In a few short weeks, Australia is set to play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the realms of alt rock, post-hardcore, shoegaze, grunge, punk and beyond, with NEW BLOOM FEST once again primed to bring the golden age of DIY hardcore shows and all things alternative into a modern setting.

A collection of songs that captures Ocean Grove's sonic roots as well as their fierce evolution over the years, ODDWORLD emerges instantly as the definitive Ocean Grove record; one that pays homage to the delectable diversity of 2017's The Rhapsody Tapes while also spanning their entire catalogue and steering into exciting uncharted territory.

The countdown is officially on! In just two weeks’ time, Tarwin Meadows will be heaving with the colossal sounds of UNIFY 2022 and the festival just got bigger!

Hyperpop goes pop punk - today Slayyyter officially shares 'Over This!', the newest single from her debut LP Troubled Paradise, out June 11th via FADER Label. Whereas previous singles highlighted her Y2K pop stylings, 'Over This!' demonstrates Slayyyter’s take on the guitar-driven, alt-rock genre. She enters the song heralded by a somber guitar, something akin to Linkin Park or 3 Days Grace - but instead of shredded strings as the chorus, it’s a wallop of bubblegum bass. A clever fusion of today’s pop and yesterday’s nu metal, 'Over This!' might be a kiss-off, yet it’s anything but a throwaway.

Perth's Conform (or 生 Conform 死, which translates to Live. Conform. Die) are today reminding everyone that 2019 ain't over yet - and that just because the year is beginning to wind down, it doesn't mean that they can't drop one of the heaviest and hardest-hitting singles of the year - Luxu…