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Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’

Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’. It is a 13 track collection that drifts between various modes of rock, from indie to alternative and through to the edge of pop. The constant thread that connects them is a joyously mature grasp of melody, with the album stuffed full of…

Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’

Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’. His particular brand of alt-R&B is peppered with electronic elements, with sumptuous synth work meeting sombre songwriting. The vocal blends with ease, gliding smoothly over the energetic soundscape. New single ‘Bleed’ showcases this perfectly, with Lane’s percussion driven instrumental leading the…

Quote Club: Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’

Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’ – it’s a characteristically cinematic soundscape; trading on sweeping synths, warm textures and glitchy percussion. “𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘪 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘻𝘪’𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘴. 𝘪…

Launchpad: Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’

Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’. Their influences are wide ranging, from Erykah Badu to The Beatles and The Roots; which results in an enigmatic sound that straddles genre boundaries and sonic styles. Made up of members Phil Simmonds , David Diaz and Whitney Meyer, the trio…

Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’

Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’. It’s an anthem for everyone who has felt pushed around or discriminated against; it’s a rallying cry to stand up for oneself – a firmly positive message framed by an expansive, rich production. In characteristically vivid style, Esterly blends numerous textures; both…

Swedish songwriter SHY Martin muses on lost love on new single ‘Same Old’

Swedish songwriter SHY Martin muses on lost love on new single ‘Same Old’; with the accompanying video chronicling moments taken from her European tour. A prodigious pop talent, SHY has penned tracks for the likes of Mike Perry, Kygo, Bebe Rexha and The Chainsmokers. Her writing catalog has amassed over 2.5 billion streams – success…

Quote Club: Brisbane’s Georgia James touches on the complexity of loving on ‘Start A War’

Brisbane based songwriter Georgia James touches on the complexity of loving on debut single ‘Start A War’. “I wrote Start A War hungover on a Sunday, mucking around on the piano. I was feeling sorry for myself and thinking about the messed-up things people put each other through in relationships. My sister and I were…

Quote Club: Ireland based songwriter Roe muses on societal pressures on powerful new single ‘Girls’

“There is so much pressure to be perfect these days, especially in a world controlled by social media. We look at stunning models with gorgeous hair and makeup that seem to be having the time of their lives every day, when for most of us this isn’t a reality. Girls is about changing the goalposts…

‘Live Another Day’ is UK-based Hugo Valentine’s newest offering, a note on desperate hope

‘Live Another Day’ is UK-based Hugo Valentine’s newest offering, a note on desperate hope. He takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, through the eyes of an addict. The Londoner has released the single having come off some impressive live dates, including a warm up slot for Tom Jones. He fills his music with harmonic depth,…

Chicago’s ALIGN explores human emotion and connection on new five-track EP ‘Intertwine’

Chicago based ALIGN explores the depths of human emotion and connection on new five-track EP ‘Intertwine’. Atmospheric, moody and expressive; ALIGN’s soundscapes tread the edges of electronica. ‘Follow Me’ and ‘Found’ are undeniable singles, melodically superb and joyously dynamic; ‘Though Patterns’ is a personal highlight – displaying the breadth of ALIGN’s impressive production language. “When…

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WOOF balances chaos & control in post-punk single ‘LICK!’

Delta of Venus reveal long-form visuals for double A-side ‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’

Sophie Li’s ‘Magnets’ pulls listeners into a chaotic love affair

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Salomé Songbird’s ‘Jellyfish’ is an acoustic meditation on isolation

Matya’s ‘Night Light’ shines with irresistible groove and creative liberation