DAVE THE BAND RELEASE NEW SINGLE, WHERE YOU ARE TAKEN FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, SLOB STORIES OUT AUGUST 28

One of Newcastle’s best kept secrets is about to be exposed. dave the band, Newcastle’s exciting 3-piece indie-rock band have released their brand new single, Where You Are, taken from their long-awaited debut album, Slob Stories out August 28 via believe.

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GREAT GABLE SHARES ALBUM TRACK I WONDER  + DEBUT ALBUM TRACING FACES AVAILABLE FRIDAY 7 AUGUST + TOURING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND THIS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Following the announcement of their debut album Tracing Faces out Friday 7 August via ADA Worldwide and the release of new single Blur, today Great Gable shares the majestic album track I Wonder. The Perth four-piece will celebrate this October and November on their biggest tour of Australia and New Zealand to date.

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JOSH PYKE SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO DON’T LET IT WAIT - FORTHCOMING ALBUM ROME SET FOR AUGUST 28 RELEASE, NATIONAL FANS FIRST TOUR THROUGH OCTOBER

One of Australia’s favourite storytellers, Josh Pyke has today shared his affecting new single Don’t Let It Wait, a bittersweet song written to inspire us all to enjoy every moment. This is the fourth single to be shared from Pyke’s impending album Rome, set for release on August 28, with the track complemented by a fittingly heartwarming video.

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AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN OUTFIT IMMIGRANT UNION DROP NEW ALBUM JUDAS FEAT. 2020 SINGLES ‘AHMED’ & ‘SOLDIER FIELD’

Fronted by Brent DeBoer of The Dandy Warhols (US) and boasting Aussie indie rock queen and Grammy nominee Courtney Barnett and her bandmates as former members, Immigrant Union are a local band with international rock royalty heritage.

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E^ST RELEASES POP ANTHEM “I WANNA BE HERE” - FINAL SINGLE BEFORE DEBUT ALBUM “I’M DOING IT” (JULY 31)

E^ST’s debut album “I’M DOING IT” (out July 31st 2020), tells the story of finding yourself after the collapse of a relationship, and finds E^ST (Mel Bester) pondering on romance, mental health, adulthood, self-esteem and the struggles of navigating your early 20’s.

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CICADASTONE RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE, ‘DYING IN SUNSHINE’

Cicadastone have released the music video for their latest single, Dying in Sunshine, out now through Golden Robot Records. Shot while in lockdown with items around frontman, Mat Robins, home, he explains the concept behind the clip.

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TIM MINCHIN REVEALS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW UP SINGLE: “I’LL TAKE LONELY TONIGHT”

Influential Australian performer Tim Minchin has released “I’ll Take Lonely Tonight”. It is the second single from his upcoming album ‘Apart Together’, which will be released through BMG Australia later this year. The track is an exquisitely-wrought anthemic ballad, digging into the touchy topic of fidelity in typical Minchin style.

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THE BETHS SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘OUT OF SIGHT’ FROM JUMP ROPE GAZERS OUT FRI 10 JUL(VIA DEW PROCESS)  + UK/EU TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

The Beths today share a third taste from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, Jump Rope Gazers (out 10 July via Dew Process) with ‘Out of Sight’. The band premiered the new single overnight on their ‘Live From House’ live stream. ‘Out Of Sight’ follows previously released singles ‘I’m Not Getting Excited’ and ‘Dying to Believe’ - with seven more incredible tracks to round out their second album Jump Rope Gazers.

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CICADASTONE DROP SIZZLING NEW SINGLE DYING IN SUNSHINE

Melbourne-based grunge rockers Cicadastone, have released the second single from their forthcoming album, Cold Chamber, with Dying in Sunshine now available across digital platforms, out through Golden Robot Records.

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MINIBIKES DROP NEW ALBUM FREAKY DREAMS + SHARE VIDEO FOR ‘YOU’RE SO RAD’ SINGLE


Beloved Melbourne outfit Minibikes aren’t letting a little doom and gloom get in the way of releasing some of the warmest tunes you’ll hear this winter. The Melbourne-made, tropical Queensland dreamin’ four-piece have been soundtracking Australia’s endless summer since the late naughties, releasing their debut LP For Woods or Trail in 2011. Now, Minibikes are back and are keen to hit the beach ball back up in the air once again with their brand new record Freaky Dreams out today.

