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Fluir: On Higher Ground

Empowered songwriter and producer Fluir has today announced her stellar new single Higher Ground, a hook-laden, uplifting track that encourages listeners to break away from the dull routines that can sometimes take over our lives, out May 17. The upcoming electronic artist worked with the renowned producer Sam Littlemore(Pnau, Tonite Only) on the exciting new track.

Higher Ground is one of those songs that manages to combine a number of different genres – dance, pop, electronic – in a sophisticated, not to mention inherently catchy, way. Evocative of the work of artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Kilter and Alice Ivy, Higher Ground drives forward with propelling percussion, intricate production and gentle, assured vocals from Fluir. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the track, Fluir says, “In the past I’ve spent unnecessary energy worrying about what to say and how to say it lyrically. For this song, I wanted to be free from that and allow the music to be at the forefront. This track is about the freedom and excitement of getting lost in music and chasing the night with friends, wherever that may lead.”

Produced alongside Sam Littlemoreof Pnau, Higher Ground is for lovers of the dancefloor. Fluir offers a little insight into her experience working with Sam, as she describes, “I wroteHigher Ground with Sam Littlemore while recording and producing my previous two singles Changeand Feeling For You, both released last year. I spent a couple weeks at Sam’s home studio in Sydney where we worked together on all three tracks simultaneously. I performed Higher Ground live while recently supporting Nyxen on her Australian tour and the crowd seemed to connect with it, so I’m really excited about this release.”

Fluiris not only a killer musician, but also an Enviornmental Consultant. After reducing her work hours and relocating to Sydney to pursue music as a full-time career, Fluir has really hit her stride; sold out shows, triple j airplay and several festival appearances suggest big things to come. Sharing a little insight into what inspires her as an artist, Fluir enthuses, “I’m constantly inspired by fellow DIY musicians and artists. Being a self-managed independent artist, being able to connect and collaborate with like-minded creatives always inspires me.”

Higher Ground is out May 17.

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May 7, 2019 0 comment

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SHELLEY SEGAL RELEASES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘OUR RESISTANCE’ FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

written by Emily Cheung

Much-loved Australian singer-songwriter Shelley Segal has today announced a very special track and accompanying video Our Resistance, in honour of International Women’s Day. This exceptional song was written by Shelley after she attended a conference run by the UK charity One Law For All, which included many presentations from brave advocates for equal rights.

“Now is the hour for the woman’s voice/around the world, for a woman’s choice./We will not rest until we all are free/in our right to live with autonomy,” is the powerful, goosebump-inducing opening line of Our Resistance. What better way to sum up the fight for equal rights, and the current climate of deep change that is taking place all across the world. Our Resistance is a battle cry, in every sense of the phrase; despite its gentle exterior as an Americana/country folk track, Shelley’s strong, determined lyrics shine like a beacon, calling out to women across the world: “This is Our Resistance.” Shelley reveals the inspiration behind the song, “Last November I was invited to an international civil and human rights conference on secularism, segregation and sharia law by activist organisation One Law For All. I was meant to be closing the conference with a song which I had prepared, but after hearing all of the speakers that day – mostly female activists from all over the world – I was feeling incredibly inspired and wrote a song during the conference which was based around the sentiments I felt from all the speakers. That song was Our Resistance and it was an amazing feeling to get up on stage and sing the activists’ empowering words back to them that very day.”

The clip is similarly affecting, as a group of women of all ages and backgrounds stand together in a beautiful Australian bush landscape. The camera slowly moves amongst this intriguing group of women, as they walk together through the wilderness. While the entire clip overflows with strength and resolve, perhaps the most impactful moment is the shot of the smallest member of the group, a toddler, runs joyously along the dirt path, too young to understand the gravity of being a woman in this world.

Shelley has been extremely busy taking the world by storm, with a move to the USA a couple of years ago truly cementing her as an international success. In 2018 alone she had an official showcase with Sounds Australia at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, collaborated with many artists including Chinese pop writers for releases in China and Korea and upcoming Estonian pop star ELYSA and wrote a song that will be included in an upcoming musical. 2019 is gearing up to be even bigger for Shelley, who is currently on a 23-date tour of the US including Radney Foster at Hotel Café and the much-anticipated release of her new EP Holy still on the horizon.

Our Resistance is out now.

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March 13, 2019 0 comment

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Robbie Boyd to Tour Oz

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UK song-smith Robbie Boyd recently released his new single ‘Hey Girl’ and we absolutely love it!

Shortly after finishing up a run of European tour dates, Robbie stopped off down under for a highly successful run along the East Coast.

Check out ‘Hey Girl’ below and be sure to head to Robbie’s Facebook page for more info.

