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Melbourne DJs Actdafool and Yahboylilo have a relatively low profile online. That is except for this release on Soundcloud, which has received five thousand views this week and garnered their collaborative account over two thousand followers.
The Forster-born, Sydney-based singer-songwriter had a chance to chat with us ahead of her massive national tour. Read on for a peek into her song writing process and how Jack River settle on her distinctive sound.
Sydney locals, Body Type are an all-female indie-rock group who are steadily building a reputation as one of the country’s must see acts. Their combination of indie production, punk aesthetics and a bright pop sound made their self-titled debut EP, one of 2018’s best indie releases.
Backyard Opera’s latest premiere comes from Sydney-based alt-electronic producer Sakr. Entitled ‘Lost Steps’ the song’s restrained construction and moments of pulsating energy chronicle Sakr’s personal relationship with anxiety.
Two out of the seven members of S U M ( pronounced soom) drummer, composer and arranger Steve Belvilus and lead singer and co-writer Patryce Williams dialed in to Backyard Opera from their New York home. Belvilus and Williams, who are business and real-life partners, are travelling to Sydney and Melbourne this April for their debut Australian tour.
As the official label for one of Berlin’s most highly regarded electronic music institutions, Watergate Records have produced nothing but quality. In the past, the highly coveted Watergate mix series has featured artists such as Ellen Allien, Kerri Chandler and Solomun.
After speaking with Motez, a Baghdad born DJ from Adelaide, it’s obvious that this is an artist who is passionate about his craft. Going from working at a music store to playing at international stages and world class festivals, Motez knows the inner workings of the music world inside out.
Sydney trio Julia Why? have released ‘Starman’, the second track off their upcoming sophomore album, reflecting on deeply personal issues while diversifying their sound. Hitting the scene in 2015, the group has steadily grown, leading to the release of their second album, Hysteria, later this year.
The all-girl pop ensemble who won a Brit Award for British Artist Video of the Year for ‘Woman Like Me’ and are bringing their talent to Australia. Little Mix recently released their fifth album ‘LM5’ …
Australia’s biggest indie music festival is back this year, announcing a tremendous line-up for 2019. Taking place from Julu 19 – 21, the three-day festival will be held once again in the North Byron Parklands, NSW. Each day is stacked with huge headliners from across the globe and a quality undercard across a range of genres.
Founder of the Wicked Crew, Jenö Void has been a pioneer of US west coast dance music since the 90s. Launching his Noise From the VOID vinyl label in 2015, he promotes a wide variety of experimental music, ranging from acid house, dance music, psychedelic rock, soul, funk and, as this week’s mix highlights, punk.
This Easter break, remember, Jesus died for our tins.
We’ve been fellow travellers on Johnny Hunter’s rise and revitalisation of punk. They have taken the energy of legendary groups like Joy Division, Sonic Youth and the Cure, while modernising the sound. Now, they are back with a brand-new track that taps into the frustrations of Sydney’s musicians
Despite what the name of her new single might suggest, Sahara Beck has done plenty lately. The 23 year old Brisbane blues and indie rock artist who wrote her first song at 12 has created an album, two EP’s, performed at Bluesfest, Falls Festival, BigSound Festival and last November for sold out her first hometown headline show.
Brisbane DJ and Producer Harry Hope is better known across the nation as ODD MOB. Since breaking out in 2015, with hit single ‘Is It A Banger?’, he has headlined shows around the country. His particular style of bass pumping music has ignited dancefloors for years
Sly Withers are a new punk band from Perth, making the rounds on Triple J Unearthed. Comprised of dual frontmen Sam and Jono, bass-player Shea and drummer Joel, they have tapped into the emotional and heartfelt side of punk that defines the Australian scene.
In 2016, there was no producer more synonymous with Australian electronic music than Harley Streten, aka Flume. With the release of his second LP, Skin, the Sydney-born, LA-based producer won the Triple J Hottest 100 with his single ‘Never Be Like You’ ft. Kai.
Today, Backyard Opera is thrilled to premier the brand-new acoustic version of ‘After the Sun’, fit with an exclusive music video.
Kyle Lionhart, a singer, songwriter, surfer and plant eater from Byron Bay, began recording his debut album in November 2018. Now, he has released the first single ‘So Close’, drawing inspiration from Jeff Buckley, Ben Howard and Bon Iver. From busking on the streets of Byron Bay to releasing multiple EPs, Lionhart has grown into his own as an artist. “So Close” gives listeners their first taste of his distinct folk-derived pop sound.
In today’s music scene, almost every genre will incorporate some type of digital music technique. Whether this be an artificial drum, subtle electronic effects or mixing with the EQ to enhance the bass or treble, the digital age can be heard in every genre.
“As their most personal track to date, Marty Bukkakke Large gave Backyard Opera some deep comments regarding the song’s meaning. Click here to read all about it.” @tripleoneofficial
The latest in tour announcements, and releases, from local to international faves.
2019 has already started off with a bang for Zambian born and Botswana raised hip-hop and spiritual neo-soul artist Sampa the Great, aka Sampa Tembo.
Alex Kirkland, aka Kirklandd, is a young hip/hop artist from Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Studying Marketing at the Australian National University, the self-proclaimed poor student “rarely makes it to class”, filling in his time with sessions, monthly trips to Melbourne and making music.
Backyard Opera is proud to premiere the music video for Harrison Storm’s ‘Run’. A singer/songwriter from the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Storm’s music is heavily rooted in his acoustic guitar and laid back vocals, with influences including Ben Howard, Bill Withers and Neil Young.
What So Not, originally a duo of Christopher Emerson and Harley Edward Streten, before Streten, aka Flume, departed in 2015, has become a mainstay of the Australian EDM scene. Performing at every festival the country has to offer, Emerson has now gone global, playing a set at Electric Daisy Carnival in Mexico.
Fresh from Canberra’s underappreciated music scene, Kirklandd has released ‘Impulse’, a dance ready track that blends electronica and hip-hop. The song itself, co-produced by Cam Bluff (Amy Shark, Allday) and Citizen Kay, was released back in February. However, the music video, filmed on location in Canberra, was released last Friday.
Celebrated on March 8 each year, International Women’s Day commemorates woman gaining the right to vote in Soviet Russia in 1917, and is today a moment for all of the globe to reflect on the achievements of women and renew the fight for gender equality.
A weekly digest of what’s been happening in Australian music.
While festival season winding down, we’ve produced a guide to Berejiklian’s most wanted. Time to have some fun Sydney.