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Flying Free To Your Dreams: Sensational Sydney singer Damian sings away all doubts with superb ‘Whispers In My Mind’

Posted on 29 April 2021

Taken off his brand new four-track EP ‘Split‘, Damian returns with ‘Whispers In My Mind‘, which is a stunning daydream that has you flying so high above and doing what you know is best to make you truly happy.

Damian Timothy Hempstead aka Damian, is an emerging Australian indie pop singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, well-known actor and model. He makes that fresh feel kind of music that is so likable and brushes your mind with a caring paintbrush, which has you in absolute awe of his pureness.

This is the message of embracing who you are, closing the door to any negative wrapping paper that is suffocating your dreams from the past, as you break away from the clutter and do what you need to do. His voice seems to uplift you, gives you strength and brings you to a better mentality overall.

‘Whispers In My Mind‘ from the exciting Sydney, Australia indie singer Damian, is a terrific track that has him on form and letting go of any doubts, he sings with such effortless energy that showcases his incredible vocal ability and compassionate nature.

If you have ever had haunting voices inside your head that have held you back — this is the ideal track to filter out the polluted noise — so you can fly with your wings opened up all the way.

Hear this top new single on Spotify and see more stories via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Maze: Superb Sydney band Grids and Dots stretch the shadows of the ‘City Skies’

Posted on 27 April 2021

Taken off their much-awaited seven-track debut EP called ‘What Happens to Friendships?‘, Grids and Dots flourish our minds to a higher place beyond what we can see, in this dusty and often confusion-riddled world on ‘City Skies‘.

Grids and Dots is a dreamy four-piece indie-rock/shoegaze act from Sydney, Australia, who showcase their busy inner-city lives, with a glorious backdrop of stunning melodies that takes your stress away.

As their quirky poetry has you thinking deeper than before, you start to fall in love with the mellow vocals and seemingly effort soundscape, that feels so soothing into the healing heart.

This is the message of looking into the big city life as you work from your office or whilst walking around, you are looking for love and things seem like a blur, as you struggle to see into true reality. The smog, the smoke and general hustle and bustle can really have you overthinking too deeply — the search for your true purpose is always close — but seems so far away, unless you know where the elusive treasure is hidden.

‘City Skies‘ from the splendid Sydney-based shoegazers Grids and Dots, is the kind of song that has you in a gaze outside, as you look around and see people going about their daily business. You feel reflective and look a bit closer, as this hauntingly beautiful song opens up your imagination, to what you are really trying to achieve in life to be truly happy.

Stream this catchy new single on Spotify and check out the IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Spooky Edge: Sydney’s Joel Sammut is terrifyingly brilliant on ‘Home Ghost’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Returning back to where it all started after many years away, Joel Sammut opens up our curious minds with his latest striking single called ‘Home Ghost‘.

Joel Sammut is a supremely gifted solo indie psychedelic/alt/electronic multi-instrumentalist, who creates that haunted type of music that bridges the gap between total carnage and hope, all somehow at the same time.

After living and working in London, New York and Berlin, he’s now back in his hometown of sunny Sydney, Australia, working hard on his debut album set for a 30th April 2021 release.

The tremendously fascinating track strikes a wondrous mix of illusion and mystique, as his smoothly poured voice enters your veins so vividly. This feels like a headline song out of a new Guy Ritchie movie, its dark and edgy, each part feels like you are inside the haunted house with him, you feel his power and intent as the beat blusters into your mind with conflicting abandon.

‘Home Ghost‘ from Sydney, Australian psychedelic/alt/electronic artist Joel Sammut, is that excellent piece of original music that you don’t get to savor too often in this copy and paste kind of world but when you do, it certainly satisfies the hungry palate.

Stream this track on Spotify and see his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The endless search for that healthy balance: ‘Stars in My Eyes’ from the magnetically fabulous Sydney talent Beks is the story of how music can take over everything

Posted on 20 December 2020

Sydney, Australia native Rebecca Callander aka Beks captures the dreams from her childhood to real life, on her indie-pop electro pearled gem produced by Tasker on the uniquely mesmerizing on ‘Stars in My Eyes‘.

This is the true story about how sometimes, just enough trust is okay if you are willing to follow your dreams and be weekend friends with someone close, as you are too busy with life and your music for more. Time is so precious and lots of people just don’t get it and blame you quickly for not meeting up, not matter the reason.

