2024 has started with a glow for Sydney’s merci, mercy. In January, the alt-pop singer-songwriter played headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney to packed, rapturous crowds.

Australian rockers Hands Like Houses have unveiled "Paradise" featuring The Getaway Plan's Matthew Wright, the final track from their extended release Tropo - Volume 1, and just the first layer of music to come from the five-piece in 2024.

With its origins in beloved culture sites InTheMix, FasterLouder and Music Junkee, this newest chapter of Check Check will feature a national gig guide and music business directory, making it easier to discover bands, festivals and venues in the one location - a resource strangely absent from the internet right now.

The Snuts today release the official video for ‘Circles’, taken from their spectacular third album Millennials out now on the band’s newly set up label Happy Artist Records via The Orchard.

The album closer is a euphoric epic made for festival stages across the globe. The video, shot on a cold, rainy night in Glasgow and directed by Michael Sherrington, features award-winning Scottish Actor Tony Curran.

Today, Australian indie royalty San Cisco have released their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Under The Light, out now everywhere via Island City Records.

Faye Webster has released her highly anticipated fifth album, Underdressed at the Symphony. The album follows previously released singles Feeling Good Today’, ‘Lego Ring (ft. Lil Yachty)’, ‘But Not Kiss’ and  ‘Lifetime’.  All of Underdressed At The Symphony’s pre-release singles received widespread praise from places like The New York Times, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone. 

Today, New Zealand icons L.A.B return with their new album L.A.B VI, the latest addition to their ever-expanding catalogue. After recording and releasing their first five albums in a five-year span, L.A.B ​ return after an almost two-year long period of writing, recording, tweaking and finessing what is their strongest album to date.

Sydney trio Middle Kids today release their latest and highly anticipated album, "Faith Crisis Pt 1," a project brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightness, belief in love, and reassurance that even from the bottom, it’s possible to believe in beautiful things. The band will tour their new album in Australia and the USA in May/June 2024

We’re late to the party here BUT; It’s a good thing that festivals and live music are back on the menu this year because you’ll be able to bring 2022 to a close this December in sensational fashion; Good Things Festival, is officially returning to ignite mosh pits and more along the east coast.

Full Tilt Festival is thrilled to announce in line with the recent government announcement, the festival will be operating at 100% capacity with no restrictions in 2022.

ChillCheney sets a dark and energetic mood with his new single ‘Laying Low, set to be released on the 20th of October. This single is a defining moment for the young artist, recounting his experiences and vivid thoughts in lockdown.

Overflowing with love and a belly full of fruit, Brunswick local ray of sunshine Fiz drops cozy new track Ripe. Full of warm tones and fruity riffs, the release plants her as one of the country's most intriguing new artists.

Alternative indie pop auteurs Pirra have today announced their buoyant new single Never Apart, a synthy adventure produced by Sam Littlemore of Pnau, out June 18.

DRUID are summoning all their mana to announce their brand new single and video - 'I, Exist (Voices)'. The brand new brutal track drops this Friday, June 18th

Australian hip-hop titans Bliss n Eso are elated to announce their highly anticipated 7th studio album The Sun (out Friday 27 August). An album packed full of energy, swagger and some exciting collaborations, sees Bliss n Eso at their hungry best after a four year wait between albums.

I OH YOU are excited to share DZ Deathrays’ new track ‘Golden Retriever’, along with announcing dates for their Positive Rising: Part 2 album tour this September/October.

Australian Indie-Rock act Gang Of Youths, are back with their highly anticipated new single “the angel of 8th ave.'' released today, Wednesday 16th June 

Brisbane indie rockers theNISH are thrilled to announce the release of their debut single Fake Friends, available everywhere on July 10th.

Days Like These have unveiled the third and final single, "Honey", to release from forthcoming EP 'Wide Awake' - out next Friday April 14!

Founded in 2015 Wildheart are a Brisbane based melodic hardcore band who stormed onto the local scene with their debut release ‘A Thousand Days’. Since that release, the band have established themselves as firebrands and ones to watch, with their hard-hitting messages and music. Wildheart have slowly yet surely carved themselves a position as a heavy, emotional outfit that demands the attention of punters through their relentless live performances.