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...
Hayden Mills
- 2 days ago
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
Hayden Mills
- Jun 24
- 4 min
Darcy Kate Reaches Out To Us With Debut Album ‘The Wanderer’
Darcy Kate is a woman of many talents and a songstress of many genres. This Sunshine Coast gem seamlessly blends country, folk, blues,...
Melissa Sheil
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Georgie Nielsen swaggers back to centre stage with ‘Last Time I Felt Better’
Anyone in the mood for melodramatic love arcs, sparkling indie-rock tones and a rolling chorus that hooks into the crannies of your...
Sara Reeves
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Let Yourself 'Crumble'. Sincerely, GENES
GENES has perfectly encapsulated the sound of anxious excitement with a first love in latest single ‘Crumble’. Already amassing over 55...
Hayden Mills
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Q&A: Porridge Radio Crawl Down From The Sky
Formed in Brighton in 2015, Porridge Radio have clawed their way to the top of must-see UK acts. Their second album Every Bad in 2020 got...
Darcy Goss
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Platonic Sex Roll Their Eyes Towards Misogynist's 'Devil's Advocate'
Hair of the dog. Platonic Sex, still fresh off the back of their last single, have released an eye-roll of a banger titled 'Devil's...
Hayden Mills
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Big Orange Juice New Single
2022 has been a big year for Perth outfit Big Orange, with the release of their singles 'Love's Not Enough' and 'By The Dozen.' But they...
Hayden Mills
- Jun 9
- 2 min
Dream Dali Deliver Another Brain Draining Ditty
Brisbane-based mind snipers Dream Dali are back with another freakydeaky single, this time a transhuman romance in 'Rosary.' Available...
Darcy Goss
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Livewire AU's Six-Pack: Pre-Winter Warmers To Keep You Snug
After a week of freezing our ears off from the "antarctic blast", being blown off our feet from hurricane worthy winds and topping it off...
Hayden Mills
- Jun 6
- 3 min
PREMIERE: Mirror Mirror Shatters With 'First Glance' EP
Mirror Mirror is the solo project of musical troubadour Ondre Davis. Hailing from Palm Beach & the Gold Coast, this wonder wizard has...
Darcy Goss
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Nicole Mckinney's Step-By-Step Guide For DIY Jewellery Making
Nicole Mckinney is no stranger to Meanjin's music scene and for good reason. She's fiercely vulnerable, eclectically real, and charged...
Darcy Goss
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Reminiscing On Tour Memories With Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue have quickly become a household name amongst Australian share-house music-heads. With their iconic 70's fits, infectious...
Georgia Haskins
- May 27
- 4 min
Reaching New Heights, Highline Are Still Ever-Present With ‘Here Now’
After a whirlwind start to the year, Highline is adding to their impressive mountain of triumphs, effortlessly climbing onto the radar of...
Darcy Goss
- May 20
- 3 min
Livewire AU's Six-Pack: Get Through The Mid-Year Chaos With These Ear-worms
As we near the mid-year chaos of overdue tasks and belated social events there’s only one thing to get us through May's mayhem. New...
Sara Reeves
- May 18
- 2 min
FLUME Announces Huge Australian Tour With A Stacked Line-up
Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Laneway Presents and Triple J have joined to present FLUME in a new headline show. FLUME has...
Darcy Goss
- May 18
- 3 min
Bandmate-On-Bandmate Chit-Chat With The Velvet Club
Indie-rock outfit, The Velvet Club, make their 2022 debut with another feel-good power tune, 'Love Me The Same', paired with an...
Hayden Mills
- May 17
- 2 min
SAMMM. is 'Stronger Now' After His Latest Single
Brisbane's most raucous indie rocker has come back with torn photographs and wasted youth, this time with his latest single 'Stronger...
Sara Reeves
- May 17
- 1 min
Dancing In 'Slow Motion' with Joan & The Giants
Perth-based melodic band Joan & The Giants have returned to the indie-pop scene with their first release ‘Just For You’, tugging at our...
Hayden Mills
- May 13
- 2 min
Eimhin's Latest, 'Lately'
Gold Coast has a secret. An undercover Irish ex-pat, posing as an unknown musician. Their name is Eimhin. That's all we know... I use the...
Darcy Goss
- May 13
- 5 min
Yirrmal Chats All Things Music, Connection And Writing With Neil Murray
Enigmatic, captivating and incredibly gifted are just a few words to describe Yirrmal's distinct and passionate art of storytelling....
Kayla Sylvester
- May 7
- 5 min
Q&A: Georgia Simone Talks First Headline Show & New Music
To the joy of us all, live music is back in full swing, and it’s an exciting time for emerging artists to finally be able to play live...
Hayden Mills
- May 5
- 2 min
EGOISM Drop Tearjerking New Single
Sydney indie-pop power duo EGOISM have had a rambunctious few years, with their 2020 debut EP On Our Minds putting them on the rising...
