Canberra based singer/songwriter Ramblerman has just released his powerful new single called ‘Lemonade’, which premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage.
“At its core, Lemonade is about the relentless cycle of rumination and self-talk that comes along with depression, the repetition of thought, the desperate yearning for change. I hope people will also see that it’s a song about persistence, resilience and finding strength through pain.”
Proceeds from the song will go to Beyond Blue and The Black Dog Institute—two incredible organisations that provide vital services for people living with depression and anxiety. Donations can be made via song download purchases through Bandcampor by donating directly via the GoFundMe campaign here.
A broad listener—pulling inspiration from Folk, Country, Soul, Indie, and Pop, Ramblerman possess a sound that is both diverse and changing, while always centred on lyrical vulnerability, simple directness and emotional clarity. Ramblerman draws inspiration from the likes of Sam Beam, Tim Freedman and Justin Townes Earle to create his earnest brand of music.
New single ‘Lemonade’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
Hamilton, Ontario’s Superstar Crush explode onto the scene with Way Too Much, their glitter-soaked debut album featuring the focus track “Do What U Wanna.” Maximalist and emotionally charged, the record captures the band’s coming-of-age in real time – a diary of oversharing, overthinking, and loud catharsis. With crunchy guitars, confetti synths, bratty vocals and deeply relatable lyrics, it’s the kind of album made to be screamed at the top of your lungs with your best friends.
Across 12 tracks, the band dives headfirst into the chaos of growing up and falling apart, channeling anxiety, anger, heartbreak, and joy into songs that are tender and loud in all the right ways. From overthinking and oversharing to crushing too hard and feeling everything all at once, Way Too Much captures the kind of feelings that don’t fit in your chest let alone a group chat.
Anchoring the release is “Do What U Wanna,” a swaggering pop-rock track about jealousy, delusion, and trying to claw back your confidence in the face of rejection. “It was my crippling jealousy,” says guitarist Sam Hansell. “Our drummer Truaxe wrote our fan-favourite ‘Tru Blu’ and I was SO jealous of the success. I rushed home and cranked this little piggy out.”
From its groove-heavy bassline to its triumphant final chorus, “Do What U Wanna” distills the band’s ethos – fun, heartfelt, a little unhinged – into two-and-a-half minutes of pop-punk perfection. “It’s a hype-up jam,” says vocalist Marzieh Darling. “It just works. Girls started messaging me to say it was their go-to shower song, which is when I knew we had something.”
As for the final version? “There’s a tiger roar in there,” laughs synth player Chloe Butler-Stubbs. “Truaxe snuck it in while recording and we didn’t catch it until mixing – we kept it right to the end.”
Sydney based genre benders All Her Years have just released their brilliant new single ‘The Meadow’, premiered exclusively via AAA Backstage.
“The Meadow is a whirlwind on the riverbed. Part statement, part reflection, it is the need to move forward while trying to keep the best parts of yourself, even if that means facing the not so best parts of yourself.”
The self-produced single is taken from their upcoming EP release and is for fans of Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Slingers.
Since the tail end of 2021, All Her Years has been living and breathing the inner-west Sydney music scene. A home-recorded debut EP and sold-out tour shows in Wollongong and Jindabyne remain highlights of a chaotic 4 years of love shared and time lost.
Combining elements of Rock, Folk and Blues, the band creates a truly unique brand of music that will transport your mind to another dimension.
New single ‘The Meadow’ is available on all major online streaming services.
