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

L0k + DEHNOE — 6000-TB

A great collab from a subset of the Lunch Records crew of L0k and DEHNOE is out now, 6000-TB.

This record really moves through a bunch of tonal colours. My faves are the upbeat, brighter moments, “HYPO POP,”“DISCOTEK” and “ANGELS ALL GONE.” These are setup so well by the darker, heavier feeling tracks that really make the brightness pop.

Production, writing, and mixing by L0k & DEHNOE
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound

DEHNOE — SYNCHRONICITY

Bringing in 2025 a couple of days early is DEHNOE’s sophomore album SYNCHRONICITY, out now on Lunch Records.

The energy is really high throughout this record, peaking at points like ‘FADED’ and ‘2002 SUBARU’ and taking moments of pause through ‘WON’T TURN BACK’ and ‘CLEAR STATIC,’ultimately resolving with ‘G,’ a beautifully open and detailed groove. ‘Honest’ and ‘flowing’ are words that come to mind as I listen.

‘The Stars They Whisper in My Ears’ music video, produced by mzy and Ayu Rahmen was nominated for at the Hollywood Music Video Awards 2025 in the Best Indie category.

Production, writing, and mixing by DEHNOE
Mastered by Dan @ENCODERSound