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Tamara & The Dreams made a spectacular return last month with ‘Successful Bisexual’ – their first new release since 2022, and a hell of a comeback. It’s a certified banger: sharp and sugary. A song that makes you feel like your most chaotic self might also be your best. Tamara will headline Merri Creek Tavern …

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When Mallrat stepped onto the stage to begin her world tour, it signaled a metamorphosis. Fresh off a run with pop royalty Kylie Minogue, and riding the momentum of her new album ‘Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right‘, Grace Shaw let the night unfold slowly – vulnerably, wrapped in light that somehow caught …

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Grace Shaw, better known as Australia’s indie-pop darling Mallrat, is one of those artists you love with your gut. If you’ve been paying any attention to the Australian music scene, you’ll know her as the sharp, genre-defying voice behind hits like ‘Groceries’ and ‘Charlie’. Now, as she gears up for the release of her new …

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The Jungle Giants are back! After 18 months off the radar, the Meanjin/Brisbane four-piece have just returned to the spotlight with ‘Hold My Hand’, the first taste of their upcoming fifth album. It’s a song shaped by upheaval after frontman Sam Hales spent the past few years reeling from the end of a decade-long relationship, …

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Earlier this year, Royel Otis were riding the high of their sold-out Liberty Hall show, basking in the glow of their debut album Pratts & Pain. That night in February, with 1,200 fans packed into the intimate Eora/Sydney venue, felt like a breakthrough, proof that the duo’s jangly guitars, breezy hooks, and wholesome charm had …

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Just moments before fans packed into the Hordern Pavilion to catch the iconic LA-Based pop duo LANY, news of the surprising American presidential election results had settled in, casting a creeping cloud of stunned silence across the city. But as the Pavilion lights dimmed and the first notes echoed, any heaviness gave way to a …

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Eat The Angel, the brainchild of former Lunchtime frontwoman Eden Grafos, has unveiled their latest single, ‘Friends Forever’. This angsty anthem pulls us from Eden’s punk past into a sparkly indie-pop present, all while summoning an irresistible urge to headbang to its hypnotic hooks – A particularly exciting introduction to Eat The Angel for us. …

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Backseat Mafia is thrilled to present the premiere of Australian artist Georgia Reed‘s debut EP, ‘Haunted‘. This alluring collection seamlessly blends enchanting melodies, gothic nuances, and Reed’s uniquely ethereal vocal expression. Following closely on the heels of her recent singles, ‘Honey‘, ‘Haunted‘, and ‘Back in Time‘, the release unfolds across five tracks, creating a captivating …

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Alfie Templeman, the prodigious British musician and singer-songwriter, is making waves in the indie-pop scene once again with the announcement of his highly anticipated second album, ‘Radiosoul‘, scheduled for release on June 7th, and the newly released title track. Hailing from Bedfordshire, Templeman has earned acclaim for his versatile style, deftly fusing elements of pop, …

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Naarm’s indie-pop virtuoso, Angus Legg, has orchestrated a triumphant return, unveiling his latest and arguably best work to date, the single ‘Drugs With My Friends‘. This compelling track marks the second release from a highly anticipated 6-track EP slated for later release this year. Building on the success of his previous single, ‘Spaceship‘ accompanied by …

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