WE SET SIGNALS DROP NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “WHERE WERE YOU”

We Set Signals might just be Australia's best kept secret. The Brisbane-based band who formed in 2014 are today announcing the imminent arrival of their new single, "Where Were You" - out this Friday May 1 through We Are Triumphant.

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HAIKU HANDS SHARE NEW SINGLE “MANB*TCH”

Today, dance-pop renegades Haiku Hands has released their newest single MANB*TCH, from their forthcoming debut album. Known for their outrageous live performances and infectious anthems, Haiku Hands left audiences smitten with a series of singles and high impact tours. Now, this August, the group will release their debut full length via Spinning Top Records (AU/NZ) | Mad Decent.  Directed by Nathan Lewis, the accompanying music video features a global hoedown of ass-shaking proportions.

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KAYEX REVEAL ICONIC ISOLATION MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “I’LL DO WHAT U WANT”

Sydney’s favourite electronic act Kayex have revealed a very special music video today, filmed and edited isolation-style by the duo, Palassi Kailis and Tom Derickx. Inspired by isolation and the resulting makeshift house parties with family and roommates, the video features actresses Samara Weaving and Isabelle …

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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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NAT VAZER REVEALS DREAMY THIRD SINGLE ‘FOR A MOMENT’ FROM DEBUT LP IS THIS OFFENSIVE AND LOUD? + ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE DATE

Local indie rock champion Nat Vazer is about to complete a trifecta of single releases from her forthcoming debut album Is This Offensive And Loud?, with nostalgic new number ‘For A Moment’.

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DRAFTDAY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “MISSPENT”:AN ANTHEM FOR THE MISUNDERSTOOD

The hard-hitting new single from alternative pop-punk band DRAFTDAY is being released on Friday April 24th, 2020. From Darwin, the genre-bending five-piece have already found success on triple j with singles “Soap” and “En Soi”. Now, showcasing a more aggressive approach than the band has touched on previously, “Misspent” finds a sonic home somewhere between Trophy Eyes and Ceres.

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EVAN KLAR RELEASES NEW TRACK FIGURE IT OUT

Since the release of his debut album Deepest Creatures in 2017, Evan Klar has been the behind-the scenes, go-to name for collaboration. The Melbourne songwriter, producer and self-confessed bedroom-pop addict shares a new track titled ‘Figure It Out’.

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MELBOURNE’S SQUID FISHING CONTEMPLATE THE BUMMERS OF ADULTHOOD WITH MELODIC EMO-PUNK NEW SINGLE, ‘ELEVATOR’

After releasing singles "Delusional" and "Shitty Weather" last year, leading to tours with Slowly Slowly, Tiny Moving Parts, BUGS, and playing a run of festivals across Australia, Squid Fishing’s Ethan found himse…

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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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IDIOT - THE NEW SINGLE FROM KIRA PURU + PERFORMING AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR THELMA PLUM THIS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

In the absence of nationwide performances at Groovin The Moo, Kira Puru returns to spice up your life with Idiot. Available today via New Tribe Music | Sony Music Entertainment Australia, the deeply infectious new single represents strength in vulnerability - a revered trademark of the uniquely individual Melbourne-based musician.

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BEDDY RAYS RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO SOBERCOASTER

Brisbane party-starting rockers Beddy Rays return in 2020 with a belter of a single titled Sobercoaster, alongside an official video. Think of it as your weekend kick-off singalong, the soundtrack to your Friday afternoon – so scrub up and give ‘em hell kid!

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BOUNDARY-PUSHING ELECTRO-POP DUO KAYEX RELEASE GROOVY NEW SINGLE “I'LL DO WHAT U WANT”

Electronic duo Kayex, who are quickly claiming the title of kings of ornate dance jams, have today released their groovy new single “I'LL DO WHAT YOU WANT”, the follow up to their debut EP “Tempus In LA” (released in 2019). The track shows them back in their groove with their unique signature style of blending indie-pop, electronic funk, and ambient music.

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SYDNEY PRODUCER MXXWLL RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO LIGHT TURNS GREEN

Los Angeles and Australia lie thousands of miles apart, yet the Sydney-born producer MXXWLL more than embodies the California Love. Today MXXWLL announces the release of his debut album with single and official video LIGHT TURN GREEN (WATCH HERE) features a line-up of impressive collaborators including LA’s John GivezRae Khalil as well as NY producer Carrtoons.

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PSTCRDS RELEASE "CHANGE & GROW" AS SECOND DROP FROM FORTHCOMING EP, 'THIS PLACE OR OUR PACE' WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY MAY 1

PSTCRDS have returned with their second infectious single - premiering at triple j's Short. Fast. Loud on Wednesday night - "Change & Grow" from upcoming EP 'This Place Or Our Pace', due out Friday May 1st!

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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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CITY OF SOULS DROP NEW SINGLE 'CRUELTY' 'SYNAESTHESIA' ALBUM OUT FRIDAY MAY 1ST

City Of Souls, fresh outta Auckland, New Zealand have announced the drop of another cut from their record SYNAESTHESIA! The new track, titled 'Cruelty', and possibly the heaviest cut to date, will be live in all good digital stores and streaming outlets Friday April 17th.

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MONSOON MOON ANNOUNCES SELF-TITLED EP; SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘GOLDEN GOOSE’

Following the release of his bright new single ‘Golden Goose’, Perth’s Monsoon Moon shares his much anticipated self-titled debut EP. The Monsoon Moon EP is a fitting snapshot of the artist Shaun Pickett is developing into beneath this solo spotlight, having established himse…

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THE ATOMIC BEAU PROJECT DROP EPIC SINGLE/VIDEO ‘TIME’

The Atomic Beau Project are Brisbane's newest prog/heavy powerhouses. Today, they bring forth to the world their epic new single and video 'Time'. The single will find itself into the world on Friday April 17th and will be available on all good online stores and streaming platforms

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