Album of the Week - Offical Music Videos + Informercial

Album of the Week - THE CHATS – {High Risk Behaviour}

Sunday Spotlight: Childish Gambino

Oh mid 2018, that was the last time I featured Childish Gambino for a Sunday Spotlight. Life was chilled, we could go the movies, not social distance and get up close and personal whilst seeing Childish Gambino in concert. Live, not some Instagram story gig.

However one thing we are still waiting on from Donald Glover since May 2018 is Atlanta season three. So that is apparently coming in 2021! Yes that is right, 2021. Although good news is their will be two seasons, although with the third season, it's also been renewed for a fourth.

3.15.20 is the fourth studio album which surprisingly appeared online, then was deleted and then reappeared for an offical release of March 22nd 2020. As far as years go 2020 is weird, so releasing an album, deleting and then releasing is far from the most weird thing of 2020 thus far.

So the album features a few guests, whilst also getting critics excited. Glover also gave life to Simba for the 2019 Disney remake.

Childish Gambino is the kind of artist I am happy to feature every two years as his style continues to evolve whilst he puts himself into so many other projects.

Guava Island was also one of my favourite projects Glover has worked on over the past two years. Featuring his monster smash This is America and the brilliant Summertime Magic.

Until next week...

Streaming... NOW! | Key Friday March 27 Releases

As we bunker down for another week of COVID-19 self isolation at least we have some fancy new music!

Actually a far bit of new music to discover this week. Kicking off with next week's 28 minute feature album from The Chats. It's their debut titled High Risk Behaviour. You will discover it all next week here on Flashing off the Record.

Cable Ties from Melbourne released 8 track, Far Enough yesterday, stream it below

Let's get chill with Margaret Glaspy's new record, Devotion.

The world needs a bop right now, Dua Lipa just dropped some dope pop, Future Nostalgia is out NOW!

Little Dragon are back! New Me, Same Us is streaming now!

Partynextdoor get some help from friends Rihanna and Drake on the twice delayed Partymobile. It's finally out now!

Pearl Jam are back with Gigaton. It's been a while but the rockers are back.

Canadian Jessie Reyez has just dropped her debut record Before Love Came To Kill Us

There are a couple of new EP's out this week. Let's go local first with indie darlings San Cisco's Flaws EP


More new music out of Canada, it's Loud Luxury with their four track EP Nights Like This

Here are this week's key single releases. Starting out with Baker Boy, this song is dope!

Baker Boy – Move

Clipz feat. Ms Banks & Ms Dynamite – Again

Cub Sport – Drive

Didirri – Don’t Fight With What You’re Fighting For

Duck Sauce – Captain Duck

Moonbase feat. Que & Reese LaFlare – Big Bags

Moonbase feat. Ghostie – Spins

Josh Pyke – I Don’t Know

Rosalia – Dolerme

Run The Jewels – Ooh La La

Vlossom – Gotta Prepare For This

Fresh Friday Countdown #204 - Friday 27 March, 2020

20 - Tones and I - Never Seen the Rain
19 - The Weeknd - In Your Eyes
18 - Eminem - Godzilla {Feat. Juice WRLD}
17 - Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
16 - Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS - Lose Control
15 - Post Malone - Circles
14 - BENEE - Supalonely {Feat. Gus Dapperton}
13 - Fisher - Freaks
12 - Billie Eilish - bad guy
11 - The Killers - Caution
10 - Regard - Ride It
9 - Birds of Tokyo - Two of Us
8 - Powfu - Death Bed {Feat. beabadoobee}
7 - Flume - No Difference {Feat. Toro y Moi}
6 - Tones and I - Dance Monkey
5 - Halsey - you should be sad
4 - Doja Cat - Say So
3 - SAINt JHN - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
2 - Tones and I - Bad Child
1 - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

Album of the Week - Live Performance Videos

Album of the Week - Offical Music Videos

Album of the Week - THE WEEKND – {After Hours}

Sunday Spotlight: The Kite String Tangle

Danny Harley from Brisbane is The Kite String Tangle. Harley launched The Kite String Tangle in 2012 releasing his EP Vessel in 2014.

The Kite String Tangle has since released three studio albums, The Kite String Tangle self titled release in 2017, The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment in 2018 and on Friday C()D3X was released.

The Kite String Tangle debut self-titled album, peaked at number 36 on the ARIA Album Chart. The first single was "Given the Chance" in 2013, it made it to number 19 in the Triple J Hottest 100 for 2013.

August 2014, The Kite String Tangle released his debut EP Vessel, which peaked at number 8 on the ARIA charts.

