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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 ‘Ooh LA LA’. 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.
Adelaide’s EAST AV3 drop their confident new single and video ‘Le Labo’
Posted on February 21 2020
Adelaide’s EAST AV3 today add another notch to their belt with the release of their confident new single ‘Le Labo’. 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 GRAMMY® 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.
Raw and timeless, e^st’s new single “fresh out of love”
Posted on February 14 2020
Beautifully melodic and elegant in its bold production, E^ST’s vocals and deeply honest songwriting bring a melancholic feeling, or a sense of ‘emptiness’ as she would describe it, reverberating in lines like, “I gotta stop pretending people wouldn’t 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 ‘Does It Make You Feel Good?’ and making celebrity fans out of U2 and Noel Gallagher. Now they’re 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 “home” in his soulful debut ep
Posted on February 11 2020
A vibrant mix of modern soul and R&B, “Home” is a collection of songs of which Ed has reflected on different aspects of modern life, searching for the definition of ‘home’ at every stop on his meandering journey.
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 it’s a Friday night.
Didirri reflects on life and its Raw Stuff
Posted on January 31 2020
Penning an open letter to “a dear person” in his life, Melbourne’s Didirri has produced another masterpiece on the breakdown of communication and the weight it places on your shoulders.
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 Portland’s 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 Award® nominee Billie Eilish has made her directorial debut with the official music video for ‘xanny’. Billie revealed today:
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.
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.
Half Moon Run, have officially released their third album “A Blemish In The Great Light”
Posted on November 01 2019
Canadian folk-rockers Half Moon Run, have officially released their third album “A Blemish In The Great Light”, and i'm loving it.
Years in the making, Japanese Wallpaper's debut album has arrived.
Posted on October 18 2019
INTERVIEW "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.
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 “Fever”. This marks the third single in the lead-up to his soon-to-be-released album “Onwards to Zion”, 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 “A Lesson in Regression”, 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 “Twilight Highway
Posted on September 20 2019
Sydney’s own indie-pop extraordinaires Dande And The Lion have released their sophomore “Twilight Highway” EP today.
BE YOUR OWN HYPE MAN WITH LAVRENCE’S NEW TRACK “RADIO MAN”
Posted on September 17 2019
A song about self-image and identity, the song explores the idea of ‘success’ and the notion that it can be cultivated, felt and even experienced from within – 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, “Flesh and Blood”.
GIG REVIEW: Allday is a sensational example of Australian music
Posted on September 07 2019
REVIEW: 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.
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.
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".
Emo-pop is alive and well in 2019
Posted on September 06 2019
NEW MUSIC: Emo-pop is alive and well in 2019, and Adelaide five-piece Glass Tides are well on their way to heading its resurgence with their new track “Crawling”.
Beau Lighting Has Arrived
Posted on September 03 2019
Adelaide based rocker Beau Lightning has released his much anticipated EP, “The Birth of an Alter Ego”.
Shag Rock Announce National Australian Tour
Posted on August 30 2019
Brisbane's loveable larrikins Shag Rock are back, and they're about to end the year on a high with their biggest Australian tour yet in support of their soon-to-be released single, ‘Old School Lover’ - out Thursday, 19th September .
Debut Single From Sarah Wolfe Is An Aussie Pop Dream
Posted on August 30 2019
Having spent the last three years working as a video presenter, Sarah Wolfe has decided it's time to tell her own story. Introducing her debut track: “Devil U Know”.
Hipland Premiere: Hey Major Drop Elegant Piano-Rock Track
Posted on August 30 2019
Hipland Premiere: Canadian brothers Mickaël and Raphaël Fortin AKA, Hey Major have just dropped their new track & video "The Station", and we're loving it.
The scar of a break-up, the benefit of hindsight. Mijo's new track "That's So Pretty"
Posted on August 29 2019
Melbourne singer-songwriter Mijo has released his second single "That’s So Pretty".
Fire, A New Single From Bobby Alu
Posted on August 29 2019
Bobby Alu dropped his new single ‘Fire’, a tropical harmony-laden ode to finding momentum.
NEW VIDEO: FEEL GOOD SURF-ROCK VIBES FROM PACIFIC AVENUE
Posted on August 28 2019
Kiama based indie-rock group Pacific Avenue are bringing the feel good vibes with their new track & video "Something Good" off their new EP Strawberry Skies. These surf rock legends are also kicking off a tour in Berry on Saturday 21st September.
Liam Gallagher just announced to play at Meredith 2019
Posted on August 27 2019
Some big news and some even bigger tunes. Liam Gallagher has just been announced to play Friday night at Meredith 2019.
Vancouver Sleep Clinic Leaves Your Heart on the Floor With New Track
Posted on August 27 2019
Ambient innovator Vancouver Sleep Clinic has today revealed his new single, an earnest ballad called “Summer ‘09”
Retro Vibes From Royal And The Southern Echo
Posted on August 26 2019
After a whirlwind twelve months with the release of his debut EP ‘Corrsepondence’ in late 2018 Royal And The Southern Echo reemerges with a new single just in time for his upcoming showcase at BIGSOUND Festival.
Fletcher Gull Drops Anthemic Debut Track "Hypothermia"
Posted on August 23 2019
When one life ends another has already happened. Fletcher Gull has braved through salt and sun and the naked winter to deliver 'Hypothermia', a song that might have saved his life - ahead of a debut BIGSOUND showcase and a forthcoming EP.
A Dreamy Bop, Shadow Jenkins Debut Single "Wild"
Posted on August 23 2019
Analog synths, punchy drums, and effervescent harmonies - what more could you want from this electrifying debut single 'Wild' by Brisbane's Shadow Jenkins.