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BENEE RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE 'NIGHT GARDEN' + FEATURES KENNY BEATS AND BAKAR + ANNOUNCED AS APPLE MUSIC UP NEXT ARTIST

Indie pop sensation BENEE shows no sign of slowing down with the release today of new single ‘Night Garden’ featuring in-demand producer Kenny Beats and UK rising star Bakar.

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THE BETHS’ SECOND ALBUM JUMP ROPE GAZERS RELEASED + TITLE TRACK & VIDEO REVEALED  + DATES ADDED TO TOUR

The Beths today reveal their stunning sophomore album, Jump Rope Gazers in full - out now via Dew Process. To celebrate, the Auckland favourites have shared the title track ‘Jump Rope Gazers’, which premiered live this morning via their ‘Live From House’ livestream, alongside a gorgeous video in accompaniment. 

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FIGURES DROP NEW SINGLE ‘SOMEONE UNINVITED’ FROM NEW ALBUM ‘OPERATING IN UNSAFE MODE’

Following the success of their first album single 'Underpaid Machinery', Melbourne-based metal powerhouse FIGURES have dropped 'Someone Uninvited', the second video/single drawn from their forthcoming debut album 'Operating In Unsafe Mode' - which is available for pre-order now at http://figuresband.com/.

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CONGRATS REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘RUSSIAN ROULETTE’

Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart has revealed the next installment of his solo project Congrats, with a new single titled “Russian Roulette”, produced by ARIA Award nominee Konstantin Kersting (Mallrat, Tones & I, Jungle Giants). The single serves as the first taste of a larger body of work, set for release later this year. Inspired by the likes of The 1975, Joji and Post Malone, Congrats is an addictive foray into the pop world for Stewart, proving that he is a natural solo artist ready for the spotlight.

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ANNIE BASS RETURNS ANEW WITH ‘HOLD ON’

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Annie Bass marks her awaited return with new single ‘Hold On’ and a new outlook on life as a whole. Her first new music since her Control EP from early 2019, ‘Hold On’ is a journey into the deepest and darkest parts of an anxiety-fueled existence and an encouraging nudge towards accepting the things about ourselves we cannot change and gently guiding the things we can in the direction of our dreams. The single is accompanied by a mesmerising visual.

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ZENITH MOON TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘GYPSY’

Do you ever wonder what would happen if Led Zeppelin went home with the Baby Animals and Aretha Franklin after a wine mixer? That beautiful night would surely bring into existence a delicious love child named ZENITH MOON. ZENITH MOON's latest single ' Gypsy', to be released on July 6th, continues the band's history of producing smooth, soulful indie rock.

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BABIRUSA DROP BRUTAL TRACK ‘CATATONIA’, ANNOUNCE HUMANOID ALBUM

Brisbane Deathcore outfit Babirusa are today announcing their new single 'Catatonia' will be released into the world on Friday July 3rd! 'Catatonia' is the third cut from their debut record 'Humanoid', which goes live on Friday August 28th 2020.

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NAOMI KEYTE RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘TRAVELLING WOMAN’

Naomi Keyte recently released her evocative folk/ indie/ pop single, 'Travelling Woman' (released May 15) and is now revealing her intimate new music video to pair with the release.

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HOLAS MAY ANNOUNCES SECOND 2020 RELEASE ‘MAKE MY NIGHT’ OUT JULY 24

Adelaide born songwriter and hip hop vocalist Holas May has returned for his second release of 2020 titled Make My Night. The backing of electronically woven baselines, synth plucks and danceable percussion gives the single a fun and bouncy exterior, giving Holas May’s distinct vocal a chance to truly shine as the overarching main attraction.

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COOL SOUNDS RELEASE ‘SLEEPERS’ SINGLE, ANNOUNCE ‘SLEEPERS’ EP FOR JULY 31

"Sleepers" is the lead single and title track off a new EP coming out from the prolific Melbourne band Cool Sounds. Recorded during lock-down in a newly built home-studio, the single and EP are a departure from the stand-alone single "Vice" which came out last month.

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NAVVY REVEALS VIDEO FOR ‘PIECES’  PLUS A KITO REMIX

Fresh off the back of the release of her uplifting new single ‘Pieces’, which has been met with worldwide praise and support, Navvy has just dropped an incredible 3D video clip to accommodate the track; adding an incredibly human element to the already personal ‘Pieces’. In addition to the visual, ‘Pieces’ has been given the remix treatment by prolific LA-based, Australian producer and songwriter Kito

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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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PETE MURRAY SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO  ‘FOUND MY PLACE’

One of Australia’s most loved singer songwriters, Pete Murray has today shared his driving new single Found My Place, a commanding song about offering wisdom to your kids. The contemplative track is accompanied by a video shot in isolation in Pete’s hometown of Byron Bay that fittingly features his wife and daughter, a gallant move for the habitually guarded artist.

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SYDNEY INDIE ROCK GROUP MARVELL RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘19 HOMES’

Diving straight into the strong and driving rock influences, Sydney’s Marvell are back with another bright single for 2020 in ‘19 Homes’. The track comes at a turning point for the group, as they anticipate a brand new chapter for the band looking ahead at new music.

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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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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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INTRODUCING: ELSIE LANGE P SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘ADELAIDE’, SIGNS TO WING SING RECORDS

Elsie steps out solo, from fronting garage-pop band, pting and performing live with Elizabeth, to bring together influences from musicians like Nick Cave, The Kinks, Angel Olsen and Nina Simone. These influences seep through on Elsie’s new single, “Adelaide” whilst she brings her own experiences and touch.

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WOLFJAY AND AUSTEN TEAM UP FOR SINGLE "VERY SOON VERY FREQUENT" - VIDEO ALSO OUT NOW

Melbourne’s Wolfjay and Brisbane’s Austen (who having been living together during isolation) created ‘Very Soon Very Frequent’ in their sharehouse as a last minute entry for triple j unearthed’s #DIYSUPERGROUP competition.

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