Chart Analysis October 27, 2015

Amrap Chart Wrap – Sydney Artists top Community Radio Charts

The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight into what’s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through the Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service. This week sees Jack Colwell enter the Amrap Metro Chart at #1, whilst Boy & Bear leap up the Amrap Regional Chart to take the top spot.

Sydney indie-pop songwriter Jack Colwell debuts at #1 in the Amrap Metro Chart with his single Don’t Cry Those Tears. The song is Colwell’s most raw release to date and has earned a rotation spot on FBi Radio Sydney, a place in RTR FM Perth’s Sound Selection and also in SYN Melbourne’s Sweet 16. Watch the official film clip for the track via Amrap Pages, featured on 4ZZZ Brisbane, Melton Community Radio in VIC and Triple H FM Sydney. The bold and beautiful tune also received additional airplay on Valley FM in ACT, Hills Radio in SA, Valley FM in QLD, PBS FM in VIC, as well as 2EAR and Highland FM in NSW.

Sydney indie-folk group Boy & Bear rose rapidly up both charts to reach #1 in the Amrap Regional Chart and #3 in the Amrap Metro Chart. Hear the five-piece’s front man Dave Hosking on Radio Adelaide discussing touring life and piracy. Listen to the dirty, danceable, synth-tinged track on Amrap Pages via Tyga FM in TAS, Harvey Community Radio in WA, Mountain District Radio in VIC, and Nambucca Valley Radio, 2RRR and Port Stephens FM in NSW.

Infectiously unique psych-pop band Blank Realm nabbed the #2 spot on debut in the Amrap Metro Chart with River of Longing, the first single off their new full-length release. The energetic and catchy hook-filled track has earned a spot in 4ZZZ Brisbane’s Top 20, as well as garnering airplay on Triple R Melbourne, FBi Radio Sydney, Valley FM in ACT, RTR FM in WA, PBS FM and SYN in VIC, 2EAR and Highland FM in NSW.

Northern NSW blues and roots songwriter Ash Grunwald takes #2 in the Amrap Regional Chart with Second Guess. Ash stopped by Radio Adelaide to have a chat about his new album NOW. The groovy second single off the album has achieved airplay in every state and territory, on stations including City Park Radio in TAS, 6DBY in WA, ArtSound FM in ACT, Gove FM and CAAMA Radio in NT, Beau FM and Fraser Coast FM in QLD, Fleurieu FM, 5GTR and 5THE in SA, HOT FM, Radio Upper Murray and Phoenix FM in VIC and also 2BOB, Monaro FM and Northside Radio in NSW.

Melbourne’s pop songstress Meg Mac grabs #4 in the Amrap Regional Chart with Never Be. Listen to the flawless track via Amrap Pages, featured on Radio Goolarri in WA, North West FM in VIC, Bay FM in QLD, Tyga FM and Edge Radio in TAS, as well as Nambucca Valley Radio, Macarthur Community Radio and Bay FM Byron Bay in NSW.

Female producer Moon Holiday retains her #7 spot in the Amrap Metro Chart with her lush new single Make This Real. The electronic soundscape coupled with her dreamy, celestial voice has gained rotation on FBi Radio Sydney with additional airplay on 8CCC in NT, Gippsland FM, Ballarat Community Radio, and Inner FM in VIC, as well as Braidwood Radio, 2SEA and Triple H FM in NSW.

Brisbane song-writing mates Rob Hirst and Sean Sennett take #8 on the Amrap Regional Chart this week with their single When Darkness Comes. The boys’ slice of garage rock has obtained airplay on Gove FM in NT, Valley FM in QLD, Radio Goolarri and Harvey Community Radio in WA, 2SEA and Port Stephens Radio in NSW, Hills Radio, 5GTR, and Fleurieu FM in SA, and also 3RPC, Melton Community Radio, Sunbury Radio, and Apple FM in VIC.

Melbourne psychedelic rock seven-piece King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard take the #10 spot in the Amrap Metro Chart with their new tune Paper Mâché Dream Balloon. King Gizz are changing up their well known brand of heavy, fuzzy psychedelia with this one, churning out a lilting and intoxicating pop masterpiece that can be heard via Amrap Pages on RTR FM Perth, 4ZZZ Brisbane, Bay FM in QLD, and Triple R and Mountain District Radio in VIC. The track has further received airplay on Three D FM in SA, Twin Cities Radio in WA, Valley FM and Bay FM in QLD, 3RPP and SYN in VIC, as well as 2SSR, 2RRR and 2TLC in NSW.