Formed in 2004 by long-term friends Gordon Burke and Andrew Wass, this Australian folk-rock band was expanded by Blaine Munnings and Alex Miller. After the start of their career they went on to win the Rock category in the Great American Song Contest in 2015 and played the St. Patrick’s Festival in London, UK in 2016. They also won the Americana category in the 2021 Mid Atlantic Song Contest. Inspired by The Eagles and Tom Petty, they released their debut “Big Day Tomorrow” in 2007.
Written as a protest song reflecting on the state of the world and the need for more believers and dreamers to turn things around, their new single is a reworked version of their song “What Have We Become” from their 2024 album “Birds For The Bayou”. It starts off with crisp harp plucks and leads into a blend of 90s rock and retro pop. With lively percussion, lavish electric guitars and riveting vocals, this infectious rock anthem highlights the state of imbalance our current world is in.
Born in Ethiopia and raised in Whistler, Canada, this sultry singer and songwriter began teaching herself to play guitar by ear aged 7 and added the piano aged 12. A year later she forayed into songwriting and later attended the 
Being in awe of the endless gifts of nature and how the resonance of small moments can have such an impact on our hearts, her new single celebrates life in all its facets. In order to capture her inspirational words, she delved into an alluring retro-pop sound. Starting with a pulsating beat, which carries on through the song, she adds sparkling 80s-dipped synths and crisp guitars. And with her entrancing vocals showing us that there’s still beauty in the world, this is a striking gem.
Formed in 2015 in Gosford by sister Abbey and Mia Toole when they were only 15 and 11 years old and their cousin Jaymi aged 17, this Australian band was later joined by Jaymi’s brother Alex in 2019 and Jordan Rouse in 2021. In the early years they started busking covers by 
Telling the story of a complicated relationship where the love is still there but somehow things are just not working out yet, their new single merges the emotional lyrics with a fun-filled, nostalgic melody. Enveloped in a 60-inspired, summery soundscape, the song starts off with a fresh acoustic guitar and develops into a vibrant, retro-dipped chorus. With lively drums, spirited guitars and a whole lot of sunlit jollity, this sprightly folk-rock groove celebrates joyful summer love. 
Born with a love for music in his veins, this British singer, songwriter and producer asked his parents for piano lessons aged 6 and was classically trained. Just graduated from 
Singing about choosing to find comfort and peace instead of chaos and strife in life, his emotive new single embraces the mental freedom that a healing process can bring. Wrapped in a dreamy melody, the song has an impressive cinematic flair. Starting with a lavish heartbeat drum, it evolves with mesmerizing synths and enchanting guitars. Layering celestial harmonies on top of the melancholic notes, it’s the intimacy of his vocals that make this beauteous tune sound authentic and warm.
Born in Chicago, this singer and songwriter shares her love for music with her brother, who is a singer and multi-instrumentalist in his own right. Although originally wanting to be a chef, music won out in the end. She was a member of 
Trading in her signature rock-infused firepower for summertime, beachy vibes, her new single is a country-pop ditty that is ready for sunlit road trips. Instantly cheeky and cheery, the song starts with a jaunty acoustic guitar and a laid-back rhythm. Injecting some buoyant fun, she steps it up with a perky percussion and a singing slide guitar. And with the addition of a jolly tambourine and her sun-filled vocals, this breezy, feel-good groove captures the carefree days of summer.
Based in Glasgow, this eclectic singer and songwriter is a self-taught artist, who began writing his own songs at the age of 12. Delving into his rich multi-cultural heritage, he’s created a plush fusion of various influences. He started his career as a busker in Glasgow and formed the funk band 
Drawing inspiration from his daughter Gaia, who he named his up-coming album after, his new single is about rising above doubt, holding on to hope and that limitations put upon us by others don’t define us. Encapsulating his sincere storytelling is a delightful folk-pop melody that feels like a welcoming hug. With an upbeat rhythm and both an acoustic and steel guitar filling the cheerful notes, it’s his heartfelt vocals that add an unwavering sense of resilience and true optimism.
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