Torian Mylott

It’s been five years since #1 Dads, Tom Lansek’s side project, released About Face. This Melbourne rock-pop group is picking up where they left off with “Another Day’, Lansek’s latest single. The catchy song is accompanied by a self-produced music video featuring Lansek singing along to his newest release. His soft voice flows melodically with the melancholic yet sweet music that you can’t help but enjoy. Lansek describes “Another Day” as “A little ray of sunshine in a dark place”.  #1 Dads will be playing upcoming shows in Melbourne, along with a few Australian festivals this December. 

Brooklyn natives Public-Practice just released their latest single, “Extraordinary”, following their 2018 debut release, Distance Is A Mirror. “Extraordinary” is the B-side to the song “Disposable”, the former being a cover Yukihiro Takahashi’s 1981 original. Both the original and the cover cross the lines between punk and funk, and Public-Practice adds their own post-punk spin on it. The rhythm stays on beat the whole time, while the deadpan vocals drone over the upbeat tempo. The band stays faithful to the original, while adding a playful synth-driven sound. Public-Practice delivers a unique sound that demands to be heard, and you can see them live on their upcoming U.K. tour starting in November and listen to their latest singles “Extraordinary” and “Disposable” out October 10th.

Nashville-born singer Liza Anne just dropped her latest single, Devotion, following her 2018 album Fine But Dying. Devotion is strong power anthem, as Anne claims “This song is a fight for myself”. The song starts out slower, but quickly builds and explodes with glam rock guitar sounds and attention grabbing synth. Liza Anne pours her heart out over the loud, in-your-face sound backing her strong vocals. Liza Anne is hard to ignore and impossible to forget, and is making a name for herself on her upcoming US nation-wide tour kicking off at the end of October.

Son Little has been making a name for himself in the R&B and indie scene since the 2015 debut of his self titled album. After working with groups such as The Roots and Mavis Staples, Little focused his energy into his solo project and upcoming album, invisible. Although not due for release until October 11th, Little released the catchy single “hey rose” to give us a little taste of what to expect on his forthcoming release. The song starts out by going right into the hook, a fast beat that builds as the song goes on. Little’s soulful voice croons over the ever changing guitar parts that flow back and forth between modern and classic sounds. His back-up singers compliment Little’s smooth voice. After just one listen, it’s easy to tell that Little has produced a lot of music, as sound mixing doesn’t get much better than it is here. You can stream “hey rose” now and look out for Son Little’s newest album, invisible, out on October 11th.

UK based rock band LIFE is making a name for themselves in the ever expanding DIY scene. Their guitar-driven sound makes them stand out among the crowd, and the message behind the music makes the fans stick around. After the success of their first album, Popular Music, LIFE questioned where they wanted to take their music, and decided on a personal, more emotional direction. This gave them A Picture of Good Health. There are several stand-out songs on this album, including “Half Pint Fatherhood”, a twangy, melodic song with a modern twist that discusses the hardships of being a single parent. The guitar chords are catchy and bold, but the powerful, emotional lyrics are what makes this song resonate with it’s listeners. This song showcases the growing maturity and seriousness of LIFE, and gives us an insight into what we might see from them in the future. Make sure to check out “Half Pint Fatherhood” off of their latest album, A Picture of Good Health, and look for them on their upcoming European tour.