Muroki image via Jared Tinetti / Love, Marco image via Matt Pettigrew / Taylor B-W image via Lachlan Connor / Nectar image via Michael Tartaglia //
If you’re looking for a way to start your new music Friday, keep reading…
Well, we’re halfway through March now, and the months seem to be flying by. And it’s safe to say that the last time we did one of these articles, Australia was in a far more chill state. But I guess that’s life in 2022 for you! Another thing that isn’t at all chill is the frequency with which local artists are dropping fire tracks, each and every day.
And so, we won’t waste any time. Five fire tracks by local artists, coming right up! check it below.
Nectar (Perth/Moroo) – ‘Waiting On The World (Won’t Work)’
Nectar deliver a haze of psychedelic sweetness on ‘Waiting On The World (Won’t Work)’, the Moroo four-piece somehow managing to top the catchiness of last year’s ‘Plateau’ by leaps and bounds.
This cut however is significantly more emotion-filled than past releases however, the rock-outfit dialling up the introspection levels as they sing about manifestation and the uselessness from being angry at the world.
It’s a message that is enhanced by the soulful guest vocals of Ella Pilcher, the track consequentially becoming a psychedelic bop and ballad, with the sonic trademarks of both genres combined together. The hook of the title lyric also has this old-age aura that harkens back to golden age RHCP, again proving that the four-piece are able to capture the magic of the past while still listening as fresh and new. Thank us later:
Lola Scott (Sydney/Eora) – ‘DELETE MY HISTORY (ctrl+alt+delete)’
Indie-rock starlet Lola Scott is equal parts magnetic and alluring in her new offering ‘DELETE MY HISTORY’, the eclectic singer-songwriter proving that whether it be crafting invigorating instrumentals behind the scenes or penning enchanting lyricism for her solo work, she can do it all.
The track sees her attitude-filled as ever, proclomative lyrics like “Ctrl, Alt, Delete/Delete my history” taking aim at toxic past loves as she finds closure in a healthy relationship. Her mastery of melody is as pertinent as ever, particularly on the line “I’m not looking for a rebound” as she flutters across her range with ease while walking the line between bedroom pop and indie-rock.
Lola Scott just might be one of the biggest hidden gems in the Eora scene, and ‘DELETE MY HISTORY’ is again proof she’s an artist on the rise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5cCBtZzzxs
Love, Marco (Brisbane/Meanjin) – ‘U & ME’
Love, Marco serves up a heart-filled acoustic bop in ‘U & Me’, the rising muso tugging at the soul with intimate songwriting and instrumental curation.
The track sees the Meanjin heartthrob put embrace the indie-pop cornerstones of his sound, his tenor sensibilities on full display as he sings atop acoustic fingerpicking. The instrumentation as a whole is super tangible, bare acoustic strums and gentle claps creating an intimate soundscape that has no barrier between the lister and artist. The hook encapsulates all of the euphoria and emotion of the instrumental layers and hits the listener with it front and centre, lyrics like “Stay a little longer/ You know I won’t let you down” making you feel like Marco is singing right to you.
His name is ‘Love,Marco’ for a reason. There’s enough love in ‘U & Me’ to make the world go round. Get familiar:
Taylor B-W (Sydney/Eora) – ‘In Ur Net’
Taylor B-W is a dancehall bombshell in her latest offering ‘In Ur Net’, the Eora muso fusing R&B, reggaeton, and pop for a timeless heater that would be just as home in the 2000s as it is in the 2020s.
The bustling new groove sees the muso backed by light-hearted drums and synths that are reminiscent of the mid 2000s along with her resolute vocals which perched on top with equal measures of attitude and spunk. Vocally she’s totally in the pocket on this number. Not only in terms of her range, but in that of the track itself, finding optimal synchronicity with the surrounding textures and layers that adds to the overall immersion of the track (2:00 being a prime example).
Another example of the genre-bending taking place in the Eora scene. Bust a move to Taylor B-W’s ‘In Ur Net’.
Muroki – ‘Find Me’
Kiwi muso Muroki is full of funkadelic goodness on his latest offering ‘Find Me’, the burgeoning groove maestro crafting a musical soundscape filled with steeze and soul.
The mid-tempo heater sees Muroki surrounded by ember like guitar licks and vibrant instrumentation, the orchestration as a whole very reminiscent of late 90s R&B. But there’s a distinct dance-like aura imbued throughout, drawing inspiration from the likes of Anderson. Paak for a bumping groove that’ll have you both bopping and vibing into the night, most notably on the trumpet infused hook “Come on and dance”.
Definitely one of Muroki’s most intoxicating offerings yet, and we don’t doubt there’s plenty more on the way.
