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Lecia Louise Releases Single ‘Saturday Night’

“Saturday Night” is a swampy blues stomper about the grind of everyday life, working hard, and often feeling like you’re getting nowhere. It captures that feeling of letting go, where the struggles of everyday life fade away, even if only for one night. 

Written by Lecia Louise and 8 Ball Aitken, the track was produced by 8 Ball Aitken, Lecia Louise, and Michael Flanders, with additional engineering by Rick Hollis and Jasper Jolley. The recording features guest Newcastle vocalist Justin Ngariki, along with additional guitar work from Blues Music Victoria People’s Choice Blues Legend Award recipient Shannon Bourne. The song was mixed by three-time ARIA Award winner Jeff Lang and mastered by award winning mastering engineer, Matthew Gray.

“Clean, elegant, tasty playing!!! I watched 3 times!!! Shred on!!!!!” – Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper’s guitarist 

2025 People’s Choice Award winner, twice #1 on the Triple J Unearthed online charts, #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. Lecia Louise’s musical journey has seen her perform around the globe and through Australia.   

Lecia has continued to mesmerise audiences and has been featured at many festivals including Blues on Broadbeach, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Mullumbimby festival, Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Airlie Beach Music Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and more.  

An award-winning songwriter and performer, Lecia’s music has been featured on cable TV, and radio stations nationally and internationally.  

  She has a loyal fan base which has seen her support grow as a result of years of hard touring and blistering performances at a number of Rock and Blues festivals around Australia. Lecia has shared the stage with The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, James Morrison, The Baby Animals, Jon Stevens, Grinspoon, Phil Emmanuel, Daryl Braithwaite and many more.  

Lecia continues to mesmerise audiences nationwide, having recently completed a successful 3 State Tour April/May 2026 and the new album due for release in July. 

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

July 18 – Folk and Blues @188, Ipswich, QLD https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/folk__and_blues_at_188/

July 23 – Welder’s Dog, Armidale, NSW

July 25 – The Press Basement Bar, Tamworth, NSW

August 1 – International Blues Day, Sydney Blues Society, Marrickville Bowlo, NSW https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576606

August 2 – Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine, Tarrawanna, NSW

August 2 – Blues Guitar Road Show, Factory Theatre, Sydney https://www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/blues-guitar-roadshow/

August 8 – Stag and Hunter, Newcastle, NSW https://stagandhunter.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2030d7d0-7d76-4854-80c3-36e8823c9b0d?

August 9 – Flow Bar – Old Bar, NSW 12:30 – 2:30pm, solo free

August 14-16 – Mackay Blues Festival, QLD https://events.humanitix.com/mackay-blues-fest

August 21 – Flametree Gathering, Proserpine, QLD https://airlieevents.com.au/events/flametree-gathering-2026/

August 23 – Lefty’s Music Hall, QLD

August 30 – Gympie Muster, QLD https://www.muster.com.au

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Kalen Hogan Releases Single ‘Gone’

Ever keen to break out new tracks each year, Kalen Hogan headed back into the studio to create “Gone” as his latest single release for 2026. “Gone” is a track that delves into the complexity of love, distance, and the struggle to move on. The song has a laid-back, cruisy feel and introduces a female backing vocal to the chorus, adding a richness to the track.     

“This song is about that impossible moment when you know someone has to go, and life will go on regardless of how you feel,” Kalen shares. “It’s honest, raw, and something I think a lot of people have experienced—trying to protect yourself from heartbreak, even as you hope for more time together.” Each verse captures a guy’s attempt to talk himself out of loving his partner, even as he wishes she would stay just a little longer. 

Recorded over a couple of days at Damien Gerard Studios, Kalen was inspired to add in some female vocal backing in the pre-chorus and chorus. Not pre-planned and with no one around to call, he asked his younger sister, a talented vocalist in her own right, to help. With only that afternoon left in the studio, his sister came straight after school. “Normally, opera is her jam, but my sister is a versatile singer and great at harmonies. Time is money when recording, and given the short notice, I was super grateful she was able to put down the vocals like a pro.” 

