new single 'Fallout' and damn is it good. The band recently changed up their sound and it has seen them produce some amazing tracks since. 

With an intro filled with low tuned guitars, the tone is set for Jordan Von Grae's vocals to wash over us. With touches of a BMTH sound 'Fallout' shows that this new direction is a perfect fit for Bad Moon Born. Slowly building, Fallout has so many elements tucked into the four minutes. Grab your headphones for the ultimate listen. 

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Brisbane alt-rockers Tragic Me have been busy. Today they release a pop inspired anthem about the days gone by. 'Take Me Back' feels like a warm summer breeze, taking you back to those times and people that hold a special place in your memories. A catchy hook with a simple yet compelling drum beat encompasses this single making sure that it will be stuck in your head after the song has finished! 

‘Take Me Back’ has quite a few memories for frontman Alex Thompson-Tark, who penned the lyrics. Writing about a…

Metalcore Powerhouse Convex release their visceral new single 'Worn'. Uplifted by unparalleled passion, 'Worn' represents a new direction for Convex delivering their signature raw intensity and haunting hooks in a high quality production package! 

Introducing itself with a merciless punch, 'Worn' treats listeners to an onslaught of syncopated instrumentation, terse riffs punctuated with pinch harmonics and bludgeoning breakdowns. Juxtaposing the heavy dropped tuned guitars are vibrant propelling synth…

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Having recently unveiled a prodigious line-up of young, First Nations curators and a small selection of speakers for its debut event, BLAKSOUND is today revealing its full 2021 program, jam packed with important First Nations artists and ground breaker's from across so-called Australia. 

Presented by Digi Youth Arts and Vyva Entertainment, supported by QMusic and BIGSOUND and co-curated by a selection of young First…

If you're a fan of Paramore or Evanescence then Melbourne's alt/rockers EVERLYNE are going to be just what you are looking for. An energetic, alternative rock band, the four piece formed in 2019, starting with brothers Nathan & Jordan Borg before adding powerhouse vocalist Mac Shaye and drummer Sam Stone to the line up. 

‘Deranged’ is the band’s follow up single to pre-lockdown singles ‘I Own My Own’ and ‘Not My Fault’.  

Deranged is the story of a girl that is slowly losing her mind and hearing voices…

It’s been a massive few months for Druid. Catching the eye of Knotfest on their release of DTHBLW the guys hit the stage at Stay Gold and this was added to Knotfest’s Pulse of Maggots alongside bands such as Hyro The Hero, As Everything Unfolds and Lotus Eater. 

Their debut album ‘The Beauty in Decay’ is like a melding pot of sounds, bringing in a new twist on the traditional sound of numetal/metalcore. On my first listen of the album I had a list of roughly 20 bands that you could hear influenced the…

I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling when listening to Shangrila and their new EP Analog Youth hasn’t let me down. 

Let's go on a journey with the Perth natives. ‘Analog Youth’ is five moments in time as you come of age. Told over a sonic soundscape that sweeps over you in places, while hitting the core of your very being and leaving you breathless in others. Each song seamlessly intertwines into the next whilst weaving through the journey that takes you into adulthood.

Beautiful melodies, which Shangrila…

IGLOO ZOO are one of the hidden gems of the Australian scene. Pushing boundaries and continually experimenting with their sound today they have released Tether for our listening pleasure.

After the release of their last single ‘Through The Night’ metal trio Igloo Zoo got an itch to release energetic new material. Their latest single Tether is definitely scratching that itch. 

Starting with an electronic feel it isn’t long before the pace kicks.  Tether shows a different side of the metal trio, one that is…

Perth Pop-punk outfit Nautical Mile have announced the release of their upcoming EP 'Embers' set to hit our ears on Sept 10th. 

With the disruption brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic the band spent most of 2020 writing the follow-up record to The Only Way Is Through, with the product of these writing sessions being this release. 

To celebrate, they have also announced Australian Tour Dates in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth, presented by the label. Also announced is that their mates Carr…

Charismatic, cheeky and radiating with talent, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jacob Fitzgerald brings witty lyricism, stirring storytelling and effervescent indie-pop/rock prowess to his sparkling new single ‘Pretty Good For My Mind’

'Pretty Good For My Mind’ sees Fitzgerald and his band exploring a new trajectory with a bright, pop-filled track that expertly melds nostalgic and modern influences. Animated vocoder backing vocals and distinct dancefloor beats conjure images of voluminous locks and…

Melbourne's The Last Martyr grow with every release but they have hit a new level with Afterglow.  The band have revealed the new single about young love and reflection through rose coloured glasses. The track features a huge chorus, gigantic riffs and soaring melodies. There is also a little surprise in amongst it which blew my mind and makes this song rock as hard as it does. 

