Oakabella Mae — Complimentary Ghosts

Oakabella Mae’s Complimentary Ghost EP is out now.

I like the pace of this record, it feels like it kind of blends with the activities of very relaxed, thoughtful day; a weekend-off soundtrack, perhaps. Contributions from the string section fill the background nicely.. My fave melody is Sidewalk City, there’s something comforting about it, like I’ve heard it before, in a good way.

The track ‘Ataraxy’ drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week of February 10th, 2025.

Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Arran O’Mara
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

Brix — Grand Brix

Brix release their debut album Grand Brix.

This record is so well balanced! All the things you want from a indie album are here, plus an extra helping of harmonic and rhythmic intrigue, and…space. Meanwhile the vocal melodies really move, and are so delicately placed. Quite a stunning debut.

Grand Brix is the RTRFM Local Feature for the week starting 17th February, 2025.

Recorded & Mixed by Rhien Tan
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound.

Nika Mo — Divination (2025 Version)

‘Divination (2025 Version)’ is the second single of Nika Mo’s upcoming EP. Originally off Nika Mo’s 2018 record mess head, this new version brings the full indie-rock band vibe, akin to what you might see at the live show. Because it’s great song, both version work so well!

‘Divination (2025 Version)’ drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week starting February 17th, 2025. And, turned out to be RTRFM’s fourth most played song for the month of February.

Stay tuned for the Panicle EP, out sometime this year.

Written and produced by Annika Moses
Recorded by Jeremy Segal
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

Moth Swatter — Boyfriend

Moth Swatter drops ‘Boyfriend’ over at Bandcamp. This tune uplifts with its approach to rhythm and finds a nice blend between instrumentation and lyrical content; inquisitive, curious, intentful, positive. Such a tidy and succinct pop tune.

I like to think that the character in this tune and in Best Coast’s ‘Boyfriend’ (2010) find each other.

This one drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week of February 24th, 2025.

Written and recorded by Thom Stewart
Mixed by Broderick Madden-Scott
Artwork by Jess Tan
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

Oakabella Mae — Ataraxy

The first single off Oakabella Mae’s upcoming Complimentary Ghost EP is ‘Ataraxy.’ A lovely mid-tempo, full-band, soaring melody kind of indie tune. I like the warmth in this track and the vocal and harmonies really are just so pleasant to listen too.

Excellent music video for this one from Cinematographer, Director & Editor Tabitha Murdoch.

Complimentary Ghosts is out on the 21st!!

This one drops into the RTRFM Sound Selection for the week of February 10th, 2025. And, into the Fresh Picks | West Australian Music Playlist on Spotify.

Co-produced and mixed Arran O’Mara
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound