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As red and blue lighting collide, shapeshifting into pink and purple hues amid a smokey stage, a blonde haired fae donning a dream-style ensemble greets a vine covered microphone and an excited audience. Laurel’s recent performance at The Zoo in Fortitude Valley was an incredibly ethereal production filled with fan-favourites, dancing and a good spot …
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Newcomer Yasmin De Laine’s gothic folk release Laura Elsa is a haunting murder ballad crafted from an exploration of female rage, retribution and a true story told to her by her grandmother. To celebrate her release, Marx Music caught up with Yasmin to discuss the unique pairing of her folk and hardcore background, mirroring the …
Sydney Northern Beaches pop duo Monatomic, are reminding everyone that authenticity is key with their new single Only Way, freshly released for your listening pleasure today. A cheeky little electro-pop mix, Only Way is also a story of learning to be true to yourself, with band mates and childhood pals Steffan Lazar and Taryn Webster …
Today, Thandi Phoenix has released her newest single Hot Sauce. Produced by Arona Mane, the track is a tasty preview of her forthcoming EP REBIRTH and your new favourite song. Bold and catchy, Hot Sauce is a house-pop blend built on a groovy disco bass line, embellished with Thandi’s freestyling. As sizzling as it sounds, …
**WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS THEMES THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING TO SOME READERS** Melbourne-based artist Bec Stevens’ recently released song, James’ Song, taken from her upcoming album BIG WORRY, is an incredibly poignant tribute to a dear friend. After her beloved friend James McKenzie tragically took his own life in 2019, Stevens re-listened to a …
LA based artist Felly’s latest album, Bad Radio, is a multifaceted, explorative collection that brings numerous genres under one roof to offer something for everyone. Intertwining a playful mixture of sounds, Felly is not bound within the predefined genres of rap, indie rock and alternative, but instead sits somewhere on the outskirts of each, moulding …
You will smile, sway, cry, then “fucking dance hard bitches.” Words by Dominic Buckland The second show in this year’s Gang of Youths’ A More Perfect Union experience, held at Sandstone Point, played host to some incredible talent including Budjerah, Middle Kids as well as fresh grooves from Matt Corby, but the night truly …
Several concerts across the country, two additions to the More Perfect Union Festival tally and one unique acoustic set later; Gang of Youths have officially wrapped their Australian tour. To celebrate their tour, Marx Music caught up with Gang of Youths bassist Max Dunn to discuss being back on stage, how streaming has changed album …
Aussie girl Katie Thorne’s new single I Hate Your Girlfriend is everything I didn’t know I was craving in a new release. *Immediately adds to all Spotify playlists* A flirty, cathartic track laden with silky vocals and smooth guitar, IHYG dissects the inevitable jealousy and subsequent vilification of an ex’s new beau post breakup. …