LAVRENCE IS BACK WITH A JOYFUL SUMMERY BOP TO BOOST YOUR MOOD

Following up his nightclub hits “My Space” and “Radio Man”, Sydney LGBTQI+ artist LAVRENCE is bringing us the fun, summery banger we didn’t know we needed; “Nightshade”. Embellished with his signature 80’s pop flavour and uplifting lyrics, this exciting dance track is a call to arms to all groovers and party people.

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INNERBLOOM LANDS AT #5 IN TRIPLE J'S HOTTEST 100 OF THE DECADE+ DEBUT FILM AND LIVE ALBUM RÜFÜS DU SOL: LIVE FROM JOSHUA TREE IS OUT NOW

Grammy-nominated RÜFÜS DU SOL today had their song INNERBLOOM make a top 5 appearance in triple j’s listener-voted Hottest 100 of the Decade countdown, coming in at #5. And the What So Not remix of INNERBLOOM also featured in the countdown, landing at #64.

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REB FOUNTAIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WHEN GODS LIE”  + MUSIC VIDEO SHOT ON SUPER 8 FILM

NZ local Reb Fountain has blessed us with the release of her second single of 2020, “When Gods Lie”, revealed on Friday 13th of March 2020, from her forthcoming self-titled album, set for release on May 1st 2020 with Flying Nun.

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LIVENATION ANNOUNCE DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIA 2020 CANCELLATION

It is with intense disappointment that we announce that My Chemical Romance will not be coming to Australia to play Download. As we are unable to deliver a complete line-up to meet the standard that Download fans both expect and deserve, we have very reluctantly made the decision to cancel Download Australia 2020.

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PRESS CLUB RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'INSECURITIES' & ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN & EUROPEAN TOUR 

Every so often a musical outfit will release a song that isn’t necessarily a component of a greater body of work. A song can sometimes be just that. A song. Not known for being profoundly enigmatic, Melbourne touring juggernaut, PRESS CLUB, release a bolt from the blue.

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MEADOW WELCOMES MORE ACTS TO ITS MASSIVE LINEUP FOR THE FESTIVAL'S SEVENTH INSTALMENT WITH DONNY BENÉT, MR. TEENAGE, POOKIE AND MORE ADDED TO THE BILL

The seventh annual Meadow festival lineup just got even tastier. Festival organisers, The Locals are proud to announce the final pickings for the smorgasbord of aural delights set to take over the iconic Bambra Bowl this March.

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POLARIS RELEASE NEW VIDEO & TRACK, LANDMINE TAKEN FROM THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, THE DEATH OF ME OUT FEBRUARY 21

As the excitement rises and the countdown begins for the release of Polaris' second studio album, The Death Of Me, out next week on February 21 via Resist Records, the band reveal their heaviest song to date, Landmine. Landmine is a song that faces that mid-20s realisation that the universe doesn’t o…

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REMINDER; RESPIRE! SMASH MUSIC’S FIRE BENEFIT SHOW THIS WEEKEND FEBRUARY 16

Artists and venues across Melbourne are still pulling together more and more benefit shows as the fires rage on, and Smash Music Group are jumping on board with ‘Respire’, a co-headliner featuring Dogs Don’t Kiss and Loose Ends, including support from Sm…

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DREAM ON DREAMER SAY FAREWELL AND ANNOUNCE FINAL ALBUM, WHAT IF I TOLD YOU IT DOESN'T GET BETTER OUT MARCH 27

Good things must come to an end and to celebrate 11 years of a remarkably iconic career, Dream On Dreamer are hanging up their hats and are bidding farewell. But before they do, they are celebrating with the release of their fifth and final studio album, What if I Told You It Doesn't Get Better out March 27 via Believe.

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GROOVIN THE MOO 2020 LINE UP IS AS HOT AS A FRIED EGG!

It’s time to get egg-cited! We’ll once again be jivin’ into our six regions around Australia this April and May – enjoying incredible tunes, seriously good times, and that good ol’ country hospitality!  It’s the perfect way to make memories with your old mates, and mates you’re yet to meet.

Speaking of meeting new mates, allow us to introduce you to your GTM2020 touring line up.

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JOY IN MOTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE "CASUAL ENEMY" AS FIRST SINGLE OF 2020

After ending 2019 on a high note winning the opening slot for Brisbane Good Things Festival early December, Joy In Motion are wasting no time with the release of their brand new pop rock anthem "Casual Enemy".

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MONASH UNIVERSITY'S LIVE MUSIC HOUSE, THE COUNT’S, ANNOUNCE AUTUMN SERIES; THANDO, FULTON STREET & ALMA ZYGIER

Presenting live acts each week in the South East of Melbourne, Monash University’s new state-of-the-art live music house, The Count's, today announce their Autumn Series.

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GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL UNVEILS FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROGRAM FOR 2020 EVENT

With just under one month to go, the Grampians Music Festival is preparing to roll out its special edition of live music and good vibes for 2020. Today, the festival shares details of its unique food and beverage partners for this year’s event.

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DUNE RATS RELEASE NEW SONG & VIDEO FOR 'STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (FEAT. K.FLAY)'

Today Brisbane trio Dune Rats share their new single 'Stupid Is As Stupid Does (feat. K.Flay)' and release their long-awaited third LP, Hurry Up And Wait, out now via Ratbag Records / BMG.

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BOATS SHARE SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR ‘VAN DIEMENS LAND’ + ANNOUNCE TIME TO OPEN THE MACHINE EP - OUT MARCH 2

Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist Boats, aka Blake Paterson, follows up the recent KEXP supported single ‘Falling Off Rainbows' with a new single and video for ‘Van Diemens Land’. Detailing Blake’s experience of becoming lost in the Tasmanian wilderness, the single is the second track lifted from the impending Time To Open The Machine EP, due for release on Monday 2 March.

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PARKER ANNOUNCES ARRESTING NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BECOME THE FOOL’

Visual artist, songwriter and musician PARKER has today announced her devastatingly beautiful new single Become The Fool, a heartbreakingly powerful song about an unbalanced relationship in which one person ends up sacrificing too much of themselves and their dreams for another, set for release today, January 24. 

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SLUMBERJACK RELEASE CLUB FOCUSSED SINGLE 'HADES' WITH FOMO + PLAYING CASTAWAY FESTIVALS

Today SLUMBERJACK announce the release of ‘Hades’, a club-focused track which they made with San Diego producer duo FOMO, who have worked on remixes for Skrillex and The Chainsmokers. It’s a hard-hitting track in signature SLUMBERJACK style with world music influences mixed in with staccato drops and a booming bass which hits you hard in the chest.

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