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Two of World's Best Boogie Woogie Pianists Are Touring Australia

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Australian honky tonk piano maestro Ezra Lee was truly born into a musical life. His father, Ed Matzenik, formed The Atlantics (of the famed surf hit “Bombora”) in the late 1950s and also worked as a recording engineer at Tracks Records in London a decade later. Growing up around recording studios and concert stages, Lee’s destiny was set from the get-go. “Dad turned 80 this year and I have thought a lot about him,” he says.
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.
Can the Greens Save Australian Festivals?

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

With Aussie festivals dropping like flies thanks to skyrocketing insurance costs, wild weather, and the ongoing cost-of-living crunch, the Greens have stepped up with a $20 million-a-year plan to help keep the country’s live music scene alive.