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TROPIC • MUSIC

Best of the North

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MUSIC
Carli Willis of G O A T
Productions has put together
a selection of new Northern
sounds to listen to.

The following singles are complete 1. Late November 2. Kee-ahn 3. Jelly Oshen, Credit: Bridie J Egan
4. Water Streets, Credit: Minori Ueda 5. Greta Stanley, Credit: Bridie J Egan
doozies, and all recently released by local
artists. Jazz, reggae, pop, indie, dance,
rock, alternate, hip hop, rap and folk
– we have it all in the Far North.
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Cinnamon Sun Late November Kee-Ahn
IF YOU CALL MAGNIFICENT BETTER THINGS
“Tall and lovely, everything you wanted,” Fresh outta high school, these young This soulful tune is for slow dancing in
is how Davy of Cinnamon Sun opens If alternative rock prodigies have already the kitchen with only a candle burning.
You Call, and that’s exactly how the song supported the likes of Lime Cordiale, There’s an unwavering conviction in Kee-
makes you feel. You’ll be stirred by the Thirsty Merc, and San Cisco. Ahn’s voice. @kee.ahn
sultry sound of the sax in this roots and @latenovemberband
soul track. @cinnamonsunmusic Jelly Oshen
GEORGIAXBYRNE GETTING BETTER
Water Streets BLANK SPACES Upbeat and climactic indie-pop. A tune
BLVCK The first song officially dropped by that showcases Jelly’s epic vocal range and
Water Streets are a collective of Far North this new kid on the block is huge – an innate ability to create music that invokes
talent. “Many creeks come together to absolute banger. Everything you want out the inner groove. @jellyoshen
form the river,” reads their bio. Hip hop of a dance track. @georgiaxbyrne
with no boundaries, they are a group to
keep an eye on in 2021. @water_streets Fly North
FLY NORTH DO IT
Grab the car keys, cause you’re taking a
trip with this Hip Hop track. This is what
summer in the North sounds like.
@flynorthmusik

Dan Baker
FORGET YOUR MOTHER
Soulful and enigmatic, this beautiful
number evokes both sadness and
happiness simultaneously. Dan Baker’s
voice is a warm embrace on a cold night.
@danbakermusic 5
Zennith Greta Stanley
ANCIENT WARRIOR SOAK INTO THIS
Zennith has that quintessential Greta kills it again with her unequivocal
Kuranda-rainforest reggae vibe. Ancient ability to pour her heart into her indie-
Warriorwas recorded in Kingston, folk music. A song which will have your
Jamaica, where the band travelled from heart racing with the rises and falls of the
their home of Buluwai Country to record. beat. @gretastanley
@zennithmusicofficial
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