Sarah Downs

New Zealand

Contributing Writer at Freelance

Contributing News and Features Writer at The BRAG

Contributing Writer at Rolling Stone Australia

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Articles

Lorde Makes Return With New Single 'What Was That'

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Neil Griffiths |Sarah Downs

After teasing fans in recent week, Lorde has finally returned with brand new single, “What Was That”. On the track, Lorde is haunted by distant, yet vivid memories. “MDMA in the back garden, blow our pupils up/ We kissed for hours straight/ Well baby, what was that?” Lorde sings, making every consonant sound like a confession.
Bakers Eddy Hit NYC Streets in New 'Dust On My Brain' Video

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

NZ pop-punk band Bakers Eddy are back with a high-energy new single, “Dust On My Brain.”They say it captures where the band is right now – “sonically, emotionally, and maybe a little chaotically.”“It’s a mix of everything we love. Raw energy, emotionally honest, and that feeling of wanting to scream into the void together.”Lead vocalist Ciarann Babbington explains that the lyric “I’m doing better and better is something” is the most important lyric he’s ever written.
Tropical Fuck Storm Unleash 'Dunning Kruger’s Loser Cruiser'

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Tropical Fuck Storm are back with a chaotic new track. It’s called “Dunning Kruger’s Loser Cruiser”, the latest cut from their upcoming album Fairyland Codex (out June 20 via Fire Records). Named after the Dunning–Kruger effect, the track skewers self-confidence gone wrong, pairing unhinged vocals with a twisted choir. The band call it “a classic overestimation of knowledge with a ranting preacher highlighted over a disenfranchised choir of would-be none believers”.
Teen Jesus Crash Back in With 'Balcony'

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers crash back in with “Balcony”, their first single of the year. Landing just ahead of their US return next month, this marks their first release since scooping up the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist ARIA Award. Described by the band as “a loving ode to being chaos gremlins at the bar,” “Balcony” is an indie-rock banger produced by Grammy-winning Catherine Marks (known for her work with boygenius, Wolf Alice, and Foals).
Parcels Lock In Australian Tour Dates

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Fresh off their Coachella sets, Australian indie-pop outfit Parcels have announced a trio of headline shows for Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney later this year. The run kicks off on Friday, November 28th at Brisbane’s Riverstage, before heading to Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Thursday, December 4th. They’ll wrap things up with a special show at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Saturday, December 6th.
Beddy Rays Drop Cathartic Second Album 'Do What Ya Wanna'

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Brisbane’s Beddy Rays dropped their second album Do What Ya Wanna on Good Friday. A follow-up to their breakout self-titled debut in 2022, the new record is described as “a reminder of the power of letting loose, staying true to yourself, and finding beauty in both chaos and connection.”“This album is us – our highs, our lows, and everything in between,” says frontman Jacko.
Thy Art Is Murder Announce Australia Tour

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Thy Art Is Murder have announced a regional Australia tour. Kicking off in Queensland and wrapping up in Tasmania, the band will make 16 stops around the country throughout June and July. They’ll be joined by Melbourne’s deathcore group Mélancolia, East Coast project Hate Complex, and a special guest in SE Queensland to be revealed soon. Known for their extreme metal sound, Thy Art Is Murder have been a touring force since the release of their latest album, Godlike.
Thy Art Is Murder Announce Massive Regional Tour

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Thy Art Is Murder have announced a regional Australian tour. Kicking off in Queensland and wrapping up in Tasmania, the band will make 16 stops around the country throughout June and July. They’ll be joined by Melbourne’s deathcore group Mélancolia, East Coast project Hate Complex, and a special guest in SE Queensland to be revealed soon. Known for their extreme metal sound, Thy Art Is Murder have been a touring force since the release of their latest album, Godlike.
Lady Gaga Adds Final Show to 2025 Australian Tour

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

Lady Gaga has added a second Sydney show to her ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ Australian tour, following huge demand for tickets. Promoters have confirmed this will be the final date added to her Australian run. These shows mark Gaga’s first performances in Australia in over a decade – and her first-ever stadium dates in the country. The tour will hit Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, December 5, Saturday, December 6.
Who Else Might Join Oasis on Their 2025 Australian Tour?

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Sarah Downs

With Brisbane band Ball Park Music locked in and and speculation growing, all eyes are on who else might join Oasis for their highly anticipated Australian tour this October. Oasis will hit Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium for three nights starting October 31, before wrapping up with two shows at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. A limited number of tickets remain for the third Melbourne date. So, which other local support acts could be joining them? DMA’S are a natural fit.