In 2014, The Kite String Tangle performed at the Falls Festival and Groovin' the Moo. Whilst in 2015, he performed at SxSW.

In 2019, The Kite String Tangle released the singles "p()l4r" and "Killing Time" followed by "North". All from Friday's release C()D3X.

So if you haven't already discover some The Kite String Tangle below. Happy Sunday, stay safe all!

Streaming... NOW! | Key Friday March 20 Releases

A big day yesterday for most of us to discover new music from the comfort of our own homes. From
The Kite String Tangle releasing his third studio album, C()D3X. The Kite String Tangle will be tomorrow's Sunday Spotlight.

Låpsley released her delightful second record, Through Water.

It wouldn't be a new season without a new edition of So Fresh. It's time for The Hits Of Autumn 2020!

Meet next week's feature album, The Weeknd with After Hours. Following the number one hit Blinding Lights, The Weeknd delivers a truly sexy late night release.

San Mei from the Gold Coast returns with a stunning new indie EP, Cry, stream all four tracks now!


And here are this week's key new singles to listen out for.

Vetta Borne – Girls

Melanie C – Who I Am

Clea – Soft Blow To The Head

Fisher – Freaks

In Hearts Wake – Worldwide Suicide

Kiddo x Jim Ouma – Bang My Head

John Legend – Actions

Snakehips x Troyboi – Waves

Tuka – January 1st

Fresh Friday Countdown #203 - Friday 20 March, 2020

20 - Doja Cat - Boss Bitch
19 - Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
18 - Billie Eilish - No Time to Die
17 - Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS - Lose Control
16 - BENEE - Supalonely {Feat. Gus Dapperton}
15 - Tones and I - Never Seen the Rain
14 - Tones and I - Can't Be Happy All the Time
13 - Powfu - Death Bed {Feat. beabadoobee}
12 - Billie Eilish - bad guy
11 - Post Malone - Circles
10 - Eminem - Godzilla {Feat. Juice WRLD}
9 - Regard - Ride It
8 - The Killers - Caution
7 - Halsey - you should be sad
6 - Doja Cat - Say So
5 - Birds of Tokyo - Two of Us
4 - Tones and I - Dance Monkey
3 - SAINt JHN - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
2 - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
1 - Tones and I - Bad Child

Streaming... NOW! | Key Friday the 13th Releases

I was out and about last weekend so I missed the Friday the 13th releases, from the key releases we got new albums from Grouplove (Healer) and Ocean Grove (Flip Phone Fantasy). Both had features on this blog.

Locally Kingswood released their latest album, Juveniles, stream it below.


The movie may be postponed for cinema release, however the Trolls World Tour album was released. Featuring stacks of Justin Timberlake and one of my personal favourites, SZA.

Here are the key singles from one hell of a Friday the 13th!

Kota Banks – Italiana

Dro Carey feat. Francesca Gonzales – Clear To You

Dro Carey – Healer

Flume feat. Toro Y Moi – The Difference

Hands Like Houses – Headrush

The Killers – Caution

Lastlings – Take My Hand

Pat Lok & Thandi Phoenix – Freefall

Ngaiire – Boom

Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake – Don’t Slack

Remi – Elevate

Remi feat. Jace Excell – Get It Right

Sparrows – Hide & Seek

Tones And I – Bad Child

Tones And I – Can’t Be Happy All The Time

Album of the Week - Offical Music Videos

Album of the Week - OCEAN GROVE – {Flip Phone Fantasy}

Sunday Spotlight, on Saturday*: Grouplove

From LA it's Grouplove, their fourth album Healer was released on Friday, following their 2016 Big Mess.

I first heard me some Grouplove with the single Tongue Tied back in 2011. Oh 2011, those were much easier times, less fear and panic. You could even get toilet paper at your local Aldi.

Grouplove are five piece Hannah Hooper, Chris Zucconi, Andrew Wessen, Daniel Gleason and
Benjamin Homola.

The groups biggest song to date in Australia is still Tongue Tied from their 2011 debut, Never Trust a Happy Song, the single went on to sell over 35,000 copies. The album reached number 21 in Australia whilst selling over 80,000 in the USA.

Grouplove are set to return to Australia to play Splendour in the Grass, so exciting! Hoping the event does still go ahead for all the Byron Bay kids.

Grouplove continuing the give us some indie vibes. So take in their new album Healer below or go back to a favourite classic cut.

* Posted a day early due to being on board a cruise, YASS! Next week a very special Sunday Spotlight returns to Sunday, stay tuned and Ocean Grove will be your local feature album all next week. Cheers.

