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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 …
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 …
**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 …
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. …
Rising singer-songwriter Josh Needs has dropped his new EP Fault Line, a six track collection exploring the concepts of grief, self-reflection, awareness, love and heartache. Playing with a darker sound, the EP was created in a bid to find purpose in lockdown following a breakup and a fractured wrist. “I needed to pour myself into …
Not one for doing things in half-measure, Aussie musician Charlie Collins has dropped her brand-new single Fuck It alongside the news of her sold-out show in Marrickville. With pulsing drums and a heavy focus on her vocal abilities, Collins new single is a guitar-lead reflection on the effect of public scrutiny of a break-up and …
Soft lighting hints at a flower decorated stage while outlining the silhouettes of Brisbane Symphony Orchestra as they take their seats. Another figure appears on stage, greets a violinist with a Covid-approved elbow bump and takes his place as conductor and orchestral lead. The lights brighten and the ethereal Vera Blue takes to the stage …
Having captured our attention earlier in the year with her single (in)Sanity, Aya Yves brand new release Smart Girls has us ready to bestow a crown upon this dark-pop queen’s head. A girl-power anthem about owning your mistakes, Smart Girls is a reflective, sassy track that champions self-love and growth post breakup. Continuing to experiment …