MUSIC

BAD PONY

After 10 years together as a band, 12 national tours and three International showcases, Bad Pony are ready to share their debut album, ‘Forever Up & Coming’ with the world.

An album marked by sincerity, it’s an indie-pop-rock gem that is polished, explorative and filled with genuine artistry reminiscent of iconic front runners and fan favourites, Foals, The Wombats, Two Door Cinema Club and alt-j.

“The album is a spectrum of all types of music we love, and it’s designed to take the listener on a descent into darkness,“ says the band. “We want there to be something for everyone on it. Thematically, it covers some ground about loss, depression, triumph, addiction, religion, community, but we think most of all, love.”

This 10-track album is a culmination of three years of writing, refinement and recording. It showcases a band who has found confidence in their sound and honed their craft.

“As soon as we returned from playing at South by Southwest (SxSW ) in Austin, Texas (2018), we wanted to make an album. It’s been a dream of ours and though it was a long process, we’re so psyched with the end result.”

‘Back To Basics’ opens the album with a gentle opening swirling of strings, acoustic guitars and spacious vocals that pulls you in. Halfway through, they flip the switch and unleash their power, setting the stage for the remainder of the album.

The album then morphs and twists through various vignettes that map themes of loss, triumph, addiction, community, and love. Dabbling in pop arrangements, cathartic rock choruses, punk, orchestral and rap. On the

surface, this might seem an ambitious undertaking, but the result is a refined distillation of pure artistry linked by an overarching genre of power packed pop/rock that Bad Pony has been known to deliver.

Bad Pony will be delivering an explosive live set to venues in a national tour in support of their debut album ‘Forever Up & Coming’. Watch this space.

INSTA @badponymusic

Words: Beehive PR. Photo: Richard Clifford

DANDE & THE LION

Sydney indie-pop four piece, Dande and The Lion have released their powerfully curated new track, ‘Children of the Hour.’ Following their previous single, ‘Harder to Breathe’, the band continue to pour their emotion into their beautiful lyrics, expressed through the powerful vocals of Natassa Zoe and Abbey Gardner.

‘Children of the Hour’ is a single that highlights the dynamic that Dande and The Lion have bolstered across a strong run of releases, stretching back to debut single ‘Wasting Time’ in 2019. The band’s musicianship manifests here; nuanced and open lyricism fusing together with bright, rich instrumentation.

The song’s narrative focuses on relationships and the chemical reaction we have when meeting a person that seems to come out of nowhere and have a huge impact on your life.

“‘Children of the Hour’ was inspired by a play I read by Lillian Hellman - ‘The Children’s Hour’ that was later adapted into a film starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine,” says Natassa. “Hellman’s story played a part in helping to initiate my songwriting process and I started to reflect on how this related to experiences in my own life at that time.

“The single centres around the push and pull within an intimate relationship; meeting someone who takes you completely off-guard and shakes up your world in a totally unexpected way.”

Collaborating with ARIA-nominated Producer, Xavier Dunn (Jack River, Graace), Dande and The Lion created auditory magic in Dunn Studios, Sydney, with mixing and mastering provided by engineer, Klaus Hill (Diplo, Snakehips).

CHILDREN OF THE HOUR is out now!

INSTA @wearedandeandthelion

Words: Beehive PR. Photo: Saz Watson

NOEMME

Noemme, an emerging indie-pop artist from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is known for her powerful vocals and catchy melodies. Noemme began writing and performing music at a young age and has since developed a strong following in the local music scene. Her music is heavily influenced by the music she grew up listening to including Erykah Badu and India Arie. More recently, she has been inspired by artists such as Joesef, H.E.R. and Eloise.

Noemme’s new single, ‘Come Down’ from her upcoming debut album released in January 2023 has been met with positive reception and has been well-received by critics and fans alike. The songwriter’s upcoming album promises to showcase her growth as an artist, while sharing her lessons in love and life.

Noemme’s new single is about the toxic relationship she left behind. The single was originally created with just guitar and vocals in her signature neo-soul style, but Sydney-based Producer Dylan Nash (Meg Mac, Eleura, Dean Lewis) helped create this electronic pop banger for 2023. Noemme’s new single was released on Friday, January 20th 2023, in line with the worldwide trend of #NewMusicFriday.

“I was hurting and healing when I wrote this,” says Noemme. “Knowing the progress, I decided to release myself from a toxic relationship and wanted to share with others who know that exact feeling or are seeking it. I also wanted to make something people could blast in their cars or add to their shower tunes.”

Noemme will be releasing more music from her upcoming album in the coming months. She also intends to head overseas to see where she can take her music and collaborate with other artists.

Noemme has performed in a variety of venues throughout Sydney, including high-scale functions and festivals. Back in 2022, she was on the line up for Sunsets Festival in Warriewood, debuting a set of many of her unheard original music, further increasing her exposure. With a growing fanbase, Noemme is poised to make a big impact in the music industry.

With a mini tour planned for the east coast to promote the album, fans can expect to see Noemme’s live performances in various venues in the coming months.

INSTA @noemmemusic