With the vibrant indie music scene in Australia and New Zealand constantly outshining much of the output from their British and American cousins, Little Indie picks our weekly bunch of some of the best new tracks on offer.
CHARLIE THREADS - HIGHER
An interesting, arresting cut from Melbourne-based Bryson Tiller. A fusion of hip-hop, layered with euphoric melodies. "This is a song about missing loved ones, the journey of success and what you sacrifice on that journey," he says, of the sub-four-minute number, which really ascends in its final minute.
MINISTRY OF MARS - DAY 'N' NIGHT
Brisbane synth-pop duo, brothers Alistair and Jon Marsden, formed Ministry of Mars late last year, and dropping debut single 'Breaking Me' in November, followed by 'Recognise' in April. This new summery slice of electro-pop, released last week, which also features Australian rapper Jad Lagoon, is vibrantly effervescent, with an infectious, singalong chorus.
THE ATTICS - INSTANT FEED
New out, the fuzzy, shimmering psych-pop latest offering from the Melbourne quartet, which dissects relationships with social media. “If you try and really simplify what it is we’re doing online, sometimes it feels like the whole concept of social media could just unravel.” says vocalist Cameron Wade. “That’s the idea 'Instant Feed' tries to explore.”
CLEWS - HOLLYWOOD
Produced by Grammy Award-winning Nick Didia, Sydney-based sister duo, Grace and Lily Richardson, share their melodic, personal insight into the growing pains felt during the transition between youth and adulthood, with soaring vocal and guitar harmonies. “‘Hollywood’ describes feeling so small that you end up making yourself invisible. It is full of self-fulfilling prophecies, and the common theme of feeling strongest when you're alone. It's a lot about what forces act on us to change our personalities," says Grace.
THORINGTON - MAJOR LEAGUE
Last heard back in April with 'Connection', 18-year-old Auckland, NZ singer/producer James Thorrington adopts a different style in his solo project to that of his 'other job' as drummer with post-punk band Yukon Era. The 70s funk-inspired slice of psych-pop also manages to mix in some shots of surf rock with falsetto harmonies.
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GIRLBOSS - BULLY
Their first outing since last year's EP 'Body Con', the Wellington, NZ garage-pop project drop this melodic melancholic melter, with mellifluous vocals from songwriter and guitarist Lucy Botting.
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