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…

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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!

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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.

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ALT. DEBUT WITH SINGLE "INSUBORDINATE" AHEAD OF YOUNG LIONS SUPPORT SET

Formerly known as After Change, the Adelaide-based rock outfit have reformed, rejuvenated and re-branded as alt. and are exploring a brand new sound to accompany. As the first off an upcoming seven track EP, "Insubordinate" is unleashed as debut - and it's a big one at that!

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HEADWRECK DEBUT WITH "AS IS" FEAT. LUKE HARRISS OF SHE CRIES WOLF

Hardcore trio Headwreck have blasted on to the scene with their huge new single "As Is", featuring a tasty feature from none other than She Cries Wolf's very own frontman Luke Harriss.The brand new debut single premiered over at HEAVY Mag yesterday to a welcoming audience. "As Is" was instrumentally tracked by Cory Judd of Colossal Tracks Studio (She Cries Wolf, Days Like These) and vocally tracked by vocalist Connor Hickman and guitarist Jamo Benadie.

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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. 

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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…

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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.

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FOREVER RENTER RELEASE VIDEO FOR DIRTLIFTER AND ANNOUNCE WISTERIA EP LAUNCH HOUSE PARTY AT 1880

With gritty basslines, unnerving guitar and angelic vocals, the newly formed four-piece is unlike anything else you’re likely to find in Melbourne. Their debut single ‘Dirtlifter’ is out through Common Cult now, with their three-track EP Wisteria to follow on December 9.

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SET TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR FLOW FESTIVAL FEATURING DIGABLE PLANETS (US), KAIIT, MILAN RING, AGUNG MANGO AND MORE!

A unique one-day music and arts festival celebrating the communal exchange of aural and kinetic energy, FLOW Festival is launching its first installment on Saturday 14 December 2019. Taking place in the stunning surrounds of the Footscray Community Arts Centre located on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, FLOW Festival promises a dynamic and power-fuelled lineup of local and international talent.

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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.

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TRACES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW SINGLE ‘CAN’T STOP ME’

Traces recently unleashed "Can't Stop Me" and initiated a movement on social media of the same name to open up conversation about mental health. "Can't Stop Me" is an anthem of rebellion and a fight against everyone's own worst enemy - themselves.

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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.

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MEADOW RETURNS IN 2020 WITH FRANKIE COSMOS, ELIZABETH AND SURPRISE CHEF AS FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED!

Taking place in the stunning surrounds of Bambra on the edge of the Victorian Otways, regional music festival Meadow (previously By The Meadow) returns for its seventh installment in March 2020. Besides chopping its name into a punchy one-worder, Meadow hasn’t changed in vibe one bit, promising yet another three-day, two-night, once-in-a-year-time party.

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SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE YOU WOULDN’T KNOW + NATIONAL TOUR IN JANUARY 2020

Sienna Wild are thrilled to be taking You Wouldn’t Know on the road, and it’s pretty clear why once you hit play on this track – it’s definitely one for a hot, sweaty, summer gig. Giving fans a taste of what to expect from their 2020 tour, Louis says, “Fans can expect a tight rock performance full of swirling guitars, crashin…

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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.

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- THE LETTER STRING QUARTET REVEAL YET ANOTHER STUNNING SINGLE LIFTED FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM WITH MARITA DYSON ON ‘MOMENTO MORI’

In 2020 The Letter String Quartet are set to release their debut album featuring the serene vocals of Marita Dyson from The Orbweavers. After revealing their first recorded material earlier this year with debut single ‘All The Stories’, the seasoned musicians are thrilled to unveil their next track, ‘Momento Mori’.

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BOBBY MAGUIRE SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO MOVING TO THE CITY AHEAD OF DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM – OUT NOVEMBER 29

Queensland-based singer songwriter Bobby Maguire has today announced his new single Moving to the City, a sweet song written to inspire self-confidence in the young artist before a big life change, out today, November 5.

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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!

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'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.

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