LUNE DROP 'MISERY DIALOGUE' SINGLE, 'GHOST' EP OUT FRIDAY JUNE 12

LUNE - are releasing their debut EP 'Ghost' Friday, June 12th. Today they are dropping the last taste of the record before its release - 'Misery Dialogue'. Pre-Orders for their debut 5-track EP 'Ghost' are live NOW

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SARAH WOLFE TEAMS UP WITH THE FLOWERS ON ‘100 TIMES’

Indie-pop stunner Sarah Wolfe is continuing her ascendance in Sydney’s music scene, this time teaming up with triple j newcomers The Flowers for a gorgeous duet titled “100 Times”. Produced by Sarah’s partner Xavier Dunn and written alongside her long-time best friend Aggy (frontwoman of The Flowers), the track is a genuinely heartfelt collaboration, and a nostalgically poppy melodic masterpiece.

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WILL HYDE LAUNCHES ONTO THE POP SCENE WITH BREAKOUT HIT ‘EASY FOR U.’

Melbourne based artist will hyde has burst onto the low-fi pop scene with single “easy for u.”. With crisp production, gorgeous vocals and lyrical authenticity on par with stars like Dominic Fike and Rex Orange County, the single is an addictively melodic, catchy pop hit that immediately marks the 20 year old as one to watch.

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SHOTGUN MISTRESS RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SAVE ME FROM MYSELF’

‘Save Me From Myself’ is the blistering new track from Melbourne’s SHOTGUN MISTRESS. Following on from their debut ‘No Friend Of Mine’, the latest release captures all the raw uncompromising energy of the band’s live shows and merges it into a powerful contemporary hard rock sonic spectacle, replete with hypersonic riffs, hooks and pounding grooves. 

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THE MERCY KILLS RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'ALONE'

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, THE MERCY KILLS are back, with the release of their newly remastered single, 'Alone'. A re-worked version of a band and live crowd favourite, the track is taken from their debut album Happy To Kill You (2013) and has been remastered and re-released as a single for those reaching out digitally in COVID-19 isolation. The message is simple, “You can’t make it alone!”

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AUGIE MARCH’S GLEN RICHARDS REVEALS HIS FIRST OFFICIAL SOLO MATERIAL WIITH DEBUT ISOLATION INSPIRED SINGLE ‘HI GENE!’ OUT NOW!

If you’re still not around the basic precautionary measures currently in place to tackle this “Rona” situation, sit down, pour yourself a bath-brewed bev and let Glenn Richards spell it out for you. The beloved Augie March frontman has captured the quirky idiosyncrasies of the lived, imagined and projected iso-experience in his first ever solo release, ‘Hi Gene!’ out now. Timely though it is, this instant classic harks back to spelling lessons from Van Morrison with a neurotic nod to Neu and a salty salute to Sparks.

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TERRA RELEASE ACOUSTIC EP ‘INTO DEEP BLUE’ OUT NOW

Terra have been growing their presence in the Australian alternative scene as they've delivered their catchy, explosive and wound-opening pop-rock/ alt-rock that bleeds raw emotion.

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MELBOURNE PRODUCER EVAN KLAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'MAKE THE MOST OF THIS'

Evan Klar has long been the behind-the scenes, go-to name for collaboration. The Melbourne songwriter, producer and self-confessed bedroom-pop addict shares a new track titled Make The Most Of This (LISTEN HERE) and is the lead single to be revealed off a forthcoming EP which is expected to be released later this year.

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STELLIE PLAYS WITH THE OBSESSIVE FANTASY OF UNREQUITED LOVE IN NEW SINGLE “I’D HAVE KILLED FOR YOU”

Off the back of previous single “How Do We Look So Good?”, which was added to high rotation on triple j, featured across multiple websites and playlists, and solidified her immense talent for songwriting with emotional depth and lush sonic palettes, Stellie today announces her Self-Titled Debut EP due for release August 21st. Not to leave you waiting, new single “I’d Have Killed For You (out today) is a funky, yet slightly dark and obsessive track which plays with the concept of extreme unrequited love and obsessive fantasy, with a killer bass line.

