NEW ZEALAND'S MELODOWNZ SHARES NEW FEEL-GOOD SINGLE, 'FINE' OUT NOW VIA DEF JAM ANZ / SNIFFERS RECORDS
Following on from his explosive last single, ‘No Mercy’ featuring Denzel Curry, New Zealand’s MELODOWNZ has shared his first new music of the new decade, with latest single ‘Fine’ out now via Def Jam ANZ & SNIFFERS Records.
SOPHIYA PUTS EVERYONE ON NOTICE WITH NEW SINGLE, ‘ROSIE’
In 2018, an underground Melbourne artist uploaded a song to triple J Unearthed and unknowingly burst onto the scene. SOPHIYA, with her debut single ‘White Ivory’, caught the attention of tastemakers and new fans with the first song she’d ever made, kickstarting an exciting new journey in music ahead.
THE MUSIC WILL BE BACK BEFORE YOU KNOW IT- MEADOW 2020 CANCELLED
Due to the recent developments in the Covid-19 outbreak, the organisers of Meadow have announced the cancellation of Meadow 2020 in order to comply with the orders imposed by the State Government under the State Of Emergency declaration commencing Monday 16 March.
TASMAN KEITH SHARES NEW TRACK ‘NIGHTMARE ON 9TH’; ANNOUNCES “THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD” TOUR
Rising Sydney-based rapper Tasman Keith shares his latest single ‘Nightmares On 9th.’ out today through his own label Mission Famous Music. ‘Nightmares On 9th.’ is a testament to Tasman Keith's expansive artistic flexibility. Blending skittering trap percussion, syrupy, twisted 90s West Coast synths and a pervasive nocturnal atmosphere, Keith's malleable flow constantly morphes between a menacing drowsiness and his signature, energetic delivery.
MEADOW LINEUP CHANGE: FAREWELL FRANKIE COSMOS, HELLO OLYMPIA AND VANESSA WORM! LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!
Meadow Festival is bidding farewell to previously announced performers Frankie Cosmos after the New York City four-piece announced the cancellation of their Australian tour this week. Festival organisers are now welcoming newcomers Olympia and Vanessa Worm to take to the iconic Bambra Bowl in a matter of weeks from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th March.
ONE OF ONE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Last week, on Friday 6th March 2020, One of One hosted their fourth annual breakfast event in Melbourne, their second simultaneous event in Sydney and, for the first time, an event in Adelaide to celebrate International Women’s Day and women in music.
EMERGING MELBOURNE-BASED ARTIST YARA RELEASING DEBUT SINGLE ‘MAN HATER’ THIS MARCH
YARA ’s Debut single ‘Man Hater’ is to be released on the 8th of March 2020 (International Women’s Day). YARA is very excited to be releasing her first track, ‘Man Hater’, into the world. According to her It’s a piece about the poor way in which society treats women, and specifically outspoken women, who request change.
EAST AV3 RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘LE LABO’
Adelaide’s EAST AV3 today add another notch to their belt with the release of their confident new single ‘Le Labo’. Continuing to carve out an undeniable sound all of their very own, EAST AV3 release an accompanying debut ‘tongue-in-cheek’ clip.
INTRODUCING CRATERFACE AND THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘-12°’ FEATURING FRITZ AND AQUINAS
Meet craterface, an alternative rap duo from Newcastle comprised of producer/vocalist Taki Local and rapper baby bruh, who today share their new single ‘-12° feat. FRITZ & Aquinas'.
AUSSIE HIP HOP LEGENDS BUTTERFINGERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE DANCING (TO THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM) OUT TODAY
With typical rhythmic brilliance and clever, incisive lyrics, Butterfingers’ new single Dancing (To The Beat Of My Own Drum) will delight dedicated fans and will appeal to the masses too. This track is rocky, powerful, and there’s no holds barred here – from start to finish, Dancing (To The Beat Of My Own Drum) is like lightening in a bottle.
GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS 2020 SET TIMES & REGIONAL COMP WINNER
The countdown to the 2020 Grampians Music Festival is officially on and with just weeks left to go until this special event, the organisers still have some goodies up their sleeves.
MEADOW WELCOMES MORE ACTS TO ITS MASSIVE LINEUP FOR THE FESTIVAL'S SEVENTH INSTALMENT WITH DONNY BENÉT, MR. TEENAGE, POOKIE AND MORE ADDED TO THE BILL
The seventh annual Meadow festival lineup just got even tastier. Festival organisers, The Locals are proud to announce the final pickings for the smorgasbord of aural delights set to take over the iconic Bambra Bowl this March.
CHILLINIT ANNOUNCES MASSIVE AU/NZ ALBUM TOUR AND DEBUT LONDON SHOW
After dropping his hugely anticipated second album ‘The Octagon’, which debuted at #2 on the ARIA Album charts, has remained strong at #2 for its second week, and has over 8 million streams and counting, breakout Sydney rapper Chillinit today announces a massive run of album tour dates across Australia and New Zealand kicking off next month, including a handful of festivals and his debut headline show in London in May.
WIKI ANNOUNCES SUPPORTS FOR HIS ‘OOFIE’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR; KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK
I OH YOU, Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring today reveal that New York City rapper Patrick ‘Wiki’ Morales will be joined by supports, Agung Mango (Melbourne show) producer-rapper duo Slim Set (Sydney show) plus DJ Dameeeela and Threebeds (Brisbane show) on the Australian leg of his OOFIE World Tour.
ICYMI: BACKBEAT’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST - FULL OF LOCAL GOODIES
In case you missed it; the BackBeat has put together a playlist to end all Aussie playlists (…maybe). We think it’s pretty cool anyway.
GROOVIN THE MOO 2020 LINE UP IS AS HOT AS A FRIED EGG!
It’s time to get egg-cited! We’ll once again be jivin’ into our six regions around Australia this April and May – enjoying incredible tunes, seriously good times, and that good ol’ country hospitality! It’s the perfect way to make memories with your old mates, and mates you’re yet to meet.
Speaking of meeting new mates, allow us to introduce you to your GTM2020 touring line up.
SET TIMES ANNOUNCE FOR INAUGURAL KIWI FEAT FEAT. CHE-FU, ISRAEL STARR, IVA LAMKUM, DJ SPELL, THE REFUGEES + MORE!
Meet the newest Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drinks festival on the block: Kiwi Fest is an All-Ages annual one-day celebration of NEW ZEALAND culture, bringing together Melbourne’s Kiwi communities for a diverse festival of all things AOTEAROA.
MONASH UNIVERSITY'S LIVE MUSIC HOUSE, THE COUNT’S, ANNOUNCE AUTUMN SERIES; THANDO, FULTON STREET & ALMA ZYGIER
Presenting live acts each week in the South East of Melbourne, Monash University’s new state-of-the-art live music house, The Count's, today announce their Autumn Series.
GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL UNVEILS FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROGRAM FOR 2020 EVENT
With just under one month to go, the Grampians Music Festival is preparing to roll out its special edition of live music and good vibes for 2020. Today, the festival shares details of its unique food and beverage partners for this year’s event.