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Thomas Headon is hard not to love with his new bop "Loving You"
Posted on June 19 2020
We just came across Thomas Headon, a rising star who today drops his new single âLoving Youâ, available on all platforms now via Platoon. The new song, which premiered on triple jâs Home and Hosed overnight also features the intro track âIâm Finally In Loveâ.Â
PREMIERE: Karmel JĂ€ger has nowhere to go in her lo-fi iso inspired video
Posted on June 18 2020
Sydney based DJ, producer and singer Karmel JĂ€ger is back with her latest track, âNowhere to Goâ, a laid-back jazz-hop number to get your toes tapping as you sip on your socially distanced wine.
INTERVIEW: Jeff Staple X Bellroy for the Miller Design Lab
Posted on June 09 2020
The world may be upended by Covid-19 right now, but the creative world continues to knock ideas together.  We caught up with iconic urban designer Jeff Staple about his role as Curator of the Miller Design Lab and to shine a spotlight on the collaboration with Aussie fashion label Bellroy.
From dark synth to dance pop â RavxNâs new single will get you from couch to club
Posted on May 29 2020
It has been a long time since weâve had agony, synth, pop, and glitter combined into an anthem thatâs fit for your big night out as much as your lonely night in but RavxNâs debut single âChemical Dreams (Stay With Me) may have achieved just that.Â
Treat yourself to Petit Biscuit X Shallou and their new collab I Leave Again
Posted on May 26 2020
French producer âPetit Biscuitâ returns on an ethereal new single called âI Leave Again  which premiered on the airwaves via triple j Good Nights. Lead by Petit Biscuitâs dreamy vocals and production, it comes equipped with a feature from LA based artist âShallouâ alongside an exhilarating lyric video to match.
Aussie man in his 60's plays video games for the first time and delivers hilarious reviews
Posted on May 16 2020
Brothers Luke and George Arnold had the idea to interview their Uncle Lance after playing video games for the first time a few years ago. Lance, who was recovering from a double knee replacement was going crazy not being able to leave the couch. So, the boys organized for Lance to play a bunch of computer games and then later interviewed him in the woolshed in the backyard of their family home.
Life is better with Blazar
Posted on May 15 2020
Lead by Jerad Finck, a Billboard-charting singer-songwriter in his own right, BLAZAR is a collaborative venture between some of the best behind-the-scenes figures in the pop world. Jerad has teamed up with esteemed writers and producers, whose credits include writing for Tiesto, The Fray, and P!nk, in an effort for them all to enjoy true creative freedom in this project.
Listen to live rainforests around the world at this crazy online festival
Posted on April 27 2020
We're isolated at home and it's boring but I have a challenge for you.   This weekend, turn off Netflix and connect with nature by tuning in to International Dawn Chorus Day.
A project by Reveil; a global arts project and international web broadcast, Dawn Chorus Day will relay the sounds of live microphones tracking sunrise in multiple locations across the planet in real-time.
A NEW GUS DAPPERTON EMERGES WITH THE SINCERE SINGLE âFIRST AIDâ
Posted on April 24 2020
Having broken onto the scene in 2016 with tracks like âPrune, You Talk Funnyâ and the dreamy âIâm Just Snackingâ, Gus has had his music touch all corners of the world, featured in the iconic series 13 Reasons Why and lending his vocals to the current Tik Tok craze âSupalonelyâ by Benee.
Get through the melancholy of isolation with Taylah Carroll's latest track
Posted on April 24 2020
Equal parts confessional dreamy alt-rock and indie-folk, this third single from the Melbourne based artist reeks of the skepticism, unenthusiasm and complacency weâre all feeling, but with a clever veneer of hopefulness that keeps you hitting repeat.Â
Mxmtoon lays down some life lessons with her new track
Posted on April 09 2020
The first body of work since her critically acclaimed debut album the masquerade last year, dawn finds mxmtoon pushing her sound further than ever before, embracing lush soundscapes and pulsing beats.
Alfie Templeman gives us some "Happiness in Liquid Form" with his new track
Posted on April 08 2020
Seventeen year old British rising star Alfie Templeman has today shared his vibrant new single "Happiness in Liquid Form", out now via Chess Club Records
Oliver Tree asks for forgiveness with surprise track Let Me Down
Posted on April 08 2020
âI wrote âLet Me Downâ the day after I cancelled my album due to coronavirusâ Tree says about the new track. âCancelling the release was devastating after working on this album for five years. Even though it was completely out of my control, I felt like I let a lot of people down so I made them this song as an apology..."
