Brisbane-grown and Berlin-based artist Emerson Snowe earlier this month shared his latest single 'You're My Boy, Baby!", which follows in the footsteps of 'Frankenstein' back in February. Both tracks will be making an appearance on forthcoming EP Emerson Snowe's Splatterpunk, due to be unveiled on June 23rd.  The track dates back to 2018 after he and his ex-partner parted ways. Despite the pain that arises when a relationship comes to an end, 'You're My Boy, Baby!' sees him wish his ex-partner well. He said on the touching number, "My ex-partner wanted to break it off, and I acc ..read more

Photo by Alina Negoita  Earlier this month, duo XVOTO shared a preview of their forthcoming and much-awaited debut EP with their latest single ‘Friends’. The self-titled EP is set to be released next month on June 4th via One Two Many.  Jazz Alonso said ‘Friends’ is based on “the people who have irreversibly changed you and then having to pretend you’re unphased by them when you’re in the same room," as Alonso puts it. "Meanwhile you’re trying to work out what your new boundaries are: can you talk about the past? Can you cry together? Can you show how much pain you’re in arou ..read more

  Photo by Blackksocks Alfie Templeman continues to show the world why he's one of the most exciting artists on the rise, this time coming through with his brilliant mini-album Forever Isn’t Long Enough (via Chess Club Records). He can do it all — he's a multi-instrumentist, producer, songwriter and overall, an extremely talented human. You can't tie Templeman down to one single genre and it's one of the many reasons why his music is so special. He recently took some time to take us through the ingredients behind Forever Isn’t Long Enough for us below.  ..read more

  Photo by She Is Aphrodite Melbourne-based Witching Hour (the project of Claire Quartz) recently unveiled her spellbinding new single ‘Hell Hath No Fury Like’.  The compelling number sees the up-and-comer reflect on her own experience of being in a toxic relationship. The single has also been accompanied by stunning visuals (directed by Mickey Mason) shot at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Witching Hour takes us through ‘Hell Hath No Fury Like’ below.  I wrote 'Hell Hath No Fury Like'... in my first ever session with my producers, and now live bandmates, Zeke and Michael ..read more

South Korean artist BIBI has released her much-anticipated mini-album Life is a Bi.... The experimental offering sees BIBI explore an array of genres, including R&B and alt-pop, resulting in five intriguing tracks.  According to South Korean publication OSEN, she played a major role in many aspects behind the release — including the composition of music, production, lyric-writing, as well as the development of creative concepts.  Appearing on the mini-album is the lead single, ‘BAD SAD AND MAD’. The track's mix of R&B-influenced beats and her hushed yet smooth vocals ..read more

Photo by Abril Shaw London-based and Hong Kong-born artist bb sway has returned with a new single, this week unleashing her dreamy track ‘Baby Wants Out of The City’. Her new track is the first to be released via her brand new label home 7476. The enchanting and whimsical ‘Baby Wants Out of The City’ sees bb sway reflect on her desire to escape the noise of the city and swap her surroundings for a place that's much more inspiring — particularly finding herself drawn to the beaches surrounding Hong Kong. She said on the track, “This song was particularly inspired by Hong Kong, whe ..read more

Photo by Rosanna Jones London-based artist Mysie continues her run of dazzling and magical new music, this time sharing her latest song 'In My Mind'. The track will be making an appearance on her forthcoming EP Undertones, which will be released on May 21st via Fraser T Smith's label 70Hz. The intimate single is about the "prospect of lust", particularly reflecting on the strong desire to be with someone that you shouldn't be with. 'In My Mind' features an enticing blend of Mysie's tender vocals mixed with luring yet subtle production. Her words are just as hypnotic, with the song featuring ..read more

Photo by Percy Walker Smith UK band FEET have returned with a brand new single, which follows their impressive debut album What's Inside Is More Than Just Ham back in 2019. Along with sharing the single and signing with Nice Swan Records recently, they're also getting ready to release an EP later in the year.  'Peace & Quiet' is a riveting track that sees the band make a few cheeky jabs at cringy music industry stereotypes, particularly those within their local surrounds of London. FEET said, "It’s about demanding more from the current music scene. 2021 is the year ..read more

  Photo by Timothy Casten With the release of their much-anticipated debut EP coming very soon, East London-based trio deep tan has shared a final preview of what’s to come with their brand new single ‘hollow scene’. The EP, creeping speedwells, is due for release on June 4th via Practise Music. According to the trio, ‘hollow scene’ draws upon ideas around the philosophic perspective of absurdism. “Absurdism... focuses on the tension between a meaningless universe and our constant striving to find meaning. This tension is what gives rise to the Absurd.” Also saying on ‘hollow sce ..read more

Photo by Bridgette Winten   Melbourne's Maple Glider (the project of Tori Zietsch) has this week unveiled further news about her much-anticipated debut album, titled To Enjoy is the Only Thing, which will be released on June 25th. She’s also shared a beautiful new single to coincide with the exciting news.  ’Swimming’ is a touching song that reflects on the end of a relationship. She said on the track that ’Swimming’ was originally intended to be a love song when she began working on it, but by the time she had completed the song, it “premeditated a break-up.”  She ..read more