Kalen debuted onto the local Central Coast music scene in late 2022. He quickly captivated audiences through his evocative songwriting and unique sound. Kalen’s beginnings reached an early milestone with the release of his first album, Isolation, in May 2023, at just 17 years of age. Exploring themes of introspection and the human experience, Isolation embodies the solitude experienced during its creation amidst pandemic lockdowns. Songs such as “It’s you” and “Stoned and Cold” highlight Kalen’s talent for merging melancholic lyrics with engaging melodies. His pure vocal quality has drawn parallels to Thom Yorke of Radiohead and the late Jeff Buckley, while his musical style pays tribute to the 1990s grunge era, reflecting influences from bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains.   

In 2024, Kalen continued to expand his music, releasing three singles that solidified his reputation as creative songwriter. “On the Phone,” released in April, singing of a culture engrossed in dating apps and disconnected individuals. The June 2024 release, “Right There,” contemplates the transient nature of time and the human inclination to take the present for granted until it has passed. Following this, November 2024’s “Mindless” courageously delves into the complexities of mental illness. In 2025, Kalen released the two new upbeat singles “Love is Out” and “Ratio”, adding a more lively spin on his usual songwriting process.   

Coupled with his growing live presence, this prolific young songwriter is an emerging talent that is certainly worth watching out for. You can catch Kalen performing live at varying venues and events across Australia in 2026.   

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Paul Scott Releases New Singles ‘Sunflower Seas’ and ‘Imperial Display’

The Insufferable Paul Scott is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose prolific recent output has cemented his reputation as a fiercely independent voice in Australian indie pop and rock. In the past few years, he has released a steady stream of material, including the 2024 EP No Kind Words For The Top Set, collaborative projects with The New Conniptions, and the 2025 album For They Are Sailors Just Like You And Seasick Just The Same. His new singles “Sunflower Seas” and “Imperial Display” continue this momentum, showcasing his melodic instincts and lo-fi sensibility. Known for writing, recording, and producing much of the work himself, Scott’s recent achievements highlight both his creative autonomy and relentless productivity.

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Jessie-May K & Miguel Cullen-Green Release Single ‘Anchor’

Central Coast artist Jessie May-K has once again teamed up with occasional collaborator Miguel Cullen-Green to write and record their new single ‘Anchor.’ 

A mid-tempo duet featuring their male and female counter pointed vocals with spine tingling harmonies, the song tells the story of support and love in a relationship no matter what. 

The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar and keyboards played by Miguel. 

Recorded at Damien Gerard Studios in West Gosford by Murray Dilger and Andrew Beck, produced by Miguel Cullen-Green, and mixed by Aria Winner Russell Pilling in his Tasmanian studio. 

With Jessie playing in London and Dublin later this year, the tune is destined to find a worldwide following. 

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Jessie-May K is a young Singer, Songwriter, Director, Actor & Artist. Most successful as an internet personality, Jessie has released 6 singles, a 5 track EP Zone Out (2020), and a full album Rising Sun (2023). 
 
Originally trained in Musical Theatre, Jessie transferred to music when they were 16, teaching themselves guitar from YouTube to elevate their musical career, as they had been writing songs with lyrics and melody since they were 5 years old. 
 
Jessie is passionate about social justice and activism, often releasing music about movements that are important to them, raising awareness and sharing donation links in the hopes it will make a difference. Jessie is Neurodivergent and was born with ASD, ADHD, OCD and developed PTSD as a result of their early hardships and extreme childhood trauma. Jessie believes that the world thrives on diversity and that benign individuality is something to be celebrated and not feared. 

