MAKE IT RAIN: A BUSHFIRE FUNDRAISER, STAY GOLD

Press Club, The Gooch Palms, Columbus, Mid City, Fan Girl, and Teenage Dads DJ’s are teaming up for “MAKE IT RAIN” a special fundraiser event directly aimed at helping the communities affected in Victoria. It’s a chance to help people, have a rad time and listen to some of the best live music Australia has to offer.

Read More
Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, New Release, News, Perth, Radio, Triple J, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, New Release, News, Perth, Radio, Triple J, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast

TANAYA HARPER TAKES US ON DREAMY VISUAL JOURNEY IN ‘CRASH PAD' VIDEO

Perth multi-instrumentalist Tanaya Harper burst back onto Australia’s indie music scene in October 2019 with her insightful lyricism and silken melodies, bearing all on her current single ‘Crash Pad’, which is lifted from her forthcoming EP Slow Motion Break-Up, due for release in early 2020.

Read More
Festival, Heavy, Gigs, Local, New Release, News, Tour, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast Festival, Heavy, Gigs, Local, New Release, News, Tour, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast

POLARIS RELEASE NEW VIDEO & TRACK, HYPERMANIA TAKEN FROM THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM,THE DEATH OF ME OUT FEBRUARY 21

Due to a huge demand by the fans, Polaris have released the video and track, Hypermania, taken from their second studio album, The Death Of Me, out on February 21 via Resist Records. Hypermania was introduced to the band's live set at the end of last year and are stoked to officially release it ahead of their appearance at Unify Festival this weekend. The Death Of Me Australian Tour supported by Wage War, Crys…

Read More

TAME IMPALA SHARES NEW SINGLE LOST IN YESTERDAY + HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM THE SLOW RUSH OUT FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 

Announced this week to headline Bonnaroo Festival alongside a North American tour, today Tame Impala, (Kevin Parker) reveals Lost In Yesterday. The new single will feature on his fourth studio album The Slow Rush available February 14 via Island Records Australia.

Read More
Brisbane, Adelaide, Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Perth, Sydney, Tour, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast Brisbane, Adelaide, Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Perth, Sydney, Tour, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast

POLARIS ADD A SECOND ADELAIDE SHOW TO THEIR NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR

Polaris' Adelaide show at The Gov is now sold out and due to popular demand, the Sydney metalcore outfit have added a 2nd and final Adelaide show to their The Death Of Me Australian Tour supported by Wage WarCrystal Lake and Alpha Wolf on Monday 24 February at The Gov. Tickets are on sale now.

Read More

BENEE REVEALS THE VIDEO FOR 'BLU' + PLAYING LANEWAY 2020

Today, 19-year-old indie pop sensation BENEE drops the video for her song ‘Blu,’ taken from her critically acclaimed five-track EP STELLA & STEVE—watch HERE!

Read More
Festival, Electronic, Gigs, Indie, LGBTQ+, Local, News, Triple J, NSW The BackBeat Podcast Festival, Electronic, Gigs, Indie, LGBTQ+, Local, News, Triple J, NSW The BackBeat Podcast

ROLLING SETS FESTIVAL ADD MORE ACTS TO LINEUP: LIME CORDIALE, LTTLE KNG, SEAFOME + DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND ROLLING SETS IS NOW ALL AGES

This all-Australian lineup of acts was already a colossal statement for the brand new festival, but with the new lineup additions, things just got a whole lot bigger.  LTTLE KNG are set to get the dancefloor vibing with their eclectic cocktail of soul, hiphop and pop, while Coffs locals Seafome will be bringing their groovy surf-rock to centre stage, and DJs Dr. Cool and Prof. Funk spinning crowdpleasing bangers for the masses. 

Read More

INTRODUCING SAMETIME // THE SUNSHINE COAST DUO GIVE YOU NEW SINGLE "TYPICAL"

Sunshine Coast sibling duo Sametime have dropped brand new single ‘Typical’, a catchy summer anthem with sparkling verses and an undeniable chorus. Playing together for more than half their lives, Sam and Tim Aitken have become a staple in the Sunshine Coast live scene - playing over 200 shows since they were 13 yea…

Read More
Heavy, Local, Mental Health, New Release, News, Queensland, Radio, Triple J, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast Heavy, Local, Mental Health, New Release, News, Queensland, Radio, Triple J, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast

IN EYES DROP NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'TIME WON'T WAIT'

In Eyes are Queensland's newest alternative rock prodigies - and today they are announcing the imminent arrival of their brand new single and video - 'Time Won't Wait' - and while time may be running down on the 2019 clock, there's no time like the present to check out the new track and video from this Gold Coast based trio!

Read More

FEATURE MORE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CAMPAIGN HAS LAUNCHED STARTING THE CONVERSATION ON LOCAL CONTENT

Feature MORE Australian MUSIC is a campaign to raise awareness of the lack of local content featured across the airwaves, in particular on commercial radio. FM/AM hopes that with the united voice of Australian musicians and artists, the general public and Australian music fans will join us in asking to hear more Australian music and especially NEW music.

