Local

100%: New All (Single)(Independent)

- Returning with a romping neon-laced electro hard hittter, 100%, are sounding more determined with this latest single. New All hammers along with confident strides, taking their sprightly electronica of the past into a realm of greater song craft and thematic control. (Nicholas J Rodwell) 

Andrew Tuttle:Boarding Zone (Single) (Someone Good / Room40 / Independent) 

- A beautifully structured track by Andrew Tuttle that evokes feelings of melancholy and nostalgia through the sweeping sounds of his banjo and an ever looming bass'y synth line. The track unfolds its colours and textures as it progresses, evoking images of eucalyptus trees and Brisbane sunsets that feel so familiar. This track is Brisbane in music. Good stuff. (Harry Bain)

 

Spenda C: My Type ft Miss Blanks (Single)(Klub Kids)
- This one’ll be familiar to anyone who’s hit up a Miss Blanks show locally in the past while, and if that’s you, you’ll know how hard it slaps live. A huge dancehall moment from super-talented local producer Spenda C, and some seriously agile bars from the Queen of Brisbane. (Liz Ansley) 

Australian

Evelyn Ida Morris:Evelyn Ida Morris (Milk! Records / Remote Control) (F)

- Evelyn Ida Morris's self titled album is a departure from their indie-pop sound with Pikelet or involvement with punk band Baseball. Instead Morris has gone back to their roots as a pianist, producing an album of lush, post-classical compositions that demonstrate their trained musical talents fantastically. The album is Morris' expression of personal experience within society as a non-binary person and how they have tried to make sense of that experience. It's a very, very cool album and you should definitely give it a listen. (Harry Bain)

Milan Ring: 2063 (Single)(MXMAY/Independent)
-Plucking textured beats and gleaming harmonies from turn-of-the-century multi-instrumental R’n’B, Sydney-based artist Milan Ring tugs ‘2063’ with futurist immediacies seamlessly. An Ableton Live School mentor who’s clocked studio time with SZA, LL Cool J and more; AND co-wrote D.R.A.M’s ‘I’ll Be Back Again’, Milan Ring is self-managed and also runs her own label (MXMY) - definitely a force to be reckoned with and a name to keep an eye out for. (Liz Ansley)

Remi: My People Feat Thando (Single)(House of Beige)

<- Remi and Sensible J have always been outliers in their resolve to do their own thing; and thank goodness for that creative strength. This newy is an infectious afro-beat celebration of familial love and community, distinguishing themselves even further within Australian Hip Hop. (Nicholas J. Rodwell)

Overseas

>Janelle Monae:PYNK Ft. Grimes(Single)(Atlantic Records)

- This Janelle Monae and Grimes collab is exactly what you needed in your life right now. From Janelle's upcoming album "Dirty Computer", this song is all about sexuality, empowerment and self love! If you haven't yet seen the music video, I highly recommend you do! (Sarah Tanahashi)

Kimbra:Primal Heart (Warner Bros Records)

- Best known for her upbeat hits, Kimbra takes a very different apporach on "Primal Heart". The album's sounds and lyrics echo the title itself; heartfelt, raw and honest. I feel as if most of her songs have a very distinct beat to it, somewhat heartbeat-like. If you're looking for songs that makes you feel vulnerable, yet strong, this is the album for you. (Sarah Tanahashi)

Knxwledge:GladWeMet (Stones Throw Records) 

- I’d heard of Knxwledge before, being a lover of Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly" album as well as NxWorries. Yet, I'd never actually listened to any of his beats before but daaaang, am I glad I came across this.This EP showcases a glimpse of Knxwledge's talent, with each song making you want to listen to more. Whereever you are right now, whatever situation you're in, if you listen to this EP, it'll get you groovin' guaranteed. (Sarah Tanahashi)

October: Ultra Red (Dryden Street/DRM)
- New Zealand producer/songwriter Emma Logan aka October said "I like when production feels like a tangible, textured, palette. I think that’s what is so satisfying about industrial styled beats - it becomes almost multi-sensory.” That’s probably the best way to communicate the appeal of this self-described “bratty” distorted industrial pop album - its brashness only serves to accentuate its joyousness. (Liz Ansley)