GAUDION ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO TV SHOWS + LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES

Newcomer Gaudion has today announced his clever new single TV Shows, a wistful reflection upon love and loss written during a period of deep change and development for the artist, out today, April 1.

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HARPER BLOOM SHARES DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO MARY

Upcoming folkster Harper Bloom (otherwise known as Hayley De Pledge) has today announced her debut single Mary, a gorgeous, empowering romp about taking control back over your life, out April 2. Harper Bloom has also announced a moving clip to accompany the release, directed by David Hansen (notable for his short film Anija).

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THE BELL STREETS REVEL IN THE JOY OF EVERYDAY LIFE IN NEW HOPE-FUELLED VIDEO FOR ‘DISAPPOINTMENT TOWN’ FEAT. KELLY DAY + VINYL PRE-SALES

In the lead up to their debut album Monument being released this week, local duo The Bell Streets are excited to share a new video for their latest single ‘Disappointment Town’ and open vinyl pre-sales via Popboomerang. Long fated for a team-up, Josh Meadows and Nick Batterham introduced their new project to the world back in January, after years spent coexisting on beloved ex-Melbourne label Summershine Records in the ’90s. Launching The Bell Streets with debut single ‘Fragile’, the duo promised 10 tracks in 2020 and are thrilled to finally be able to unveil the rest of their repertoire on their new LP Monument out Friday April 3.

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VALENTINA BRAVE RETURNS WITH IMPASSIONED ODE TO COUNTRY AND CONNECTION

Soulful singer/songwriter, Valentina Brave has returned with a new single, “This Place Your Soul” set for release on Tuesday March 31st. “This Place Your Soul” is a rare masterpiece, a powerful cinematic track that hits a deep nerve at the heart of all that holds true meaning for us.

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BROKEN EARTH RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘DANCE IN THE DARK’

Sydney's alternative metalcore outfit Broken Earth are today unleashing their brand new single "Dance In The Dark" as the first taste of new material in over a year!

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CROOKED ROYALS ARE BACK WITH EPIC NEW SINGLE ‘COPACETIC’

Auckland's Crooked Royals have returned in 2020 with their brand new single, "Copecetic", that sees the band explore their own brand of intricate metalcore and soaring melodies.

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SOPHIYA PUTS EVERYONE ON NOTICE WITH NEW SINGLE, ‘ROSIE’

In 2018, an underground Melbourne artist uploaded a song to triple J Unearthed and unknowingly burst onto the scene. SOPHIYA, with her debut single ‘White Ivory’, caught the attention of tastemakers and new fans with the first song she’d ever made, kickstarting an exciting new journey in music ahead.

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DIDIRRI RESCHEDULES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND GIFTS YOU NEW MUSIC WITH SINGLE ‘DON’T FIGHT WITH WHAT YOU’RE FIGHTING FOR’

Melbourne’s Didirri today announces the rescheduling of his upcoming Australian headline tour, which was due to take place across the country throughout April. The new tour dates will now take place in the same venues throughout November.

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GREAT GABLE POSTPONES FORTHCOMING AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR TO OCTOBER & NOVEMBER + NEW DATES ADDED

This October and November, Great Gable will perform in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with new dates added in Wollongong, Hobart, Torquay and Maroochydore. The Perth four-piece will also travel across the Tasman sea for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Perth nu-soul R&B producer Jamilla will acc…

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SYDNEY-BASED FUNK/RNB COLLECTIVE BOOMCHILD RETURN WITH SECOND SINGLE ‘COLD SHOULDER’

After releasing their debut single “Every Little Thing” late last year, BoomChild entered the scene with a (forgive me) boom. Moving from bedroom jams to multiple sold out shows over the past 6 months, and scoring support slots for some of Australia’s biggest acts (including Hermitude), the collective bring together elements of RnB, funk and soul, hip-hop, and even electronic music into a dynamic sound unlike any other.

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BAD PONY RETURN WITH NEW DOSE OF INTOXICATING ROCK IN ‘FOREVER, MY LOVE’

With a mischievous glint filtering throughout, Bad Pony mark their return for 2020 with a new banger in ‘Forever, My Love’. Driven by groove, intoxicating vocals and catchy indie melodies, the band proves that they’re ready and raring to go as a new chapter of music awaits.

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HOPE D RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘SECOND’ AND ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES

After releasing her confessional and relatable debut single “Swim” just last year, earning songwriting comparisons to the likes of Tegan & Sara and Alex The Astronaut, Brisbane’s Hope D returns with new single “Second”.

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BLOODS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'I HATE IT' ALONGSIDE DELIRIOUSLY FUN VIDEO

Sydney trio Bloods have just revealed the second single to be taken from their forthcoming Seattle EP, released Friday 15 May. Titled, ‘I Hate It’, the track stands alongside a deliriously fun video clip guaranteed to inject some delight in your day.

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EXCUSE FOR AN EXIT PREPARE FOR UPCOMING EP RELEASE ‘HOT MESS’ OUT MARCH 27

Excuse For An Exit are getting ready for another hot drop of their upcoming single ‘Hot Mess’ and we can bet it’s gonna be a scorcher.

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GRETA STANLEY RETURNS WITH BRIGHT NEW SINGLE ‘SOAK INTO THIS’

Signalling her triumphant return for 2020, Far North Queensland’s Greta Stanley announces her new single, ‘Soak Into This’ released March 24th via Double Drummer. Blending a new indie-rock influence and smart pop overtones with her folkier roots, it’s her most immediate and engaging song yet.

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THE SMITH STREET BAND RELEASE EXCLUSIVE LIVE ALBUM TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR CREW MEMBERS 

The Smith Street Band, like many other bands and artists around the globe have had their current tour postponed and are releasing an exclusive live recording today on Bandcamp in an effort to raise funds for crew members now out of work. With the legends at Bandcamp offering no fees on sales from 6pm Melbourne time today, Friday March 20th it’s the perfect time to donate if you can.

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FUTURE STATIC ARE BACK WITH SECOND SINGLE "DEAD END". 'FATALIST' EP WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY APRIL 3

Melbourne's alternative rock outfit, Future Static, are back with their second offering, "Dead End", from upcoming 'Fatalist' EP, due out Friday April 3! The new track follows a similar formula to the last track with its angry, fury-fuelled backbone and vocals that push boundaries Future Static are new to exploring.

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DROP NEW SINGLE 'RUN' & ANNOUNCE ALBUM 'HELP ME HELP YOU' DEBUT ALBUM TO BE STEPSON RELEASED WORLDWIDE U.S. SUMMER/AUSTRALIAN WINTER THROUGH SHARPTONE RECORDS

Stepson - Brisbane's most high-octane punk/hardcore outfit, are today announcing some details surrounding their highly-anticipated debut full-length album! The album, entitled "Help Me Help You" will be released worldwide in U.S. Summer/Australian Winter through SharpTone Records.

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THE KITE STRING TANGLE - C()D3X ALBUM OUT TODAY + VIRTUAL ALBUM LISTENING PARTY ANNOUNCED + NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR POSTPONED

It’s a huge day for The Kite String Tangle with his second album C()D3X released today. The 11-track album contains already released singles 'NORTH', 'KILLING TIME', and 'P()L4R' and continues the shift to a harder, darker, more electronic sound.

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GRENADE JUMPER MAKE THEIR 2020 RETURN WITH BLISTERING NEW SINGLE “HEAT WAVE”

Sydney’s anthemic punks Grenade Jumper have hit 2020 running with the release of blistering new single “Heat Wave”, revealed on Friday, March 20th.

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