The Jukebox: the best new local tunes to add to your playlist this month
If I’ve learnt anything from the local musical offerings this month, it’s that the kids are going to be alright. With four out of five of September’s selected bands made up of members under the age of 20, it’s plain to see that Queensland is producing some of the best young talent in the country. Take a look at some of the best songs to have come out of Brisbane and surrounds in the last month …
‘Endless Summer’ — Full Flower Moon Band
I don’t like to play favourites when it comes to Brisbane bands, so when I say one of the city’s coolest bands just dropped a banger track, you need to understand that I’m being objective. Just take a listen to ‘Endless Summer’ by Full Flower Moon Band and you’ll see what I mean.
The band started teasing the track only two weeks ago before it dropped last Friday — FFMB don’t muck around. ‘Endless Summer’ is exactly the kind of psych-rock tune that we needed to farewell the dreary days of winter, and welcome what will inevitably feel like another summer with no end.
Does this herald a new chapter for the band? FFMB just released their second masterpiece album in July 2024, followed by an equally stellar deluxe version in December that brought an extra eight songs to the Megaflower universe. Only time will tell, but I will be waiting with headphones at the ready for their next announcement.
Listen to this when: you want to feel like you’re in a 70s psych-rock fever dream.
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‘interim (last time)’ — Disphing
You may have heard of Brisbane’s indietronica artist Disphing, but I can almost guarantee you’ve never seen them. The 20-year-old artist maintains a glitchy anonymity through their intriguingly vague internet presence — an intentional manoeuvre that allows for the music to speak for itself.
With a musical career beginning at the age of 15, Disphing already has a significant portfolio for someone their age, with two albums, two EPs and a collection of glitch-pop singles to their name, and latest track ‘interim (last time)’ joining the collection this month.
Announced as a bonus track from their last EP, href_v1.1 from May last year, ‘interim (last time)’s sweet poppy melody paired with Disphing’s smooth and deep timbre, creates a rich blend of resonating sounds that proves this musical project is more than a phase — it’s a calling.
Listen to this when: if you’re thinking about someone you shouldn’t.
‘Common Sense’ — BlackLight
Brisbane indie-rock three-piece BlackLight have perfected the 2000s feel-good rock sound, which its second album Cosmic Balance can attest to.
Subscribe for updatesWritten in a basement and recorded in a bedroom, the album’s self-assured sound effortlessly hides the fact that the band is lacking a lead guitarist. Not that they need one, as stand out track ‘Common Sense’ proves.
There’s no music video for ‘Common Sense’ yet, but I imagine it would best serve as the backing track for a coming-of-age movie montage detailing hijinks and revelry.
Listen to this when: the night has already gone off the rails.
‘internet luv’ — ixaras
One of Brisbane’s most promising young talents is back in rotation again this month with the release of a new pop-punk ear worm that we can’t stop listening to.
ixaras describes her second single of the year, ‘internet luv’ as a tribute to gen Z’s turbulent relationship with social media, a common thread across her catalogue.
With a faultless knack for pairing modern issues with undeniably toe-tapping melodies, 18-year old ixaras is continuing her hit-streak with ‘internet luv’.
Listen to this when: you’re sick of deleting and redownloading the dating apps.
‘Breathe for a Minute’ — Soleil.
Sunshine Coast surf rock six-piece Soleil. weaselled their way onto my radar this month, with the release of their second single ‘Breathe for a Minute’.
The group of 15-16 year olds formed together in 2023 through the Eumundi School of Music program on a mission to blend surf and indie rock with their groovy edge and though they only have two songs to their name, Soleil. are serious about getting that mix right.
Produced by Sunshine Coast recording engineer, Tom Braithwaite, the track delivers in spades what Soleil. have honed their entire sound around – tight rhythms, dynamic vocals and a soulful edge. I recommend adding this one right to your summer playlists.
Listen to this when: you need a three-minute holiday.
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