ARONA MANE x BLESSED TEAM UP FOR COLLAB SINGLE ‘ALONE NOT LONELY’

One of Sydney’s most revered and in-demand producers Arona Mane has teamed up with also-Sydney-based genre-defying musician, producer, and songwriter BLESSED for one of the freshest collabs to come out of Australia so far this year - "Alone Not Lonely".

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THE BETHS SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘OUT OF SIGHT’ FROM JUMP ROPE GAZERS OUT FRI 10 JUL(VIA DEW PROCESS)  + UK/EU TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

The Beths today share a third taste from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, Jump Rope Gazers (out 10 July via Dew Process) with ‘Out of Sight’. The band premiered the new single overnight on their ‘Live From House’ live stream. ‘Out Of Sight’ follows previously released singles ‘I’m Not Getting Excited’ and ‘Dying to Believe’ - with seven more incredible tracks to round out their second album Jump Rope Gazers.

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LUNE UNLEASH THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT EP ‘GHOST’

LUNE are today unleashing their debut EP 'Ghost'! The band dropped three brutal singles in the form of title track "Ghost", "Manipulator" and "Mirror Image", with a fourth sneak preview, "Misery Dialogue", premiering on triple j's The Racket on Tuesday night. LUNE have amassed hundreds of thousands of plays and thousands of followers in the few months since their launch last year

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JOHNNY HUNTER MAKES IMPASSIONED RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE HOLLOW MAN

2020 has never been a more important or relevant time for Sydney’s Johnny Hunter to be releasing music. With the current environment fraught with instabilities and social unknowns, the four-piece are releasing music that comes grounded in rich and honest messaging with sounds that soar and captivate.

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GUM SHARES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO AIRWALKIN’ + FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT IN THE WORLD OUT TODAY

Today, GUM aka Jay Watson releases his new album Out In The World via Spinning Top Records | Caroline Australia. The Tame Impala and POND multi-instrumentalist marks the release with evocative new single Airwalkin’. Directed by Alex McLaren, the accompanying video fuses animation and claymation in a technicolour spectacle.

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SERVO FLOWERS RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘MESSED UP’ FROM FORTHCOMING DEBUT EP ‘JOEY CAR CRASH’

2019 proved to be a fruitful one for Perth songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Mac, aka Servo Flowers. Quickly cultivating a presence and following for himself locally with the release of his debut single, ‘King of The Suburbs (For The Night)’, Servo Flowers now followed things up with the announcement of a new single - ‘Messed Up’.

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TERRA RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘SONG FOR MADDIE’

Pop-punk/ alt-rock outfit, Terra, release a music video to pair with the release of the stripped-back acoustic single 'Song For Maddie'.

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BRIGITTE BARDINI DROPS DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO APHRODITE

Exciting newcomer Brigitte Bardini schools us on ethereal wave with her atmospheric debut single, Aphrodite, released today. The track is accompanied by a dreamy video by Ayush Negi that was masterfully filmed through water to pull off a fittingly 90s alt indie vibe.

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WOLF & CHAIN RELEASE DEBUT EP ‘AN HONEST MISTAKE’

Gather round, gather round and join this preacher and his misfits as this theatrical emo/rock/punk outfit, Wolf & Chain, present their 5-track, debut EP 'An Honest Mistake' (out June 5). Since debuting in March, the band have released 'Repent' (released March 13) and the title-track of the EP, 'An Honest Mistake' (released May 1).

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RINSE REVEALS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘TRUST IN ME’

RINSE, the solo project of Brisbane artist Joe Agius, reveals his new single ‘Trust In Me’. Over six minutes and two repeating chords of chaos, noise and building pressure, ‘Trust In Me’ - which was mixed by Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Gang Gang Dance, Wild Nothing, Japanese Breakfast, Ariel Pink) - follows RINSE’s debut solo offering ‘Tell Me Tell Me Tell Me’. ‘Trust In Me’ is accompanied by a lo fi, kaleidoscopic, 80s-inspired clip which premiered earlier yesterday on YouTube.

