Helping us pass the time in lockdown…

Well, this definitely isn’t where any of us expected to be two weeks ago. But thats life in the age of a pandemic hey? It goes without saying that we hope our fellow Sydneysiders (along with everyone else across the nation) is doing alright amongst all the craziness, before we know it we’ll be back on those dance floors throwing down like no ones business.

But regardless of all the crazy shit going on right now, we still have local artists dropping bumping tunes, and it’s times like these when those artists need your support the most.

So fire up the UE Boom for some lockdown listening, as we’ve got some proper bangers for you today.

Check it below.

Odd Mobb & Pooks ft. Hayley Trinca – ‘Disappear’

Aussie club veteran Odd Mob is back electrifying the spirit with his latest single ‘Disappear,’ the Brisbane producer encompassing all of the ecstasy that has defined his recent nationwide tour through a filter of cosmic mood and transcendence.

Joining forces with Melbourne-based producer Pooks with Hayley Trinca on vocals, the track listens like a melting pot of feeling, Hayley’s lyrics telling the story of one-sided heartbreak as Odd Mob and Pooks paint upon the sonic canvas with atmospheric synths and moody textures; all of which bubble and brew with raw euphoria.

Hayley’s vocals deserve a whole lot of shine as well, meshing with the expansive layers with simmering consistency. From piano ballad to house thumper and everything in between, the tune constantly shifts in musical fingerprint and signature, a multi-dimensional gem that’ll be bouncing around your head for days on end. Get familiar below.

Peach PRC – ‘Symptomatic’

Adelaide-born pop delight Peach PRC extends a bedazzled hand of vulnerability and understanding in ‘Symptomatic,’ opening up on the exhilarating highs that make you feel like you’re on top of the world, but are ultimately underpinned with heartache. The track sees her totally explore the notion of mental illness without fear or hesitation, inviting us into her state of mind as she communicates her own struggles, while implicitly communicating that despite it all, she’ll always be there for us.

The talent wastes no time in unleashing her fairy-floss infused vocals atop the subtle synth raindrops, clattery drums and airy ornamentation curating a surrealist-world of emotion and feeling. The anticipation she injects into that pre-chorus is totally riveting as well, lyrics like ‘And he said hey, I know you’re okay/ But don’t throw out your meds cause you had a good day/ He said don’t put all your eggs in one basket/ Just cause you saw the world through some peach coloured glasses’ setting the perfect launch pad for the distorted hook ‘It’s all just symptomatic’ to enthral you with emotion and plunge you into the cosmos.

She has this ability to sing with the classic powerhouse aura while balancing it with waves of intimacy; the kind of intimacy that’s almost jarring in how powerful it is. But it’s totally authentic, hence why she’s gotten so much success so early on into her career. Get familiar below.

Moss ft. Genesis Owusu – ‘SABRE TEETH’

Brisbane-based indigenous producer Moss is storming out the gates with glitchy hypnotism in ‘SABRETEETH,’ linking up with one of the nations most exciting talents in Genesis Owusu for a psychedelic hip hop heater that gives a thrilling sneak peak into the future.

The triple J unearthed supergroup winner doesn’t hold back in any sense on the tune, stabby and sporadic synths mesmerising the listener with the franticness in which they’re executed. The incorporation of the didgeridoo-infused bass drop is totally genius as well, integrating culture and music to a sublime degree with a fractal twist.

And Genesis murders his verse as always, leaving it all on the line with high-octane bars as he revels in that fiery lower register. Of course with Genesis however, it’s never just a hip hop verse, the Canberra OG engaging in a vivid call and response with the multi-layered production, finding a sweet spot between trap and hip hop that’s totally fucking intoxicating.

A track that’ll overwhelm you with endorphins to an insane degree, it’s probably the closest thing to off-chops raving you’re gonna get right now. Check it below.

Annie Bass – ‘Step Aside’

Sydney based singer songwriter Annie Bass gives a stirring insight into intimacy and vulnerability in ‘Step Aside,’ reliving the inner tug of war between love and fear and how it manifests in a romantic relationship.

Musically its one of her most dynamic and interesting releases yet, soaring from the realm of soulful balladry to alternative and dream pop. Beginning with her pure vocals and a lone piano, she soothes you and calms you into the quiet. But before you can get too comfortable however, the arrival of sporadic percussion and vocal totally catch you off guard, letting you know you’re not in for your usual heartbreak ballad.

The hook ‘Hold on tight/ there is nothing you can say/ Just step aside/ let me walk away’ fuses all of the musical and thematic heartbeats of the track, the passionate vocal in ‘Hold on tight’ quickly followed by affirmations that there’s ‘nothing’ her lover can say, playing with your hopes and heartstrings as she goes back and forth between opening herself up and walking away from love.

A tune that’ll completely immerse you in everything she’s feeling while somehow keeping you at an arms length, it’ll no doubt entrance you into numerous more listens. Check it below.

KYE ft. Sampa The Great & 18YOMAN – ‘Gold’

Naam/Melbourne-based singer songwriter KYE drops honey-topped blessings in ‘Gold,’ carving out a unique corner of the R&B soundscape that’s wonderfully reminiscent of the soul gems of the early 2000s. The tune’s subject matter is as joyful as its musical arrangement (produced by 18YOMAN), with Zimbabwe-born KYE singing about finding happiness, peace and love, and enjoying where she’s at in life. Lyrics like ‘It never gets old/ you always stay gold’ really embody her optimism for the future, and you can’t help but share in it as the track progresses.

She also recruits a proper heavy-hitter in Sampa The Great for the verses, who comes through with a fiery onslaught of slick one-liners and rhymes. It feels totally organic and inspired, almost like a one-take freestyle that was so dope in the session it demanded to make it into the final track. The interplay between her and KYE is just sick as well. They might not share a lot of moments on the tune, but there’s a tangible understanding and mutual respect between them that floods off it, enhancing their respective parts along with 18YOMAN’s wicked sonic textures.

A proclamation of love and life impossible not to vibe with, it’s everything you could want to cap off the week. Check it below.