Her voice and style is truly uniquely brilliant as this music video shows Beks at her best. Her music vision shines through and there is no one else pulling the strings here but herself and director Murli Dhir. The various costumes are a pleasure on the eye as she transforms herself and brings out her true character in each shot. Her vocals are excellent and the passion she has for her craft is so welcome to see in this bloated era of fake role models with no substance.

Her massive goals have manifested from vivid dreams and she sees herself playing on massive stages all over the world, finding the perfect label that will put in 100% backing and let her keep her incredible creativity and getting her team together. In a sometimes sketchy music industry with hungry sharks wanting to bite off musician souls for profit, you need a small and loyal team to do things right. After all, reputation should be everything.

Beks is quite simply spectacular on her indie-pop dazzler ‘Stars in My Eyes‘. Her story of how she tries to balance life and music is truly eye-opening and relevant, in our overly fast-paced and distraction-filled world.

Turn this up on YouTube & Spotify, see more from the immensely brilliant musician and fashion icon Beks on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Adventures in Sydney: Really Nice bless our hearts with well-made lyric video for ‘Been a Long Time’

Posted on 2 December 2020

The 80’s type waveform of silky sound treats from Really Nice filters in rather quickly and the lyric video ‘Been a Long Time’ gives you those happy chills inside your whole body. This wonderful creation is reminder to the good old days of when life was simple and we had cassette tapes to slide into our VCR’s. A message of hope and a positive outlook is airlifted to us and the results are so satisfying.

This is the back to the future type of vibe that blows in like a lost leaf from outside in the garden. Simple times indeed. These are happy memories.

This indie-pop electronic feel is so pleasurable and the lyric video is so well-done to make you sing along as intended. This is a message of hope among darkness with the Sydney act leading the way as their country removes the shackles and breaks free- cautiously- back to a kind of normal world again.

The Australian band feature a massive lizard, birds and a few dogs along with sultry vocals that blends into your soul like a fresh pair of shoes. This is all about getting that sign and just going for it as you know that this is your time to soar in life, and not be held back on a leash any longer. You take a deep breath and marvel at the simple and effective message here which is a needed one at that too.

With so much bad news around, this is a positive message from Really Nice believe in yourself and do what makes you happy. It’s ‘Been a Long Time’ but to dream and jump up to reach your goals; is the only way to grow and be who you want to be.

Stream their new track via YouTube and see more music adventures on FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rinor drops fab EDM jam ‘You Got Me Down’ that will get you off your feet

Posted on 29 October 2020

Rinor drops fab modern club EDM jam ‘You Got Me Down‘ that will get you off your feet and dance the night away. This is that golden sound that comes around elegantly when you least expect it.

After an intensive creative process, founding his own label. After his summer tour in Croatia was postponed, Rinor focused on the upcoming album a mix of several genres, with artists from Los Angeles, Sweden and Sydney in Australia. With a global team of artists all contributing to make a worldly sound, this is an International standard effort.

‘You Got Me Down‘ is a night time cruise blend of goodness, all wrapped up in a classy style that is sure to pick up many new fans. This is a familiar beat that has been re-invented, you feel happy while listening to this and are all warm inside. The visuals are fantastic and this will be a song that is played all over the world. The quality is just too good and glistening little bit of extra bounce, only makes this is a pleasurable listen.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘All Night Long’ from groovy Australian MMM Watermelon ft R.E.N. is worth turning up

Posted on 12 October 2020

‘All Night Long‘ from groovy Australian MMM Watermelon ft R.E.N. is worth turning up real loud. This is the party anthem of the year.

Based in Sydney in peaceful Australia, MMM Watermelon is a DJ first and foremost. While bringing his unique fast paced mixing style full of turntable trickery to the table, he has recently turned his hand to house music but always with a distinctive MMM Watermelon twist. Chicago-based Collaborator R.E.N injects his music with social wit and perception blending his charisma, innovative artistry, and signature sensibility to forge his own definitive sound. This is the kind of music that makes you listen twice. The scratches in the loops keep the song fresh and so fine.

After producing the perfect beat, MMM Watermelon called in R.E.N. to build a rhyme over the top. ‘All Night Long‘ is an energetic house track that revolves around the love of being out all night long, a sentiment that is sure to resonate with listeners. We all want this and can’t wait for it to happen again.

