The Dandys slice straight to the heart with Debut EP 'Sex and Feuds'
Quick-witted lyricism, explosively emotive stage presence and a delicate balance between chaos and introspection - Meanjin 'Alt-rock...
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Livewireau
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Caloundra Music Festival Drops Triple Stacked Lineup
A third announcement heralds Meg Mac who joins the absolutely stacked bill served up by this year’s Caloundra Music Festival, alongside...
Alissa Lott
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Betty Taylor release highly anticipated new single 'Fuck You'
Today Sunshine Coast indie-pop favourites Betty Taylor have released their highly anticipated third single ‘Fuck You’, adding another...
Alissa Lott
- May 19
- 2 min
The Paper Kites Release ‘Hurts So Good’, Announce New Album
Today Melbourne / Naarm’s The Paper Kites have announced their upcoming sixth studio album At The Roadhouse, which will be released on...
Melissa Sheil
- May 19
- 5 min
Bad//Dreems is beautiful, no-nonsense grit in HOO-HA!
Whoever said rock is dead needs to get their arse to Adelaide. She said, with genuinely no irony whatsoever. Our southron friends...
Melissa Sheil
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Enter Clea, with ‘Exit Game’
Queensland’s angel of interesting indie reveals her darker depths in new single ‘Exit Game’.
Ryan Crolla
- Apr 9
- 1 min
VIDEO INTERVIEW: FELONY. x LivewireAU
A MUST SEE FOR MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z We had the privilege of sitting down with the impressively though-provoking 17-year-old Brisbane...
Livewireau
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Stacked Groovin' The Moo 2023 Lineup Gets Even Bigger
One of Australia's favourite touring fest Groovin the Moo is rolling on up soon and we absolutely can't wait. Today a slew of new acts...
Georgia Haskins
- Mar 25
- 3 min
LivewireAU’s Six Pack: Six New Tracks To Round Off Your March Listening
It has been an epic month of new local music! From the pop-rock to the indie spheres, talent has been showcased through new and exciting...
Ryan Crolla
- Mar 8
- 2 min
‘Bag of Youth’: An Authentic Voice from FELONY. for the Next Generation
FELONY. the 17-year-old Australian music scene up and comer, is set for an explosive year with the release of her sophomore single, ‘Bag...
Alissa Lott
- Mar 6
- 4 min
LIVE REVIEW: Teenage Dads, We're Going Midnight Gigging
Last weekend saw Teenage Dad’s ‘Midnight Driving’ tour kick off in Brisbane, and what a treat it was! The band, who are already known...
Alissa Lott
- Feb 23
- 5 min
INTERVIEW: Thomas Headon talks 'Georgia', Touring, and 2023 Plans.
Thomas Headon has been winning hearts worldwide with his heartfelt pop tunes and sunny personality ever since his 2019 debut, and latest...
Nick Robertson
- Feb 15
- 1 min
GALLERY: St. Jerome's Laneway Festival Melbourne @ The Park
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival at The Park, Melbourne featuring HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, Joji, Fred again... and heaps more on Saturday the...
Lauren Clarke
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Groovin The Moo Announces 2023 Lineup!
Mark your calendars! The Groovin The Moo 2023 lineup has just dropped. Packed with both international and local artists, and across a...
Georgia Haskins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
LivewireAU's Sixpack: Send Off The New Year With These Soaring Summer Anthems
As the year draws to a close, we are called to commemorate the fantastic local releases that have graced us, as well as the International...
Alissa Lott
- Dec 30, 2022
- 7 min
On Crushes and Chords: 'Now Now' with Chloe Dadd
Sydney-based artist Chloe Dadd is fast making a name for herself in all areas of the music scene. She's a multi-talented audio engineer,...
Alissa Lott
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
PREMIERE: Melaleuca hit us in the feels with debut EP 'Self-Esteem'
Have you ever said something a little bit concerning and then followed it up with a ‘lol’ so your friends don’t worry? You’d probably...
Hayden Mills
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Eimhin Meets Our Gaze
The Gaelic fashion wizard is back, this time with their second single, 'She Met My Gaze.' This sophomore release from Eimhin tugs on the...
Livewireau
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Kirklandd's Halloween Hitters
It's that spooky time of the year when 'Monster Mash' is played on repeat and Mean Girls continues to provide costume inspiration to...
Hayden Mills
- Oct 31, 2022
- 5 min
A.D.K.O.B. Release Debut Album 'DEFENDER'
A Different Kind Of Busy is the best way to describe the Sydney experimental whizzards. In 2016 their debut single 'Glue' went on...
Melissa Sheil
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Jade Empress Understands Chaos In New Single ‘Madness’
Jade Empress has had a busy few years. As well as steadily ticking over songwriting accolades (winner of Songsalive!'s Song Comp in 2017,...
Georgia Haskins
- Oct 27, 2022
- 13 min
We Travel Six Foot Deep Into Mvlholland’s Mind To Learn About New Track, ‘6Ft. Baby’
It is not every day you get to witness an artist like Mvlholland, but today, we celebrate the release of her latest single, ‘6Ft. Baby’!...
Georgia Haskins
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
Livewire AU’s Six Pack: Personal Tracks and Sound Attacks!
This month we have been inundated by some of the very best releases of the year! Of course, the spectacle of big, international names is...
Melissa Sheil
- Oct 12, 2022
- 4 min
Say Hello To Goodbye Grote Bollen: Jagt’s Masterpiece
Boy oh boy. Lordy-loo. Some other silly euphemism for having the socks blown straight off you. Let it be said, this album had my toes...
Hayden Mills
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
Lucy Korts Exposed With 'Stripped' EP
Brisbane balladeer Lucy Korts is releasing a 3-track EP of stirring, raw renditions of her most popular tracks, available from October...