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FIGURES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘OPERATING IN UNSAFE MODE’ & DROP FIRST SINGLE ‘UNDERPAID MACHINERY’

After six years, two EPs, one single and a commanding presence in the Melbourne live music scene, 2020 sees the debut album release from Alt-Metal 5-piece, Figures!

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NZ PUNK ROCK ACT VOODOO BLOO MAKES A STRONG INTRODUCTION WITH DEBUT SINGLE ‘MMA’ FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM JACOBUS

Driven by growling guitars and vocals to match, the new single from Wellington-based artist Voodoo Bloo - ‘MMA’ - proves a hectic introduction to this young talent. The moniker of songwriter and musician Rory McDonald, Voodoo Bloo and their new music comes to punk rock fans with urgency and excitement powering it throughout.

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CALIGULA’S HORSE RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘OCEANRISE’

Caligula’s Horse, hailing from Brisbane, a leading light in contemporary progressive metal worldwide, released their fifth studio album, Rise Radiant, recently. Produced by the group’s Sam Vallen, and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend Project, Leprous), the record is their most focussed and potent artistic statement to date.

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STELLIE PLAYS WITH THE OBSESSIVE FANTASY OF UNREQUITED LOVE IN NEW SINGLE “I’D HAVE KILLED FOR YOU”

Off the back of previous single “How Do We Look So Good?”, which was added to high rotation on triple j, featured across multiple websites and playlists, and solidified her immense talent for songwriting with emotional depth and lush sonic palettes, Stellie today announces her Self-Titled Debut EP due for release August 21st. Not to leave you waiting, new single “I’d Have Killed For You (out today) is a funky, yet slightly dark and obsessive track which plays with the concept of extreme unrequited love and obsessive fantasy, with a killer bass line.

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BRISBANE’S AVERSIONS CROWN DISCUSS THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THEIRS LIVES & THE NEW ALBUM

Australian metal destroyers AVERSIONS CROWN will release their fourth studio album, Hell Will Come For Us All on June 12th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band discusses the ramifications of living during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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ALICE IVY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'BETTER MAN' FEATURING BENJAMIN JOSEPH OF SAFIA + VIDEO STARRING ALEX DYSON

Today Alice Ivy shares new single 'Better Man (feat. Benjamin Joseph)' of SAFIA. The track follows the announcement of Ivy's forthcoming second studio album and release of its title track, 'Don't Sleep'. Listen and watch the groove-heavy music video featuring former triple j host Alex Dyson, HERE.

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CALIGULA'S HORSE NEW ALBUM, RISE RADIANT OUT NOW

Caligula’s Horse, hailing from Brisbane, a leading light in contemporary progressive metal worldwide, release their fifth studio album, Rise Radiant,! Produced by the group’s Sam Vallen, and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend Project, Leprous), the record is their most focussed and potent artistic statement to date.

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IMMIGRANT UNION REVEAL SLICK VIDEO FOR THEIR MELANCHOLY SINGLE ‘SOLDIER FIELD’

Seasoned Aussie outfit Immigrant Union are gearing up to release their forthcoming third album Judas and have locked down the album’s release date for Friday 19 June. Ahead of the LP’s release which will be made available via Cheersquad Records & Tapes, the band are celebrating with a brand new video for their latest lifted single ‘Soldier Field’.

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MELBOURNE FOUR-PIECE MINIBIKES REVEAL 70s CHANNELING VIDEO FOR LATEST INDIE JAM ‘I CAN FEEL YA’

Beloved Melbourne outfit Minibikes aren’t letting a little doom and gloom get in the way of releasing some of the warmest tunes you’ll hear this winter. The sunshine conjurers have just released their latest indie jangle ‘I Can Feel Ya’ lifted off their forthcoming LP Freaky Dreams and are excited to celebrate with a bright new video clip out now.

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