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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SYDNEY PRODUCER LO’99 LAUNCHES COLLABORATIVE LIVE STUDIO SESSION & TRACK ‘THE MEGA COLLAB’

With live gigs, social gatherings and typical studio sessions all on pause for who knows how long, Sydney-based producer LO’99 hasn’t let a global pandemic stand in the way of creating and connecting with his fans and peers.

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LAVRENCE IS BACK WITH A JOYFUL SUMMERY BOP TO BOOST YOUR MOOD

Following up his nightclub hits “My Space” and “Radio Man”, Sydney LGBTQI+ artist LAVRENCE is bringing us the fun, summery banger we didn’t know we needed; “Nightshade”. Embellished with his signature 80’s pop flavour and uplifting lyrics, this exciting dance track is a call to arms to all groovers and party people.

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BRISBANE’S LOKETT RELEASES SOULFUL NEW SINGLE, ‘LOOK UP’

Serving as a bright introduction, LOKETT’s new single ‘Look Up’ is the first release of the year from the Brisbane artist. Already establishing herself in the Sunshine State as an artist to watch, the soulful tones and laid back vibes of ‘Look Up’ is sure to bring Lokett to more new fans.

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DIP ROAD DOGS  DROP NEW SINGLE ‘LAZY’  AHEAD OF FORTHCOMING EP ‘SHAKSHUKA’

Reemerging from that dusty dirt track deep in the Mallee are the Dip Road Dogs, who have today dropped their dreamy new single, Lazy, a comforting, hypnotic journey into Americana. Lazy is the third taste of their new EP, Shakshuka that is set for release on May 21.

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CALIGULA'S HORSE RELEASE VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, SLOW VIOLENCE FROM NEW ALBUM, RISE RADIANT OUT MAY 22

Caligula’s Horse, hailing from Brisbane, Australia, a leading light in contemporary progressive metal worldwide, recently announced their fifth studio album Rise Radiant for release on May 22. Produced by the group’s Sam Vallen, and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend Project, Leprous), the record is their most focussed and potent artistic statement to date.

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

Returning off the back of a busy 2019 of new releases and live shows, Perth’s Monsoon Moon is adapting to the challenges and changes currently affecting the music industry.

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THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT DROP VIDEO CLIP FOR FIRST NEW MUSICAL OFFERING IN OVER A DECADE

Off the back of a sold out tour, a towering new single, and killer sets at Good Things festival, Australia’s favourite rockers The Butterfly Effect have today served up the video for their first new musical offering in over a decade, Unbroken – giving viewers a AAA pass to life on stage and backstage.

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THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE "VIOLENCE" & SIGN TO COLLISION COURSE

Melbourne's The Gloom in The Corner return today with their brand new single Violence, the first of a series of standalone singles. Violence, out Friday April 10th, is the first track for 2020 for the band and is under their brand new agreement with Collision Course.

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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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