UPCOMING JESSIE-MAY K TOUR DATES

1 May – 9pm-12am The Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy, NSW

3 May – 1-4pm The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba, NSW

4 May – 7-9pm Hotel Elermore, Elermore Vale, NSW

9 May – 8-11pm General Washington Hotel, Stockton, NSW

10 May – 12-3pm Lakeview Hotel Motel, Oak Flats, NSW

13 May – 9-10pm Gunyah Hotel, Belmont, NSW

29 May – Brixton Jamm, London, UK

30 May – The Fiddlers Elbow, London UK

31 May – Fibber Magees, Dublin, Ireland

7 June – 2-5pm Lakeview Hotel Motel, Oak Flats, NSW

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Lecia Louise ‘Love’s Fool’ Tour

“Love’s Fool” is a funky, upbeat blues track that represents strength and self-worth. It tells the story of giving your all to a relationship and realising you deserve that same energy in return. Soulful, bold and self-assured, it’s a declaration that loving deeply doesn’t mean allowing yourself to be made a fool. Mixed by Multiple Aria Nominee and winner Steve James.

“You are a fabulous guitarist and singer and a great asset to Australia’s blues and roots artist community.”
– David Roman The Mystery Train. 2SSR.

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2025 People’s Choice Award winner Lecia Louise is a powerhouse guitarist, songwriter, and performer whose commanding sound and dynamic live shows have earned her major chart success. She is a two-time #1 Triple J Unearthed Online chart topper, reached #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and claimed the #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. Far from your typical singer-songwriter, Lecia demands attention with soaring, blues-soaked, rock-driven guitar riffs and unmistakable musical authority. With over 20 years of national and international touring, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide. 

Blending rock, blues, country, soul, and improvisation, Lecia’s music has taken her throughout Australia, the USA, Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. An award-winning songwriter, her original music has been featured on television and radio nationally and internationally. She has shared the bill with Australia’s most iconic artists, including Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison, Jon Stevens, Grinspoon, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, The Baby Animals, Sarah McLeod, Suzi Quatro, Phil Emmanuel, and Daryl Braithwaite. Lecia has also performed at major Australian festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Adelaide Guitar Festival (where she served as a guitar tutor), Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Mullumbimby Festival, Rock the Boat, West End Festival and more. 

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“Clean, elegant, tasty playing!!!  I watched 3 times!!! Shred on!!!!!”  – Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper’s guitarist. 

“Lecia loves her 70’s rock, and it shows. But rather than rehashing old sounds and mimicking her heroes, the singer breathes new life into the sound and produces great, hooky rock songs.” – Time Off. 

A Bachelor of Popular Music (Honours) graduate, Lecia Louise is regarded as one of Australia’s most respected guitarists and performers, continuing to carve a bold, authentic path in contemporary rock, blues, roots, and country music. She continues to mesmerize audiences nationwide and looks forward to the release of her highly anticipated new album in 2026. 

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 16 – Welders Dog, Armidale, NSW , 7:30 – 9:30pm, Solo

April 18 – Guitar Rock Bush Blitz, Tourist Hotel Narrabri, NSW, 9pm-midnight, Band

 April 19  – Wilga Hotel Narrabri, NSW , 1-4 pm

 April 24 – Odeon Richmond, VIC, With Geoff Achison, Acoustic duo sessions https://www.odeonrichmond.com.au/event-details/geoff-achison-and-lecia-louise-acoustic-solo-and-duo 

 April 25  – 12 Bar, Belgrave, VIC, Cam Walter band

April 26 – Private event, Message me if interested, Langwarrin, VIC

 May 1 – Scotties, VIC, with Cam Walter band

May 2 – Blues Train, Geelong, VIC, Solo

 May 3 – Stingo Blues, Yorkshire, VIC

May 5 – MBAS, VIC

May 7 – Miss Celies, NSW, House band blues jam

May 8 – TBA

 May 9 – Mangrove Mountain, Blues on the Mountain, More info soon https://events.humanitix.com/z-star-uk-plus-lecia-louise-mangrove-mountain-hall 

 May 10 – Marks Point Sports Club, 3-6pm, NSW, Band

May 29 – Mackay Blues Club, Women in Blues https://events.humanitix.com/womeninbluesmackay  

June 27 – Sunshine Coast, Blues and Roots Festival https://www.sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com 

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Fiona Joy Hawkins, Wivajoy Release Single ‘A Simple Christmas’

A Simple Christmas is an original Singer/Songwriter piece with piano, vocal, guitar and rhythm. Written by Fiona Joy Hawkins and performed with Wivajoy, it’s about wanting to keep Christmas simple and about what is important: friendship, love… the simple things!