Fresh Friday Countdown #202 - Friday 13 March, 2020

20 - BENEE - Supalonely {Feat. Gus Dapperton}
19 - Billie Eilish - No Time to Die
18 - Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
17 - Flume - The Difference {Feat. Toro y Moi}
16 - Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS - Lose Control
15 - Post Malone - Circles
14 - Khalid & Disclosure - Know Your Worth
13 - Regard - Ride It
12 - The Killers - Caution
11 - Eminem - Godzilla {Feat. Juice WRLD}
10 - Tones and I - Never Seen the Rain
9 - Tones and I - Can't Be Happy All the Time
8 - Billie Eilish - bad guy
7 - Tones and I - Dance Monkey
6 - Doja Cat - Say So
5 - Halsey - you should be sad
4 - SAINt JHN - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
3 - Birds of Tokyo - Two of Us
2 - Tones and I - Bad Girl
1 - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

Decade Long Hottest 200 Songs so far...

Triple J's Hottest 100 of the decade is off. You can catch up with all the results HERE.

Otherwise you can view my votes HERE.

But for now, my thoughts on the first forty in the most brief post ever -

* Lizzo is now cool enough for Triple J, #192

* The Hills is one of The Weeknd's BEST songs #191

* BENEE is a godess #186 & #185

* #182, Tones & I Dance Monkey? Really? That is way too LOW

* Two times Florence + the Machine and Calvin Harris already #178 & #161

* Go Frank Ocean! Getting two entries back to back #171 & #170!

* #163 Mura Musa LOVE$ICK!!!!

Album of the Week - CARIBOU – {Suddenly}

Sunday Spotlight: Slowly Slowly

Hailing from Melbourne, it's our second Sunday Spotlight for 2020, featuring our second all Australian feature, Slowly Slowly.

Following the big tune Jellyfish, Safety Switch and the title track, Slowly Slowly recently released their third studio record, Race Car Blues.

It debuted last night at number seven, the second Australian album in the top 50, only behind Tame Impala.

I discovered Slowly Slowly through Triple J Unearthed with their tune Ten Leaf Clover. The four piece basically exploded since then. Heading into Triple J to perform a Like a Version, making the Hottest 100 and touring all around the place.

Since 2015 we have been learning a lot about this outstanding pop rock/indie rock group from Melbourne. Here is hoping to many more anthems from the crew. Anyway it's Sunday discover some new music right now!

Fresh Friday Countdown #201 - Friday 6 March, 2020

20 - The Chainsmokers - The Reaper {Feat. Amy Shark}
19 - BENEE - Glitter
18 - BENEE - Supalonely {Feat. Gus Dapperton} 
17 - The Rubens - Live in Life
16 - Eminem - Godzilla {Feat. Juice WRLD}
15 - Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
14 - Sofi Tukker - Purple Hat
13 - Billie Eilish - No Time to Die
12 - Regard - Ride It
11 - Post Malone - Circles
10 - Tones and I - Never Seen the Rain
9 - Khalid & Disclosure - Know Your Worth
8 - Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS - Lose Control
7 - Billie Eilish - bad guy
6 - Doja Cat - Say So
5 - SAINt JHN - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
4 - Tones and I - Dance Monkey
3 - Halsey - you should be sad
2 - Birds of Tokyo - Two of Us
1 - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

International Women's Day 2020 MixTape

In preparation for Sunday March 8th, let's celebrate the music of some killer ladies right now. Plus a couple of throwbacks thrown in for good measure.

Album of the Week - Offical Music Videos

Album of the Week - NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE – {Shelf Life}

Summer Anthems 2019/2020 - Summer Music Lists Special - Part Eleven

20 - Martin Garrix & Dean Lewis - Used to Love
19 - Khalid & Disclosure - Know Your Worth
18 - Flume - Rushing Back {Feat. Vera Blue}
17 - Eminem - Godzilla {Feat. Juice WRLD}
16 - Halsey - Graveyard
15 - Halsey - you should be sad
14 - Riton x Oliver Heldens - Turn Me On {Feat. Vula}
13 - Birds of Tokyo - Two of Us
12 - BENEE - Glitter
11 - The Rubens - Live in Life
10 - The Chainsmokers - The Reaper {Feat. Amy Shark}
9 - Regard - Ride It
8 - Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS - Lose Control
7 - Sofi Tukker - Purple Hat
6 - Post Malone - Circles
5 - Tones and I - Never Seen the Rain
4 - Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
3 - Billie Eilish - bad guy
2 - Tones and I - Dance Monkey
1 - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights