LivewireAU Six Pack: Angst, Adoration, and Attachment

Dumbest Smile -  Hassall

Hassall is one of the highest rising musical talents in Australia this year, and her debut album Means More To Me shows us exactly why. The lead single, ‘Dumbest Smile’, carries a strong and almost majestic energy, a light-hearted love song that is so sure of itself. Hassall’s casual yet heavily relatable manner of songwriting has a special way of spicing up the slice of life emotions, cementing her position as a future classic Australian artist.

For fans of: Missy Higgins, Alex Lahey

ocean, moon & sun - Mt. Nadir

Mt. Nadir have channelled the essence of a winter sunrise into their latest heart-aching release, ‘ocean, moon & sun’. Grappling with themes of falling out of love with someone so dear to you, this song is sure to evoke many a teary eye. A love letter to love itself and the memories that remain cherished after healing from a break-up, ‘ocean, moon & sun’ is truly the most poetically painful song you'll hear today.

For fans of: Ball Park Music, The National

Road Rage – Meghna

Make sure to look twice before you cross the road today, because alt-electronic pop marvel Meghna has got a case of ‘Road Rage’! An addictive blend of dark hyperpop, EDM, and hip-hop, Meghna warns audiences how “anger can trap you into dangerous situations”.

For fans of: Tkay Maidza, Charli XCX, CXLOE

Pretty– NEIGHBOURS

Fresh Meanjin (Brisbane) based band NEIGHBOURS have served us a slice of adoration with their latest single, ‘Pretty’. Mastering the indie surf rock vibe with this confessional love song that’s dedicated to “a giant, life-changing crush”, NEIGHBOURS are establishing themselves early on to be a strong talent in not just our local community, but amongst the broader Aussie music scene.

For fans of: Spacey Jane, Slowly Slowly 

the prologue (seven storeys up) – annie hamilton  

Our favourite magical darling annie hamilton is back with a stunning gem of a single that stands as a sister song to her previous track ‘seven storeys up’. ‘the prologue (seven storeys up)’ is a delicate, tender love song that encapsulates the fleeting moments of an all-consuming crush. Produced with Chloe Dadd, hamilton’s strong lyrical storytelling is complimented by an ever-dreamy sonic dream realm of pure loved up bliss.

For fans of: Jack River, Suki Waterhouse, Mallrat

Really Good Song – Charli Lucas

Charli Lucas is out here reclaiming that failed situationship with ‘Really Good Song’. With an ear-worm of a chorus and vivid lyrical imagery, Charli Lucas is reminding us all to remember her name before she graces the stage at BIGSOUND later this year.

For fans of: Benee, Mallrat, Remi Wolf