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Meali Grace’s recently released debut single Upstream is a poignant exploration of the themes of perseverance and resilience, brought to life with silky vocals and raw instrumentals. To celebrate the song’s release, Marx Music had the pleasure of asking the rising artist about her experience in the music industry from busking to booking gigs, the …
If Western Australian duo Dear Sunday somehow haven’t caught your attention yet, they’re most certainly about to, with their latest single Postcode Lover weaving creative lyricism and melodic soundscapes with surf rock threads. Bursting onto the scene just a few short years ago in 2020, the band’s newest track Postcode Lover is infectiously relatable, paying …
**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 …
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 …
Kinder’s latest release Come Along, is the dance track we all need at the moment with its catchy beat and driving bass that’s sure to get everybody moving. Filmed across both Ghana and Australia, their latest single’s freshly released music video is a vibrant mix of colour, rhythm and epic choreography. Marx Music chats with …
Try to put a categorical hat on Tigerlily and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one with a brim wide enough to capture all her achievements. From DJ to environmental advocate to podcaster, her music has captured global attention and seen her voted (and crowned) Australia’s number one female DJ for three consecutive years. With her …
There are a couple of things that losing a friend, ending a relationship and putting yourself first have in common. The first, is that none of these things are easy to do and the second, is they are all themes that Aussie cool-girl Wafia explores in her freshly released EP Good Things. A celebration of …
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 …