DAINE AND FRIENDS COMES TO SYDNEY: DEBUT SYDNEY SHOW THIS JULY 24 WITH ELUERA AND FELIX LUSH + TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Since her debut release last year, Filipino-Australian artist daine has grown into a key local talent, and leader of a new generation of forward-thinking musicians. Today daine announces the extension of her debut live performances to Sydney, taking to The Chippo on July 24, accompanied by Eluera and Felix Lush.

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OH MY MY UNLEASH BRAND NEW DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘MAKE ME FEEL ALIVE TONIGHT’ / ‘WE ALL WANT THE LIGHTS DOWN’

Sydney’s Oh My My have been putting the work in these last few months; the duo producing some of their finest work to date with new double A-side drop ‘Make Me Feel Alive Tonight’ / ‘We All Want The Lights Down’. A full listening experience tailor made to be absorbed in one sitting, the double A-side release from Oh My My is a strong snapshot of the duo in 2021.

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LEAPS AND BOUNDS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PROGRAM

Yarra’s Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is back in 2021 - lighting up our city and bringing back music and live entertainment. Traditionally a venues-focused program, this year Leaps and Bounds embraces new spaces and old, delivering an expanded program of music and activations from 16-25 July.

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FULL TILT FESTIVAL RESCHEDULES THE SOLD OUT BRISBANE EDITION

It’s a crushing blow but due to the current Covid-19 extended lockdown in Victoria and with the Queensland borders being shut for the foreseeable future, we have been left with no choice but to reschedule the Sold Out Brisbane leg of Full Tilt which was to take place on Saturday 12 June at Eaton’s Hill Outdoor. We are devastated but incredibly proud of our team at Destroy All Lines for all their hard work and we will march on.

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MIA WRAY RE-DEFINES "BEDROOM" POP WITH NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'NEEDS' + NATIONAL TOUR CONTINUES WITH ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT

Today Melbourne artist-on-the-rise Mia Wray shares anthemic third single ‘Needs’. Once again putting her formidable songwriting talent and stadium-sized vocals into razor-sharp focus, ‘Needs’, along with the vibrant video (directed by GG McG), bursts with giddy, cathartic energy and innuendo.

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SHINY JOE RYAN SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'KETAMINE' + ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM SHINY'S DEMOCRACY OUT FRIDAY 23 JULY + ALBUM LAUNCH AT THE BIRD IN PERTH FRIDAY 6 AUGUST

Sporting a mane of curly locks, a hilarious sense of humour and a lilting Irish brogue, Shiny Joe Ryan is a wonderous enigma.  Today, the Pond multi-instrumentalist announces his long-awaited second studio album Shiny’s Democracy, available Friday 23 July via Spinning Top Records. 

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NEXT EXIT FESTIVAL SETS A NEW BAR FOR BOUTIQUE MUSIC FESTIVALS IN AUSTRALIA

Having wrapped up five awesome inaugural events in just nine days, NEXT EXIT Festival - the latest edition to Australia’s music festival circuit - has just finished up its first multi-date tour, setting an extremely high bar for the next wave of boutique music festivals in Australia, and proving that punters are as hungry for live music as ever!

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BROTH RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW GIG SERIES ‘SOUP KITCHEN,’ FIRST EDITION ON JUNE 9 AT THE GREAT CLUB

Following last month’s launch of Joji Malani’s new independent label venture, Broth Records today announces their upcoming live music event, Soup Kitchen, taking place on June 9 at The Great Club on Midjuburri/Marrickville. Tickets available HERE. 

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SUPATHICK RETURN WITH BLISSED OUT NEW SINGLE, ‘TIME’, FEATURING KEELY BRITTAIN + TOURING WITH GREAT GABLE IN MAY AND JUNE

Supathick is back, baby. The Perth group have been mainstays of the WA music community and in the last year, have been breaking out onto radars of their eastern state cousins with their fired up brand of funk and disco-leaning pop. It’s music that has always paid great respect to the artists who pioneered these sonic movements, without losing any contemporary edge. And, it’s music that makes you wanna dance.

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ACCOMPANY RUBY GILBERT ON A HEART-ACHING JOURNEY WITH NEW SINGLE 'NO VACANCY' (OUT APRIL 23)

Known for her distinctive sound that expertly blends the old with the new to create an irresistible combination of folk-rock and blues with a vintage Americana twist, Brisbane’s sonic enchantress Ruby Gilbert is releasing her heart-aching single 'No Vacancy' (out April 23).

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CC:DISCO! DROPS FINAL TRACKS FROM FIRST LIGHT (VOL II) AHEAD OF RELEASE ON FRI 7 MAY+ ADDS 2ND FIRST LIGHT DAY PARTY AT THE TIMBER YARD ON SUN 16 MAY

Soothsayer and CC:DISCO! present ‘In Due Time’ by Spanish producer/DJ Pépe and ‘Tell Meh’ by Zambian-born, Leeds-based producer Comfy Bella; the final two tracks to drop from First Light (Volume II) before the release of the compilation on Friday 7 May.

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TINY LITTLE HOUSES ANNOUNCE MEL & SYD HEADLINE SHOWS

In celebration of their new single ‘Car Crash’, Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses have announced their first headline shows in three years, playing to fans in Sydney on Thursday 3 June at the Lansdowne Hotel before returning to the Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Thursday 10 June.

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VICTORIAN MUSIC VENUES CALL FOR EASING OF CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS IN OPEN LETTER TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT

An Open Letter published today seeks to bring attention to the imminent closure of Victorian live music venues without further assistance from the Victorian Government. Signed by over 100 of Victoria's live music venues, it calls for a clear and balanced roadmap for easing restrictions and increasing venue capacities. With the JobKeeper cliff approaching in just two weeks' time, this is an urgent plea for action.

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