MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST LOUISE TERRA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘YUU’ + ANNOUNCES ANTICIPATED EP FOLLOW THE MOON INTO THE OCEAN RELEASE DATE

Castlemaine-via-Melbourne musician Louise Terry has been traversing the vast electro and experimental art-pop expanse long before the inception of her near-namesake solo moniker Louise Terra began. Known for her involvement with such Melbourne indie outfits as Sugar Fed Leopards, Sawtooth, Brite Fight and Flying Scribble, Louise Terra has trickled out a string of singles and multimedia collaborations to her name since 2016, most notably with film-maker Rachel Feery in the production of a virtual-reality music video for her single, ‘Nature Calling’ in 2019.

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LISTEN TO POLARIZE LUCKY EYE EP - OUT TODAY

Polarize Lucky Eye EP is out today. Showcasing the band’s knack for emotive and expansive alt-rock, the EP features a new single 'Lucky Eye' as well as previously released tracks ‘Friends Again’, 'Eugene's Calling' & ‘Big Old Kid’. Polarize has announced an EP launch at The John Curtin in Melbourne on Friday 9 April. 

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YIBBY SHARES NEW SINGLE 'CHESS NOT CHECKERS' FEAT. ARNO FARAJI

Today, Sydney hip-hop artist YIBBY returns with his new single 'Chess Not Checkers', featuring Arno Faraji. The track, which was premiered on triple j, flips the energy upward from February's darker, slow-burning cut ‘Cigar’ and last year's 'No Sweat', with grime-inspired hip-hop production by Clockwork Odyssey and Kid Fiction. Fusing Yibby and Arno Faraji's equally inspired flows, 'Chess Not Checkers' makes for an excitable and commanding record with the two local trailblazers signature stamps all over it. 

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ASHA JEFFERIES SHARES 'CRYBABY' AND ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR

Brisbane songwriter Asha Jefferies reveals a dreamy new single ‘Crybaby’. Combining the patience of folk with the urgency of pop, ‘Crybaby’ is Jefferies' most evocative and reflective track to date. The release comes with the announcement of a headline national tour, taking place throughout May.

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TYNE-JAMES ORGAN ANNOUNCES JUNE + JULY NATIONAL TOUR + REVEALS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SUNDAY SUIT + DEBUT ALBUM NECESSARY EVIL OUT FRIDAY 21 MAY

Ahead of the release of his debut album Necessary Evil on Friday 21 May via Dew Process, today Tyne-James Organ announces a national tour for June and July.  To celebrate, watch the 25-year-old singer-songwriter trip the light fantastic on the official video for new single Sunday Suit.

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CAKE POP SHARE NEW SINGLE + VIDEO 'BLACK RUM' + ANNOUNCE ALBUM CAKE POP 2 OUT MAY 14TH VIA MAD DECENT

Today, Cake Pop share their new single 'Black Rum' and announce their new album Cake Pop 2, due May 14th via Mad Decent. 'Black Rum' is a burst of manic pop energy built around infectious synth-stabs and auto-tuned vocals. It comes alongside a zany music video featuring the group in over-sized fruit costumes, directed by Weston Allen (Rebecca Black, 100 gecs, Dorian Electra).

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POND RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK + VISUALISER PINK LUNETTES + TOURING WA THIS APRIL + MAY

Today, Pond rises from the shadows to uncover Pink Lunettes via Spinning Top Records.  The frenetic track is the first new music since the release of their internationally acclaimed eighth studio album Tasmania.  To celebrate the release, the Fremantle five-piece have announced headline performances in Margaret River and Bunbury in April, alongside two Perth shows in April and May with Methyl Ethel. 

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APRIL SUN IS SET TO BE THE FIRST LARGE SCALE GENERAL ADMISSION EVENT IN MELBOURNE, 11 DAYS & NIGHTS OF BACK-TO-BACK DANCING! + EXTRA ACTS ADDED

After a year that has had us feeling like we are living in a real-life version of Footloose, with singing and dancing being banned and illegal, it is with extreme excitement that we announce April Sun will be the first large scale general admission event in Victoria since life as we know it was cancelled!

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GARBAGE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM ‘NO GODS NO MASTERS’ OUT JUNE 11 + NEW SINGLE 'THE MEN WHO RULE THE WORLD' OUT NOW

Garbage will share their seventh studio album No Gods No Masters. The record’s first single, ‘The Men Who Rule The World’, and its accompanying mixed media video—created by Chilean film director, animator and painter Javi.MiAmor—are out today, listen and watch here.

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3X QMA WINNER LT SHARES SLICE OF DREAM POP WITH NEW SINGLE 'HOLD YA'

Three times Queensland Music Award winner, singer songwriter LT today shares her delightful new single, Hold Ya - a sugary slice of heartening dream pop. The track is accompanied by a charming Chelsey Johnston video that perfectly captures some lovely moments of connection between people.

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marigolden RELEASES SMOULDERING MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘JUST LIKE SMOKE’

marigolden’s newest single ‘Just Like Smoke’ (out on March 19) showcases the Melbourne-based musician’s unique brand of neo-soul, alt-RnB and folk-roots through her earthy tones, laid-back style and smooth, free-flowing energy. To accompany her sophomore single, marigolden has released a simple yet compelling music video.

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DOMINIC BREEN ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR & DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR ‘JAMES STREET TONIGHT’

Today, rising singer/songwriter Dominic Breen announces an east coast run of shows in support of his new single ‘James Street Tonight’, complete with five piece band and with more dates still to be announced.

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TAME IMPALA REVEALS INNERSPEAKER MEMORIES - A SHORT FILM ON THE RECORDING OF INNERSPEAKER

To mark today’s release of the InnerSpeaker 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Island Records Australia, Tame Impala aka Kevin Parker reveals InnerSpeaker Memories. The short film captured in the halcyon days by Matt Sav and edited by Alex Haygarth features never-before-seen footage from the recording of InnerSpeaker at the idyllic Wave House Studio in Western Australia.

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STEPSON’S “HELP ME HELP YOU” ALBUM OUT NOW THROUGH SHARPTONE RECORDS

Brissy band Stepson are today releasing their debut album 'Help Me Help You' worldwide through Sharptone Records! Stepson have also announced a free, 18+, limited capacity Album Launch celebration party at The Outpost Bar in Brisbane on Saturday night, that also doubles as an afterparty for The Faction's Hardest 100 countdown!

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