Hayden Mills
- May 5
- 6 min
Q&A: Katanak Talks New Single, Tour & Baz Luhrmann
The Red Baron flies once more, this time with his latest single 'Weigh Down.' Brisbane's heartthrob maestro has crafted a slice of uplift...
Hayden Mills
- May 3
- 3 min
Euan Hart: 5 CDs That Made Me A Better Artist
Euan Hart has just released his debut single, and to celebrate the release of 'Snowflake,' he sat down with us and gave us his 5 CDs that...
Georgia Haskins
- May 2
- 4 min
LivewireAU’s Six Pack: Before Easter Treats And Brand New Sweets
It’s been a whirlwind of long nights and even longer long weekends, but that hasn't stopped the music from flowing! This week, we’re...
Darcy Goss
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Chloe Styler Releases Wistful Break-Up Track 'Where We Stand'
Gold Coast's indie country-pop songstress Chloe Styler has released a wistful new break-up track titled 'Where We Stand'. Gearing up for...
Darcy Goss
- Apr 22
- 4 min
PREMIERE: Dizzy Days on their dazzling disco-licked debut 'Take My Heart'
Meanjin's most exciting newcomers, Dizzy Days have released their highly-anticipated debut track 'Take My Heart'. Filled with funk-driven...
Hazel Mei
- Apr 22
- 6 min
Interview: Finding 'A Place To Fall Apart' With Lisa Mitchell
Beloved singer-songwriter Lisa Mitchell has returned to release her latest studio album A Place To Fall Apart and it is simply beautiful....
Darcy Goss
- Apr 13
- 1 min
Matilda Duncan Returns With Heart-Wrenching New Single 'Psycho'
Matilda Duncan brings a multi-faceted super-sonic offering with her latest single 'Psycho'. Since debuting in 2018 Duncan has been making...
Hayden Mills
- Apr 12
- 2 min
'Love's Not Enough' For Big Orange
There are two really good things that were born in Perth. Myself. And alt-rock warlocks, 'Big Orange.' Sliding off the sleek and slippery...
Hayden Mills
- Apr 12
- 7 min
Interview: The Walking Who On New EP & Cannes Glory
Originally stalking the streets of Wollongong, The Walking Who have taken refuge amongst the faraway spires of Prague, Czech Republic....
Darcy Goss
- Apr 8
- 1 min
GENIIE BOY Invite Us Into Their Weird And Wonderful World With 'Elevator To The Sky'
Buckle up and deep dive in to GENIIE BOY's eclectic pop world with their latest release 'Elevator To The Sky'. Known for their weird and...
Georgia Haskins
- Apr 6
- 4 min
LivewireAU’s Six Pack: An Eclectic Mix To Get You Through Your Week!
This week, we’ve seen a bunch of new releases from some of our favourite artists! Whether they're up-and-coming, or well asserted in...
Darcy Goss
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Dusty Return With Flavoursome Indie-Rock Record Titled ‘Anxiety’
Flying through Brisbane’s rock stratosphere, Dusty have been making a huge name for themselves since debuting in early 2021. Releasing...
Hayden Mills
- Apr 4
- 5 min
Q&A: Madoc Plane Talks 'Lilac In June'
Perth velvet voiced minstrel, Madoc Plane has come sauntering across the country on desert winds with his debut release 'Lilac in June.'...
Sara Reeves
- Apr 1
- 2 min
EGOSIM Won’t Leave Us Waiting 'For Ages'
Sydney based, home grown indie-pop duo EGOSIM bring the sound of a warm summer to our very confused Australian mid-autumn with their...
Hayden Mills
- Mar 31
- 7 min
Bandmate-on-Bandmate: Girl & Girl
I saw Girl and Girl back in December when they were supporting These New South Whales at the Brightside. And what can I say, other than...
Hayden Mills
- Mar 30
- 2 min
PREMIERE: Hidden Pillars 'Shatter' Our Hearts
You've seen them sell out Townsville's Otherwise Bar. You've heard their smash EP The Wire Room. Their 'Do You Want It?' single got you...
Georgia Haskins
- Mar 30
- 2 min
PALACE 9 Introduce Us To Their ‘Paradise’ In Debut Single
Hailing from Brisbane, PALACE 9 are the newest intoxicating band to sweep across our radar. Offering a fresh take on a beloved alt-rock...
Georgia Haskins
- Mar 26
- 4 min
LivewireAU’s Six Pack: So Many Tunes, And There’s Still Six For You!
You guessed it! It’s been another week of incredible, local releases! In fact, this week was an overload of refreshing talent, unexpected...
Nick Robertson
- Mar 25
- 2 min
The Belligerents Show Us 'Another Way of Living' With Latest EP
Though we fell in love with cascading pop sensations The Belligerents over a decade ago, lovers of jangly, dance pop can fall in love all...
Darcy Goss
- Mar 25
- 2 min
Grace Sanders Makes An Eclectic Return With Hyper-Pop Singles ‘Anymore’ And ‘Nothing’
Buckle up and deep dive into Grace Sanders dazzling hyper-pop world with her newest single ‘Anymore’ and B-Side track ‘Nothing’. Poised,...