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.
Melbourne's Meg Mac makes her return with the epic single 'I'm Not Coming Back'. Refusing to cut any corners, the tune is built on lush piano play, gorgeous strings and thundering drums, which build up to epic breakdowns throughout the song. Vocally Mac delivers a confident and fierce performance, making this one of her best tracks yet.
Australian vocalist Charlz caught the ears of critics and fans alike with her 2018 track 'Colors'. Working with super producer M-Phazes, the song made her an instant artist watch for that year. Charlz now returns with a new single titled 'Amaze Me'. A vibrant pop offering with Hip-Hop and soul sensibilities, the upbeat production and lush vocal delivery makes it another heave-hitter for the rising act, who is poised for chart-topping success.
Australian outfit Ocean Alley will embark on a European tour beginning the August 7th. Adding an additional date in London with their Aug. 27th show already sold out, the tour will run until September 3rd with their final leg ending in Amsterdam.
