ACCOMPANY RUBY GILBERT ON A HEART-ACHING JOURNEY WITH NEW SINGLE 'NO VACANCY' (OUT APRIL 23)

Known for her distinctive sound that expertly blends the old with the new to create an irresistible combination of folk-rock and blues with a vintage Americana twist, Brisbane’s sonic enchantress Ruby Gilbert is releasing her heart-aching single 'No Vacancy' (out April 23).

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TORA ANNOUNCE THIRD ALBUM A FORCE MAJEURE + NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO 'WHY WON'T YOU WAIT' + TOURING IN SEPTEMBER

In early 2020 Byron Bay’s Tora relocated to Amsterdam, set to make the city their base; an anchor around which a full year of European and American touring was to revolve.

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WOLF ALICE RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'SMILE' + ALBUM BLUE WEEKEND OUT FRIDAY 11 JUNE 2021

Today Wolf Alice release their uncompromising new single ‘Smile’. The track was inspired by lead singer Ellie Rowsell’s desire to fight back against those who try to define her, and is the second single from their highly-anticipated third album, Blue Weekend, the follow up to the Mercury Prize winning Visions of a Life.

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HOLLY HEBE KICKS OFF 2021 WITH THE RELEASE OF HER NEW SINGLE ‘NOTHING HURTS I PROMISE’ + A SINGLE LAUNCH SHOW

Following a stellar 2020, Holly Hebe returns with the release of her third single, ‘nothing hurts I promise’ plus a single launch show at Bar Open. Succeeding past releases ‘sink’ and ‘we are fine’, ‘nothing hurts I promise’ showcases undeniable vulnerability from the budding singer-songwriter, creating an emotionally charged track, laced with bittersweet lyricism, detailing the notions and agony of a slow-burn romance.

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DUGONG JR SHARES NEW SINGLE 'CERAMIC (FEAT. IJALE)' + SIGNS TO MOVING CASTLE

Today, Melbourne-based multidisciplinary creative Dugong Jr shares his new song 'Ceramic' featuring rising hip-hop artist IJALE. Following the release of last year's acclaimed EP Pleasure Principle, 'Ceramic' is another deeply textured and atmospheric track, with IJALE’s melodic bars perfectly weighted against Dugong Jr’s finessed house production. The release coincides with the announcement that Dugong Jr has re-joined his friends at Moving Castle. 

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BOY DESTROY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'BEAUTIFUL CRIMES' + WARPAINT EP OUT 15 APRIL

Swedish rising alt star Boy Destroy has shared a new single 'Beautiful Crimes' today, taken from his forthcoming debut EP Warpaint due 15 April. ‘Beautiful Crimes’ is a vibrant nostalgic alt-R&B meets emo ditty, showcasing yet another facet of Boy Destroy’s multidimensional universe. The new track sees him looking back on the part he played in a toxic relationship, through a glistening and hedonistic lens.

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YIBBY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'CHESS NOT CHECKERS' FEAT. ARNO FARAJI

Today, Sydney hip-hop artist YIBBY returns with his new single 'Chess Not Checkers', featuring Arno Faraji. The track, which was premiered on triple j, flips the energy upward from February's darker, slow-burning cut ‘Cigar’ and last year's 'No Sweat', with grime-inspired hip-hop production by Clockwork Odyssey and Kid Fiction. Fusing Yibby and Arno Faraji's equally inspired flows, 'Chess Not Checkers' makes for an excitable and commanding record with the two local trailblazers signature stamps all over it. 

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ASHA JEFFERIES SHARES 'CRYBABY' AND ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR

Brisbane songwriter Asha Jefferies reveals a dreamy new single ‘Crybaby’. Combining the patience of folk with the urgency of pop, ‘Crybaby’ is Jefferies' most evocative and reflective track to date. The release comes with the announcement of a headline national tour, taking place throughout May.

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GARBAGE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM ‘NO GODS NO MASTERS’ OUT JUNE 11 + NEW SINGLE 'THE MEN WHO RULE THE WORLD' OUT NOW

Garbage will share their seventh studio album No Gods No Masters. The record’s first single, ‘The Men Who Rule The World’, and its accompanying mixed media video—created by Chilean film director, animator and painter Javi.MiAmor—are out today, listen and watch here.

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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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PARKER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘LIE LOW’ FOR RELEASE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, MARCH 8

Stunning visual artist, songwriter and musician PARKER has today announced her new single Lie Low, a deeply moving song about reclaiming power, out today, March 8.  Lie Low is intentionally released on International Women’s Day 2021, and this song is set to be an inspiration for any woman who has ever diminished their own hopes, dreams and talents to allow someone else to take the spotlight.  Accompanying the intensely introspective track is a masterful film clip offering an eerie yet beautiful visual reflection of the song, created with long time visual collaborator Hans van Vliet.

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