Vocalist, Monica Strut, shares the story behind the tune: 

“Afterglow was written as an apology to a past lover whose heart I…

Blending melodic dream-pop with hazy psych-folk elements, Brisbane’s Chloe Mae enchants with her sound, serenading with pristine vocals and delicate song writing, both of which can be found in ‘Falling’ 

Emanating with an ethereal quality found in both her vocal tone and lyricism, Chloe Mae elegantly combines her musical influences, ranging from folk to indie-rock, to create a sound uniquely her own, first glimpsed with breakout release ‘Flowers’ last year. 

'Falling’, a beguiling track that is sure to…

Melbourne’s indie folk outfit Strange River have followed up their earlier 2021 release Derail with a short, sweet guitar filled tune Epitaph. The band decided to leave the track without drums and bass to allow Cameron Monarco's vocals to shine through. 

Frontman Monaco says, "It is a reflection on the tradition of the epitaph; how we celebrate and hold with us the memory of the people we love.” 

Speaking about the track he said "It’s about how we attempt to sum up people’s entire lives with ... profound…

Not many singers possess a voice as beautiful and powerful as Ellie Jane. To hear her sing is to be enveloped in the true nature of soul, whether she’s crooning a gorgeous blues ballad in the style of Etta James or leaving yet another audience a-gasp with her Janis Joplin-esque rock stylings.

After years of jaw dropping live performances, ‘The Face Of Love’ is Ellie Jane’s triumphant return to the recorded medium. Written and produced by long-time guitarist and musical-partner-in-crime Byron Short, ‘The…

The Money Wars new single ‘Miles Away’ is gentle but bright as Carmen’s velvet vocal tone lilts expertly through the verses. In the distance, drifting saxophone notes emerge subtly until they are brought entirely into the light with a gold-imbued saxophone solo following the first chorus. Glossy production brings a dreamy, melancholic edge to the track, which shines with syrupy indie-pop layers from start to finish. 

Almost like a sequel to last single ‘Zoom’, which was written about a long-distance…

Returning in full force with his second single of the year, Sydney-based indie-rocker Sam Marks delivers enticing vocals, emotional turbulence and unrestrained instrumental dynamism in newest release ‘Vagabond’ 

Now, just like the song’s namesake, Marks explores frenzied rock elements in ‘Vagabond’, delivering wandering melodies, choppy rhythms and feverish vocal techniques. 

Immediately soaked in coatings of reverb-drenched guitars boasting addictive riffs, Marks’ vocal tone is as warm as ever, his slight…

Written By Wolves have released their latest cut from The Collab Project along with a videoclip for it.  Always & Forever, features NZ singer Becks who also happens to be vocalist Michael Murphy's wife.

This track is a favourite of Michael's  "I know you aren’t meant to pick favourites amongst your kids, but this is probably my favourite track I’ve ever written. The concept behind this song is no matter what you are going through, no matter what is happening, if the world was about to end, who would you…

Finally!!!  Gippsland boys Mirrors today have announced their long awaited debut album 'The Ego's Weight' alongside the second single off the album 'Leave Them Behind'.

With a more polished sound from the boys, the heart of Mirrors is still evident. We are still treated to the raw, emotion filled vocals of Patty Goodman that we have come to love but oh boy has he upped the delivery of those lyrics. While three of Australia's best musicians in Tyson Taifer, Rob Brens and Jake Mackin showcase exactly why…

It doesn't seem that long ago that on a Sunday afternoon I watched a young emo band perform in the band room at one of Adelaide's pubs to about 20 people. I remember saying to the people I was with that they would be a band to watch in the future. Fast-forward two years and I'm tipping that these boys may well end up playing in a stadium. The rise and rise of Wolf & Chain continues with their latest single 'Taste of Blood'. Filmed at Adelaide's Cry Baby and starring a few familiar faces from another…

Larsen, with their high-octane grunge and irresistible lyrical angst, have turned up the heat this year in the lead up to the highly-anticipated release of their latest EP ‘Second Wind’.

Coming off the back of their explosive ‘Eating Me Alive’ Tour, it is clear that the Adelaide alt-rock outfit have found their second wind, collecting five hard-hitting yet lyrically refined tracks that represent their best work to date. Drummer Alex Andrews talks more on the EP: 

“With the ‘Second Wind’ EP, we’ve never…

With his rustic blend of surf-folk, imbued with enticing indie-pop elements, Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Zander Rhodes brings all the warmth of acoustic folk with a refreshing salt-water splash of coastal-pop energy in sunny new single ‘The Only Way I Know’.  

Consistently impressing with his masterful song writing, serene vocals and golden acoustic tones, the English born musician has left a revered trail of releases since 2019, including his third EP ‘The Great Unknown’ earlier this year. 

Now, with…

Melbourne indie-rock outfit Strange River recently released their single 'Derail'. Derail is a melodic journey with velvety smooth vocals from Cam Monarco. What competes this song is the swirling guitar melodies that surround the vocals and the inclusion of keys which add to the sorrowful sound. This is a band to put on your radar. 

Written during 2020, ‘Derail’ is a melancholic and lush track that explores the long term consequences of decision making. Recorded over multiple zoom sessions, the single…