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Shaped by an intrinsic connection to nature, Australian singer-songwriter Maddy Jane’s freshly released EP ‘Clear as Mud Pt.1’ takes a profound journey through self-discovery and feminine rage, while navigating the ebbs and flows of life post heartbreak. Having already cultivated a dedicated fan base throughout her musical career, Maddy Jane’s highly anticipated new EP is …
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 …
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 …
Liberosis: the desire to care less about things… Amidst an already rapidly blossoming career, alt-pop artist Yorke has now released her debut EP Liberosis. The seven track collection is an exploration of “the messiness of moving from adolescence to adulthood” and leaving things behind in a transition of self. We chat with Yorke aka Grace …
Words by Sam Seedsman Smooth, breathy harmonies accompanied by a distinct electro-pop sound is a taste of what you can expect to hear from Kayex’s highly anticipated debut EP; Tempus in LA. Perth locals and life-long friends Palassi Kailis and Tom Derickx made the move to Sydney to explore their unique sound and combined creative …
Mighty Oaks have managed to calm and excite us all at once with the release of their new single All Things Go and simultaneous tour announcement for 2020. Since the release of their self-produced EP Driftwood Seat in 2012, Mighty Oaks have found a home within the indie-folk genre. Combining three-part harmonies to create a …
Channelling both folk and electronica, Hayden Calnin’s latest single Warm With You is something truly special. Haunting vocals tell the tale of an evolving relationship, from romantic beginnings through to the fluctuating moments where it can feel like you’re watching things from the outside. “It’s the one relationship song on the EP,” explains Melbourne’s Hayden. …
Sydney based singer-songwriter Esmé is no stranger to the music scene; having captured the attention of Triple J and MTV Australia in 2017 with her debut single Come With Me. Since then she has continued her success, opening for Amy Shark at MTV Unplugged in 2018, before flying to Brooklyn to work with an array …
Ziggy Alberts is not holding back in his latest single Intentions (22) in which he has forgone soft melodies in exchange for high-speed verses and clear, directed lyrics. The single is a giant leap away from the coastal folk sounds that quickly became his signature style earning him international stardom. The genre mix-up shows an …
With a penchant for reflective and pensive lyrics, Hollow Coves new single When we were Young is quintessential indie-folk. Opening with light drum kicks before introducing the acoustic guitar via soft strumming and orchestral harmonies, When We Were Young evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, throwing back to simpler times. “When we first started writing …