LivewireAU Six Pack: Sounds of Life, Love, and Loss

the void - maira

Meanjin's (Brisbane) very own indie-dream pop sensation on the rise, maira, invites us into 'the void' with her latest whimsical release. A glimmering sonic atmosphere accompanies us through ‘the void’ of grief, with reverbed saxophones and the rubbery twang of guitar effects softening the emotional hit of the lyrics. maira serves us sad girl ballad realness with her lyricism, sending waves of comfort to anyone who has found themselves in a similar void before.

For fans of: Aleksiah, Beabadoobee, Pale Waves

Life Is - My Chérie

Sometimes the strongest feelings creep up on us in the moments we least expect. This was the case for My Chérie with her new release ‘Life Is’, as this song came to her during the 30-hour flight home from a solo adventure across Europe. With significantly profound lyricism that reflects on different experiences, struggles, and privileges experienced by people across the world, My Chérie opens a conversation about life and connection through her rich storytelling and wonderous sonic appeal.

For fans of: Aurora, Montaigne

daisyfields - bella amor

Certified pop diva bella amor has us runnin’ through ‘daisyfields’ with her new sunny slice of bliss. Taking a look at the brighter side of life, this track is an upbeat ray of positivity with punchy lyrical phrases that’ll stay with you for a while (“I’m the real deal/put me on the front page” is the current earworm for me)! ‘daisyfields’ can be found on amor’s upcoming EP ‘this is where I’m at’, out this August!

For fans of: Alessia Cara, Hope D

This Side of Heaven - Kaytlyn Johnson 

Proud Palawa artist Kaytlyn Johnson dives into the deep and messy process of healing from past relationships with ‘This Side of Heaven’. With a moody pop-rock sound and raw lyricism that depicts the journey of growth through a rough time, Kaytlyn Johnson channels her vulnerability into this tale of feminism and reassurance, working to reduce the stigma around taking time to work on yourself.

For fans of: Thelma Plum, Vera Blue, Girl In Red

When Won't I Dream Of You - tomorrow’s forecast

Meanjin (Brisbane) based indie rockers tomorrow’s forecast have just dropped their sophomore EP “Speaking Terms”, giving us a dose of reminiscence on those tumultuous teenage relationships. ‘When Won’t I Dream Of You’ is a raw diary entry coming fresh out of a breakup, encapsulating the pure rage you feel when you can’t scrub an ex’s face from your mind. With the chorus hook of “waiting for nineteen/will it ever get easier?”, tomorrow’s forecast are creating the real soundtrack for our modern Gen Z lives.

For fans of: Middle Kids, Wolf Alice

Autumn – Chitra

Naarm (Melbourne) based sweetheart Chitra has provided the soundtrack for our menial Monday tasks with ‘Autumn’. Written with Alexander Biggs, there is a strong lyrical yearning for a change and a shake up to ones life, before the tenderly poetic bridge brings comfort in “just being present”. ‘Autumn’ is an instant addition to my ‘gazing out the train window’ playlist and is guaranteed to be the slice of suburban life to get you through the day-to-day grind.

For fans of: Tia Gostelow, Meg Mac, Phoebe Bridgers