In lieu of any international travel, Matt Boylan-Smith reflects on his five favourite cities

From cities around the world to his local hometown of Bathurst.

Meet Daydream Nation, the new dream team of Aussie music PR and marketing

Led by some very familiar faces.

Sydney indie-rockers CREO divulge how to bide your time amidst Iso life

They’ve just dropped their new single ‘Juliet’.

Audio-Technica have just dropped details of their newest wireless in-ear headphones

These babies represent the marriage of true wireless and active noise- cancelling in one set of in-ear headphones.

Geelong’s Lagoon reveal breezy debut single ‘Cool’

Lagoon’s stargaze pop blends seamlessly with raw guitar work and honest vocals, that will speak equally to your classic angsty teen, yet is mature enough in its chilled-out vibe and solid songwriting that everyone can jump in for a swim!

Taylor Henderson has teamed up with the Geelong Arts Centre for a livestream performance this Friday night

The live stream will feature some of Taylor’s award-winning hits from his platinum-selling albums Self-Titled and Burnt Letters, some brand new tracks, and even a few tracks penned by his dad.

Getting to know Manchester’s indie foursome Larkins

For fans of The 1975.

Little Richard, the musical giant

RIP.

Daniel Johns receives $470K settlement from News Corp

The former Silverchair frontman took News Corp to court last year, and has been awarded $470,000, with the media corporation ordered to cover Johns’ legal costs of up to $300,000, along with a $170,000 payout.

Watch Crowded House perform ‘Something So Strong’ in lockdown

With touring plans currently on hold as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the band have been making the most of their time in isolation.

Gerard Way, Coldplay, Rita Ora and more are auctioning off one-of-a-kind backbacks for Support Act

Bid on one-off designed bags by the world’s biggest musicians for charity.

Festival juggernaut says ‘test event’ will be the best chance at getting Aussie festivals back

Big Day Out founder Ken West has penned an open letter about the state of the Australian music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic that suggests a “test event” would be local music festivals’ best chance of moving forward.

Triple j Unearthed announce grants for emerging artists

Now’s the time to level up!

Movember Foundation’s MAYEIGHT campaign launches a one-day virtual celebration of Aussie mateship

This year encouraging guys to take their mateship to the next level is more important than ever with the strict physical distancing rules currently in place.

Geelong’s Lash78 are the latest winners of the Homegrown Superstars competition

Uploading a 60-second clip of the Divinyls ‘I Touch Myself’, the sisters payed tribute to Geelong’s very own rock diva Chrissy Amphlett who died from breast cancer.

Gaudion takes us behind the scenes of making his clever, indie-pop single ‘TV Shows’

Serving as a bright introduction for the NSW singer-songwriter, ‘TV Shows’ is a wistful reflection upon love and loss written during a period of deep change and development for the artist.

Queen + Adam Lambert honour frontline workers with ‘You Are The Champions’

Proceeds go to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization powered by the United Nations Foundation to support frontline health workers.

Maddy Jane sheds a little light on the music from her debut album, Not All Bad or Good

Finally dropping this week, her much-anticipated album is a cathartic release for this rising star.

Rach Brennan and the Pines make a stunning return with hypnotic new single ‘Sirens’

‘Sirens’ sees the band dive into bolder and darker territory.

PREMIERE: Jacob Lee reveals heavy-hearted new single ‘Silhouette’

Known for his intricate ability to capture the delicacy of human emotion, Gold Coast’s quiet over-achiever Jacob Lee has been turning heads for what seems like an eternity.

Music Victoria announces free memberships for the entire Victorian music industry

Fantastic news.

Submissions are open for ‘Songs from Home’, a global compilation for music students

Set to once again obliterate genre boundaries and navigate the multimodal soundscapes that music students have to offer, this compilation is a space for expression for new and emerging artists written in this time of isolation.

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp have released their first single as a duo, re-imagining John Lennon’s classic track ‘Isolation’

Describing themselves as musical soulmates, Depp and Beck have chosen the Lennon track as their debut release to hugely positive feedback.

Last chance, Music Industry Mentoring applications close tomorrow

Are you starting your career in the contemporary music industry? Do you need individualised support and guidance from an industry mentor?

 

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