AFL STARS + MUSICIANS AMPLIFY PLEAS TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC VENUES
AFL legends Matthew Richardson and Bob Murphy have added their voices to the chorus of music lovers desperate to save Melbourne's live music venues by appealing to the State Government to lift density restrictions.
AUSTRALIAN SUPERSTAR ARTIST JESSICA MAUBOY SIGNS TO WARNER MUSIC AUSTRALIA
Warner Music Australia are excited to announce multi-platinum and multi- award winning Australian artist Jessica Mauboy has signed to Warner Music, with news that brand new music is set for release in 2021.
FIGURES DROP NEW SINGLE ‘SOMEONE UNINVITED’ FROM NEW ALBUM ‘OPERATING IN UNSAFE MODE’
Following the success of their first album single 'Underpaid Machinery', Melbourne-based metal powerhouse FIGURES have dropped 'Someone Uninvited', the second video/single drawn from their forthcoming debut album 'Operating In Unsafe Mode' - which is available for pre-order now at http://figuresband.com/.
THE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS RETURN FOR 2020 + SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR MUSICIANS, PRODUCERS, VENUES AND FESTIVALS
Music Victoria is thrilled to reveal that the 16th annual Music Victoria Awards will return in 2020 during Melbourne Music Week to celebrate the vast achievements of Victoria’s music community over the last year. Despite live music coming to a standstill since COVID-19 restrictions came in place, there have been huge achievements by the Victorian music community.
HOLAS MAY ANNOUNCES SECOND 2020 RELEASE ‘MAKE MY NIGHT’ OUT JULY 24
Adelaide born songwriter and hip hop vocalist Holas May has returned for his second release of 2020 titled Make My Night. The backing of electronically woven baselines, synth plucks and danceable percussion gives the single a fun and bouncy exterior, giving Holas May’s distinct vocal a chance to truly shine as the overarching main attraction.
COOL SOUNDS RELEASE ‘SLEEPERS’ SINGLE, ANNOUNCE ‘SLEEPERS’ EP FOR JULY 31
"Sleepers" is the lead single and title track off a new EP coming out from the prolific Melbourne band Cool Sounds. Recorded during lock-down in a newly built home-studio, the single and EP are a departure from the stand-alone single "Vice" which came out last month.
NAVVY REVEALS VIDEO FOR ‘PIECES’ PLUS A KITO REMIX
Fresh off the back of the release of her uplifting new single ‘Pieces’, which has been met with worldwide praise and support, Navvy has just dropped an incredible 3D video clip to accommodate the track; adding an incredibly human element to the already personal ‘Pieces’. In addition to the visual, ‘Pieces’ has been given the remix treatment by prolific LA-based, Australian producer and songwriter Kito
DAVE THE BAND RELEASE NEW SINGLE, WHERE YOU ARE TAKEN FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, SLOB STORIES OUT AUGUST 28
One of Newcastle’s best kept secrets is about to be exposed. dave the band, Newcastle’s exciting 3-piece indie-rock band have released their brand new single, Where You Are, taken from their long-awaited debut album, Slob Stories out August 28 via believe.
PETE MURRAY SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘FOUND MY PLACE’
One of Australia’s most loved singer songwriters, Pete Murray has today shared his driving new single Found My Place, a commanding song about offering wisdom to your kids. The contemplative track is accompanied by a video shot in isolation in Pete’s hometown of Byron Bay that fittingly features his wife and daughter, a gallant move for the habitually guarded artist.
SYDNEY INDIE ROCK GROUP MARVELL RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘19 HOMES’
Diving straight into the strong and driving rock influences, Sydney’s Marvell are back with another bright single for 2020 in ‘19 Homes’. The track comes at a turning point for the group, as they anticipate a brand new chapter for the band looking ahead at new music.
GREAT GABLE SHARES ALBUM TRACK I WONDER + DEBUT ALBUM TRACING FACES AVAILABLE FRIDAY 7 AUGUST + TOURING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND THIS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
Following the announcement of their debut album Tracing Faces out Friday 7 August via ADA Worldwide and the release of new single Blur, today Great Gable shares the majestic album track I Wonder. The Perth four-piece will celebrate this October and November on their biggest tour of Australia and New Zealand to date.
JOSH PYKE SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO DON’T LET IT WAIT - FORTHCOMING ALBUM ROME SET FOR AUGUST 28 RELEASE, NATIONAL FANS FIRST TOUR THROUGH OCTOBER
One of Australia’s favourite storytellers, Josh Pyke has today shared his affecting new single Don’t Let It Wait, a bittersweet song written to inspire us all to enjoy every moment. This is the fourth single to be shared from Pyke’s impending album Rome, set for release on August 28, with the track complemented by a fittingly heartwarming video.
EMERGING TALENT BENJAMIN TRILLADO GRACES US WITH BEAUTIFUL NEW SINGLE ‘WORTH’ + LIVE PERFORMANCES
Known for his heart-wrenching lyrics and unapologetic candour, Melbourne-based singer songwriter Benjamin Trillado combines the story-telling elements of folk with the gritty angst of indie-rock. Following the release of his successful debut single ‘Glue’ and 2019 follow-up ‘First Kiss’, Benjamin is back with yet another melodic stunner on his new track ‘Worth’.
INTRODUCING: ELSIE LANGE P SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘ADELAIDE’, SIGNS TO WING SING RECORDS
Elsie steps out solo, from fronting garage-pop band, pting and performing live with Elizabeth, to bring together influences from musicians like Nick Cave, The Kinks, Angel Olsen and Nina Simone. These influences seep through on Elsie’s new single, “Adelaide” whilst she brings her own experiences and touch.
WOLFJAY AND AUSTEN TEAM UP FOR SINGLE "VERY SOON VERY FREQUENT" - VIDEO ALSO OUT NOW
Melbourne’s Wolfjay and Brisbane’s Austen (who having been living together during isolation) created ‘Very Soon Very Frequent’ in their sharehouse as a last minute entry for triple j unearthed’s #DIYSUPERGROUP competition.
GRACE FARRIS SHARES TIMELY NEW SINGLE ALL THE PEOPLE
Boasting a rich musical pedigree, it’s no surprise that explosive newcomer Grace Farriss is sure to impress and set tongues wagging as she today shares her impressive debut single, All The People, a funky fireball of a track with a powerful and timely message - to celebrate the interconnection between the diverse cultures that shape the world.
CLEA REVEALS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SUGAR’
Captivating Brisbane-based artist Clea returns with an emotive new single ’Sugar’ - accompanied by a stunning and cinematic visual.
NAT VAZER SHARES TWIN PEAKS INSPIRED DIY VIDEO FOR ‘HIGHER PLACES’ + EAST COAST ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS
Following the highly anticipated release of her debut album Is This Offensive And Loud? Melbourne artist Nat Vazer is thrilled to finally be able to announce a run of East Coast album launch shows over the next month.
HEADWRECK RELEASE 'GOOD GRIEF' AND INTRODUCE FOURTH MEMBER
Brisbane's hardcore outfit Headwreck are back and demanding attention with their latest offering 'Good Grief'. This sophomore single also welcomes a fourth member into the mix, Callen Batson on bass guitar, who also fronts Brisbane band Days Like These.
RUGRAT$ - THE DEBUT EP FROM EAST AV3 IS OUT TODAY + FOCUS TRACK 'BL3W BAND$'
Hot off the heels of being a Top Five finalist in the triple j unearthed #DIYSUPERGROUP competition, today EAST AV3 release their debut EP RUGRAT$.