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SYDNEY-BASED FUNK/RNB COLLECTIVE BOOMCHILD RETURN WITH SECOND SINGLE ‘COLD SHOULDER’

After releasing their debut single “Every Little Thing” late last year, BoomChild entered the scene with a (forgive me) boom. Moving from bedroom jams to multiple sold out shows over the past 6 months, and scoring support slots for some of Australia’s biggest acts (including Hermitude), the collective bring together elements of RnB, funk and soul, hip-hop, and even electronic music into a dynamic sound unlike any other.

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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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THE SMITH STREET BAND RELEASE EXCLUSIVE LIVE ALBUM TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR CREW MEMBERS 

The Smith Street Band, like many other bands and artists around the globe have had their current tour postponed and are releasing an exclusive live recording today on Bandcamp in an effort to raise funds for crew members now out of work. With the legends at Bandcamp offering no fees on sales from 6pm Melbourne time today, Friday March 20th it’s the perfect time to donate if you can.

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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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DROP NEW SINGLE 'RUN' & ANNOUNCE ALBUM 'HELP ME HELP YOU' DEBUT ALBUM TO BE STEPSON RELEASED WORLDWIDE U.S. SUMMER/AUSTRALIAN WINTER THROUGH SHARPTONE RECORDS

Stepson - Brisbane's most high-octane punk/hardcore outfit, are today announcing some details surrounding their highly-anticipated debut full-length album! The album, entitled "Help Me Help You" will be released worldwide in U.S. Summer/Australian Winter through SharpTone Records.

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THE KITE STRING TANGLE - C()D3X ALBUM OUT TODAY + VIRTUAL ALBUM LISTENING PARTY ANNOUNCED + NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR POSTPONED

It’s a huge day for The Kite String Tangle with his second album C()D3X released today. The 11-track album contains already released singles 'NORTH', 'KILLING TIME', and 'P()L4R' and continues the shift to a harder, darker, more electronic sound.

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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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CLEA RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'SOFT BLOW TO THE HEAD' ALONGSIDE STUNNING VISUAL

Brisbane artist, Clea, today marks her reemergence to the fold with her euphoric new single 'Soft Blow To The Head’.
"'Soft Blow to the Head' relives the moments in which you slip back into the enchanting toxicity of a domineering person, eventually gaining the courage and hindsight to move forward,”

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ALT. TEAM UP WITH TRENTON WOODLEY TO UNLEASH "NOTHINGWITHOUTYOU." + UNVEIL EP RELEASE DATE. DEBUT EP 'DYSFUNCTIONAL' WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY 24TH APRIL

alt. have offered up two epic singles so far, and are today accompanying their third single, "nothingwithoutyou.", with their debut EP announcement! The 'dysfunctional' EP will be available Friday April 24!

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THE GREAT EMU WAR CASUALTIES RELEASE QUIRKY NEW INDIE-POP SINGLE  “THE AUSTRALIAN PARMA CRISIS”

Melbourne alternative band The Great Emu War Casualties are have delivered their new slice of indie-pop goodness today; new single “The Australian Parma Crisis”. Featuring witty lyrics with tongue-in-cheek humour, snappy drums, angsty vocal harmonies and mellow guitars, “The Australian Parma Crisis” is an electrifying and relatable listen.

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DREAM ON DREAMER RELEASE NEW SINGLE, DON'T DISAPPEAR FROM FINAL ALBUM, WHAT IF I TOLD YOU IT DOESN'T GET BETTER OUT MARCH 27

Today, Dream On Dreamer release 2nd single, Don't Disappear and follow up to Feel So Empty, taken from their fifth and final studio album, What if I Told You It Doesn't Get Better out March 27 via Believe.

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INNERBLOOM LANDS AT #5 IN TRIPLE J'S HOTTEST 100 OF THE DECADE+ DEBUT FILM AND LIVE ALBUM RÜFÜS DU SOL: LIVE FROM JOSHUA TREE IS OUT NOW

Grammy-nominated RÜFÜS DU SOL today had their song INNERBLOOM make a top 5 appearance in triple j’s listener-voted Hottest 100 of the Decade countdown, coming in at #5. And the What So Not remix of INNERBLOOM also featured in the countdown, landing at #64.

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HONEST CROOKS DROP NEW SINGLE 'NO REST', ANNOUNCE SIGNING TO EVP RECORDINGS & ANNOUNCE AU TOUR DATES

'Hellsworth's Heaviest' are today taking it to the world! Honest Crooks, the four-piece crew out of Tamworth NSW/Canberra ACT, are announcing that they have signed to EVP Recordings under Lochlan Watt - and they have a new single 'No Rest' to offer.

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REB FOUNTAIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WHEN GODS LIE”  + MUSIC VIDEO SHOT ON SUPER 8 FILM

NZ local Reb Fountain has blessed us with the release of her second single of 2020, “When Gods Lie”, revealed on Friday 13th of March 2020, from her forthcoming self-titled album, set for release on May 1st 2020 with Flying Nun.

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CALIGULA'S HORSE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, RISE RADIANT AND LAUNCH FIRST SINGLE, THE TEMPEST

Caligula’s Horse, hailing from Brisbane, Australia, a leading light in contemporary progressive metal worldwide, are pleased to announce their fifth studio album Rise Radiant for release on May 22.

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