Ajar - Serendipiti Our local indie-folk fairy is dancing through our airwaves again with her new release, 'Ajar'. Serendipiti showcases her whimsical vocal performance and folkloric storytelling on this track, as she details a relationship that refuses to close and the friends that have your back through the tumultuous ups and downs. Truly the most magical force within our scene, Serendipiti has the perfect soundtrack to all of your springtime picnics and afternoons frolick

Its time. Laneway Festival has done it again. Every year, they deliver a stacked lineup of breakthrough artists, genre-defining icons, and the kind of (brat?) summer atmosphere that keeps fans coming back for more. Laneway 2026 is no exception, get ready for an epic lineup, unforgettable vibes - don’t miss one of Australia's best remaining festivals. Featuring: Chappell Roan Alex G BENEE** Cavetown The Dare Geese** Gigi Perez Jensen McRae** Lucy Dacus Malcolm Todd Mt. Joy Okl

Punch Drunk Love – aleksiah Breaking out the 80's pop energy, aleksiah is soundtracking our internal monologue as we hide in the corner of the crowded club. 'Punch Drunk Love' is everything you're looking for in a match - a queer, flirty, fun slice of pop perfection, with an underlying dosage of anxiety. aleksiah is proving herself time after time to be the future of Aussie pop, carrying the torch ignited by the icons like Kylie . Carpool - Peach Fuzz Peach Fuzz are soundtr

Seventeen – Worm Girlz Worm Girlz are back with the scathing truth and brutal reality, packaged into a song that cuts straight to the...

Photography: Robb Hume Friday the 5th of September marked the opening of Brisbane Festival, the first weekend of Spring, and Mallrat's hometown exclusive show. This night was magical in more ways than the advertised byline of "a special performance...one night only" would prepare you for. With the stage set up in the center of The Tivoli for their 'In The Round' series, audiences gathered around all sides i n eager anticipation of the show ahead, a sea of merch shirts and lo

Photo credit: Joshua Tate Selve are on a history making mission with their sophomore album release, Breaking Into Heaven , out on all...

boyfriend – 2charm ☆ Debuting with a certified future club classic, 2charm ☆ have slid into our airwaves boldly with the addictive...

Keep it together - Meiia Soul pop darling Meiia is proving again and again that she is an immense talent not to be slept on! Her latest...

song for lily – Annie Hamilton The most poetic and tender release this week came from the lovely Annie Hamilton with 'song for lily'. Originally intended merely to be a simple yet beautiful ode to a friend, a TikTok video of the first verse captured the hearts of Lilys across the world which urged Hamilton to release this track. 'song for lily' doesn't try to be anything too flashy or poppy, rather remaining a delicate and acoustic love letter of platonic intimacy in its mo

With just over a week to go until BIGSOUND, we're double checking our schedules to make sure that we can catch as many homegrown talents...

I Got a Crush – ALBII Entering her sugary pop era with her third single, Gold Coast based indie-pop darling ALBII is revealing all on 'I...

The shiny city life can sometimes trap us in a bubble, away from the boot-scootin' goodness that our Queensland based country artists...

Stay Between Us –  Teenage Dads Making a strong and awaited return to our regular rotation,  Teenage Dads  have just released the...

We have found ourselves officially less than a month away from BIGSOUND 2025! The prime destination to discover some of the most exciting...

The Long Sunset  fest heads to the lush surrounds of Queensland’s Scenic Rim. Leading the charge are indie-folk legends Boy & Bear ...

Billboards – Riordan Naarm (Melbourne) based alt-pop darling RIORDAN has been on repeat with the release of her new single,...

Chitra is about to become a prominent name in your playlists, with her debut album You Can See It When It's Dark out now and ready to...

Hits So Hard – Hope D Hope D is back with her effortless charm and the song to soundtrack the highs and lows of your winter emotions. A...

Photo credit: Eve Wickson Sometimes you hear a local band in their early days and know that they’ll have the country waiting on their...