May 2, 2017 0 comment

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Nikkita Ra – New Single ‘747’ and Tour Dates

written by ThatWriterGuy

Sydney based Indie Electronic songstress Nikkita Ra has release her trippy new single 747.

Nikkita has also released a very slick and futuristic music video and will embark on a run of tour dates this month to celebrate.

Previously front woman of all girl riot squad She Rex, Nikkita Ra has an “electrifying stage presence” (Indie Shuffle.) Her first single and music video ‘Unity’ was “utterly engrossing” (Pilerats). Described by others as “Bjork meets Pussy Riot”,Nikkita Ra defines her music as ‘Trip Disco’ – Trip Hop you can get sweaty to.

Make sure to check out Nikkita Ra at a show near you!

July 4, 2019 0 comment

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Stephen Anning – Virtual World

written by ThatWriterGuy

Brisbane Synth Pop artist Stephen Anning recently released his debut single Virtual World, alongside a fantastic music video.

The song is Stephen’s playful take on the state of human interaction in 2020.

‘2020 is wild, so is this song. Yes, we’re all stuck inside looking at computers, here’s a cheerful take on it.’

The video looks like one of those trippy edits that you would see on Rage late one Friday night!

Stephen Anning has had a very accomplished career to date, playing Keys for Megan Washington, PTYLTD and Madison. He has appeared at festivals such as Future Music and Shore Thing, supporting the likes of Groove Armada and Sneaky Sound System.

Stephen’s skills have seen him walk the red carpet at the ARIA Music Awards following music production for Riki Lee, Tali, Levi ft Leftbridge and other Australian idols and label artists. He also mastered Thelma Plum’s debut album, which won the Triple J Unearthed competition.

After touring internationally with multiple artists, Stephen decided to come back to Australia in order to work on his own music.

August 17, 2020 0 comment

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The Winter Gyspy: “Bojke”

written by Emily Cheung

Dreamy indie darlings The Winter Gypsy have today announced their new single Bojke (prounouced ‘boy-ke’), a wistful and perceptive ode to a beloved family dog. The song is accompanied by a thoughtful, haunting clip featuring two masked friends, produced in collaboration with Gerard Wood from New Era Media (Timberwolf). To celebrate the new release, The Winter Gypsy will be hitting the road to play The World Bar (Syd) on June 23, The Grace Darling (Melb) on July 7 and Exeter Hotel (Ade) on July 8.

Bojke is the perfect follow up to the band’s debut EP Page I. Considered, intricate and unassumingly memorable, Bojke sweeps broadly, swells and disappears into the ether, gently lulling the listener back down to earth. Evocative of Fleet Foxes and The Paper Kites, this is indie folk done right; soaking guitars, gentle drums and humble harmony surround the lead vocal as it floats assuredly above it all. Reflecting on the track, lead vocalist Tushar Singh says, “The title is an ode to our bassist and his brother’s dog who passed away this year; her name was Bojke. At the time, I had written out these lyrics in a narrative sense, not necessarily written about anyone in particular. The song had absolutely no relation to me, but I could feel that it could relate to someone else. A few weeks after I wrote the song, Bojke had passed away. I instantly linked Bojke to the lyrics in this song and it was strange but so fitting as to how much these lyrics I had written weeks in advance had related to the incident. I asked the two brothers if I could name the song after her, and they said yes.”

The clip for Bojke is in keeping with the theme established in the bands’ previous video Took Me By; two friends spend routine time together, during which everything is normal except for the fact that they are masked. Then, suddenly – two becomes one. Tush explains, “The video clip is based on two friends or two siblings, if you will. The entire clip is demonstrating a bond or friendship between the pair, and it follows the two masked people hanging out casually; almost as if you were watching their day to day life. Everything flows smoothly until the climax. You no longer notice two people, you only see one; which in my mind, portrays the death of someone. This is the part of the clip where it confirms the connection of Bojke and their owners, Olly and Isaac. You never know when you might lose someone close to you. The masks used in the clip was to keep the creepy, eerie, but still intriguing visual going from the previous video clip, Took Me By, seeing as we used the same masks in that video too. We’d love to essentially make a connecting world out of our music videos.” 

Audiences can gain exclusive access to the special world of The Winter Gypsy on the upcoming east coast tour. Thrilled to be heading out for some interstate shows, Tush enthuses, “We like to bring a bit more to our live performances than you hear in our recordings. We definitely are more upbeat at our live shows, and you can expect trumpet, soaring instrumentals and a range of vibes. We’re very excited for our next tour!” 

Bojke will be available on June 5.

