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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...