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CONGRATS UNVEILS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP “PHARAOH”

Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart has released his highly anticipated body of work, Pharaoh, under his solo name Congrats. Produced by ARIA Award nominee Konstantin Kersting (Mallrat, Tones & I, Jungle Giants), the EP takes Stewart’s brand new pop project to an elevated level and features his bullseye singles “Russian Roulette,” “Lobotomy” and “Overthink” feat. Kwasi.

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JULIA STONE REVEALS VIDEO FOR ‘FIRE IN ME’ + ALBUM ‘SIXTY SUMMERS’ OUT NEXT FRIDAY APRIL 30

Just over a week out from the release of her forthcoming third solo album Sixty Summers (out Friday 30 April via BMG), Julia Stone has revealed the incredibly striking video for her most recent single ‘Fire In Me’. The visual for ‘Fire In Me’ follows the award-worthy quality of the videos shot to date for singles so far released from Sixty Summers; though with a lot more dirt, danger and horror than we’ve seen in previous clips.

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ELUERA SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR 'PETTY' + TOURING WITH SLOAN PETERSON THROUGH APRIL & MAY

Central Coast artist Eluera reveals her captivating new single ‘Petty’ and its joyful video. Eluera shares that ‘Petty is a song about, “knowing you're in the wrong and that you are probably getting upset over something stupid, but instead of kissing and making up, relishing in the minor fight and doing trivial things to get at under your partner's skin."

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INTRODUCING COCONUT CREAM: BROTH RECORDS DEBUT SIGNING SHARE 'YOUR DRUG ON COMPUTERS'

Broth Records, the independent record label of Joji Malani (formerly of Gang Of Youths), are proud to announce their debut roster signing, Sydney four-piece Coconut Cream. Premiered last night via triple j, today they share new single 'Your Drug On Computers'.

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THE SUNDAY ESTATE SHARE NEW SINGLE WITH VIDEO ‘FIGHT ME’ + ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Today, The Sunday Estate share their brand new powerhouse of a single ‘Fight Me’ (out now via Mirror Records) alongside an edgy, one-shot monochromatic visual directed by Dane Wang. ‘Fight Me’ encapsulates the band's post punk influence with emotionally charged lyricism and driving guitar hooks. The Sydney five-piece have also announced they will be hitting the road to perform a handful of shows across New South Wales in August, heading to Wollongong, Newcastle and Sydney.

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ASHWARYA REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘TO THE NIGHT (FEAT. VIC MENSA)’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP ‘NOCTURNAL HOURS’ OUT ON 10 JUNE

21 year old Indian-born, Melbourne-based pop juggernaut on the rise, ASHWARYA, has today revealed her exciting first offering for 2021 with new single ‘TO THE NIGHT’ featuring none other than Chicago rap heavyweight Vic Mensa. In tandem with the single, ASHWARYA is thrilled to announce details of her debut body of work - an EP titled Nocturnal Hours due for release on 10 June (via NOiZE Recordings).

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KEITH URBAN SHARES VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “OUT THE CAGE” FEATURING BRELAND AND NILE RODGERS

“The freneticism of the rhythm makes me wanna take off and start running or……just break something,” says multi-platinum, five-time ARIA and Grammy award winning global superstar, Keith Urban of his song “Out The Cage,” which sees the debut of its music video today. “ 'Out the Cage' began with an idea I had to build upon a '90s English house breakbeat rhythm; I've always loved Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, those kinds of rhythmic energies” explains Urban.

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HELLO SATELLITES DROPS GENRE-EXPLORING ALBUM THERE’S A FIELD, HONING IN ON ITS QUINTESSENTIAL EPICENTRE WITH THE SPRAWLING TITLE- TRACK + VICTORIAN ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS ANNOUNCED

Melbourne based songwriter, musician and producer, Eva Popov is thrilled to finally reveal the entirety of her long-awaited fourth studio album as Hello Satellites with There’s a Field and offer a penultimate single with the album’s expansive title-track.

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BOO SEEKA + GOLDING ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘DON’T WASTE YOUR LOVE’

In a profoundly commanding team up, pluralistic pop icons Boo Seeka and Golding have combined forces to create Don’t Waste Your Love, an irresistibly, powerful track that propels a dark human sadness and holds it up to the light, out today, April 21. Tied to the single is the provoking film clip, directed by Jellan Merlant-Pilonchery of Clash Studio, featuring a cryptic, late night gathering with some unlikely friends.

