HANNI REVEALS VELVETY POP SINGLE“TALKING TO MYSELF IN THE MIRROR”

Drawing comparisons to trendsetting femmes BENEE, Lennon Stella and Grace, HANNI takes an eclectic range of influences, from Sasha Sloan and Marco to develop her glittery take on pop.

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GOOD MORNING RETURN WITH TWO-TRACK ‘MOLLYDUKER / KEEP IT’ + ANNOUNCE VICTORIAN TOUR THIS JUNE + SIGN TO POLYVINYL RECORDS

The pastoral, rangy ‘Mollyduker’, sung by Stefan, is a quintessential driving song, its steady, wiry groove hardly letting up over the course of its runtime.

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ZEKIEL REVEALS RELAXED HIP HOP SINGLE “LIKE GOLD”

Sydney-based rapper ZEKIEL has graced us once again, this time with “Like Gold”, a relaxed hip hop track facing the heavy weighted topic of alcohol addiction. A mellowed journey into the mind and introspective reflection of the alternative pop artist, “LikeGold” is a calming lofi voyage, comparable to the styles of Post Malone and TheWeekend. 

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TIM AYRE SHARES NEW SINGLE 'MEXICAN HOLIDAY' + OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

Today, Sydney based musician, composer and vocalist Tim Ayre shares his latest alt-pop gem 'Mexican Holiday', out via Kitsuné Musique. Combining Tim's unmistakable vocals with an optimistic melody, 'Mexican Holiday' is drenched in nostalgia and wanderlust. The single is taken from his upcoming EP Modern Life, set to be released later this year.

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THE GREAT EMU WAR CASUALTIES RELEASE ‘I’M A YES MAN’

Over the past few years, The Great Emu War Casualties have embedded themselves in the Australian indie scene with their idiosyncratic style of lucid indie/ art-rock/ alt-pop that's layered with perceptive and canny lyricism.

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NICK WARD SHARES DEBUT EP ‘EVERYTHING I WISH I TOLD YOU’

Speaking on the EP, Nick shares; 'It was important to me that every song came from a different palette of sounds and emotions, but still felt cohesive. Acoustic guitar was the main thread pulling all of these songs together, as well as hip-hop influenced production and baroque flourishes.

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INTRODUCING TULLIAH WITH 'JUST MY TYPE (A LITTLE BIT LONELY)' + TWO SHOWS AT MELBOURNE’S CORNER HOTEL SUN 31 JAN

Introducing 19 year old singer and songwriter, Tulliah. Hailing from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Tulliah writes from a place of heartfelt experiences with melodies that seamlessly wash over you. Today, she has revealed her captivating new single ‘Just My Type (A Little Bit Lonely)’ - a deluge of earnest songwriting with a profound sound that catapults Tulliah well beyond her young years. Tulliah is thrilled to be launching her new project with two live debut headline performances at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Sunday 31 January. Tickets for the early show went on sale yesterday and were snapped up in no time.

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NEON PATTERN SUNDIAL SHARES DEBUT EP ‘ONE MOMENT NEVER MEANT A THING’

Today, Melbourne's NEON PATTERN SUNDIAL shares the eagerly awaited debut EP One Moment Never Meant A Thing. Sonically diverse and rich in eclectic sounds and textures, the EP contrasts sparkling energy with meditative ambiance, showcasing colourful and thoughtful alt-pop which is both transportive and introspective. Working with producer Marc Scollo (Jimmy Harwood), the EP was recorded and produced over a period of 18 months in Scollo's home studio, enlisting the help of many friends including Alex Siderov (Orange Orange) and Bek Nafiz (The Rollercanes, Lemon Daze), before final mastering by Lachlan Carrick (A.B. Original, Ainslie Wills, Eilish Gilligan).

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SHAHRAE RELEASES EDGY, ALT-POP ANTHEM ‘CONTROL’

Adelaide-born, Melbourne-based rising alt-pop star Shahrae has released her latest tune “Control.” The powerful bassline and dark, haunting electronice tones encapsulate the uniquely ethereal qualities of Shahrae’s stunning vocal capabilities.

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AMY SHARK ANNOUNCES 2021 HEADLINE TOUR + WINS ARIAS FOR ‘BEST AUSTRALIAN LIVE ACT’ + ‘BEST POP RELEASE’

Homegrown multi ARIA award winning, singer-songwriter Amy Shark has today announced a massive headline tour of Australia in June/July 2021 in support of her highly anticipated sophomore album, CRY FOREVER, set for release April 30, 2021 and available to pre-order now. Shark’s national CRY FOREVER tour will be the Gold Coast local’s most ambitious live undertaking yet in some of the largest venues Australia has to offer, and to celebrate the announcement she’s today shared a new tune from the album, ‘All the Lies About Me’. The tour will kick off at Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney) on June 12, before moving through to Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne) on June 18, Wrest Point Lawns (Hobart) June 19, HOTA (Gold Coast) June 25, Riverstage (Brisbane) June 26, Adelaide Entertainment Centre July 1, and will finish up in Perth at RAC Arena on July 3. Tickets go on sale Friday 11 December at 10am local time.

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AEORA SHOWCASES HER ELECTRIC VOCAL TALENT AND FINDS HER “FREEDOM" IN NEW SINGLE

“Freedom” is the third release from Aeora this year, following the release of hard-hitting, dark-pop single “Breathe” and “Give It” earlier this year, which was her first release in two years.

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