Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Erykah Badu and more to perform 24-hour radio festival

This is huge!

Spotify has launched a new feature which allows listeners to pay artists directly

Coined the ‘Artist Fundraising Pick’, this feature allows acts to pin a specific destination on their profile where fan can pay them ‘tips’.

Bandcamp to waive its fees across three days, so musicians receive 100% of proceeds from sales

If you’re looking to buy new music or merch, these three dates are a good time to do it.

Darwin’s Draftday share their top five breakup songs

The alternative pop-punk five-piece Draftday have also just revealed their hard-hitting new single ‘Misspent’.

2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition extends its submission deadline

The first-place winner will receive a career-changing $50,000 furnished by APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG; while second-place will receive $10,000 courtesy of Banki Haddock Fiora, $5,000 courtesy Aon, and the $5,000 AMPAL Emerging Songwriter Prize awarded to an unpublished songwriter and furnished by the Australasian Music Publishers Association.

Pamela Claire shares her captivating second single ‘End of Days’

‘End of Days’ captures you right from the start with its ethereal indie sound, championed by its hypnotic, double bass, a lush arrangement of violins, delicate percussion, and Claire’s soothing and sultry vocals.

Dave Grohl, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin and more perform a quarantine cover of Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’

This is a bit special.

The Rolling Stones have just released their first new song in eight years

They’ve still got it!

Audio-Technica Australia have given away $250,000 worth of microphones

Taking to Facebook, Audio-Technica Australia offered its followers free microphones on a first comes first serves basis and within less than two hours, all items were claimed.

Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Kevin Parker and more are playing a livestreamed Anzac Day concert

Titled Music From The Home Front, the concert will be broadcast on television on the evening of ANZAC Day.

The Rubens are calling on fans to help them create their next music video

To get involved, all you have to do grab your phone and make a video of your iso experience.

A moment with Jaron Jay, the viral infection you DO want…

A talent unlike anything you’re likely to see this virus season.

Maximillian Rudd explores new horizons with his eclectic new album Salvador

This is a record that longtime fans of traditional Brazilian tunes will adore; at the same time opening a new generation’s ears and hearts to the beauty of these iconic styles and stories.

Sydney electronic duo Kayex have just dropped a serious banger with ‘I’ll Do What You Want’

This is exactly what we need for an afternoon in isolation.

Triple j Unearthed are giving budding musicians the chance to collaborate with Tame Impala, Amy Shark and more

If collaborating with your favourite Australian artists was on your to-do list for isolation, you’re in luck.

Milky Chance have created a whole EP in isolation

“Since we all need to stay home but wanted to continue making music together, we came up with these multi-home-recorded acoustic versions… we‘re sending love to all of you! Stay safe everybody!”

SBS announces week-long Eurovision festival in lieu of cancelled event

SBS is going big.

Georgia Rodgers proves her undeniable talent with new single ‘Restless and Vain’

This searing, slow burner is a testament to Georgia’s growth and perseverance over the past few years, placing her on the fast track to musical adulthood.

Brisbane’s Bugs drop their first single of 2020 with ‘Can’t Get Enough’

This new single is sure to sit well with longtime fans

We talk scary things we’ve done with Melbourne’s The Great Emu War Casualties

Melbourne alternative band The Great Emu War Casualties delivered a slice of indie-pop goodness with their single, “The Australian Parma Crisis” last month.

Yorke unveils an elegant and heartfelt explorative journey with Liberosis

Not even two years since the release of her enchanting debut single ‘First Light’, indie-pop sensation Yorke has revealed her emotionally charged debut EP Liberosis, captivating us once again.

The Kite String Tangle on the makings of C()D3X

The Kite String Tangle has returned with his highly anticipated second album and Danny Harley could not be happier with the final product.

Drinking tinnies and talking collaboration with Vik-Bittà

They’re crafting crispy beats in isolation, trying to water the seeds of Australia’s emerging Brazilian Bass scene, so that when we can all safely go out and get munted in clubs again, it’ll be ready to bloom.

Whip out your blazin’ skull tees, Violent Soho are back with their highly anticipated fifth album Everything Is A-OK

Their demons and hungry ghosts have been haunting them long enough and they’ve finally decided to cut the bullshit loose and write music that makes them happy.

 

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