HAIKU HANDS ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR + REVEALS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SUPER VILLAIN + PERFORMING YOURS AND OWLS AND WIDE OPEN SPACES

Fuck this shit, Haiku Hands is going on tour.  Following the release of their debut self-titled album last September via Spinning Top Records (AU/NZ) and Mad Decent, the dance-pop renegades are finally set to get rowdy and rough in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this April and May.  To mark the announcement, watch Haiku Hands get wild on the live performance video for Super Villain.

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JADE BIRD (UK) REVEALS NEW SINGLE "OPEN UP THE HEAVENS"

Jade Bird burst back onto the scene towards the close of 2020 to whet appetites for her forthcoming new album. The young singer-songwriter made a very welcome return with two new songs – “Headstart” and “Houdini”, both of which served brilliantly to stir the embers of support still alight from her much-revered debut album in 2019.

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HOPE D FACES HER OWN THEATRICAL GAMBLING DEMONS IN VIDEO FOR “ADDICT” (FEAT. VOIID) + ADDS EVEN MORE SHOWS TO HER SOLD OUT TOUR & ANNOUNCES LOCAL SUPPORTS

After releasing her debut EP ‘Cash Only’ earlier this month; a collection of seven songs touching on themes that range from addiction, breaking hearts, heartbreaks, wild nights & regret, first relationships, coming out and owning everything that you are with no apologies, Brisbane’s Hope D today releases the video for feature single “Addict”, and announces even more shows added to her sold out headline tour.

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ISAAC DUNBAR SHARES NEW EP 'EVIL TWIN'

Today, 17 year old trailblazer Isaac Dunbar releases his new EP evil twin, via RCA Records. Featuring the previously released hyperpop anthem 'pink party', the soaring 'intimate moments' and the heartfelt 'love, or the lack thereof', the EP showcases Isaac's incredible growth and diversity as an artist, delivering alternative pop that splits between heart on your sleeve emotion and infectious, riotous energy.

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AMY SHARK RELEASES NEW TRACK CO-WRITTEN WITH GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ED SHEERAN, ‘LOVE SONGS AIN’T FOR US’ FEATURING KEITH URBAN

Sony Music Entertainment Australia and Wonderlick Recording Company are extremely excited to announce that Australian artist and 8 x ARIA award winner, Amy Shark has released her brand-new single, ‘Love Songs Ain’t For Us’ featuring Keith Urban, the latest offering from her upcoming sophomore album CRY FOREVER, available April 30.

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BUDJERAH ANNOUNCES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP AVAILABLE MARCH 26 + NEW SINGLE HIGHER OUT NOW

Following performances as special guest for Lime Cordiale and Thelma Plum, today, Budjerah announces his debut self-titled EP, available Friday 26 March via Warner Music Australia.  To mark the release, the 18-year-old savant unveils his soulful new single Higher.  

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TIA GOSTELOW ECHOES WORLD'S LONGING FOR CONNECTION WITH ACOUSTIC VERSION OF "WONDER"

The last year has seen countless people separated from loved ones right around the globe. What a fitting way then for Queensland's Tia Gostelow to bring in 2021 than with a touching stripped back acoustic version of her song "Wonder" written about being away from those you love from her 2020 sophomore album Chrysalis.

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NICK WARD SHARES 'FMF!' OFFICIAL VIDEO + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP HEADLINE SHOW(S)

Having just released his stunning debut EP - Everything I Wish I Told You - two weeks back, today Nick Ward returns with the typically energetic visual accompaniment to the record's feature track 'FMF!'. The video comes alongside more exciting news, with Ward set to play his first headline shows in Sydney in support of the EP release.

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JOE MUNGOVAN DELIVERS BREEZY SUMMER VIBE ‘LEMON + LIME’

In his new track ‘Lemon + Lime’, Joe Mungovan once again delivers his trademark breezy Sunday morning vibes.  The song was inspired by a girl he met one night after a show in Germany. Joe says  “We had a magical time together and I tried to encapsulate the feeling of that night in the sonic elements of the song.” 

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