By Canadian First Nations rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids have released their latest single Where They At in collaboration with fellow First Nations rapper Drezus. Where They At boasts sharp lyrics, acrobatic beats and an addictive flow. Read on as we take a look at their latest track and as SNRK take us through their top 10 tracks from First Nations artists across the globe.
TRACK: Not For The Weekend – The Lulu Raes
Not For The Weekend is a rousing follow-up to The Lulu Raes’ last single Can’t Run No More. The Sydney-based indie pop quintet are showering us with the kind of brightness and enthusiasm that sinks into your soul, bettering your mood and sticking in your head all day.
FEATURE: The Grogans on their Top 5 Tame Impala Tunes
Melbourne trio The Grogans have just released their latest album Day / To / Day. Injecting ’60s surf-rock with a bit of their signature punk tinge and indie influence, Day / To / Day is packed with laid back, vintage jams. One big influence for the band is Australia’s own psychedelic legend Tame Impala. Read on to hear about their top five Tame Impala tunes.
TRACK: Pomegranate – Silky Roads
Pomegranate is the third release in 2020 from Sydney rock quartet Silky Roads. With a mix of raw blues, deep and indulgent bass lines and layers of both clean and gritty guitar tones, Silky Roads have perfectly balanced power with nuance in one of our favourite releases of this year.
TRACK: Friday – Frank James
Melbourne artist Frank James is walking a line between creating romance with his honeyed vocals and lamenting the monotony of too many hangovers in his latest release Friday. Caught in a trap of chasing fun down the same roads to only find a dead end, Frank James sings of the endless comedowns in an otherwise upbeat tune.
TRACK: Space Cowboy – MINIQ
Everything about MINIQ’s latest song is full of the whispers and moans of late-night seduction. From the gritty streetscape sounds that creep through the background, to the cascading flow of vocals and power driven guitar chords, Space Cowboy captures the chaos we crave in pleasure, chasing that fine line between fast excitement and slow satisfaction.
FEATURE: Good and Bad Decisions with Hot Donnas
On the back of the release of their EP The Adventures of E-Wan, Dunedin quartet Hot Donnas took a dive into the world of good and evil and let us in on some of their best and worst decisions. Read on as we get to know the boys in a whole new light.
EP: Normality – Tanya George
You just cannot argue with talent. You cannot fight with the kind of voice that has a range that pierces through the ceiling and bursts into the sky. You cannot deny the kind of vision it takes to create something from nothing but your own voice and the technical bits that actually bring that to life. Not many people take on that fight and come out on top, but busker Tanya George has smashed it out of the park with her debut EP Normality.
TRACK: Pray For Me (Only One) – YesYou
YesYou have delivered another absolute slice of heaven with their latest soulful song Pray For Me (Only One). With vocals that are nothing short of suave and melodic flourishes that melt away against the slow-burning tune, this is a rich track that matches vintage style with a luscious modern edge.
TRACK: Avery – Oscar Welsh
Oscar Welsh, the 18-year-old from Suffolk, has shared a sweet little number written about his affection for a girl with an inappropriately timed laugh. We promise you a big helping of puppies with this one as Oscar shows off his adorable Dalmatian (and the namesake of his interest and song muse) Avery.