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OLY SHERMAN RETURNS WITH INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘HOMEBOY’

We’ve already heard the sort of vibes Sydney songwriter Oly Sherman has been working with for 2020 on his January release, ‘Madness’, and now we’re getting more insights into this talented musician’s building stock of work. Releasing his new single ‘Homeboy’ this month, Sherman swathes polished songwriting in slick production and indie influences. Another strong step forward for Sherman, ‘Homeboy’ is one of his most intimate offerings yet.

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ASTRONAUGHTY ANNOUNCE NEW FUNKY SINGLE ‘CHANGING HANDS’ ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO OUT FRIDAY JUNE 5

“Here comes Astronaughty with a bad mama-jama. And she’s as fine as she can be. This is a DIY dance number at its purest. Recorded and mixed entirely in our Brunswick East Garage, so you can enjoy an iso-boogie on that daily dog walk down the Merri Creek. We slapped together Nonna’s finest ingredients for this tasty caprese. Mangiare!”

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HATTIE OATES DEBUTS LUSH AND BROODING NEW SOUNDS WITH ‘HIGH’

Over the course of three years, Tamworth songwriter Hattie Oates has flourished from being a 17 year old buzz artist, to now being a formidable voice that has captured the attention of fans and industry alike. Hattie’s new single, ‘High’, sees her stepping further into new sonic territory as she plays with darker pop tones and explores the effects of sudden impulses.

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BRISBANE’S AVERSIONS CROWN DISCUSS THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THEIRS LIVES & THE NEW ALBUM

Australian metal destroyers AVERSIONS CROWN will release their fourth studio album, Hell Will Come For Us All on June 12th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band discusses the ramifications of living during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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SA.MAY RETURNS WITH CHARGED NEW TRACK ‘EASIER’

Continuing to thrive on discovering new elements and avenues within her own musicality, Sydney producer and singer/songwriter SA.MAY returns with brand new music in ‘Easier’. Blending electronic production with woozy vocals and soulful instrumentation, the single comes out the gate strong - a great reflection of the Northern Beaches artist’s approach to her craft.

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TEISCHA REVEALS STRIKING LIVE VIDEO FOR ‘SILENCE’ FROM RECENT PROJECT ‘MOMENTARY’

TEISCHA today reveals a standalone live visual for standout track ‘silence’, taken from her widely praised mixtape and visualiser momentary. The piece finds Teischa in front of a bare wall, black t-shirt, microphone in hand, lit only by a wall projector displaying reels from momentary and the lyrics of ‘silence’ laid bare on her face and body. 

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ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘GOOD ENOUGH’ FEAT. MARIBELLE

Thrilling multi-instrumentalist and producer, Perth’s Ukiyo returnswith his entrancing new single Good Enough featuring Maribelle - a modest change of pace from the lofi electronic records of his Mixtape series, Ukiyo has produced a sensational blend of ambient indie-tronica and synth-driven future pop.

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ALICE IVY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'BETTER MAN' FEATURING BENJAMIN JOSEPH OF SAFIA + VIDEO STARRING ALEX DYSON

Today Alice Ivy shares new single 'Better Man (feat. Benjamin Joseph)' of SAFIA. The track follows the announcement of Ivy's forthcoming second studio album and release of its title track, 'Don't Sleep'. Listen and watch the groove-heavy music video featuring former triple j host Alex Dyson, HERE.

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THE KIDS RELEASE NEW SINGLE  'THE FAMILY SITUATION'

‘The Family Situation’ is the latest single from Sydney punks, THE KIDS. It’s a passage into the depths of a teenage mind. Furious, cold, hateful, anxious, and upset, the track speaks of destructive home situations and provides a voice for those who are voiceless.

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SHIT TINNIES RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'POINT TO PROVE'

The SHIT TINNIES have released their new single ‘Point to Prove’ on 25th May via Riot Records (part of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group), the follow up to their recent single ‘Town’.

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THE GREAT EMU WAS CASUALTIES RELEASE ANGSTY TRACK “TIGHT ENOUGH TO TELL”

Tight Enough to Tell” is the latest song from Melbourne-based alternative outfit The Great Emu War Casualties. Released last Friday May 22nd, 2020, it is sonically and lyrically reminiscent of UK indie rockers such as The Wombats and The Kooks, but it is without a doubt a Casualties track.

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