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Listen to Aphir’s Experimental Track ‘No Muse’

Back in 2015 Melbourne Becki Whitton aka Aphir released her LP 'Holodreem', which was a bridging of two EPs titled 'Abandon' and 'Halved'. A gothic take of minimalism with each track driven purely by vocals, Aphir now returns with her latest single called 'No Muse'. Using her angelic voice as an instrument that coincides with the experimental dash of electronica, there is haunting feel to the song, but no less brilliant and imaginative. 'No Muse' is taken from Aphir's forthcoming LP Twin Earth, landing in 2017. Have a listen.

PVT ‘Morning Mist, Rock Island Bend’ Video

With their upcoming album 'New Spirit' set to drop on February 17th, Sydney group PVT unveil a new video for their song titled 'Morning Mist, Rock Island Bend'. Directed by Mclean Stephenson, the 9 minute vid features a guy who heads off into the forest to be one with nature, escaping his normal life. In the process, he literally adapts to his surrounding by dressing like a bush and doing things to now completely fit into this new habitat.

Stream San Cisco’s Upbeat Tune ‘SloMo’

Dropping their album 'Gracetown' back in 2015, Australian band San Cisco step up with an upbeat pop piece entitled 'SloMo'. Gauranteed to make you dance, the vibrant and funky single is a certified feel-good bit that will lift your spirits in the best way possible. In a press statement regarding the 'SloMo', singer Jordi Davieson wrote: "'SloMo' was the first song we wrote as a band after Gracetown. We wanted to create a song that made people want to move."

Slum Sociable Share Their Hypnotic Single ‘Name Call’

Melbourne's Slum Sociable received a lot of musical love with their 2015 EP 'TQ'. Having acquired spins on BBC Radio 1, the duo is now set gearing up to release their awaited debut LP scheduled to land in 2017. The first single taken from the upcoming record is the atmospheric track 'Name Call'. With the production straddling the lines of soul, hazy pop, electronica and Hip-Hop, Slum Sociable have finely weaved together an array of styles, simultaneously cohesive and stunning. Check it out.

Lone Remixes Kllo’s ‘Bolide’

Melbourne duo Kllo released their EP 'Well Worn' a few months back to welcomed receptions. One the songs taken from the EP, 'Bolide', has now gotten the remix treatment courtesy of producer Lone. Taking notes from pages out of the broken beat and future jazz chapters of electronic music, the spacey rework is out now. You can listen to the track down at the bottom.

Stream Bloodhounds On My Trail’s ‘Over The Wall’

Two years ago Australian band Bloodhounds On My Trail released their 'Escape' EP, which found the group emersed in the sound of hazy and echoing shoegaze. Now set to release their forthcoming 'Haunted Isles' EP, the Melbourne-based foursome have shared the first track taken from the record entitled 'Over The Wall'. Tapping into the feel of early 80s new wave and post-punk whilst still using their platform on shoegaze as an underneath, the band have found an excellent blend, which makes us eager to hear their upcoming release.

Listen to Mara’s Latest Single ‘Pool’

Based in Sydney, musician and singer Mara jumped into the scene with her 2014 LP 'Get Lost in the Night'. Following up with her 'COvers' EP and more, she is now poised to release her forthcoming album 'liquid' on October 20th. The first track taken from the LP is the airy piece 'Pool'. Using a minimalist and lo-fi palette whilst delivering floating vocals, the song is available for streaming, which you can check out down below. Have a listen.