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.

Unify Gathering announce all-Australian edition for 2021

Due to the current situation and the impact it has had on the music industry especially, UNIFY is heading back to their roots and inviting all the past Aussie artists back for a huge celebration in Tarwin Lower from January 21 – 24 2021.

Alex The Astronaut has captured the feeling of this generation with ‘Split the Sky’

Trust Alex The Astronaut to make us feel alive and happy during isolation.

Bakehouse Studios launches Heart In The Dark fundraiser

Created by family-run business, Bakehouse Studios in Richmond who have long provided a home, a place and a voice for the beloved music community, Heart In The Dark is centred around hope and confidence that they will return after having closed their doors, and returning with them will be everyone that makes Bakehouse Studios the music community hub it is.

Karnivool have rescheduled their upcoming Australian tour for September

All tickets for the April 2020 tour dates are valid for the new rescheduled shows.

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.

Take a trip back to the 90’s with Pacific Avenue and their new single ‘My Hero’

If you dig britpop vibes, catchy hooks and musos in speedos, this is for you!

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.

Stand Atlantic have dropped a fan-sourced video for their new single “Drink To Drown” and we’re crying

Calling on fans to share video clips showing what they were doing during quarantine and self-isolation, the band have edited these clips into a heartwarming and tear-jerking music video.

Great Gable postpone upcoming tour, but add a stop in Torquay with their new dates

Big things are coming… and while we have to wait a little bit longer now for the band to roll out their Aussie tour which has been postponed to October and November, it’s now working in our favour.

Holiday Party deliver a buoyant pop track with ‘Let Down’

A hopeful and simple yet sparkly ode to being stuck in a loop, this is the next taste of the pop duo’s full-length album which is set to land later this year.

Ash Grunwald shares his top five tips during lockdown

Acclaimed Australian roots music singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer Ash Grunwald joins the ever-growing list by sharing his five tips for maintaining sanity during a lockdown.

Land of Plenty is back for 2020

Promising plenty of talent.

Entertainment Assist have released a bunch of free mental health support videos

It’s now that industry workers need support as they navigate having no income and the waiting period for the Government’s first-round assistance payments – and that’s if they’re even eligible.

There’s now an app that lets you jam with friends remotely

Deep for professionals, easy for beginners.

A $5 million Resilience Fund has been announced for artists and arts organisations

Applications for the Resilience Fund quick response opportunities open on Friday 3 April.

triple j have announced a special edition of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

It’s now that our favourite musicians need us and our support, and the best way to do that right now, is by getting their merch!

Australia’s artist community has launched the #STAYINALIVE campaign

Stay home, stay alive.

Aya Yves unveils her dreamy new single ‘(in)Sanity’

To celebrate the release today, Aya Yves has shared her top five albums that have shaped her heavenly sound.

Parkway Drive are streaming their new documentary this Sunday

Viva The Underdogs offers a candid look at Parkway Drive’s journey and all the good times, battles, triumphs and sacrifices they make as they take on the music industry.

Methyl Ethel announce rescheduled tour dates

This tour will follow the release of Methyl Ethel’s new EP Hurts To Laugh.

The Australian entertainment industry have launched the AUSSIE MADE campaign

It’s now more than ever that Australians need local content.

Did Didirri single-handedly just unite us all?

‘Don’t fight with what you’re fighting for’ is a timely release and one we all need to pay attention to for our own sanity in this tumultuous time.

Ali Barter and Oscar Dawson have created an isolation love song and it’s bloody brilliant

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

 

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