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WING DEFENCE RETURN WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘RELOCATE’ FROM FORTHCOMING ‘FRIENDS’ EP

Returning fresh off the back of their latest release ‘Weapons’, Adelaide duo Wing Defence come excited in brandishing their new single, ‘Relocate’. It’s another step forward for the indie act who has been quick to generate buzz around their punchy pop-punk melodies and distinctively Australian sound, as they anticipate the unveiling of their debut EP, Friends.

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SARAH WOLFE TEAMS UP WITH THE FLOWERS ON ‘100 TIMES’

Indie-pop stunner Sarah Wolfe is continuing her ascendance in Sydney’s music scene, this time teaming up with triple j newcomers The Flowers for a gorgeous duet titled “100 Times”. Produced by Sarah’s partner Xavier Dunn and written alongside her long-time best friend Aggy (frontwoman of The Flowers), the track is a genuinely heartfelt collaboration, and a nostalgically poppy melodic masterpiece.

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WILL HYDE LAUNCHES ONTO THE POP SCENE WITH BREAKOUT HIT ‘EASY FOR U.’

Melbourne based artist will hyde has burst onto the low-fi pop scene with single “easy for u.”. With crisp production, gorgeous vocals and lyrical authenticity on par with stars like Dominic Fike and Rex Orange County, the single is an addictively melodic, catchy pop hit that immediately marks the 20 year old as one to watch.

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TERRA RELEASE ACOUSTIC EP ‘INTO DEEP BLUE’ OUT NOW

Terra have been growing their presence in the Australian alternative scene as they've delivered their catchy, explosive and wound-opening pop-rock/ alt-rock that bleeds raw emotion.

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STELLIE PLAYS WITH THE OBSESSIVE FANTASY OF UNREQUITED LOVE IN NEW SINGLE “I’D HAVE KILLED FOR YOU”

Off the back of previous single “How Do We Look So Good?”, which was added to high rotation on triple j, featured across multiple websites and playlists, and solidified her immense talent for songwriting with emotional depth and lush sonic palettes, Stellie today announces her Self-Titled Debut EP due for release August 21st. Not to leave you waiting, new single “I’d Have Killed For You (out today) is a funky, yet slightly dark and obsessive track which plays with the concept of extreme unrequited love and obsessive fantasy, with a killer bass line.

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OLY SHERMAN RETURNS WITH INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘HOMEBOY’

We’ve already heard the sort of vibes Sydney songwriter Oly Sherman has been working with for 2020 on his January release, ‘Madness’, and now we’re getting more insights into this talented musician’s building stock of work. Releasing his new single ‘Homeboy’ this month, Sherman swathes polished songwriting in slick production and indie influences. Another strong step forward for Sherman, ‘Homeboy’ is one of his most intimate offerings yet.

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HATTIE OATES DEBUTS LUSH AND BROODING NEW SOUNDS WITH ‘HIGH’

Over the course of three years, Tamworth songwriter Hattie Oates has flourished from being a 17 year old buzz artist, to now being a formidable voice that has captured the attention of fans and industry alike. Hattie’s new single, ‘High’, sees her stepping further into new sonic territory as she plays with darker pop tones and explores the effects of sudden impulses.

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SA.MAY RETURNS WITH CHARGED NEW TRACK ‘EASIER’

Continuing to thrive on discovering new elements and avenues within her own musicality, Sydney producer and singer/songwriter SA.MAY returns with brand new music in ‘Easier’. Blending electronic production with woozy vocals and soulful instrumentation, the single comes out the gate strong - a great reflection of the Northern Beaches artist’s approach to her craft.

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ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘GOOD ENOUGH’ FEAT. MARIBELLE

Thrilling multi-instrumentalist and producer, Perth’s Ukiyo returnswith his entrancing new single Good Enough featuring Maribelle - a modest change of pace from the lofi electronic records of his Mixtape series, Ukiyo has produced a sensational blend of ambient indie-tronica and synth-driven future pop.

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ALICE IVY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'BETTER MAN' FEATURING BENJAMIN JOSEPH OF SAFIA + VIDEO STARRING ALEX DYSON

Today Alice Ivy shares new single 'Better Man (feat. Benjamin Joseph)' of SAFIA. The track follows the announcement of Ivy's forthcoming second studio album and release of its title track, 'Don't Sleep'. Listen and watch the groove-heavy music video featuring former triple j host Alex Dyson, HERE.

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