GRANT MCLENNAN FELLOWSHIP WINNER JACK BRATT  ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FOR 'SPADES'

Hot off the back of winning the prestigious Grant McLennan Fellowship in 2019, beloved Aussie rocker Jack Bratt has today announced his brooding new single Spades, a study in over-thinking, out today, April 2, and accompanied by an intimate live video.

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THE GUSSET return with sun-soaked new single, ‘NEVER LET ME KNOW’

Driven by a warm sense of nostalgia, ‘Never Let Me Know’ is another example of The Gusset’s solid delivery of tight surf-rock sounds that make us yearn for those summer days and hazy nights. Music to make soundtrack memories with.

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HARPER BLOOM SHARES DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO MARY

Upcoming folkster Harper Bloom (otherwise known as Hayley De Pledge) has today announced her debut single Mary, a gorgeous, empowering romp about taking control back over your life, out April 2. Harper Bloom has also announced a moving clip to accompany the release, directed by David Hansen (notable for his short film Anija).

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BROKEN EARTH RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘DANCE IN THE DARK’

Sydney's alternative metalcore outfit Broken Earth are today unleashing their brand new single "Dance In The Dark" as the first taste of new material in over a year!

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CROOKED ROYALS ARE BACK WITH EPIC NEW SINGLE ‘COPACETIC’

Auckland's Crooked Royals have returned in 2020 with their brand new single, "Copecetic", that sees the band explore their own brand of intricate metalcore and soaring melodies.

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GREAT GABLE POSTPONES FORTHCOMING AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR TO OCTOBER & NOVEMBER + NEW DATES ADDED

This October and November, Great Gable will perform in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with new dates added in Wollongong, Hobart, Torquay and Maroochydore. The Perth four-piece will also travel across the Tasman sea for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Perth nu-soul R&B producer Jamilla will acc…

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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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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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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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AUSTRALIAN MUSIC NEEDS YOUR HELP - SUPPORT ACT FUNDRAISER

Joining forces with not for profit Support Act, Artist Manager Charlotte Abroms, Sound Engineer Jono Steer, and Musician Angie McMahon have set up a fundraiser via Facebook Australian music needs your help. Who would like to help? to distribute to music industry workers who most need it.

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DREAM THEATRE POSTPONE APRIL 2020 AUSTRALIAN THEATRE DATES: SEE STATEMENT BELOW FROM THE BAND

Australian Fans - Please be assured, we have every intention of performing this show for you as soon as we’re sure that the safety of our fans will no longer be compromised. We are working right now to reschedule these dates, and will follow up with more information as soon as we have it. Please stay tuned for further updates, as we hope to announce rescheduled tour dates soon!

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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.

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