When life gets busy and consumerism takes over, it’s refreshing to focus on how we want to spend our time and what is important at Christmas. Coming together should be about people, friendships, family and not for material reasons. This song puts all those messages together and makes us want to sing, dance and be happy for what matters.

I’ve learned this year what I really want
Not things I own, but hearts that bond.

No shiny Boxes, no perfect pines
No silver bells, no shopping lines

A Simple Christmas this time….

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WIVAJOY is the alter-ego for an artist in the New Age world. Their music is a playground where the artist layers rhythmic electronica with melodic acoustic instrumentation. It’s sensual, it’s dream-like and it comes from another world.

Earlier in their career they won an award for Best Dance/Club/Dub but abandoned the pursuit of the genre so as not to confuse their acoustic New Age audience. After countless pleas from fans, they are now back recording chill music and as ‘Wivajoy’ feeling free to explore this pursuit further.

Wivajoy’s keyboard, vocals and arrangements are influenced by the need to layer rhythm and synth together with acoustic parts. Their acoustic career highlights include having a song on a Grammy winning album as well as being a finalist or winning over 50 awards world wide including IMA, IAMA, MusicOZ, ARIA Finalist and more.

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Kalen Hogan Releases Single ‘Love Is Out’

Love is Out, is an emotive track that explores feelings that bite in the aftermath of a relationship gone south. The song dives into emotions like feeling frustrated and vulnerable when you try to give your heart to someone only to be left questioning everything when they break your trust. It’s about that moment when love stops feeling like a dream and starts to feel more like a game. The track is for anyone who has ever felt burned out by love and left wondering if they’ll ever believe in it again. It’s a punchy track that’s up in tempo and the catchy melody keeps you wanting more.

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Kalen Hogan debuted onto the local Central Coast music scene in late 2022. Kalen quickly captivated audiences through his evocative songwriting and unique sound. Kalen’s beginnings reached an early milestone with the release of his first album, Isolation, in May 2023, at just 17 years of age.

Exploring themes of introspection and the human experience, Isolation embodies the solitude experienced during its creation amidst pandemic lockdowns. Songs such as “It’s you” and “Stoned and Cold” highlight Kalen’s talent for merging melancholic lyrics with engaging melodies. His pure vocal quality has drawn parallels to Thom Yorke of Radiohead and the late Jeff Buckley, while his musical style pays tribute to the 1990s grunge era, reflecting influences from bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains.

In 2024, Kalen continued to expand his music, releasing three singles that solidified his reputation as creative songwriter. “On the Phone,” released in April, singing of a culture engrossed in dating apps and disconnected individuals. The June 2024 release, “Right There,” contemplates the transient nature of time and the human inclination to take the present for granted until it has passed. Following this, November 2024’s “Mindless” courageously delves into the complexities of mental illness.

Kalen is set to release two new singles in September and October 2025. The singles “Love is Out” and “Ratio: promise to further investigate the intricacies of human relationships. Coupled with his growing live presence, this prolific young songwriter is an emerging talent that is certainly worth watching out for. You can catch Kalen performing live at varying venues and events across Australia in 2025.

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Kaijin Solo Releases Single ‘The Dancer’

Originally written on the street in Newtown after a late night, The Dancer has gone through many incarnations in various live performances both as a solo artist and various band line ups. This release is dedicated to the force that was Tina Turner. It is also a call to change the name of the fourth house of The Zodiac to ‘Dancer’ in her honour, as it seems wrong to Kaijin that a disease should be named after a sign of The Zodiac.

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Kaijin Solo is a contemporary singer/songwriter based on the NSW Central Coast with a blues rock influence. He has been working and honing his craft for many years with various band line-ups and the plentiful bread and butter busking jobs and pub/club gigs around the coast.

