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HOKO RELEASE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE ‘BIG MISTAKE’

Fresh off the back of the release of their debut project HEATHEN, New York’s HOKO have released a new set of visuals for their latest single, ‘Big Mistake’. Directed by James Mountford, the video puts HOKO songwriter and lead vocalist Nathaniel Hoho to work, bringing new energy to an already spirited original.

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SLY WITHERS UNLEASH POWERFUL NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO 'CLARKSON’ AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM – 'GARDENS'

Perth indie rock outfit Sly Withers take the next big leap of their career today with the release of another sing-like-hell-to-the-heavens single, Clarkson, as well as announcing details of their new album, Gardens. The new record is scheduled for release June 11 via Dew Process records and Universal Music Australia.

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TORCH FEST BRISBANE SET TO GO AHEAD AND TORI FORSYTH JOINS LINE-UP

Despite Brisbane's recent lockdown local music punters can celebrate as Torch Fest Brisbane has been given the green light to go ahead this weekend. It's so important in times like these that events like this can still go ahead – for the artists, the venues and for the general public – so to add the cherry on the top, Torch Fest have just announced that Tori Forsyth will be joining the already massive line-up.

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STEVIE JEAN CHANNELS A LITTLE CHAOS AND DESTRUCTION IN VIDEO FOR "MENACE" + ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE HEADLINE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW

Recently relocating to Melbourne from her hometown of Darwin NT, Stevie Jean today channels all her unbridled, angsty, and creatively expressive energy for the music video of lead single "Menace" off her debut album ‘The Dark’ (slated for release May 14th).

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CANNON RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LIGHT IN THE FOG’ + ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM ‘CONNEXION’

Beloved noughties indie rock outfit Cannon return with their first single of the year, ‘Light In The Fog’ lifted from their anticipated debut album Connexion. Following on from last year’s long-awaited track and instant fan favourite ‘Enemy’, the Melbourne three-piece are thrilled to share this second taste of Connexion and reveal that the debut LP will finally be here Friday 4 June via Quixotic Records.

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SLUM SOCIABLE RELEASE FINAL EP ‘THE STREET OF DIRE NEEDS’

Today marks the bittersweet end of Melbourne duo Slum Sociable. Their final release The Street Of Dire Needs EP is out now via Liberation Records.

The five-tracker features singles ‘Explain Myself’, ‘You’re In My Head (feat. KYE)’ and ‘Questions’ as well as title track ‘The Street Of Dire Needs’ and ‘Lookin’ Up’. These final two are greatly significant songs for Ed Quinn and Miller Upchurch, who penned ‘Lookin’ Up’ 10 years ago in their previous musical manifestation.

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TOWNS SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SWIMMING’ WITH VIDEO + ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Adelaide pop-punk, self-professed “two-piece puzzle”, TOWNS have shared their riotous new single ‘Swimming’, alongside a larger than life video jam packed with colour and energy. The duo have also announced they’ll be hitting the road later this year for their Swimming Tour, over five dates nationally from Friday 28 May taking in Brisbane, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne and finishing with their hometown Adelaide on Saturday 6 June. Tickets are on sale Tuesday 6 April @ 10am AEST.

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GREATEST HITS RELEASE NEW SINGLE WITH VIDEO ‘PALM SPRINGS’ + ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Gold Coast band Greatest Hits are excited to release their brand new single ‘Palm Springs’ alongside an uber cool visual directed by Benjamin Robinson and mixed by Shags Chamberlain, whose previous credits include the likes of Mac Demarco, Weyes Blood and Drugdealer. Hot off the back of touring with the illustrious Donny Benét, the three-piece are also psyched to announce live headline dates for later this month taking in three shows across New South Wales and a Melbourne performance at The Retreat Hotel.

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TAME IMPALA ANNOUNCES ‘INNERSPEAKER’ LIVE FROM WAVE HOUSE

Today, Tame Impala has announced InnerSpeaker Live From Wave House, a streaming concert event taking place on Wednesday 21 April via the premium digital live platform Moment House. The band will perform their seminal debut album from start to finish. Tickets go on sale today and can be purchased via www.momenthouse.com. Global timings below. Located four hours from their home-town of Perth and perched on the Indian Ocean, Wave House is the legendary studio where Kevin Parker recorded the album 10 years ago, and where the band will bring the album to life on April 21.

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PLASTIC FACE RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO' ‘BACK2TOKYO’

Experimental Sydney-based duo Plastic Face (Pete Stals and Will Coleman) have today announced their dark, mysterious new single BACK2TOKYO, an exploration of how it feels to fall backwards into old habits, being an inner critic and finally getting yourself back onto the path to ecstasy. The enigmatic duo have also released a spooky and intriguing Lynchian video to accompany the track, written and directed by Sean Donovan.

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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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WA’S PRETTY UGLYS ANNOUNCE SOPHOMORE EP ‘PARTY FRIENDS’ OUT ON FRIDAY APRIL 16

The band’s five-track sophomore EP features a mixed bag of punk and surf-rock songs that they’ve been playing in their live set for a while. It comes on the back of single ‘Party Friends’', which was added to Triple j Unearthed and the DIY video on Rage. “Feels epic to get this release into the world collectively putting together these tracks in a way that helps solidify our own sound direction from over the past 12 months at least, with both happy and deeper/heavier tracks all in the mix’’ Pretty Uglys

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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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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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MOODY BEACH SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “WHY NOT” PRODUCED BY KIM MOYES + ANNOUNCES LIVE SHOWS IN SYDNEY & WOLLONGONG

Today, Sydney-based singer-songwriter Moody Beach (aka Melissah Mirage) shares her new single and video, “Why Not” out via Viscera Arts. Mirage will launch the single with two headline live shows in Sydney and Wollongong come late April.

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