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THE VANNS ANNOUNCE RESCHEDULED ‘RED EYE TOUR’ DATES FOR SEPTEMBER

As with many artists with Australian tours originally scheduled for the first half of 2020, The VANNS have been working hard in adapting to these strange COVID-19 times and have announced that their national Red Eye Tour has been rescheduled to take place in September.

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CONFIDENCE MAN RESCHEDULES AUSTRALIAN TOUR TO NOVEMBER

Due to the current touring climate, Confidence Man have moved their hotly anticipated Australian tour dates to November. Tickets previously purchased for their May shows will be valid for the new dates and punters are encouraged to hold on to their tickets. If the new dates don’t work, refunds are available from the ticket provider #keepyourticket

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FUTURE STATIC UNLEASH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 'FATALIST' EP OUT NOW!

The time has come, Melbourne's alternative rock outfit, Future Static are today unleashing the 'Fatalist' EP. Dropping "Choke" and "Dead End" in the lead up, the singles have paved the way for this massive offering of anger and fury.

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TRIPLE ONE RELEASE LONG-AWAITED NEW SINGLE 'HANDYMAN' - MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY FEMME.TV

Explosive Sydney rap group Triple One have today shared the studio version of a long-running live favorite in the form of their new single, ‘Handyman’. Following up their collaborative single with Matt Corby and Kwame, 'So Easy', ‘Handyman is the group's first new music of 2020.

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GRANT MCLENNAN FELLOWSHIP WINNER JACK BRATT  ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FOR 'SPADES'

Hot off the back of winning the prestigious Grant McLennan Fellowship in 2019, beloved Aussie rocker Jack Bratt has today announced his brooding new single Spades, a study in over-thinking, out today, April 2, and accompanied by an intimate live video.

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ALICE IVY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM'DON'T SLEEP' OUT JULY 17 + SHARES TITLE TRACK SINGLE FT. IMBI & BOI

Melbourne producer Alice Ivy today announces the release of her forthcoming second studio album, Don’t Sleep, out July 17 via Dew Process, and shares the official video for the title track, featuring Imbi and BOI.

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THE GUSSET return with sun-soaked new single, ‘NEVER LET ME KNOW’

Driven by a warm sense of nostalgia, ‘Never Let Me Know’ is another example of The Gusset’s solid delivery of tight surf-rock sounds that make us yearn for those summer days and hazy nights. Music to make soundtrack memories with.

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GAUDION ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO TV SHOWS + LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES

Newcomer Gaudion has today announced his clever new single TV Shows, a wistful reflection upon love and loss written during a period of deep change and development for the artist, out today, April 1.

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HARPER BLOOM SHARES DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO MARY

Upcoming folkster Harper Bloom (otherwise known as Hayley De Pledge) has today announced her debut single Mary, a gorgeous, empowering romp about taking control back over your life, out April 2. Harper Bloom has also announced a moving clip to accompany the release, directed by David Hansen (notable for his short film Anija).

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THE BELL STREETS REVEL IN THE JOY OF EVERYDAY LIFE IN NEW HOPE-FUELLED VIDEO FOR ‘DISAPPOINTMENT TOWN’ FEAT. KELLY DAY + VINYL PRE-SALES

In the lead up to their debut album Monument being released this week, local duo The Bell Streets are excited to share a new video for their latest single ‘Disappointment Town’ and open vinyl pre-sales via Popboomerang. Long fated for a team-up, Josh Meadows and Nick Batterham introduced their new project to the world back in January, after years spent coexisting on beloved ex-Melbourne label Summershine Records in the ’90s. Launching The Bell Streets with debut single ‘Fragile’, the duo promised 10 tracks in 2020 and are thrilled to finally be able to unveil the rest of their repertoire on their new LP Monument out Friday April 3.

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VALENTINA BRAVE RETURNS WITH IMPASSIONED ODE TO COUNTRY AND CONNECTION

Soulful singer/songwriter, Valentina Brave has returned with a new single, “This Place Your Soul” set for release on Tuesday March 31st. “This Place Your Soul” is a rare masterpiece, a powerful cinematic track that hits a deep nerve at the heart of all that holds true meaning for us.

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BROKEN EARTH RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘DANCE IN THE DARK’

Sydney's alternative metalcore outfit Broken Earth are today unleashing their brand new single "Dance In The Dark" as the first taste of new material in over a year!

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CROOKED ROYALS ARE BACK WITH EPIC NEW SINGLE ‘COPACETIC’

Auckland's Crooked Royals have returned in 2020 with their brand new single, "Copecetic", that sees the band explore their own brand of intricate metalcore and soaring melodies.

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SOPHIYA PUTS EVERYONE ON NOTICE WITH NEW SINGLE, ‘ROSIE’

In 2018, an underground Melbourne artist uploaded a song to triple J Unearthed and unknowingly burst onto the scene. SOPHIYA, with her debut single ‘White Ivory’, caught the attention of tastemakers and new fans with the first song she’d ever made, kickstarting an exciting new journey in music ahead.

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GREAT GABLE POSTPONES FORTHCOMING AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR TO OCTOBER & NOVEMBER + NEW DATES ADDED

This October and November, Great Gable will perform in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with new dates added in Wollongong, Hobart, Torquay and Maroochydore. The Perth four-piece will also travel across the Tasman sea for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Perth nu-soul R&B producer Jamilla will acc…

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BAD PONY RETURN WITH NEW DOSE OF INTOXICATING ROCK IN ‘FOREVER, MY LOVE’

With a mischievous glint filtering throughout, Bad Pony mark their return for 2020 with a new banger in ‘Forever, My Love’. Driven by groove, intoxicating vocals and catchy indie melodies, the band proves that they’re ready and raring to go as a new chapter of music awaits.

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HOPE D RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘SECOND’ AND ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES

After releasing her confessional and relatable debut single “Swim” just last year, earning songwriting comparisons to the likes of Tegan & Sara and Alex The Astronaut, Brisbane’s Hope D returns with new single “Second”.

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BLOODS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'I HATE IT' ALONGSIDE DELIRIOUSLY FUN VIDEO

Sydney trio Bloods have just revealed the second single to be taken from their forthcoming Seattle EP, released Friday 15 May. Titled, ‘I Hate It’, the track stands alongside a deliriously fun video clip guaranteed to inject some delight in your day.

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EXCUSE FOR AN EXIT PREPARE FOR UPCOMING EP RELEASE ‘HOT MESS’ OUT MARCH 27

Excuse For An Exit are getting ready for another hot drop of their upcoming single ‘Hot Mess’ and we can bet it’s gonna be a scorcher.

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GRETA STANLEY RETURNS WITH BRIGHT NEW SINGLE ‘SOAK INTO THIS’

Signalling her triumphant return for 2020, Far North Queensland’s Greta Stanley announces her new single, ‘Soak Into This’ released March 24th via Double Drummer. Blending a new indie-rock influence and smart pop overtones with her folkier roots, it’s her most immediate and engaging song yet.

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