‘All Night Long‘ from Australian MMM Watermelon ft R.E.N takes you on a night filled journey wherever you are in the world and that is the point of the song. This is a road-trip kind of feel, life is good and no one is thinking about the current world of 2020. This is one to listen to when you are keen to go out or cruising in the car on the way out.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rockin’ instrumentals with ‘Switcharoo’ (Official Music Video) from North Sydney’s The Dolphin Show

Posted on 5 September 2020

The Dolphin Show rock in with their latest awesome track on the energetic ‘Switcharoo‘.

The Dolphin Show was formed in Sydney, Australia by four 18 year old boys jamming in a damp garage. From there, the rest is history. This is one of the most exciting live bands in the country and their name is rising.

This is the latest single from The Dolphin Show, from their new EP ‘Thick Black Brain Blood‘. The latest EP is out 23rd of September and this is a band that really gives it all on stage with their ferocious energy.

The Dolphin Show is a spicy four-piece Zinger meal deal with a solo. These intense chicken wings absolutely sing when dipped into a purified mash & gravy. I love how the band describe themselves and this is exactly how they sound. With a vibe that is energetic throughout and also has a very authentic sound. This is exciting stuff. ‘Switcharoo‘ from The Dolphin Show wins the day with this rockin’ track that certainly gets the taste-buds alive and dancing.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Australian singer Em George rises above all on masterful ”Wolves” EP

Posted on 20 July 2020

Em George is a soulful singer-songwriter from beautiful Sydney and became interested in songwriting after discovering the sounds of Stevie Nicks, Lou Reed, The Beatles and Leonard Cohen. She is here with her latest EP called ”Wolves” and this hits the highest of heights.

This is the sophomore EP from Em George after her self-tilted release from 2016 and this is like floating in a happy dream. Em’s vocals are so stunning as she effortlessly dazzles on this new EP.

Australia’s Em George reminisces about her recently passed grandmother on ”Fight” as she was such an important influence on her life. This is all about believing in your inner self and accepting who you are and never giving up despite the odds. This song has such an indie american-folk vibe to it and is puts you in a mellow zone.

”Wolves” has a bouncy start to it as we are taken on a journey with with the powerful lyrics and earthy melodies. Em’s powerful voice is on full display here as she lays it on all the line.

”Light Comes In” is probably my favorite song off the new EP. I like how Em George is so honest lyrically and I want to hear and understand every word coming about of her mouth. This is about bringing that light back into your soul and replenish your heart.

”America” is such a road trip song it’s uncanny. I imagine listening to this while starting out the window of a train while travelling far. There is a more somber mood here as we get lots on the daydream from Em’s sumptuous vocals.

”Open Road’‘ is a terrific way to end off the EP as it’s more acoustic and dreamy. This is all about just going for it and moving from that same dusty town. Is it worthwhile or should you move to fresh views?

Sydney’s Em George is in top form on this dreamy indie folk masterclass. I love how controlled her voice is and you can feel her magnificent songwriting is just getting better and better. She is one to watch and ”Wolves” EP is a fantastic release in 2020 as our souls need desperate healing.

Stream this incredible talent here on her Spotify.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ash Hendriks sparkles with dreamy Electronica-Pop laced ”Above Water”

Posted on 11 June 2020

All it takes is that spark, the bubbling bass speaker to build up slowly. The dazzling vocals catch you off guard and the lights slowly start to come on, revealing a sound that is like no other you have ever heard before in your time on this planet.

”Above Water” feels like we are being taught to bide time, build up spiritual energy to the max before unleashing yourself into the studio to make dreamy music that heals.

Ash Hendriks from sunny Sydney in Australia has brought out a truly remarkable song that is ear and eye opening. This is stunning electro-pop, the distorted sounds in the background bring a stamp of authentic energy. Ash shows us the way throughout without toying with us and this is a young woman that making her mark in the music scene with aplomb. I feel like we will seeing her on massive stages in 2021, with thousands able to fully witness her genius. ”Above Water” is a timeless release from an angel who appears to hold all of the keys. 2020 just brought us some more beauty and this multi-talented Australian musician is on the way to the top.

Stream this attention grabbing track right now on her buzzing SoundCloud channel and join the movement.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen