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THE RIOT RETURN WITH THEIR STRONGEST STATEMENT YET: NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SEE IT BELIEVE IT’ OUT TODAY

Three-piece THE RIOT returns today with their strongest statement yet, a song that speaks to the trio’s vision and ability to find unity in a time of chaos.

Opening with an almost Moses Sumney-like choral part before ducking and weaving through rap and hardcore, ‘See it Believe it’ is an anthem for those who have never had one written for them, a siren call to those unseen by a failing system.

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DULCIE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘ETHEREAL’ WITH VIDEO + ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP ‘SAKE OF SOUND’ OUT JUNE 18 + TOUR DATES

‘Ethereal' is the latest dreamy single to be lifted from Dulcie’s forthcoming debut EP Sake Of Sound out June 18. Proving they are as savvy as they are talented, Sake Of Sound will be released via their very own label imprint, Lapis Lazuli. The Perth all girl indie-pop band, have also been announced as one of the support acts for a number of Tyne-James Organ shows around the country this June and July.

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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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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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ELLA FENCE DROPS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘MORE TO LIFE’ FROM NEW EP “NO THANK YOU”

Heavily atmospheric, emotional and intense, it celebrates life’s wonderful moments, while appreciating human beings can fall into a wounded state and need time to rejuvenate, before once again taking on the world.

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RISING SYDNEY INDIE POP ARTIST TAYLOR B-W RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘NUNCHUCKS’

As her first release for 2021, ‘Nunchucks’ is a great introduction to Taylor B-W for newcomers though for fans who have been following the talented artist, this is simply a fired up new addition to a strongly growing body of work.

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SAM MARKS DELIVERS CONTAGIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘TEND TO YOURSELF’

Known for invoking feelings of nostalgia through his music, Marks wrote ‘Tend To Yourself’ whilst reflecting on his time during COVID-19, aiming to remind people about the importance of self-care.

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TIM AYRE SHARES NEW SINGLE 'MEXICAN HOLIDAY' + OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

Today, Sydney based musician, composer and vocalist Tim Ayre shares his latest alt-pop gem 'Mexican Holiday', out via Kitsuné Musique. Combining Tim's unmistakable vocals with an optimistic melody, 'Mexican Holiday' is drenched in nostalgia and wanderlust. The single is taken from his upcoming EP Modern Life, set to be released later this year.

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THE VENDETTAS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘GUARDIANS’

Melbourne hard rockers THE VENDETTAS are back with a brand new single ‘Guardians’ which will be released on all digital platforms on 6th April via Golden Robot Records.

There's nothing better than guitar-driven, hook-laden, straight-up rock ‘n’ roll and Melbourne based band, THE VENDETTAS fit right into that category.

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THE OWEN GUNS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘OUT OF TIME’

THE OWEN GUNS dropped their latest EP Violating Community Standards in August last year and the controversial (albeit tongue in cheek) band caused quite a stir. ‘Out Of Time’ the follow up to previous single ‘Sick’ will be released on 6th April and is taken from their upcoming EP, EP 2 Electric Boogaloo which is out in late May on Riot Records/Golden Robot Records.

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HALF MOON RUN REVEAL NEW SINGLE “HOW COME MY BODY” + NOMINATED FOR JUNO AWARD

Earlier this month, Half Moon Run received a Juno award nomination for Group of the Year. Today, they share the release of their latest single “How Come My Body” out now on Glassnote Records. A decade after their debut, the Canadian kings of indie rock are in the midst of their most profound evolution yet. 

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CONGRATS RELEASES SONIC POP INSPIRED SINGLE "OVERTHINK” FEAT. KWASI

Following up his sleek and passionate singles “Russian Roulette” and “Lobotomy”, Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart has revealed the next installment of his solo project Congrats; a new single titled “Overthink” feat. Kwasi. Produced by ARIA Awardnominee Konstantin Kersting (Mallrat, Tones & I, Jungle Giants), this single is our last taste before Congrats releases his larger body of work next month.

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20-YEAR-OLD PERTH ARTIST JULIA WALLACE SHARES SECOND SINGLE ‘PLACE IN MIND’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP, OUT 24 MARCH 2021

Late last year we introduced you to brand new Perth-based artist, Julia Wallace. The 20-year-old released her stunning debut ‘Warm Light’, which is being received with open arms by the local and international music media, and quickly gained over 100,000 streams. Today Julia releases her second song ‘Place in Mind’ and announces the release of her debut EP (of the same title), which is due out on 24 March 2021.

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BELLE HAVEN SHARE SECOND SINGLE "TAKE YOUR PILL" FROM UPCOMING 'TIME CHANGES NOTHING' EP

Melbourne alternative rockers, Belle Haven, have returned to share "Take Your Pill", the second single from forthcoming EP 'Time Changes Nothing' releasing through Greyscale Records on Friday April 16. Pre-orders available here.

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DYLAN CARTLIDGE RELEASES NEW FEEL-GOOD SINGLE "ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN”

England’s Dynamic talent Dylan Cartlidge has just revealed his latest feel-good track “Anything Could Happen” out Thursday 11th March via Glassnote Records. This single is the second release of 2021, following “Molasses (Walk the Walk)”. Energetic and sprightly as always, “Anything Could Happen” is a gracious reminder of Dylan Cartlidge talent and charm.

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