The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio (GIS) announced the release of First Sounds Volume 14, a national music compilation featuring new music from First Nations artists across Australia.
Available as a digital release and curated CD for community broadcasters, the compilation includes songs that share unique and universal stories from artists across various regions including Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Far North Queensland, the Kimberley, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Featured artists include Alice Kings, Djawarray, Ngali Shaw (2KTRILLA), Faith Kayrooz, Millie Mills, Charlie Needs Braces, and Kayps, representing a diverse range of genres such as hip hop, country, folk, reggae, soul, R&B, cinematic soundscapes, and experimental pop.
The compilation highlights the talent emerging from First Nations communities and the role community radio plays in supporting these artists. Each track provides a perspective and personal story, addressing themes of culture, resilience, identity, and connection to Country.
Notable tracks include:
1. Rainfall – MINTY (Location: Wiradjuri / Orange)
2. Kurrigoyung – Charlie Needs Braces (Location: Naarm / Melbourne)
3. Little Old Me – Millie Mils (Location: Wiradjuri / Wellington)
4. Johnny – Faith Kayrooz (Location: Meanjin / Brisbane)
5. Maybe – Rob Edwards (Location: Western Arrernte / Ngarrindjeri / Fleurieu Peninsula)
6. Lost In Space – Now Sounds MidWest (Location: Yamatji / Geraldton / Mullewa)
7. Together Alone – Kayps & Calvin Bennett (Location: Borloo / Perth)
8. Seed of Shame – Banda (Location: Magandjin/ Brisbane)
9. Mission Girl – Lamonay (Location: Dharawal / Wollongong)
10. Boldly Ahead – NIDALA (Location: Djugun / Jabirr-Jabirr / The Kimberley)
11. Wulman Wulman – Djawarray (Location: Gimuy / Cairns)
12. Overthinking – Crooked TP (Location: Mutthi Mutthi / Yorta Yorta)
13. Waganah – 2KTRILLA (Location: Wiradjuri / Dubbo)
14. Missed Out On Love (Acoustic Version) – Garret Lyon (Location: Darumbal / Wulli-Wulli)
15. I Ain’t Gammon Bruz – Alice Kings (Location: Mparntwe / Alice Springs)
The project has been supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia.