DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HEADS BUSH FOR BARUNGA FESTIVAL

In an Australian first, an entire symphony orchestra will head to a remote Indigenous community to collaborate with remote First Nations artists singing traditional songs at the famous Barunga Festival this June.

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SYDNEY’S JOFI RETURNS WITH A STUNNING DOSE OF ELECTRO-TINGED INDIE-POP, CATASTROPHE

Existing in a realm of sparkling synths, theatrical production and smart lyricism, Sydney’s Jofi makes music that captivates. Continuing to do so into 2021, the singer-songwriter and producer releases her new single, ‘Catastrophe’.

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BEKS RELEASES QUIRKY MUSIC VIDEO FOR INDIE-POP BANGER ‘STARS IN MY EYES’

Inspired by a new era of music and songwriting, Beks releases her debut single ‘Stars in My Eyes’ and delivers a quirky music video, capturing the struggle for balance in a life ruled by a fantastical obsession with music.

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MELBOURNE’S NEO-SOUL POWERHOSE EMMA VOLARD REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘FEMININITY’ - EMPOWERING ANTHEM THAT NARRATES THE FEMALE EXPERIENCE, A RECLAMATION OF POWER, STRENGTH & BEAUTY

Melbourne artist Emma Volard is gearing up to lay down another epic slap of social-soul on her latest rhythmic groove, ‘Femininity’. With her music deeply rooted in seeking justice and storytelling with strong political, environmental and personal undertones, Emma Volard is one-upping herself on her most vulnerable, honest and empowering single to date.

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MONTANA SHARP ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO GREENHOUSE

Mysterious newcomer Montana Sharp has today announced her breathtaking debut single Greenhouse, a theatrical pop ballad about the lengths humans will go to protect themselves, even if it ends up hurting even more in the long run, out July 30. 

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JULIA STONE EMERGES ON NEW SINGLE ‘BREAK’

Julia Stone today marks her eagerly anticipated solo return with a striking new single ‘Break’. In a profound and exciting shift from her folk origins, Stone has shed a proverbial skin to emerge in an entirely new form. Stone dazzles on ‘Break’. With its surreal, metallic synths and horns, the single is reminiscent of David Byrne, and is the perfect introduction to Stone’s compelling new era.

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BLOODS SEATLLE EP OUT TODAY + NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘GIRLS ARE JUST F*CKING COOL LIKE THAT’

Sydney’s favourite rockers Bloods today shower us with a hefty dose of 90’s-inspired pop-punk with the release of their EP Seattle. An ode to the city in which it was created and an unapologetic honoring of female triumph, Seattle is out now!

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SUZI RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE ‘HARRY STREET’ AND ANNOUNCES ISOLATION-FUELLED DEBUT EP ‘I LIKE IT BETTER INDOORS’ - GET READY TO CRY

Suzi has released her debut single ‘Harry Street’, the first song from her upcoming EP ‘I Like It Better Indoors’. Written and produced by Suzi herself, 'Harry Street’ is a song about struggling with mental health issues as an overly emotional teenager.

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FUTURE STATIC ARE BACK WITH SECOND SINGLE "DEAD END". 'FATALIST' EP WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY APRIL 3

Melbourne's alternative rock outfit, Future Static, are back with their second offering, "Dead End", from upcoming 'Fatalist' EP, due out Friday April 3! The new track follows a similar formula to the last track with its angry, fury-fuelled backbone and vocals that push boundaries Future Static are new to exploring.

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GRENADE JUMPER MAKE THEIR 2020 RETURN WITH BLISTERING NEW SINGLE “HEAT WAVE”

Sydney’s anthemic punks Grenade Jumper have hit 2020 running with the release of blistering new single “Heat Wave”, revealed on Friday, March 20th.

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SAVIOUR’S 'A LUNAR ROSE' ALBUM OUT TODAY! AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ON SALE NOW

Perth heavy act Saviour have today released their new album ‘A Lunar Rose’. It is available now at https://ffm.to/saviour_alunarrose and physical products at http://artistfirst.com.au/collections/saviour.

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EMERGING MELBOURNE-BASED ARTIST YARA RELEASING DEBUT SINGLE ‘MAN HATER’ THIS MARCH

YARA ’s Debut single ‘Man Hater’ is to be released on the 8th of March 2020 (International Women’s Day). YARA is very excited to be releasing her first track, ‘Man Hater’, into the world. According to her It’s a piece about the poor way in which society treats women, and specifically outspoken women, who request change.

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SARAH MCLEOD ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE  KILLIN IT TIL I’M DEAD   + NATIONAL SOLO ELECTRIC TOUR FOR APRIL + MAY

Aussie rock royalty Sarah McLeod has announced her new single Killin It Til I’m Dead, an absolute firecracker of a song about undying, unwavering confidence, out now.

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SAGE SHARES DEBUT SINGLE + VIDEO FROM DUST AHEAD OF FORTHCOMING EP TETHERED OUT FEBRUARY 27

Ethereal cellist and singer-songwriter Sage has today announced her debut single From Dust, a gorgeous, introspective meander made especially for soulmates, out February 3.  

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