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DAINE ANNOUNCES DEBUT LIVE SHOW FT. SPECIAL GUESTS DARCY BAYLIS, L0NE & WEBBY + 'DAINE AND FRIENDS' TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Following the release of her hyper-pop single 'boys wanna txt (feat. ericdoa)', Filipino-Australian artist daine announces her debut live performance at Daine and Friends with special guests Darcy Baylis, L0NE, and Webby this Jun 5 at Kindred Studios in Melbourne. See dates and details below.

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HOLLY HEBE KICKS OFF 2021 WITH THE RELEASE OF HER NEW SINGLE ‘NOTHING HURTS I PROMISE’ + A SINGLE LAUNCH SHOW

Following a stellar 2020, Holly Hebe returns with the release of her third single, ‘nothing hurts I promise’ plus a single launch show at Bar Open. Succeeding past releases ‘sink’ and ‘we are fine’, ‘nothing hurts I promise’ showcases undeniable vulnerability from the budding singer-songwriter, creating an emotionally charged track, laced with bittersweet lyricism, detailing the notions and agony of a slow-burn romance.

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GEORGE ALICE - 'TEENAGER' LIVE FROM MELBOURNE + PLAYING FIELD TRIP AND YOURS AND OWLS FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND

On the heels of her 18th birthday, George Alice today shares the acoustic version of her song 'Teenager,' filmed live in Melbourne. Written by George Alice and mixed by Neal Pogue (Tyler The Creator, PINK!, Anderson .Paak, Robyn), the indie-pop anthem is a call to arms for the youth during one of the most turbulent global climates in history. It flips the script, giving a voice to a disenfranchised generation and demands the world to pay attention. This stripped down version reveals George's immense technical skill, the gorgeous vulnerability in her voice and the rawness of the song's lyrics. 'Teenager' signals the next phase of her career as she waves goodbye to her teenage years and begins to establish herself as the next great Aussie pop-export.

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KUČKA MAKES DIRECTORIAL DEBUT WITH 'ETERNITY', TAKEN OFF WRESTLING LP OUT APRIL 30 VIA SOOTHSAYER / LUCKYME

Following the recent announcement of her debut album last month, KUČKA shares her new track 'Eternity' with a self-directed video. Listen and watch HERE, and pre-order Wrestling, out this April 30 via LuckyMe / Soothsayer, HERE. 

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AMY SHARK'S NATIONAL TOUR TO PROCEED IN FULLY SEATED CAPACITY IN JUNE/JULY + NEWCASTLE SHOW ADDED DUE TO FAN DEMAND

Homegrown multi ARIA award winning, singer-songwriter Amy Shark has today emphatically confirmed that her CRY FOREVER national tour will proceed as scheduled in June/July and also announced that a brand new Newcastle Entertainment Centre show on Friday 11 June will be added due to the huge demand from local Newcastle fans. Tickets will go on sale for the Newcastle show at 11am on Friday 16 April from www.amyshark.com.

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SAYAH RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘FRUIT’

SAYAH returns to the spotlight today with her new single ‘Fruit’. The unashamedly cheeky track is a slice of SAYAH speaking her mind. The song sees SAYAH delve into a more straight up pop sound, with her emotive voice showcasing why she has been a highly sought after lead vocalist by Peking Duk, Set Mo and Cosmo’s Midnight.

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ABBY BELLA MAY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'BINDII PATCH' + DEBUT EP I AM SENSITIVE OUT APRIL 30

Today, Sydney-based dream pop artist Abby Bella May shares her latest single 'Bindii Patch'. Produced and co-written by Taka Perry, Abby's sugary vocals shine on this boppy and relatable track. Alongside the release comes the announcement of her debut EP, I Am Sensitive, out April 30th, which coincides with her upcoming headline show at the Oxford Art Factory on April 30th.

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HOKO RELEASE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE ‘BIG MISTAKE’

Fresh off the back of the release of their debut project HEATHEN, New York’s HOKO have released a new set of visuals for their latest single, ‘Big Mistake’. Directed by James Mountford, the video puts HOKO songwriter and lead vocalist Nathaniel Hoho to work, bringing new energy to an already spirited original.

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PLASTIC FACE RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO' ‘BACK2TOKYO’

Experimental Sydney-based duo Plastic Face (Pete Stals and Will Coleman) have today announced their dark, mysterious new single BACK2TOKYO, an exploration of how it feels to fall backwards into old habits, being an inner critic and finally getting yourself back onto the path to ecstasy. The enigmatic duo have also released a spooky and intriguing Lynchian video to accompany the track, written and directed by Sean Donovan.

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