Hayden Mills
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Sunday Lemonade Melt Hearts With 'Runaway'
It's my birthday today, and Melbourne duelling deuteers Sunday Lemonade have gifted me with a love song. The band formed in 2018 and have...
Alissa Lott
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Bandmate-on-Bandmate Interview with Sputnik Sweetheart
Ever since their 2019 debut, Canberra-based Sputnik Sweetheart's unique brand of punk rock has been turning heads across the country. The...
Melissa Sheil
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
Premiere: Drive Into The Sunset With Sunday Lemonade
As goes the age old adage given by many wise sages, English teachers and dried up old writers - you should write about what you know....
Brandon Taylor
- Oct 5, 2022
- 8 min
Interview: Jess War's "LIFE'S SHORT, LIVE BIG"
BT: What's new since we heard from you last? How are you feeling, and how have you been? Jesswar: I feel like I’m on a different journey...
Alissa Lott
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
PREMIERE: WIIGZ 'Look Good Feel Good' with lustrous new single
“This song is for all the back-to-back party people ready for round two (or ten). Turn it on, fire it up and run a comb through your...
Hayden Mills
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Bridget O'Shannessy Flexes Pop Pistols
Revealing her synth-pop brawn, Brisbane's Bridget O'Shannessy is a gunslinger through and through, nestled between two meaty biceps of...
Hannah Cournane
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
From Brissy to Around the Globe- Selfish Sons Drop New Single 'Hear Me Out'
To say 2022 has been huge for Brisbane rockers Selfish Sons is an understatement. Since we last had a chat to the 3-piece band in October...
Georgia Haskins
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Project BEXX Unifies Us Through Rage And Rebellion In Latest Single, ‘Don’t Touch Me’
With an ever-expanding list of jaw-dropping achievements under her belt, Project BEXX continues to justify her success with authentic and...
Georgia Haskins
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Grace Sanders Tests Our Devotion With Latest Single ‘Attachment Theory’
With a revitalized and refreshing sound that is truly unique, Grace Sanders has been captivating us with her soulful glimpses of life...
Hayden Mills
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Video Premiere: Darcy Doe 'Fitzroy Baby'
Gold Coast / Yuhambe pastel pop priestess Darcy Doe is out with a new video today. 'Fitzroy Baby' is a song about wild nights with...
Georgia Haskins
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
Livewire AU’s Six Pack: Deep Cuts and Hard Hitting Anthems From The Month That Was
August has provided us with an assortment of auditory wonders! From anthemic choruses to meaningful verses, these tracks are stellar...
Melissa Sheil
- Aug 21, 2022
- 2 min
MOZË manifests dreams in ‘Saving’
UK-born and Melbourne/Naarm raised artist Zoe Marshall (aka MOZË) was here to show us what’s what in the world of neo-soul on her new...
Hayden Mills
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Skyuka Wears Heart On Sleeve With 'FADE'
Skyuka, the West Coast's electro pop / trip hop queen, has unleashed her latest single on our unsuspecting ears. 'FADE' is out today,...
Hayden Mills
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Madi Leeds Goes '0-100' In Latest Single
Coming straight from the sad pop bop shop, Melbourne/Naarm songstress & tugger of the heartstrings Madi Leeds has dropped her latest...
Hayden Mills
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Cinnamon Sun Lights Up The Acoustic With 'Desires'
Cairns wonder wizards Cinnamon Sun have whipped out the protractor and navigated their way between genres yet again. This time the Far...
Alissa Lott
- Aug 17, 2022
- 5 min
Q&A: 'Dizzy' Deep Dive with Daphnie
Up-and-coming Sydney-based singer-songwriter, drummer and producer Daphnie has burst onto the scene in spectacular fashion this year,...
Ryan Crolla
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Tjaka Bring Bravado And Heat With New Single 'Break It Down'
Photo by Only Odd Meanjin indie-hop trio, Tjaka, are gathering steam in the music scene with an eclectic blend of electronic driven...
Hayden Mills
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Sam Syrah Whisks Us Into The Night With 'Philosophy'
A debonair man stands alone under the streetlight. You can't see his face, but you can tell he's looking at you. He hands you some...
Georgia Haskins
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
The Dandys Find A Home In Our Heads With New Banger ‘Take You Home’
It hasn’t taken The Dandys long to become one of the most exciting up-and-comers and steal our undying attention with their revitalized...
Hayden Mills
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
The Steele Syndicate Brew A New Tune
Brisbane octuplets The Steel Syndicate have released their latest single. 'One Beer (Is Never Enough)' is a party clanger & brass banger....
Hayden Mills
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
The Great Emu War Casualties Go Galactic With 'Modern Indie Spacecats'
The Great Emu War Casualties are back, and this time the Melbourne fizz wizards are taking us to outer space. Their latest single 'Modern...
Georgia Haskins
- Jul 16, 2022
- 4 min
Livewire AU’s Six Pack: Punchy Beats and Collaborative Feats
As another week approaches, so too do the new releases! This week has seen a flurry of exciting new music reach our ears, blessing us...
Georgia Haskins
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
Erin Foster Unveils More Of Her Artistry In Fresh Single ‘More To Me’
Since 2021, Erin Foster has been building her reputation as one of Australia’s upcoming pop princesses, gifting us a strong string of...
Georgia Haskins
- Jul 10, 2022
- 2 min
Talk Heavy Find Their Voice With Debut Single ‘Hoping The Middle’
When years of experience and a fresh perspective are blended together, the result can be no sweeter than the delivery of a revitalized...
Lauren Clarke
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
GALLERY: The Wombats @ Riverstage
The Wombats (UK) at The Riverstage in Brisbane on 17 June 2022. Supported by Jaguar Jonze, Alfie Templeman and The Vanns. Photography by...
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