RISING SYDNEY INDIE POP ARTIST TAYLOR B-W RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘NUNCHUCKS’

As her first release for 2021, ‘Nunchucks’ is a great introduction to Taylor B-W for newcomers though for fans who have been following the talented artist, this is simply a fired up new addition to a strongly growing body of work.

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SAM MARKS DELIVERS CONTAGIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘TEND TO YOURSELF’

Known for invoking feelings of nostalgia through his music, Marks wrote ‘Tend To Yourself’ whilst reflecting on his time during COVID-19, aiming to remind people about the importance of self-care.

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ZEKIEL REVEALS RELAXED HIP HOP SINGLE “LIKE GOLD”

Sydney-based rapper ZEKIEL has graced us once again, this time with “Like Gold”, a relaxed hip hop track facing the heavy weighted topic of alcohol addiction. A mellowed journey into the mind and introspective reflection of the alternative pop artist, “LikeGold” is a calming lofi voyage, comparable to the styles of Post Malone and TheWeekend. 

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SOMBER HILLS SHARES NEW SINGLE 'DON'T NEED'

Today, Sydney-based, New Zealand-born artist Somber Hills shares his dynamic new single 'Don't Need'. With influences spanning across rock, hip-hop and trap, ‘Don’t Need’ bridges the sonic gaps between genres, with its lyrical angst and raw vocal delivery at the forefront. Exploring the artist's conflicted feelings of guilt in pursuing music as a career, the track's darker tones are evident in it's melancholic production style. Enlisting producer Sadie (Lil Skies) and mixing from Simon Lam (Kllo), the track is moody yet finessed, arriving alongside a lyric visualiser which perfectly captures its tone.

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TIM HART ANNOUNCES WINNING HAND ALBUM TOUR

Life looks different for Tim Hart these days. The Sydney born singer-songwriter now lives a 12 hour drive north in Brisbane and has become a first-time father. Still a member of indie folk band Boy & Bear, life has become a balancing act for Tim, consisting of splitting time between family, solo music and band life.

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BUDJERAH ANNOUNCES MAY + JUNE NATIONAL TOUR + SHARES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR HIGHER

Ahead of the release of his debut-self titled EP available this Friday 26 March via Warner Music Australia, today Budjerah announces his first national tour this May and June. To mark the news, the 19-year-old savant has unveiled the official video for his latest single Higher.

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NERVE DROPS NEW SINGLE 'MISSED CALLS' + ANNOUNCES EP AND NATIONAL TOUR

Meanjin/Brisbane-based artist Nerve has just dropped his hard-hitting new single 'Missed Calls', the second taste from his forthcoming Australian Horror Story EP, which he will be touring nationally this June. Pre-order Australian Horror Story HERE, Listen + watch 'Missed Calls' HERE.

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COOPERS & LIVE NATION RETURN ONCE AGAIN WITH LIVE, LOUD AND LOCAL – CLIENT LIAISON, BAKER BOY AND BIRDS OF TOKYO ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT ROUND

On Thursday March 11 new jack swingers Client Liaison bring their multisensory experience to Melbourne’s The Tote. Then on Thursday March 18 Baker Boy, the fresh new prince of Arnhem Land, performs at Melbourne’s The Curtin. And finally, on Sunday April 11 local legends Birds of Tokyo will rock Perth’s Hotel Rottnest with a show not to be missed.

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TIM AYRE SHARES NEW SINGLE 'MEXICAN HOLIDAY' + OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

Today, Sydney based musician, composer and vocalist Tim Ayre shares his latest alt-pop gem 'Mexican Holiday', out via Kitsuné Musique. Combining Tim's unmistakable vocals with an optimistic melody, 'Mexican Holiday' is drenched in nostalgia and wanderlust. The single is taken from his upcoming EP Modern Life, set to be released later this year.

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YOURS & OWLS FESTIVAL VENUE CHANGE AND EVENT INFO + DOPE LEMON & NERVE JOIN THE LINE UP

Yours and Owls 2021 is basically an episode of the live music industry’s version of Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body! We have had our heads down, planning teams out whipping our event into the shape of its life so we can fly through the hoops and bring you a show to remember and get revenge on this pandemic! We are ready for our big reveal….

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VALHALORE ANNOUNCE APRIL 2021 EAST COAST AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC TOUR

Destroy All Lines presents, VALHALORE Intimate & Acoustic. Whilst plugging away at their second heavy album VALHALORE are ready to strip it back NATIONALLY for the first time, bringing you their unique musical tapestry that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring in its most authentic and raw form.

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JARROD JEREMIAH’S FIRST SINGLE FOR 2021, ‘JAPANESE MORNING’ IS SPARKLING BEDROOM POP WITH STADIUM AMBITIONS

Perth-based producer and singer-songwriter Jarrod Jeremiah feels at home in his bedroom studio, but he’s got visions of much more. He’s set to release his new single, Japanese Morning, and it’s a testament to his work ethic – he’s a bit of a perfectionist.

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L. FLORA TO RELEASE CONTEMPLATIVE ‘POISON IVY’ MUSIC VIDEO TOLD THROUGH CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Dance is a powerful and expressive form of art used to tell imaginative stories by manipulating the human body. Using this graceful expression of art, L. Flora elaborates on the message and theme within their lead single 'Poison Ivy' (directed by Jonathan Oldham).

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