Ooh LA LA! A new track from Run the Jewels to brighten up your self-iso
Posted on March 27 2020
Something to brighten up your self-isolation, a new track out from formidable duo Run The Jewels called âOoh LA LAâ. The track features Greg Nice and DJ Premier and will have you feeling all the good feels.
HI MOTIVE offer up a special 'stay at home' live video of their recent single 'Free Me'
Posted on March 27 2020
Electronic duo HI MOTIVE today share a very special 'stay at home' live video of their recent single 'Free Me'
GIG REVIEW: Tora at the Corner Hotel, Richmond
Posted on February 27 2020
The four-piece, originally from Byron Bay - delivered an impressively intimate show and the audience at the Corner Hotel was positively frothing as the boys walked on stage.Â
Adelaideâs EAST AV3 drop their confident new single and video âLe Laboâ
Posted on February 21 2020
Adelaideâs EAST AV3 today add another notch to their belt with the release of their confident new single âLe Laboâ. Continuing to carve out an undeniable sound all of their very own, EAST AV3 release an accompanying debut video.
Billie Eilish & Finneas drop new Bond theme song "No Time To Die"
Posted on February 14 2020
Today, five-time GRAMMYÂź Award-winning, Hottest 100 topping artist BILLIE EILISH has released her latest song, No Time To Die, the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film.Â
Raw and timeless, e^stâs new single âfresh out of loveâ
Posted on February 13 2020
Beautifully melodic and elegant in its bold production, E^STâs vocals and deeply honest songwriting bring a melancholic feeling, or a sense of âemptinessâ as she would describe it, reverberating in lines like, âI gotta stop pretending people wouldnât let me down.
Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival kicks off today with a killer program
Posted on February 13 2020
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival kicks off today, featuring a fabulously eclectic program of events including dazzling dance parties, top-tier theatre, music, workshops and family-focused fun.
Confidence Man announce 2020 tour dates
Posted on February 11 2020
Confidence Man closed out 2019 on a high by releasing new single âDoes It Make You Feel Good?â and making celebrity fans out of U2 and Noel Gallagher. Now theyâre welcoming in the new decade by announcing their first Australian headline tour in two years with a strut around the nation.
Ed Wells contemplates the meaning of âhomeâ in his soulful debut ep
Posted on February 11 2020
A vibrant mix of modern soul and R&B, âHomeâ is a collection of songs of which Ed has reflected on different aspects of modern life, searching for the definition of âhomeâ at every stop on his meandering journey.Â
Can't Stop My Loving for Poolside
Posted on February 07 2020
My deep space explorer crash-landed on a tropical island only to find aliens and humans dancing together in the daytime as if itâs a Friday night.Â
Didirri reflects on life and its Raw Stuff
Posted on January 31 2020
Penning an open letter to âa dear personâ in his life, Melbourneâs Didirri has produced another masterpiece on the breakdown of communication and the weight it places on your shoulders.Â
Hipland is looking for new music and arts writers
Posted on January 21 2020
Hipland is looking for some eager new writers to join the Melbourne team of contributors.
Whethan is back with the first release from his new album, Fantasy.
Posted on January 13 2020
After a period of quiet, Whethan is back with the first release from his new album, Fantasy. The 20-year-old producer who boasts over 4.77 million monthly listeners on Spotify, releases Stay Forever which features Portlandâs indie-electronic outfit STRFKR.
Tame Impala shares new single, lost in yesterday
Posted on January 08 2020
Lost In Yesterday is a deep dive into the addictive nature of nostalgia propelled by loopy, driving disco.
INTERVIEW: Oliver Leimbach from Lime Cordiale
Posted on December 27 2019
2019 has been a massive year for brothers Louis and Oli Leimbach, better known as Lime Cordiale. This cruisey surf-rock duo is seeing out the year with a set at Woodford Folk Festival in the Queensland Hinterland.
Jason Winston is making waves in the Sydney Queer scene.
Posted on December 13 2019
The music came at a time of change for me. I used it to help me celebrate what I was feeling in this newfound relationship and used it as a tool to further understand myself.
Billie Eilish directs her first video for track "Xanny".
Posted on December 06 2019
Six-time Grammy AwardŸ nominee Billie Eilish has made her directorial debut with the official music video for âxannyâ. Billie revealed today:Â
Bon Iver returns to Australia with new arena show
Posted on November 27 2019
It's finally happening, Bon Iver will return to Australia and New Zealand in June 2020 with a new arena show in support of their latest album i, i.Â
TORA ANNOUNCE DELUXE ALBUM FOR 'CAN'T BUY THE MOOD'
Posted on November 25 2019
The deluxe album will be released on Friday 24 January 2019 and will be supported by a national tour taking in capital cities.
