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HIATUS KAIYOTE SHARE NEW SONG "CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD" TAKEN FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM MOOD VALIANT OUT JUNE 25 VIA BRAINFEEDER RECORDS / NINJA TUNE

Today, twice Grammy-nominated, Melbourne-based group Hiatus Kaiyote share a new song from their forthcoming album Mood Valiant, out via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. The third single from the album, "Chivalry Is Not Dead" talks about the bizarre mating rituals of leopard slugs (they turn fluorescent) and seahorses (they lock tails and dance).

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OH MY MY UNLEASH BRAND NEW DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘MAKE ME FEEL ALIVE TONIGHT’ / ‘WE ALL WANT THE LIGHTS DOWN’

Sydney’s Oh My My have been putting the work in these last few months; the duo producing some of their finest work to date with new double A-side drop ‘Make Me Feel Alive Tonight’ / ‘We All Want The Lights Down’. A full listening experience tailor made to be absorbed in one sitting, the double A-side release from Oh My My is a strong snapshot of the duo in 2021.

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TKAY MAIDZA ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING EP LAST YEAR WAS WEIRD, VOL. 3 OUT JULY 9 VIA DEW PROCESS/4AD + SHARES LATEST SINGLE & VIDEO "CASHMERE"

ARIA & BET nominated rapper and artist Tkay Maidza returns today to announce the highly anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2 (The Needle Drop’s #1 EP of the Year). Out digitally on July 9, Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 3 is the final act of Tkay’s EP trilogy featuring eight new songs produced by long-time collaborator Dan Farber, including today's latest drop, "Cashmere", out via Dew Process/4AD.

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DIZZY FAE SHARES NEW CLUB POP EP ANTENNA FEATURING SINGLES 'BODY MOVE' + '360 BABY'

Today, Minneapolis-reared, Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary artist Dizzy Fae releases her debut EP, Antenna, via Downtown Records/The Orchard. The new project by the self-described 'sex pop' artist is a speedy, high energy collection of titillating tracks that craft the perfect soundtrack for post-Covid clubbing. It follows acclaimed mixtapes No GMO (2019) and Free Form (2018). 

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CHURCH & AP SHARE NEW SINGLE 'ON!ON!ON!' + AT THY FEET SIDE TWO OUT MAY 7

Today, NZ hip hop game changers Church & AP share their brash new single ON!ON!ON!, taken from Side B of their album AT THY FEET, out May 7th. Made to be played on max volume, the haunted instrumental shows off off-the-wall flows from Church in the first verse, complimented by laid back punchlines from AP in the second. The combination exhibiting why the duo are 'built different'. 

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DYLAN CARTLIDGE RELEASES NEW FEEL-GOOD SINGLE "ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN”

England’s Dynamic talent Dylan Cartlidge has just revealed his latest feel-good track “Anything Could Happen” out Thursday 11th March via Glassnote Records. This single is the second release of 2021, following “Molasses (Walk the Walk)”. Energetic and sprightly as always, “Anything Could Happen” is a gracious reminder of Dylan Cartlidge talent and charm.

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CAP CARTER RELEASES ‘RELAPSE,’ HIS FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO ON ISLAND RECORDS AUSTRALIA

Welcome to Island Records Australia Cap Carter. Born in Manila, the western Sydney raised Cap Carter releases his new single and video, ‘Relapse’, his first recording on the Australian label. Building a global and dedicated fan base with his original music and honest storytelling, Cap stands out for his and distinctive and authentic vocals.

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BUDJERAH ANNOUNCES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP AVAILABLE MARCH 26 + NEW SINGLE HIGHER OUT NOW

Following performances as special guest for Lime Cordiale and Thelma Plum, today, Budjerah announces his debut self-titled EP, available Friday 26 March via Warner Music Australia.  To mark the release, the 18-year-old savant unveils his soulful new single Higher.  

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WOMEN IN POP LIVE: EMALIA ANNOUNCED FOR DEBUT SHOW, MARSHES CONFIRMED AS SUPPORT ACT

Women In Pop Live have announced the stunning line up for the debut show launching in International Women’s Week on Thursday 11th March. Kicking off the regular event at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory with headliner Emalia and support act MARSHES. Women In Pop Live is dedicated to the celebration and empowerment of women in music.

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KIRKLANDD’S DEBUT EP ‘THE LOVE DIVIDE’ OUT FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER

Canberra artist Kirklandd has completed his trilogy EP The Love Divide, with latest track “Too Late”. The guitar-driven track blends his signature rap stylings with percussive, acoustic elements and an addictive melody, proving that Kirklanddis an artist unafraid to blend genres and expand his horizons.

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AUCKLAND R&B/HIP-HOP ARTIST REI UNVEILS BRIGHT NEW SINGLE, ‘BORDERLINE’

Hailing from New Zealand’s North Island, rising hip-hop star Rei has long been flying the flag for a fusion of hip-hop and contemporary R&B music coming out of Aotearoa. With three studio albums to his name, Rei is at home when creating music that is unashamedly honest and individual in its crafting and delivery. As 2020 winds its way towards its (long-awaited) completion, Rei gears up for his new chapter, kick-started by the release of his new single, ‘Borderline’.

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ZEKIEL REVEALS NEW SINGLE “ENERGY” CO-WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY TAKA PERRY

Sydney-based rapper ZEKIEL has returned with his second single of the year “Energy”, co-written and produced by critically acclaimed producer Taka Perry, who has previously worked with the likes of M-Phazes, Mick Schultz, Max Frost, and Ruel. The song’s darkly addictive flow marks a pronounced growth in Zekiel’s sound, distinguishing him as one of the most exciting new artists in Australia’s hip hop scene.

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