In between studio sessions Kaijin formed The Backbeats with Rhys Meyer on Vocals and Keys, Felix Harper on Bass and Ash Feder on Drums. They spent much of 2023 playing local venues such as the infamous Link and Pin, Brackets and Jam on Kincumber Mountain, Avoca Beach Hotel. Kaijin and Rhys also did a few duo appearances at various venues such as: the Long Jetty Hotel and Bateau Bay Bowling Club.

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The Insufferable Paul Scott Releases Single ‘Extinct’

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“‘Extinct’ is a slice of pure indie pop with a sparkle… There is a melancholic fairground feel to the music as he repeats the line fail to adapt when extinct with a romantic twist to the lyrics – no-one can sparkle like you do.” – Arun Kendall

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Scott’s recent release EXTINCT (2025), continues his tradition of combining sharp, introspective lyrics with innovative soundscapes. His music is characterised by its melodic structures, layered instrumentation, and a penchant for exploring themes of modernity and human experience.

Describing himself with a series of tongue-in-cheek adjectives—“Inedible, Incorrigible, Indescribable…”—Scott embraces his “Insufferable” moniker with humour and self-awareness. His work continues to resonate with audiences seeking music that is both thought-provoking and sonically rich.

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The Insufferable Paul Scott is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his sharp wit, eclectic sound, and prolific output. Emerging from Australia’s indie scene, Scott has played bass and guitar for numerous acts, including The Likes of You, Montana, The Kingdom of Jones and Bad Machines, performing everywhere from community halls to the Sydney Opera House, from Australia and New Zealand to Europe and the USA.

In 2019, he launched his solo career with the debut album Surrender to Robots, a lo-fi, genre-blending collection that drew favourable comparisons to art rock acts such as Of Montreal and The Notwist. This was followed by a string of EPs and albums that showcased his evolving sound and lyrical prowess. Notable releases include Radio Station (2020), Tea and Medals (2021), and Dopamine Mining (2024).

Tea and Medals, recorded during the COVID-19 lockdowns, stands out as a 12-track album featuring collaborations with producers like Steve Melville (The Tea Party, Regurgitator) and Tim Powles (The Church). The album blends indie rock, synth-pop, and jangle pop, reflecting Scott’s diverse musical influences.

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CB Ghost Releases Single ‘High On Elm And Vine’

UPCOMING SHOW DATES!

Friday June 6th – Dickson Taphouse, Canberra

Saturday June 14th – Gracelands, Forresters Beach NSW

CB Ghost’s latest single, ‘High on Elm & Vine’, is a deeply personal and evocative track inspired by an unforgettable encounter in Los Angeles. A psychedelic like rock song with an almost unhinged drum beat, written in a sudden burst of inspiration, explores themes of displacement, mental health struggles, and personal reflection.

While spending time in Los Angeles with his girlfriend—before the devastating fires—CB Ghost was struck by the stark reality of homelessness and the lack of mental health care in the city.

The emotions that surfaced at that time poured out in the form of ‘High on Elm & Vine’, written in a near-mystical rush of creativity. The song came together in just 20 minutes, its lyrics and melody flowing almost effortlessly. He chose to preserve that spontaneous energy in the final recording, keeping the song as close to its original essence as possible.

The studio recording process brought the track to life with the full band. Garrick Blow’s progressive rock-inspired drumming adds an intense rhythmic drive, while Murray Dilger’s hypnotic bass groove anchors the song. Geoff Nicol contributes a psychedelic, trippy lead guitar that elevates the track’s mystical quality. The result is a song that is both unsettling and mesmerizing, pushing CB Ghost out of his comfort zone.

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CB Ghost, a songwriter with an honest simple folk-rock style that captures the essence of a complicated existence with singalong tunes and poetic lyrics and sometimes a banger beat.  CB Ghost has emerged from a close-nit coastal surfing village in Australia. His background provides him with a deep connection to toe tapping Celtic, country and straight-ahead heartfelt rock music mixed with salt water from the ocean.

A former pro surfer, CB Ghost is driven, bold and dedicated to his evolving sound and a deep love of blue-collar folk stories and sensibility – and most importantly playing live to crowds who love to drink, dance, sing and have fun.

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