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The Enduring Legacy Of Tony Bennett
The music world bids farewell to legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who passed away on 21 July aged 96. Tony Bennett will be memorialised as one of the greatest male vocalists of both the 20th and 21st centuries, with a career spanning eight decades, a cavalcade of classic songs, 19 Grammy Awards and countless adoring fans.…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Sleep Alone’ by Joan & The Giants
‘Sleep Alone’ is the haunting new track from Joan & The Giants, showing the Perth alt-pop quartet at their most vulnerable. Frontwoman Grace Newton-Wordsworth bares all on ‘Sleep Alone’, covering themes of longing, loneliness and unrequited love. “I loved most of my childhood, but there were definitely some difficult times where I felt quite trapped…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘That’s Time Flying’ by Divers
Melbourne pop rock quartet Divers unveil new single ‘That’s Time Flying’, the second track from forthcoming EP ‘Economy Class’. A hazy whorl of swirling guitar and reverb-laced vocals, ‘That’s Time Flying’ pools Divers’ eclectic influences into a spacey contemplation on the relationship between substance and user. “With ‘That’s Time Flying’ we were trying to capture…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Time’ by IRFXXN
The hits keep coming from Sydney R&pop artist IRFXXN with his latest track ‘Time’. ‘Time’ builds on the strong foundation of IRFXXN’s impactful 2022 debut ‘Latest Song’, confirming his newfound status of rising global star. A song about the “unheard and unsaid”, ‘Time’ is an introspective offering that IRFXXN describes as accessible for anyone who…
Read MoreProducer Jack Nigro Launches Sonora Studios
Acclaimed Australian indie rock producer Jack Nigro has set up shop on the Central Coast with his own recording venture Sonora Studios. Jack honed his audio craft as the in-house engineer and studio manager for The Grove Studios, working with next-gen Aussie indie/alternative acts like DMA’s, The Amity Affliction, Skeggs, Dune Rats, The Terrys, Pacific…
Read MorePolaris Guitarist Ryan Siew Dies, Aged 26
Sydney metalcore band are mourning the loss of band mate, lead guitarist Ryan Siew who passed away Monday 19 June aged just 26. The band confirmed the news via social media this week: “It is with shattered hearts and the deepest sorrow that we tell you our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Learning Futures’ EP by Franjapan
Melbourne’s Franjapan drop their freshly minted EP ‘Learning Futures’, solidifying their graduation from high school upstarts to a certified indie rock sensation. The ‘Learning Futures’ EP brings together indie rock and 2000’s-era Britpop influences with a deep dive into the throws of youth. “The EP ‘Learning Futures’ was written throughout 2022 between a hatful of…
Read MoreNew Release: ‘Hand On Heart’ by Jack Bratt
‘Hand On Heart’ is the new single from Brisbane singer-songwriter Jack Bratt, written on the other side of the world while navigating the end of a long-term relationship. Jack wrote ‘Hand On Heart’ while living in Brooklyn undertaking the Grant McLennan Fellowship, which he was awarded in 2019. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, Bratt’s…
Read MoreSPORT: State of Origin Game 2
Queensland are poised to seal victory for this year’s State of Origin series ahead of Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The Maroons are heavily favoured to defeat NSW in State of Origin due to the absence of Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Api Koroisau. It is also expected that Reuben…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Someone I Never Knew’ by Angus Legg
Melbourne singer-songwriter Angus Legg navigates loss and grief on his captivating new single ‘Someone I Never Knew’. Angus says he was moved to write ‘Someone I Never Knew’ as part of the healing process after the death of his father. “My father passed away when I was 19. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form…
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