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MELBOURNE’S NEO-SOUL POWERHOSE EMMA VOLARD REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘FEMININITY’ - EMPOWERING ANTHEM THAT NARRATES THE FEMALE EXPERIENCE, A RECLAMATION OF POWER, STRENGTH & BEAUTY

Melbourne artist Emma Volard is gearing up to lay down another epic slap of social-soul on her latest rhythmic groove, ‘Femininity’. With her music deeply rooted in seeking justice and storytelling with strong political, environmental and personal undertones, Emma Volard is one-upping herself on her most vulnerable, honest and empowering single to date.

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BATZ RETURN AT THEIR DYNAMIC BEST WITH NEW SINGLE ‘REMAIN THE SAME’

Returning like a much needed beam of light amidst the darkness that has been 2020, Melbourne’s BATZ deliver another cracking tune in ‘Remain The Same’. For those who have been following the band’s journey from the beginning, this new single marks an exciting new statement of intent while for newcomers, the single is one helluva introduction.

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INTRODUCING MELBOURNE VOCALIST, PRODUCER, AND PERFORMER KOMANG, BLENDING ELECTRONIC RNB AND BALINESE INFLUENCES ON DEBUT SINGLE ‘DEWI’

Following a sold-out first show at AsiaTOPA as part of SIGNAL Young Creatives Lab, Melbourne soul’s ‘new-kid-on-the-block’ Rosie Clynes aka Komang is finally lifting the veil on her long-awaited debut single ‘Dewi’.

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AUSTEN TAPS JONO MA FOR NEW ANXIETY ANTHEM ‘WORSE THINGS’

Melbourne-via-Brisbane artist Austen kicks off a new chapter with the release of her latest single, ‘Worse Things’. Featuring a more DIY-approach and more organic instrumentation, Austen leans further into the indie pop sounds inspired by the likes of Lily Allen or Sky Ferreria, channeling her idols to create a wholly authentic and genuine sound.

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HOPE D CONTINUES HER STREAK OF WITTY-POP-ROCK SINGLES THAT CUT STRAIGHT TO THE HEART WITH ‘COMMON DENOMINATOR’

Fresh after making a bold new sonic statement with prevous single "Second" just earlier this year, Brisbane’s Hope D has once again delivered a brutally honest and captivating queer pop-rock anthem with new single "Common Deniminator".

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JULIA STONE EMERGES ON NEW SINGLE ‘BREAK’

Julia Stone today marks her eagerly anticipated solo return with a striking new single ‘Break’. In a profound and exciting shift from her folk origins, Stone has shed a proverbial skin to emerge in an entirely new form. Stone dazzles on ‘Break’. With its surreal, metallic synths and horns, the single is reminiscent of David Byrne, and is the perfect introduction to Stone’s compelling new era.

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BENEE RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE 'NIGHT GARDEN' + FEATURES KENNY BEATS AND BAKAR + ANNOUNCED AS APPLE MUSIC UP NEXT ARTIST

Indie pop sensation BENEE shows no sign of slowing down with the release today of new single ‘Night Garden’ featuring in-demand producer Kenny Beats and UK rising star Bakar.

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NAVVY REVEALS VIDEO FOR ‘PIECES’  PLUS A KITO REMIX

Fresh off the back of the release of her uplifting new single ‘Pieces’, which has been met with worldwide praise and support, Navvy has just dropped an incredible 3D video clip to accommodate the track; adding an incredibly human element to the already personal ‘Pieces’. In addition to the visual, ‘Pieces’ has been given the remix treatment by prolific LA-based, Australian producer and songwriter Kito

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CLEA REVEALS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SUGAR’

Captivating Brisbane-based artist Clea returns with an emotive new single ’Sugar’ - accompanied by a stunning and cinematic visual.

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NZ’S NEWEST POP EXPORT RIIKI RELEASES GROOVY HIT ‘SHARE YOUR LUV’

New face RIIKI has been steadily establishing herself as a fixture in the pop scene in her home country of New Zealand, as well across the pond in Australia. She has hit 2020 running with her third single, “Share Your Luv”, a groove-laden track that showcases RIIKI’s gorgeous vocal tone, and effortless talent for creating pop hooks.

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FUTURE STATIC UNLEASH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 'FATALIST' EP OUT NOW!

The time has come, Melbourne's alternative rock outfit, Future Static are today unleashing the 'Fatalist' EP. Dropping "Choke" and "Dead End" in the lead up, the singles have paved the way for this massive offering of anger and fury.

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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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NAT VAZER SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘GRATEFUL’ - AN ODE TO INSPIRING FEMALES AND ROLE MODELS +ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR DATES

Melbourne’s Nat Vazer is excited to reveal her latest indie pop crooner Grateful.
Out today, Grateful joins beloved 2019 latecomer ‘Like Demi’, to appear on Vazer’s forthcoming debut album arriving mid-year via Hotel Motel Records.

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GET LOST IN THE WOOZY, TENDER, AND HEARTFELT SONGWRITING OF STELLIE'S NEW SINGLE AS SH ASKS; ‘HOW DO WE LOOK SO GOOD?’

Making the leap from bedroom artist to knockout performer just last year, Stellie is a young Adelaide artist on the cusp of bigger things. Inspired by strong female voices, her tender and personal tales are indie-pop slow-burners that cut straight to the heart.

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