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June 20, 2017 0 comment

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Huntly’s ‘Please’

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“They’re on the cusp of big things (huge)” – Oyster
“The aural equivalent to erotic asphyxiation; it leaves you gasping for air and aching for more” – The Music
“This is pop music at its most creative” – Indie Shuffle

Melbourne trio Huntly have spent the last year building a reputation as one of Australia’s most dynamic and innovative live electronic acts. Pulsing between the borders of Melbourne’s experimental R&B scenes, Huntly charter new territory with the release of their new single Please.

Conjuring elements from underground dance music to Top 40 pop, Please is a story of heartbreak, longing and catharsis, let loose over an antipodal tropical groove. Singers Charlie and Elspeth swap verses, aching to be heard by a lost lover, while meticulous garage/2-step percussion drives the track from below.

Their previous single We Made It reached over 400,000 Spotify plays in the last two months. Huntly’s debut EP, Feel Better or Stop Trying, released May this year, saw the trio garner approval from local and international tastemakers (Oyster, Thump, Indie Shuffle, The Music and more), and traversed Australian radio with features on Triple J Unearthed, PBS, RRR and FBi.

Huntly have been praised for their sound’s sense of urgency, authenticity, and the trio’s transparent live shows. After a string of sets at BIGSOUND 2016 and Melbourne Music Week, Huntly prepare to move crowds with an appearance at Paradise Music Festival.

Please continues Huntly’s manifesto of 2016; “get sad, write a banger” and will be released November 22 via Neat Lawn with a single launch December 15 at The Night Cat, Melbourne.

Neat Lawn is a record label founded in 2016 and based in Melbourne. Established by Gab Strum (Japanese Wallpaper) and Will Evans (Zero Through Nine), with an emphasis on community, independence and identity; we hope that the music we share reflects these ideals.

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November 24, 2016 0 comment

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Interview with LLC

written by ThatWriterGuy

Sydney based multi-instrumentalist LLC recently released his new EP ‘View From Solitude’.

We recently caught up with LLC to discuss his latest release and much more!

1. Who are you and what brings you here?

Why hello there! My name’s Lorenzo La Cava (aptly named “LLC). I’m an artist / producer / songwriter from Sydney, Australia. And what brings me HERE is the passionately powerful pursuit of creating a career in musical compositions that make a difference to the listener. Either alleviating one’s mood or elevating one’s motivation to do / be who they ARE meant to be.

2. What is your favourite part about writing and performing music?

My favourite part of writing & performing music is the self expression of your thoughts & feelings. Through the unique transforming tool that is musique. Sharing experiences with special friends & family in a room is also the reason why I continue to wanna perform on stage. Immediate feedback of feelings.But I also VERY much enjoy recording & composing a song from scratch in my home studio / scientific lab of ideas!

3. How did you get into musical production?

I got into music production through my brother (as he initially taught me how to play guitar in 1999!) & his best friend lent us a 8 track cassette player to hone my craft. And I did going from next DAW Protools to lay down my ideas (in 2019).

4. Who is your most inspirational musician or band?

Recently I’d have to say Joshua Ramsay of Mariana’s Trench. As he’s always been hands on with his sound & band and his voice + production skills is unlike any other I’ve heard / enjoyed. For all time sake, I’d say Butch Walker. A similar reason in that he / they are hands on with their art & don’t let NO ONE mess with their identity & all round persona.

5. Do you make any other types of art?

I used to do drawing & painting (does crayons count?!) but not so much these days. I self edit my own videos & projects. I record & mix my own recordings too. DIY one might say 🙂

6. How has your new EP been received by friends and fans?

Nicely & kindly. Friends are always there to boost you up if all else fails but fans will tell it to you straight. Especially if a song gels or doesn’t. Just need to keep putting out MORE content & material for friends to become BIGGER fans! So I’m working on that ATM haha.

7. If you could recommend a new listener one song of yours, what would it be?

I’d say either of the singles off my recent “View From Solitude” EP. eg. In Time or Just Let It Go. But ‘Up High / Down Low’ has a sweet spot for me as that sums up my feelings & experiences with music. In not giving up when the going gets tough. Picking yourself back up on that horse when you fall off (& you gotta do that over & OVER again!)!

8. What is next for LLC in 2019?

Well, I’ m currently touring round the United States (then Canada) for my 4^th time in 5 years. On my own making the most of every opportunities. Playing shows, busking in major cities, wrapping up a FULL BAND album w/ my idol, Will Pugh (Cartel) in Nashville, during the summer. Then head back to Sydney to prep my next single(s) under the LLC moniker (& possible other ventures), in August. Pretty much MORE of keepin’ on!

June 3, 2019 0 comment

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Skies Collide: New Single “Alive”

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Brisbane’s Skies Collide have just released their new film clip for single ‘Come Alive’ and we absolutely love it!

The film clip has garnered over 35,000 views since release. The single was premiered via Idobi Radio in the US and is gaining a very positive response here in Oz.

Press play and enjoy!