A feature track from our favourite sister rockers Stonefield kicks off this week’s mixtape and is swiftly followed by another Melbourne artist Darren Sylvester who is promising great things on his second album. Next up we’ve got a tune from Brisbane newbies MTNS as well as a ditty from New Zealand’s The Naked At The Famous’ new record. All that, plus some jams from Sietta,Passenger, The Darcys and Bushwalking! Have a listen.
Stonefield – ‘Put Your Curse On Me’
Featuring guest vocals from Melbourne Gospel Mass Choir, the familial trio channel 70s rock in a new way on their latest single ‘Put Your Curse On Me’. With some seriously bangin’ vocals from Amy Findlay and backup from her sisters as well as the ethereally soulful choir, this is sure to evoke mass sing alongs at the band’s live shows.
Darren Sylvester – ‘Dream Or Something Like That’
Taken from his upcoming second album Off By Heart out October 4th, latest single ‘Dream Or Something Like That’ employs an 80s drum sound, and teamed with a repetitive of the moment guitar line, and Sylvester’s tight sultry vocals it makes for a great single. Sylvester performs most ever element on his upcoming sophomore, aside from some guest vocals including some from Magic Silver White’s Biddy Connor. Be sure to check this one out!
MTNS – ‘Lost Track Of Time’
MTNS – pronounced ‘mountains’ for abbreviation rookies – is a brand new indie trio fresh out of Brisbane. Their debut single ‘Lost Track Of Time’ is a refreshing piece of textured chillwave carried by a minimal RnB beat, atmospheric synths and lead singer Tom Eggert’s clean, slicing vocals. It’s an impressive arrival for this young ambiguous group, and given that it’s already been added to triple j’s rotation, their ambiguity is set to be dissolved very soon. Definitely keep an eye out for these guys.
Naked And Famous – ‘Hearts Like Ours’
New Zealand indie outfit The Naked And Famous catapulted to worldwide success with their acclaimed debut album Passive Me, Passive You and its synth-driven summer anthems ‘Young Blood’ and ‘Punching In A Dream’. Now the Kiwi troupe are back, and by the sounds of this first lead single from their upcoming sophomore album In Rolling Waves due out later this year, they’re in line to give their debut a more than honorable succeeder. ‘Hearts Like Ours’ is a bright slice of pop, charged with glistening electronics and lead by a powerful, soaring chorus reminding us exactly why they were soundtrack to the summer of 2011.
Sietta – ‘Let It Go’
The new single from Sietta “Let It Go”, certainly feels like it’s going to be game changer for the Darwin duo. From beginning to end, the track showcases Caiti Baker’s lyrics and vocals and the duo’s unique style that blends soul and electronica with what sounds like eastern style acoustic guitar and really subtle electronic tribal drumming and not so much hip hop. The vocals and drumming alone keep you completely entranced to the end of the track, leaving you wanting more. “Let It Go” is the first single from their upcoming new record, due for release in October 2013.
Passenger – ‘Holes’
Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, has re-released his re-recorded third single “Holes”, from his breakthrough album All The Little Lights. Having blown up massively in the last year, it’s hard to ignore the Passenger’s lusty folk inspired music and incredible storytelling ability, that is sad, but told in a hopeful and positive way through his warmth and sincerity of his vocals.
Bushwalking – ‘No Enter’
Just one of many aces in Chapter Music’s deck, Bushwalking’s new single is the title track from their second album. Coasting on an octave-hoping bass and hissing drum part, Ela Stiles (of Songs) and Nisa Venerosa (Fabulous Diamonds) dovetail spooky harmonies across guitarscapes provided by Karl Scullin (Kes Band) both desolate and needling. The haunting whole recalls the gothic likes of Warpaint and Esben & The Witch.
The Darcys – ‘The River’
Having released two albums of icily articulated art rock (including an astonishing reinterpretation of Steely Dan’s Aja!), this Canadian quartet reckon that their forthcoming third-length LP – September’s Warring – is their best yet. ‘The River’ proves their bold claims, as it slowly simmers to a boil of snaking guitar lines, brusque electronics, and moody vocal hooks. Bold, brooding, yet beautiful.