Adrenaline – OH! Daisy OH! Daisy are unapologetically taking over your playlists with the electrifyingly energetic 'Adrenaline'. With the...

We all love getting to see our favourite artists in concert, experience our most listened to songs live, and celebrate the magic of...

It can feel a little intimidating to be recommended a new artist and see that they have multiple albums worth of music to listen through...

Moving – Benjamin Trillado     Naarm (Melbourne) based singer-songwriter Benjamin Trillado  channels all the big feelings of existential...

Photo credits: Michelle Pitiris In the midst of the international pop girl takeover, we've had Kaurna-Land based darling Aleksiah ...

It is a very exciting time for new Aussie music lately, but it's a bit tricky to stay on top of all of the upcoming releases! We've...

Dumbest Smile -   Hassall   Hassall  is one of the highest rising musical talents in Australia this year, and her debut album Means More...

Photo by RCSTILLS Sometimes an album truly resonates with you in a way you could never imagine before. Milk Pool , the sophomore album...

I’ve always dreamed of hosting Rage on that elusive red couch, alas that is a dream that will have to wait for another day. In the...

Photo by James Dryden Electrifying Naarm’s underground, alternative, trip-hop scene, Plumia is an artist to watch. Transfixed to the...

Bull - Plain Jane It’s always a good week when we receive a stunning debut single from a Meanjin (Brisbane) based artist, and Plain...

Photo by Declan Doyle Tjaka   have been making waves in the local music scene with their fusion of hip hop, electronic and funk, and have...

Photography: Cassie J Visuals Calling all lovers of dreamscape indie pop, childhood nostalgia, perfectly curated Pinterest boards, and a...

the void - maira Meanjin's (Brisbane) very own indie-dream pop sensation on the rise, maira , invites us into 'the void' with her latest...

The true musical mastermind of Montaigne   is back with their fourth album it's hard to be a fish , the soundtrack for all who have ever...

As we wave goodbye to the end of Brat  summer, Djanaba is welcoming us into her electronic pop world with her debut album, Did I...

Heart Attack – ALBII Calling all the introverts, ALBII  has your new anthem in ‘Heart Attack’. This is the sophomore single from the...

A quick glimpse around the suburbs and city alike over the past week will have you believing that Queensland has been hit with Antarctic...

Just An Item - Sarah Hamze Light a candle and sink into this tale of modern relationship woes from Meanjin (Brisbane) based teen, Sarah...

Soccer Mommy will make her highly anticipated return to Australia with metro and regional headline shows this June. In the country for...

Let The Dust Fall - TYDE Strength and vulnerability, surrender and rage. TYDE holds space for it all. Written by frontwoman Ella Belfanti...

Meanjin’s effervescent folk songstress Serendipiti  released her sophomore single ‘Distance’, a few months back alongside a moving music...

The Cat Empire  have been a staple of the Australian music scene since the release of their 2x platinum self-titled debut album in the...

This year’s BIGSOUND brought rising talent from all over the world to Brisbane, with artists from Canada, New Zealand and Taiwan bringing...

Meanjin-based, Cape York-raised singer/songwriter Ella Hartwig is challenging the status quo with the bold decision to release her...

Ocean - Nick Marks A thoughtful song for thoughtful people, ‘Ocean’ by local Brisbane artist Nick Marks perfectly captures the earnest...

Its time. Laneway Festival has done it again. Every year, they deliver a stacked lineup of breakthrough artists, genre-defining icons,...

Silver Tongue - Velvet Bloom   An immersive blend of funk and soul - this may be my favourite Velvet Bloom  track yet! Exploring themes...

Brisbane-based indie-rock trio Bean Magazine has released their new EP, In The Shade . This sun-drenched collection features seven...

Pulling Me Back - Vallis Alps ‘Pulling Me Back’ is the first track off Vallis Alps ’s latest EP Nothing More Than Human , showcasing a...

Real life goddess and Grammy-winner Laufey  aspired to bring jazz and classical music to her generation - and standing in an ocean of...