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News: Magic Dirt release punishing cover of The Saints classic ‘I’m Stranded’

As part of Mushroom Music Group’s 50th anniversary and their Mushroom 50 – Singles Series, Magic Dirt have re-imagined the all-time Australian classic, (I’m) Stranded by The Saints, the iconic…

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Track: AYLA is awash with ‘Fire and Wine’ in a gorgeous ambulant track that heralds a new album.

Collaborating with Sam Thomlinson (Oh My My, Bad Pony), Queensland songwriter and chanteuse AYLA has today unveiled the first of four new singles ahead of a new album due for…

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Premiere: Melbourne instrumentalist band Badinage release the dynamic ‘Mustang’ from the stables ahead of debut album.

We are over the moon to be able to bring you an exclusive first listen to the latest track from Melbourne instrumental band Badinage. We reviewed Badinage’s EP ‘Meander’ earlier…

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Premiere: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Isla Noon provides us with an exclusive look at the video for her new single, the shimmering and lush single ‘Body’.

We are very honoured to premiere the brilliant accompanying video for the shimmering new single ‘Body’ from New Zealand chanteuse Isla Noon. The project of Shani Sauerman, her vocals are…

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Premiere: Wilding is back with a brilliant double single release ‘Logical Steve’ and ‘Difficult Day’, displaying his usual wit and songwriting craft.

We are very honoured to premiere the new double single from one of our favourite artists, Naarm/Melbourne’s Wilding, released through the legendary Half A Cow label. Wilding – the brainchild…

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News: The National drop surprise album ‘Laugh Track’, unveil the single ‘Deep End (Paul’s In Pieces)’ and announce Australian tour.

It doesn’t seem that long ago that The National released ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ through 4AD and Remote Control Records so it is quite a surprise to report they…

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News: The legendary Simple Minds announce their biggest Australian tour for early 2024 with expanded dates.

After cancellations of an earlier tour due to COVID, Simple Minds have just announced their biggest ever tour of Australia following up an earlier announcement of them taking part in…

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Track: ‘Everything Changed’ – the mighty The Lovetones return with another jangly epic ahead of live gigs.

The Lovetones return after a three year absence with their new single ‘Everything Changed’ ahead of next month’s gigs in Sydney and Melbourne. Their signature crisp twelve string crunch carries…

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EP Review: Lisa Caruso’s ‘Stretching’ is a gorgeous collection of personal songs with universal themes, delivered in her immersive, expressive vocals.

We have been following the steady ascent of chanteuse Lisa Caruso for a few years now and it is great to be able to hear her new EP ‘Stretching’, a…

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News: Tasmanian band, Legal Noise plan short Australian tour on back of announcement of debut album and launch gig

Hobart garage-psych rockers, Legal Noise, have announced their self-produced debut long-player, and will be giving it its’ first full airing at a special album launch at Hobart’s Simple Cider on…

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