Indie pop outfit Miami Horror have shared the video to their single 'Restless'. Filmed in Malibu, the vid depicts a gentleman enduring the brutal and militaristic training of tennis. With the coach looking like an 80s mafia member, the lead guy eventually falls in love with a woman in the tennis camp, with the two sneaking out for a little rendezvous. 'Restless' is directed by Keenan Wetzel.
A couple months back Melbourne artist Eilish Gilligan unveiled her highly impressive single 'Keep Up'. A continuation of her sophisticated pop carving, Gilligan's latest track 'Someone Else', ups the ante yet again finding the promising singer delivering more of an upbeat slice of grand pop built on a running bass line, lush synth lines and of course Eilish Gilligan's mature vocals that have shined in her previous work. Touching on a relationship that has gone sour, 'Someone Else' is another testament to the poised stardom that is rapidly heading her way. Check it out.
Australian band DZ Deathrays have announced the release of their new album 'Positive Rising: Part 1'. Landing August 30th via Alcopop! Records, the news follows the band's wrapping up of their 10-year anniversary tour. Recorded in Los Angeles, the LP was produced by Miro Mackie.
Australian singer Meg Mac has released her new LP 'Hope', the follow-up to her 2017 album 'Low Blows'. Comprised of 7-tracks in total, the record was produced by Myles Wootton. A reflection of personal and sociological events of the time, the album stands as a grand pop offering with heartfelt and thought-provoking lyrics tied into one brilliant package.
There have been loads of exciting bands exploding out of Melbourne for a while now. From indie to psychedelic, the city is on fire with talent bursting out the seams. One of the bands that have been delivering quality tracks, is Slum Sociable. The duo released their lush single 'Afterthought' back in 2018. They now return with their latest cut 'Life Is Free'. Vibrantly stunning with dynamic vocal performances, musically the tune is aligned with the new romantic period of the late 70s - early 80s, all the while adding a modern twist.
Melbourne has been one of our go to cities for some of the best indie, punk and psychedelic bands of the day. Lupine is a rising group that caught our attention with their 2018 song 'Tell-Tale Heart'.
Back in 2017, Australian outfit jade imagine released their debut EP 'What The Fuck Was I Thinking' on Courtney Barnett's Milk! Records. A lush combo of art-pop, indie and more, the group left fans yearning for a full-length. Whilst there is still no indicator of exactly when that will happen, jade imagine have unveiled a new song and video titled 'Big Old House'. Directed by James Thomson and Jade McInally, the retro shot vid features the band randomly enjoying things like swimming and flying discs.
L.A. Mood is not from Southern California what so ever, but this is the moniker of Melbourne musician and producer Dave Mudie, who many people may know from playing with Courtney Barnett. With that being said, Mudie has released his new EP 'Breakfast At Sassy's'. This is the follow-up to his 2017 EP 'Crushing Highs & Amazing Lows'. Comprised of five songs in total, this is a wonderland of garage rock, indie, blues rock and pop.
Courtney Barnett drops the video to her single 'Everybody Here Hates You'. Directed by Danny Cohen, the visuals feature Courtney and the band jamming out on a stage initially before transitioning into a setting that appears to be the inside of a brain. Eventually the band finds the walls of the slowly caving in on them.
Australian singer Your Girl Pho steps up with a banger of track entitled 'Five Thirty PM'. An apologetic offering for all of her mess-ups in the eyes of another, Pho's jazzy vocal delivery is accompanied by head-nodding Hip-Hop production sprinkled with pop undertones. Packed with charisma and charm, Your Girl Pho makes it virtually impossible not to want to go along with her for the ride. Check it out.
