Fresh Local Produce
Look, you're busy. You love music, but you don't have the time to go out and find new stuff and you can’t trust the Spotify algorithm any more (my most played is currently ‘Do The Propeller!’ by the Wiggles - I feel you!).
The local music scene is fantastic - there's amazing, innovative, deeply cool stuff coming out every day. And lucky for you, I am a music-obsessive with no ability to stop thinking about this stuff, even when I should be thinking about something else.
This is the place to find all my thoughts on the Australian music scene. I'll be posting reviews of compelling new tracks by up-and-comers, and there will also be the odd gig review, listicle, story and random musing.
You can find all the songs I review in one playlist, available on Spotify.
Got something to add, a hot take or an artist you think I should know about? Drop it to me in the comments - I am always keen to journey down a musical rabbit hole.
New Music Review #29: ‘Old Friends’ by In Good Hands
Evocative, melancholic and sunny indie rock from In Good Hands, plus cool new music from Warbaby, Ms. Thandi, and False London.
New Music Review #28: ‘Just A Little’ by Abbey Lane
A burst of indie rock energy from Sydney's Abbey Lane, plus awesome new music from Mac The Knife, Hannah Brewer, and Zhuli.
New Music Review #27: ‘Ice Cold’ by Armlock
A moody masterpiece of modern day shoegaze from Melbourne’s Armlock, plus incredible new songs from Ruel and DMA’s, The Buoys and Jem Cassar-Daley.
New Music Review #26: ‘Are You Having Fun?’ by Sarah Levins
A brilliantly unpredictable new track from Sydney folk-pop singer Sarah Levins, plus awesome new songs by Jem Cassar-Daley, The Tullamarines and Glenn Hopper.
New Music Review #25: ‘Tone Of Voice’ by Grass Stains
An exciting debut by Melbourne pop-punk band Grass Stains, plus great new music by Tjaka, Vallis Alps and Dear Seattle.
New Music Review #24: ‘Beaming’ by FRIDAY*
A warm and inventive track from FRIDAY*, plus brilliant new music from Mitch Sanitago, RedHook and Yours Truly, and Go-Jo.
New Music Review #23: ‘Freak Like Me’ by Munan
Cruisy indie-pop psychedelia from Korean-Australian artist Munan, plus awesome new music from BVT, Hannah McKittrick, and Genesis Owusu
New Music Review #22: ‘Lost in Limbo’ by Little Green
A stunning track by the effervescent singer-songwriter Little Green, plus astonishing new music by Clea, Mell Hall and Sahara Beck, and Lastlings.
New Music Review #21: ‘Dancing Through The Fire’ by Austin Mackay
Indie folk meets dance rock in the newest track by Newcastle singer-songwriter Austin Mackay, plus outstanding new music by Wongo, Vera Blue and Folk Bitch Trio
New Music Review #20: ‘Sand Monkey’ by Kid Pharaoh
A furious, brilliant new track from Illawarra MC/producer Kid Pharaoh, plus excellent new music from Surf Shop Cops, Ashli and Crooked Colours.
New Music Review #19: ‘Safety’ by Reliqa (feat Sean Harmians)
A blistering, experimental track from alt-prog band Reliqa, plus brilliant new stuff from Bazio, Velvet Trip and Jordy Maxwell.
New Music Review #18: ‘Something Something Something’ by Kitschen Boy
Jangly indie rock from Melbourne four-piece Kitschen Boy, plus great new music from Parkway Drive, Private Function and Phoebe Go.
New Music Review #17: ‘Down’ by Eat Your Heart Out
Combustible and unrelenting power-punk by Newcastle band Eat Your Heart Out, plus awesome new music from Sampa The Great, BUSINESS and Little Green
New Music Review #16: ‘Long Story Short’ by Yeloboi Tommy
Introspective and melodic storytelling from Sydney rapper Yeloboi Tommy, plus fantastic new music from Sweater Curse, Cookii, Cosmo’s Midnight and Tkay Maidza.
New Music Review #15: ‘Answers’ by Darby and Ok2222
An injection of atmosphere and emotion from Melbourne producers Darby and Ok2222, plus exceptional new music from Northlane, The Grogans and Yawdoesitall.
New Music Review #14: ‘Everyone I’ve Met Hates Me’ by Suzi
The highly anticipated return of Suzi, plus phenomenal new music by Siala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Mallrat.
New Music Review #13: ‘Colin’ by Blue Honey
An astonishing debut by WA indie band Blue Honey, plus awesome new music by Tasman Keith and Genesis Owusu, Sophisticated Dingo, and 5 Seconds of Summer.
New Music Review #12: ‘DELETE MY HISTORY (ctrl+alt+delete)’ by Lola Scott
A fascinating new talent emerges on the Australian pop scene in Lola Scott, plus cool new music from King Stingray, Mouse and Gravemind.
New Music Review #11: ‘In Your Dreams’ by Jadu Jadu & Tambala (feat YTK)
A gorgeous, lush production from Jadu Jadu & Tambala, plus phenomenal new music from merci, mercy, Slowly Slowly, and Mason Dane.
New Music Review #10: ‘Softly Spoken’ by Blusher
The first single from edgy, sophisticated indie pop outfit Blusher, plus fantastic new music from Stand Atlantic, Arno Faraji, Just A Gent and Tyne-James Organ