Check out "Stupid", the brand new video from G FLIP
Posted on November 21 2019
G FLIP today shares the incredible and slightly disconcerting video for 'Stupid'. The video uses deep faking technology and shows G Flip as various people in different situations.
GIG REVIEW: Holy Holy at The Forum, Melbourne
Posted on November 08 2019
The guys kept it super simple and delivered a set that was purely focused on their talents as musicians, allowing the music to be front and centre. No gimmicks, no tricks, just great tunes.Â
Half Moon Run, have officially released their third album âA Blemish In The Great Lightâ
Posted on November 01 2019
Canadian folk-rockers Half Moon Run, have officially released their third album âA Blemish In The Great Lightâ, and i'm loving it.
Years in the making, Japanese Wallpaper's debut album has arrived.
Posted on October 18 2019
INTERVIEWÂ "A lot of it is me just growing up and trying to figure out how everything works and where I fit into everything."
GIG REVIEW: The Jungle Giants at Big Top, Sydney
Posted on October 14 2019
Fresh off the back of sold-out shows in the US, UK and Europe, The Jungle Giants are winning a whole new generation of fans.Â
A huge year for Australian music, 2019 ARIA Nominations Announced
Posted on October 10 2019
It's ARIA time and the countdown is on, with just seven weeks to go. Check our wrap of all the nominations, announced today.
Hollow Coves new track "Anew" comes with a serious message that you need to hear
Posted on October 09 2019
Brisbane indie-folk luminaries Hollow Coves have revealed a gorgeously crafted single that glistens with optimism
Vancouver Sleep Clinic takes us to another dreamy world with new track "Fever"
Posted on September 27 2019
Australian musician Vancouver Sleep Clinic is today releasing his acoustic-guitar-laced track âFeverâ. This marks the third single in the lead-up to his soon-to-be-released album âOnwards to Zionâ, set to make it to our music libraries on October 18th.
It's all gravy, with cool kids, Blue Velvet
Posted on September 25 2019
Following the release of their 2018 EP âA Lesson in Regressionâ, 2019 now sees Sydney indie-pop band Blue Velvet entering a new chapter of their musical ventures, full of life, love and optimism.
Dande and the Lion bring the 80's party vibes with new track âTwilight Highway
Posted on September 20 2019
Sydneyâs own indie-pop extraordinaires Dande And The Lion have released their sophomore âTwilight Highwayâ EP today.
BE YOUR OWN HYPE MAN WITH LAVRENCEâS NEW TRACK âRADIO MANâ
Posted on September 17 2019
A song about self-image and identity, the song explores the idea of âsuccessâ and the notion that it can be cultivated, felt and even experienced from within â regardless of outside perception.
GIG REVIEW: Safia at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Posted on September 15 2019
GIG REVIEW: Ben Woolner, Michael Bell and Harry Sayers are at the height of their musical powers and the crowd were there to support their epic musical vision.
GIG REVIEW: Tora at The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
Posted on September 14 2019
Tora are the kind of band you wish you were best friends with. Super talented, quirky, easy on the eyes and beautifully shy.
Half Moon Run are back with a new single and album announcement
Posted on September 13 2019
Montreal indie favourites Half Moon Run are set to beguile listeners with their second single of 2019, âFlesh and Bloodâ.
GIG REVIEW: Allday is a sensational example of Australian music
Posted on September 07 2019
REVIEW:Â Allday is truly a sensational example of Australian music at its best. He has always been a dynamic songwriter challenging the hip hop genre and this album and live show are no exception.Â
XO Bunny Backs Instagram For Removing Likes
Posted on September 06 2019
Alexa Galante, also known as XO Bunny shows support after Instagram
rolls out tests in several countries that prevent users from seeing the amount of
likes on a post.
rolls out tests in several countries that prevent users from seeing the amount of
likes on a post.
Aussie Four-Piece Hill Town Deliver Squeaky Clean Track "Closure"
Posted on September 06 2019
Serving up spirited grooves since their formation in 2017, Hill Town are well versed in laying down fluid, rhythmic guitars, catchy melodies and honest lyrics.Â
NEW MUSIC: Blanco White's Haunting New Track "Papillion"
Posted on September 06 2019
NEW MUSIC: English troubadour Blanco White has released his new single, "Papillion".