New MusicGrace Amos chats her stunning country-pop debut ‘Listen Real Closely’ by Emily Elvish Grace Amos knows how to write a truly compelling single, but who are some of the artists who influence her? We caught up with the…
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New MusicNewsLISTEN: Bill Callahan – ‘Pigeons’ by Rachel Daniel Drenched with nostalgia and feelings of homliness, lo-fi underground rock singer-songwriter Bill Callahan has just shared the first track off his new album, Gold Record….
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New MusicPremieresPREMIERE: Bryce Sainty delivers authentic country energy on ‘Goodbye’ by Luke Saunders Bryce Sainty is a country-pop artist from the East Coast of Australia and it’s safe to say that he’s quickly making 2020 his year. Success after…
NewsRuben Neeson and Hunch are hitting Waywards for a big farewell show by Luke Saunders If you were at Happy Mag’s 5th Birthday at the Kings Cross Hotel, or if you’ve lived in Sydney’s inner west of late, you might…
NewsJordan Merrick bares all on his debut album Night Music by Luke Saunders Last week saw Brisbane-based songwriter Jordan Merrick release his debut album titled Night Music. After teasing us with three incredible singles, the record does not…
New MusicPremieresPREMIERE: Dear Doonan’s new single is an experimental psych journey by Amy Kennett You haven’t heard a band traverse genres quite like Sunshine Coast-based psych groovers, Dear Doonan. Their new single Skull Shine feels like a wonderful, genre-bending, kaleidoscopic journey,…
NewsVinylCraft Records announce 60th anniversary reissue of The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker by Sophie Heath Craft Records will debut The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker on Riverside Records for its 60th Anniversary. The vinyl will be released on August 2nd…
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New MusicTake a well-earned break and listen to the eclectic sounds of Hawksley Workman by Lara Smetannikov A hero of the Canadian music scene, Hawksley Workman is coming down under to bring us his vivid storytelling and rich instrumentals as part of…
New MusicNewsFresh off the release of their new single, The Long Johns are hitting the road by Happy Since releasing their debut EP back in 2016, Brisbane country-roots outfit The Long Johns have been ripping through Australia’s music scene with their rustic, old-school…
New MusicSuicide Swans will captivate you on their sprawling new album La Jungla by Happy Since releasing their debut self-titled EP in 2015, Brisbane/Toowoomba outfit Suicide Swans have carved out an instantly identifiable musical language based on crunching guitars, charmingly twangy…
