Charlotte Abroms is a music man’s dream, and runs one of our favourite music video blogs, Large Noises. She’s so on the money when it comes to picking hot new music, she’s practically sitting on top of Fort Knox. We thought it’d be good to ask her for her 5 favourite things in the gold mine that is the Australian music scene of 2012.

Chet Faker – Terms & Conditions

Charlotte: I’ve been listening to a lot of Chet Faker recently.  I find myself on autopilot heading to his soundcloud while I’m working.  I think he’s one of the most interesting sounds to come out of Australia at the moment.  Big call, true call.  He’s a young man with an old soul.  ‘Terms and Conditions’ makes you want to lie on the floor and stare at the ceiling while Nick Murphy’s (Chet Faker) emotive lyrics and soulful charm drags you into his story.  This guy is hands down going to explode.

Manor – Rhodesia

The Australian pop duo Manor have made their way through my speakers and into my ears lately, and I’m not complaining.  Their song ‘Rhodesia’ is a delightful combination of gentle male/female vocals.  The powerful male vocals accompanied by dreamy female backing vocals is the perfect pop package.  Rhodesia has a comforting sense of familiarity about it; a touch of nostalgia that warms your chest.  I’m very much looking forward to hearing more from these two.

Hayden Calnin – Summer

I heard Hayden Calnin first on triple j unearthed and was immediately drawn in by his track ‘Summer.’  Beautifully arranged and lyrically captivating, Hayden loops his chilling vocals, “Don’t you worry now, it’s all about to change.”  We did a shoot with him for Large Noises, and I must say whilst editing it, I was pleased to hear this song hundreds of times over.  ‘Summer’ is raw and emotionally captivating.  The idea of Manor supporting Hayden Calnin in his July residency at The Toff in Melbourne brings a huge smile to my face.

The Preachers – Take A Card

This song literally stopped me in my tracks when I first heard it.  A handsome combination of vintage rock and roll, with an underlying pop ‘tude – this uplifting number urged me to find out immediately who these guys were.  Both male and female singers are vocally unique, again complimenting each other beautifully.  I press “repeat” every time this song ends. So it’s pretty much always playing.

Texture Like Sun - Bottle

A slightly older one, but this is a song that I regularly listen to.  Texture Like Sun’s ‘Bottle’ was released late last year and singer Mark Pearl’s stunning voice was what originally captured my attention.  ’Bottle’ progresses throughout and becomes a moody, mysterious track, whilst all the same remaining as captivating as it was from the moment you push play.  There’s a sense of warmth in his voice that draws you in.