EMERGING TALENT BENJAMIN TRILLADO GRACES US WITH BEAUTIFUL NEW SINGLE ‘WORTH’ + LIVE PERFORMANCES

Known for his heart-wrenching lyrics and unapologetic candour, Melbourne-based singer songwriter Benjamin Trillado combines the story-telling elements of folk with the gritty angst of indie-rock. Following the release of his successful debut single ‘Glue’ and 2019 follow-up ‘First Kiss’, Benjamin is back with yet another melodic stunner on his new track ‘Worth’.

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NAT VAZER SHARES TWIN PEAKS INSPIRED DIY VIDEO FOR ‘HIGHER PLACES’ + EAST COAST ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS

Following the highly anticipated release of her debut album Is This Offensive And Loud? Melbourne artist Nat Vazer is thrilled to finally be able to announce a run of East Coast album launch shows over the next month.

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FREMANTLE SINGER-SONGWRITER PAIGE VALENTINE REVEALS GORGEOUS NEW VIDEO FOR ‘PURE’ + ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES

Western Australian artist Paige Valentine is ready to lift the veil on the stunning video accompaniment to her latest ethereal single ‘Pure’. Teaming up with local Freo filmmaker Luna Laure, the video opens the door to a new world of metaphorical wonder and awe, shining a spotlight on both the nuanced delicacies of Paige’s songwriting and the subtle yet detailed lens through which Laure creates.

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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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PIERCE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO KANKO

After an extended hiatus where they spent their time away from the touring circuit, travelling, writing and recording new music, Pierce Brothers have today announced the release of their new single Kanko.

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GREAT GABLE ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM TRACING FACES AVAILABLE FRIDAY 7 AUGUST + NEW SINGLE BLUR OUT TODAY

Set to perform this October and November on their biggest tour to date, today Great Gable announces the release of their debut album Tracing Faces, available Friday 7 August via ADA Worldwide. Alongside the announcement, the Perth four-piece have shared the potent and propulsive new single Blur.

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THE BETHS SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘I’M NOT GETTING EXCITED’. ALBUM JUMP ROPE GAZERS OUT JULY 10

The Beths share a fervent new single and video, I’m Not Getting Excited’, from their second album, Jump Rope Gazers, out July 10 via Dew Process. Following the rambunctious lead single, Dying to Believe, ‘I’m Not Getting Excited’ is an urgent track about imposter syndrome.

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TAME IMPALA PERFORMS IS IT TRUE ON THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT + TOURING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND THIS DECEMBER

The Slow Rush, Kevin Parker’s fourth album as Tame Impala was released in February to wide-spread acclaim. With it, Parker scored his second #1 in Australia, his highest charting album to date in both the US and UK, and 14 top 10 chart positions around the world. Last night, Parker performed on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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SELFISH SONS RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘SLEEP’

In mid-March, Selfish Sons sold out both their Sydney and Melbourne shows for their single tour. Sadly they had to cancel what was expected to be a massive homecoming show in Brisbane due to the COVID-19 outbreak. To give something back to their fans who supported them so far on their journey, they are releasing a film clip for the recently released anthemic rock single 'Sleep'.

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THE BUCKLEYS ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL TOUR DATES FOR AUSTRALIA , NZ, AND WORLD AFTER REACHING OVER 370K FANS ON FIRST EVER VIRTUAL TOUR OF NORTH AMERICA

Hailing from Byron Bay, Australia, THE BUCKLEYS launched their first North American Virtual Tour, presented by Live Nation on Saturday, April 4 and reached over 370,000 fans over four “virtual tour dates.”

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THE SMITH STREET BAND RELEASE NEW SINGLE, ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK

Today, The Smith Street Band release new single ‘I Still Dream About You’, as premiered last night on triple j Good Nights. ‘I Still Dream About You’ is the second single from the band’s forthcoming, fifth studio album Don’t Waste Your Anger.

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THE BETHS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'DYING TO BELIEVE' & DETAILS OF SECOND ALBUM 'JUMP ROPE GAZERS' OUT 10 JULY

Auckland’s very own The Beths today reveal a deluge of exciting news! Standing as the first slice of new music since their 2018 debut album Future Me Hates Me, ‘Dying To Believe’ is the lead single from The Beths’ forthcoming sophomore album which the band are thrilled to unveil is titled Jump Rope Gazers and will be released to the world on 10 July via Dew Process.

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AUSSIE HIP HOP LEGENDS DROP NEW ALBUM BAD NEWS TODAY + ANNOUNCE NEW OCT/NOV/DEC DATES FOR POSTPONED NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR

Australia’s favourite musical misfits and legends of noughties Aussie hip-hop, Butterfingers are back with their outrageous and fittingly titled new album Bad News, out today, April 8.

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KIT ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO 'GOOD GUY'

An integral part of the beloved Australian group All Our Exes Live In Texas, Kit (otherwise known as Katie Wighton) has today announced her debut solo release, Good Guy. A gritty, guitar-led powerhouse of a single, Good Guy calls out every dude who’s ever gotten away with bad behaviour.

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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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DIDIRRI RESCHEDULES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND GIFTS YOU NEW MUSIC WITH SINGLE ‘DON’T FIGHT WITH WHAT YOU’RE FIGHTING FOR’

Melbourne’s Didirri today announces the rescheduling of his upcoming Australian headline tour, which was due to take place across the country throughout April. The new tour dates will now take place in the same venues throughout November.

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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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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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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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