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MARIGOLDEN RELEASES SINGLE ‘JUST LIKE SMOKE’

With her laid-back, earthy and easy-listening neo-soul/ alt-RnB/ indie, Melbourne's marigolden is releasing her dulcet sophomore single 'Just Like Smoke' (Out March 19).

Mid last year, marigolden –the moniker for Tasmanian born Mel O'Neill– made her debut with the empowering single 'Taking It Back'. While debuting her contemporary sound the single saw support from Triple J Unearthed, NME, Aus Music Scene, Trouble Juice, Fine Tune Magazine, Broaderlines and Australian community radio.

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THE VENDETTAS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘GUARDIANS’

Melbourne hard rockers THE VENDETTAS are back with a brand new single ‘Guardians’ which will be released on all digital platforms on 6th April via Golden Robot Records.

There's nothing better than guitar-driven, hook-laden, straight-up rock ‘n’ roll and Melbourne based band, THE VENDETTAS fit right into that category.

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THE OWEN GUNS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘OUT OF TIME’

THE OWEN GUNS dropped their latest EP Violating Community Standards in August last year and the controversial (albeit tongue in cheek) band caused quite a stir. ‘Out Of Time’ the follow up to previous single ‘Sick’ will be released on 6th April and is taken from their upcoming EP, EP 2 Electric Boogaloo which is out in late May on Riot Records/Golden Robot Records.

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SILVERBACK TOURING PRESENTS “HOME BREWED” FESTIVAL 2021

Australia has long held a reputation as a breeding ground for world class bands across the entire rock spectrum. In 2021, this continues to ring true.

Silverback Touring are proud to announce “Home Brewed”, a series of festival style shows across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane showcasing some of the best local talent each city has to offer. Whether you’re a fan of straight up hard rock, metal, glam, doom, stoner, punk or lean towards the heavier sounds, Silverback have curated a line up set to appease all fans with multi act bills held in some of Australia’s finest rock venues.

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ONE MORE WEEKEND UNVEIL VISUALS FOR THE TEETH-SINKING SINGLE ‘TALK’

One More Weekend dropped their new teeth-sinking rock single 'Talk' on March 5, boasting explosive pop-rock guitar riffs and anthemic gang vocals in an energetic and tight-knit track. They are now unveiling the visuals to go alongside it.

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JORDAN MERRICK RELEASES TOUCHING ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘THIS RAINY DAY’

Brisbane folk singer-songwriter Jordan Merrick has received an outpouring of praise for his single ‘This Rainy Day’ (released Feb 19) and is now unveiling the perfect video accompaniment to amplify the track’s dynamic yet humble folk sound.

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DZ DEATHRAYS RELEASE ‘FEAR THE ANCHOR (FEAT. ECCA VANDAL)’

“We asked our good friend Ecca Vandal to join us on this track. It was such a pleasure and honour to have Ecca on ‘Fear The Anchor’, she absolutely shreds it! We actually changed the key in pre-production so both our voices fit the track and I think it was for the better. When it came time to working in the studio it was really fun to bounce ideas around between everyone and have Ecca add extra melodies throughout the song. I hope we all get to share a stage again and thrash this one out!” - Shane Parsons, DZ Deathrays

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POLARIZE SHARE NEW SINGLE 'EUGENE'S CALLING' + ANNOUNCE ‘LUCKY EYE’ EP OUT MARCH 31 2021

Polarize are expressive but calm, self-aware but not self-conscious, tight but not obnoxious. Today the Melbourne band share their new single ‘Eugene’s Calling’ and announce their Lucky Eye EP - out March 31 2021, featuring previously released tracks ‘Friends Again’ & ‘Big Old Kid’.

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HALF MOON RUN REVEAL NEW SINGLE “HOW COME MY BODY” + NOMINATED FOR JUNO AWARD

Earlier this month, Half Moon Run received a Juno award nomination for Group of the Year. Today, they share the release of their latest single “How Come My Body” out now on Glassnote Records. A decade after their debut, the Canadian kings of indie rock are in the midst of their most profound evolution yet. 

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CONGRATS RELEASES SONIC POP INSPIRED SINGLE "OVERTHINK” FEAT. KWASI

Following up his sleek and passionate singles “Russian Roulette” and “Lobotomy”, Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart has revealed the next installment of his solo project Congrats; a new single titled “Overthink” feat. Kwasi. Produced by ARIA Awardnominee Konstantin Kersting (Mallrat, Tones & I, Jungle Giants), this single is our last taste before Congrats releases his larger body of work next month.

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20-YEAR-OLD PERTH ARTIST JULIA WALLACE SHARES SECOND SINGLE ‘PLACE IN MIND’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP, OUT 24 MARCH 2021

Late last year we introduced you to brand new Perth-based artist, Julia Wallace. The 20-year-old released her stunning debut ‘Warm Light’, which is being received with open arms by the local and international music media, and quickly gained over 100,000 streams. Today Julia releases her second song ‘Place in Mind’ and announces the release of her debut EP (of the same title), which is due out on 24 March 2021.

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BELLE HAVEN SHARE SECOND SINGLE "TAKE YOUR PILL" FROM UPCOMING 'TIME CHANGES NOTHING' EP

Melbourne alternative rockers, Belle Haven, have returned to share "Take Your Pill", the second single from forthcoming EP 'Time Changes Nothing' releasing through Greyscale Records on Friday April 16. Pre-orders available here.

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ANNOUNCING NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 2021 MEADOW LINEUP INCLUDING PRIVATE FUNCTION, PREQUEL, KING STINGRAY, AND MORE + FINAL TICKET RELEASE + LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK VENDORS + GLAMPING NOW AVAILABLE

If you thought the initial Meadow lineup looked good, wait until you see what’s landed in this next announcement! Introducing the 2021 Meadow lineup additions: Private Function, Prequel, King Stingray, C.Frim, Kult Kyss, Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 x Tim Shiel, The Seven Ups, Bones and Jones, ctrl + me, Matt Bourke and the Delusional Drunks and Birdsnake, plus DJs: Dr. Condiments, Joey Lightbulb, Annaliese Redlich, Emerald and Ramdaddy. These acts will join an already stacked lineup of King Gizz, Angie McMahon, HTRK, Surprise Chef and a whole heap more for three days and two nights of music, camping and real-life hangs at the iconic Bambra Bowl this April.

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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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GRIDS & DOTS RELEASE VISUALS FOR STRIKING NEW TRACKS ‘SUZY SAYS’ AND ‘DISHES & DAYS',’ DEBUT EP ‘WHAT HAPPENS TO FRIENDSHIPS’ IS COMING MARCH 26TH

As the countdown to the What Happens To Friendships nears its end this month, Sydney’s Grids & Dots have continued to paint a picture of its final form with the release of some new visuals.

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