Australian Independent Record Labels Association

This Week In The Charts – 20th November

This week in the charts we have debuts Ricki-Lee, Johnny Ruffo, Aeons Abyss, Laneous, Old Mervs, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Short Stack, TISM, Rum Jungle, Pandamic, Felicity Urquhart, Josh Cunningham, Native Cats and Super American Eagle. Securing a debut at #1 on the Independent Label Singles was Ricki-Lee with ‘Ghost’ Johnny…

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Feature: Radio Free Alice – Radio Free Alice

A culmination of hook-laden up tempo post-punk shape Radio Free Alice‘s debut self-titled EP. Their angular sound feels fresh and immediate – with frontman Noah Learmonth’s distinctive yearning throaty vocal,which hark back to the stylings of Ian Curtis and Robert Smith, and guitars with clean tones and clever…

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Feature: Romanie – Are We There Yet?

Revealing twelve tracks of gorgeous indie compositions that speak to the heart and individuality encompassing her debut album Romanie unveils ‘Are We There Yet?‘Mature, emotionally intelligent and immersive – The record is a striking collection of music that captures the energy and effervescence of one of Melbourne’s best…

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This Week In The Charts – 30 October 2023

. This week in the charts we have debuts from Clowns, The Grogans, Matt Evans, The Rubens, Helen Shanahan, Joel Sunny, Civic, Randall Waller, screensaver, Imogen Cygler, David M. Western, Ashley Naylor, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Clowns debuted at #1 on the Independent Label Album charts with ‘Endless’…

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Feature: The Grogans – Find Me A Cloud

Jam-packed with something for everyone sprinkled with garage, psyche and surf rock they’ve come to be known for, The Grogan’s bring their authentic positivity to the masses in fourth studio album Find Me A Cloud.Find Me A Cloud was recorded by Jasper Jolley at Big Fridge Studio and…

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This Week In The Charts – 23 October 2023

This week in the charts we have debuts from The Living End, Shannon Smith, Empire of the Sun and Pnau, Lotte Gallagher, Ashley Naylor, Ratcat, Rinehearts, Cosmic Psychos, Jordan Merrick, and Hannah Gillepsie. Securing #1 on the Independent Label charts The Living End debuted with the 25th Anniversary edition of…

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This Week In The Charts – 9 October 2023

This week in the charts we have debuts from Dope Lemon, James Johnston, Luca Brasi, Make Them Suffer, Kate Cebrano, Steve Kilbey and Sean Sennett, Tania Doko, Felicity Urquhart, Josh Cunningham, King Stingray, Chillinit, Sunk Loto, Lotte Gallagher, Patrick Wilson, and Alex Albrecht. Debuting at #1 on the Independent Label…

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Feature: Rocky’s Pride & Joy – All The Colours of Darkness

Churches with lurid pasts, infamous murders, and macabre mysteries inform the debut EP from Rocky’s Pride & Joy, All The Colours of Darkness. The album sees the band exploring their way through an array of doom, metal, and rock n’ roll influences. Recorded live with minimal overdubs,…

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This Week In The Charts – 2 October 2023

This week in the charts we have debuts from Thy Art Is Murder, Kylie Minogue, Taipan Tiger Girls, Downgirl, Rocket Science, Amends, Helen Townsend, The Teskey Brothers, Jake Davey, and Liz Stringer. Debuting at #1 on the 100% Independent Album charts and #2 on the Independent Label Album charts are…

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Feature: Kitty Rae – Lightning Strikes

Kitty Rae is making an electrifying entrance with their anticipated debut album, Lightning Strikes.This debut captivates listeners with its moody, melancholic, and empowering sound – telling the compelling story of a genderqueer creative’s determination to find their voice and stand tall in a world constantly questioning their identity.

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This Week In The Charts – 25 September 2023

This week in the charts we have debuts from Sia, Ka’Bel, Boy & Bear, C.O.F.F.I.N, Ange Boxall, Osaka Punch, Tapestry, Juice Webster, Chloe Swanell, JJ McCann Transmission, Gum, Ernest Aines, Press Club and Parkway Drive. Debuting at #1 on the Independent label singles charts is Sia with her latest release…

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Feature: The Casanovas – Backseat Rhythms

Melbourne’s rock’n’roll kings The Casanovas reveal their fifth album, Backseat Rhythms, on Rubber Records. Backseat Rhythms was mixed by legendary US producer Ron Nevison – a man who made his mark working as an engineer on The Who’s Quadrophenia, Bad Company‘s debut and Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti before going on to produce Thin Lizzy, UFO and Kiss amongst others. The album is classic Casanovas; a pure…

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