Read More
Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, New Release, News, Sydney, Radio, Triple J, Tour, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, New Release, News, Sydney, Radio, Triple J, Tour, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast

CXLOE UNVEILS ETHEREAL DEVIL YOU DON’T MUSIC VIDEO + PERFORMING AT FALLS FESTIVAL 

Nearing 30 million global streams and attracting unanimous critical acclaim throughout 2019, CXLOE today shares the music video for her latest single Devil You Don’t.  Following the release, the dark-pop artist will celebrate the new year with performances at Falls Festival. 

Read More
Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Radio, Triple J, Tour, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast Festival, Gigs, Indie, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Radio, Triple J, Tour, Video, Women The BackBeat Podcast

RO LETS HER INSECURITIES WASH AWAY WITH THE RAINING NEW VIDEO FOR TO PRETEND

Melbourne’s Ro returned last week with new single “To Pretend” – a musing on ‘the birds and the bees’, and learning to ditch bedroom expectations and stop pretending.Now, she let's it all wash away with the rain - in perfectly freeing and emotional new video…

Read More
Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Radio, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, New Release, News, Radio, Triple J, Video The BackBeat Podcast

LUNE DROP NEW SINGLE/VIDEO 'MANIPULATOR' MELBOURNE LAUNCH SHOW STAY GOLD DEC 21

LUNE, Australia's newest heavy phenoms return for a second hit of absolute brutality. A refreshing combination of soaring melodies with exceptionally heavy grooves, Melbourne, Australia's Lune is comprised of members of Melbourne’s I, Valiance and Newcastle’s Blind Oracle. With only one song to date under their belt, they have made quite the impact immediately.

Read More

PHOEBE SINCLAIR IS EVERY ONE OF US DANCING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING, IN NEW VIDEO FOR "OMG"

The self-confessed emotional wreck, turned sad-banger songstress, is making an impact with her combination of soulful vocals, intoxicating beats and scintillating lyricism. Backed by a 4-piece all girl ensemble, oozing confidence and power, and armed with a massive pop vocal, Sinclair smashes out electro pop tunes with an inescapable energy.

Read More

SELECT MUSIC IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PLUS 1 BRINGING DIGNITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED

Australia's largest independent booking agency Select Music are excited to officially announce their partnership with PLUS1; a social impact platform that dedicates $1 from purchased show tickets to effective non-profits addressing our most pressing social and environmental issues.

Read More
Local, New Release, News, Triple J, Video, Radio, Women, Canberra, Electronic Jahmiele Hicks Local, New Release, News, Triple J, Video, Radio, Women, Canberra, Electronic Jahmiele Hicks

BLACK SUMMER NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR 'DOUBLE EDGE' FT. ASTON

Electronic music wunderkind Black Summer has today announced his new, heartwrenching single Double Edge, featuring Australian vocalist Aston, out November 1. The young artist, otherwise known as Rhys Toms, has also dropped a breathtaking video clip to accompany Double Edge, directed by Tim Maxx, and starring Aston herself alongside actor David John Craig.

Read More
Local, New Release, News, Triple J, Radio, Heavy, Perth Jahmiele Hicks Local, New Release, News, Triple J, Radio, Heavy, Perth Jahmiele Hicks

HOMESTATE RELEASE SELF-TITLED EP AHEAD OF LAUNCH SHOW TOMORROW

Perth pop-punk sensations Homestate are today releasing their self-titled EP after unleashing two huge singles in the lead up to a hungry audience. To celebrate the release of their first offering of new music in three years, Homestate will launch the EP live at Lucy's Love Shack in their hometown tomorrow, November 30!

Read More
Gigs, Local, Melbourne, News, Triple J, Mental Health, Fundraiser Jahmiele Hicks Gigs, Local, Melbourne, News, Triple J, Mental Health, Fundraiser Jahmiele Hicks

'WHAT WE DID ON THE WEEKEND' HOSTING HUGE MOVEMBER FUNDRAISER PARTY AT STAY GOLD SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

The boys from local podcast ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ (WWDOTW) have put together a ripper of an event, happening this Saturday November 30 at Stay Gold. The guys have both been participating in fundraising for Movember in the lead up to the big day, with all funds raised being donated to Beyond Blue in support of men’s mental health.

Read More
Festival, Film, Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, News, Triple J Jahmiele Hicks Festival, Film, Gigs, Heavy, Local, Melbourne, News, Triple J Jahmiele Hicks

RESIDE WIN TRIPLE J UNEARTHED COMPETITION TO OPEN UNIFY GATHERING 2020

Melbourne alternative rock/emo five-piece Reside blasted into 2019 and turned heads with brand new music and a determination that's taken them from strength to strength - and today's announcement proves that hard work really does pay off! Short. Fast. Loud's Josh Merriel revealed on last nights show that Reside are

Read More

DUNE RATS ANNOUNCE HURRY UP AND WAIT AUSTRALIAN TOUR HURRY UP AND WAIT OUT JAN 31 VIA RATBAG RECORDS/BMG

Following their recent single 'Crazy', Dune Rats are thrilled to announce their Hurry Up And Wait Australian album tour. Starting in Feb 29 2020 in Adelaide, the tour will be heading to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with a stacked line up of supports including Ruby Fields, Dear Seattle, and Totty. See full dates and details…

Read More