There’s a point, perhaps, when trying different musical directions stops being an exploration and suddenly something simply clicks.

For Hels Pattison, that appears to have happened with Country/Americana. She has described her forthcoming EP, ‘Missed Connections’, the result of finally accepting that this is where she sits most comfortably, following several years of experimenting with different genres.

Kiwi are relatively new to me, although having caught them live a few times now supporting various bands and festivals, they’ve grown on me immensely.

Slick, super-bouncy and bursting with energy, they’re a band who know how to get a crowd moving, and their latest single, ‘Flatline’, captures that infectious spirit brilliantly.

It used to be keeping up with the Joneses, but nowadays it seems to be more about keeping up with the algorithms and media dictates, along with the pressure and expectation that they bring. And that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Earth-o-Naut, who takes it to task in this latest single, ‘Get On With Gettin’ On’.

Review of the latest album release from Mama Terra.

Review of the new single from Dale, a.k.a. Glad Town Ghost, due for release October 9th 2026.

Exclusive interview with Nathan Newton, lead singer of the Newcastle alt/rock trio, in anticipation of their new single release, ‘Always On’.

Review of the new single from Fred, due for release November 10th 2026.

Review of the new single from Josh, due for release September 25th 2026.