EXTENDED PLAY 070: NEW MUSIC OF THE WEEK MAY 14 - 21
Join Futuremag to catch up on some of the best releases you may have missed this past week in Australia.
VASSY - Midnight
“Midnight is a song about fantasy and imagination. Metaphorically speaking, the song is truly allowing your mind to wander and be free. I want to encourage my listeners to let themselves go, and be authentically themselves.” - VASSY
CXLOE - Shiny New Thing - Album
Shiny New Thing is a journey through the preservation of identity and embraces the fact that artists can be multifaceted without compromising their authenticity in pursuit of becoming the next 'Shiny New Thing'. With each track meticulously crafted to showcase CXLOE's dynamic range and artistic vision, the album is poised to solidify her status as one of Australia's most exciting musical talents.
Northeast Party House - Enhancer - Album
Enhancer is "a reaffirmation". Post-COVID-19 pandemic, insular headphone vibes are out as audiences crave the community of the rave and Northeast Party House are at the forefront. The band have likewise evolved as songwriters, along with Zach embracing his role as frontman. That newfound confidence emerges in Enhancer's subjects of self-love, belief and validation. "I'm more proud of this record than I've ever been of any of our records," Zach declares.
Tones and I - Wonderful
Wonderful is an emotional and moving ballad which showcases Tones’ world class vocal and exceptional songwriting. Wonderful marks the third taste of new music from Tones And I’s much anticipated new album expected later this year.
Annelise - Mumma Gave Me
A homage to the woman who shaped her life, Mumma Gave Me is a song of resilience, confidence and authenticity. “I couldn’t be the woman I am today without the presence and the unwavering support of my Mum. This song is an ode to her and everything she’s given me,” explains annelise.
Full Flower Moon Band - Devil
Following up from recent singles West Side and Illegal Things, Devil is a menacing and growling grandiose rock track described by Babyshakes herself as “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t. My lover is a broken man, but to leave him for the small chance of meeting someone better seems like more trouble than it’s worth. My next lover could be the same or worse.”