Having released her single 'Sacrifice', which was also included on the EA FIFA21 soundtrack back in August of last year, Chløë Black returns in 2021 with a new tune dubbed 'Title Track'. What sounds like the introduction song of a Bond movie, the sultry, cinematic producion beautifully coincides with Black's seducing vocals that woos the listener like that of a snake charmer.
Australian producer/DJ Anna Lunoe makes her return with her latest single 'Ice Cream' which features the vocals of Japanese rapper Nakamura Minami. With the music embodying old school rave production, Minami delivers a fun and quirky element, singing lines like "I like an ice cream, I aint gonna brain freeze".
Australian rockers Batz have returned with their new single 'Remain The Same'. Taking their glam rock and punk sound and infusing it with spreads of pop and indie, the production is constructed on classic break drums, electro-powered synths and sizzling guitar riffs.
Sydney artist Luciana Valentina brings forth the official video for her single 'The Murder of Margaret'. Directed by Anna Zorik, the elegantly shot black and white visuals depict an air of mystery as a stranger at a bar approaches her with the two eventually making love later on in the night.
Australian indie pop outfit San Cisco deliver a great video for their single 'Messages'. The Duncan Wright-directed vid feature the band performing at a dance with clips of drummer and singer Scarlett Stevens chatting on a lips designed phone whilst doing things like working out. The vibrantly designed set is quite clever giving the video and fun and cheeky appeal.
Rising Melbourne singer D'Arcy Spiller has unveiled the official video for her single 'What In Hell'. Impressively shot, clips of the stylishly dressed Spiller feature the artist in a haunting setting, seemingly to be at a crossroad of giving in to the darker side of life or rejecting it for a better way.
Australian artist Hatchie has teamed-up with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart to record a cover version of The Jesus and Mary Chain's 1994 classic single 'Sometimes Always' which features Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star. This remake keeps much of the original instrumentation in tact, yet with more of a beefed-up sound.
Australian band San Cisco have released their new EP 'Flaws'. Comprised of four songs in total, the record features production contributions from Chris Coady. Delivering a taste of polished indie, alt-folk and even 60s pop. The EP follows San Cisco's 2017 album 'The Water'. With the ups and downs of relationships being a focal point of the record, 'Flaws' is a ray of sunshine during these crazy and uncertain times.
With his forthcoming 'Shift Remixed' EP landing November 29th, Bristol producer Henry Green has unveiled one of the reworks courtesy of Australian producer edapollo. A charming slice of electronica, spacious throughout whilst triggered by sparkling effects and synth strokes, the remix is one of four that include offerings from Cyril Hahn, Harvey Causon and Rohne.
Freshly signed to Diplo's Mad Decent label, Aussie outfit Haiku Hands will drop their debut album next year, with the Spinning Top imprint releasing the record in Australia and New Zealand. To warm everyone up, Haiku Hands have shared their latest single 'Onset'. Connecting with Mad Zach for the production, the tune is an electro meets Hip-Hop hybrid with an 80s styling.