SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026
This week’s Snippetz includes: G Flip and The Beaches, Carla dal Forno, Danny Walsh Banned, Sasami and Angie McMahon, The Amity Affliction, Melanie Dyer, Nice House, Kingswood, Legends on the Lawn, Hudson Freeman, Jackie Bristow, Health, Ruby Fields, Nathan Zahra, Anna Weatherup, Mateus Asato, navy june, The Great Emu War Casualties, Luca Bars, LØLØ, Andy Jans-Brown & Cameron Spike-Porter, Estelle Conley, Savanah Solomon, The Velvet Club, The Jungle Giants, Jess Dale, BUNT, Kim Salmon, Mountain Wizard Death Cult and more.
G FLIP AND THE BEACHES TEAM UP FOR NEW SINGLE LEZ GO!
Melbourne-born, LA-based artist G Flip has announced their new single ‘LEZ GO!’, a collaboration with Canadian four-piece The Beaches, out now via AWAL Recordings. The track arrives mid-way through G Flip’s biggest-ever headline Australian tour, having already been performed live together at their shows in Brisbane and Sydney.
A joyful anthem about championing the people you love, ‘LEZ GO!’ was written by G Flip, Aidan Hogg and Steph Marziano (Hayley WIlliams, Sam Smith) during sessions for their third studio album Dream Ride, released September 2025 via AWAL Recordings. The record leans deep into neon-lit ’80s textures while staying rooted in G Flip’s raw, confessional songwriting, and arrived on the back of a landmark result in the triple j Hottest 100 of 2025, where G Flip placed three tracks (‘Disco Cowgirl’ (#23), ‘In Another Life’ (#50) and ‘Bed on Fire’ (#74)), extending their record of consecutive Hottest 100 appearances to eight years running.
It has been a remarkable stretch for G Flip. The ARIA Award-winner received a nomination for Best Pop Release for ‘Disco Cowgirl’, completed a 35-plus date run across the USA and Canada, headlined London’s legendary Brixton Academy, and was inducted into Out Magazine’s prestigious Out 100 list, celebrating the most impactful and influential LGBTQ+ people worldwide, and is nominated for Outstanding Music Act at the 2026 GLAAD Awards.
After sitting on a rough demo for some time, G sent ‘LEZ GO!’ to The Beaches, who co-wrote and recorded the second verse, turning it into the five-way collaboration it is today. The connection runs deep: G Flip previously co-wrote The Beaches’ track ‘Last Girls at the Party’, making this a genuine exchange between friends and long-time creative collaborators.
G Flip says: “LEZ GO! is an extremely fun song about supporting your loved ones. Writing music, I’ve always found it harder to write about the positive things in life as there’s so much deep emotion carried with heartache and sorrow. But with my latest album Dream Ride I really tried to hit some broader strokes with my writing. This was one of the first songs we wrote for the album and I kept it in my back pocket. I sent a rough demo to my mates The Beaches, they thought it was sick and then we worked further on it to make it what it is now. We’re on tour together around Australia so I’m so excited and honoured to have them on this song – they’re my friends but I’m also just a genuine fan of everything they do.”
The Beaches add: “We were so thrilled when G asked us to collaborate with them! We’ve known them for years, and they helped us write our song ‘Last Girls at the Party’, so we were pumped to jump on one of their tracks! It was a really fun exercise writing ‘LEZ GO!’. We got to write the second verse and are so proud of this track.”
The Dream Ride Tour 2026 – Australia
Presented by triple j.
Supported by The Beaches and Ayesha Madon
February 27 – Brisbane, QLD – Riverstage
March 3 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion – SOLD OUT
March 4 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
March 7 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena – SOLD OUT
March 8 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena – LIMITED TICKETS
March 12 – Adelaide, SA – AEC Theatre – SOLD OUT
March 14 – Perth, WA – Fremantle Arts Centre – LAST TICKETS
For global tour dates, tickets and more information visit gflipmusic.com/tour.
LEZ GO! is available HERE
Dream Ride LP is available HERE
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Carla dal Forno ‘Confession’ Album Out April 24
‘Going Out’ Single + Video Out Now. via Kallista Records PRE-ORDER HERE
‘Confession’ is an album of quiet upheaval.
An album about closeness that arrives late and unexpectedly. About stability rubbing up against desire. About the way friendship can suddenly tilt into something charged — and how that charge unsettles everything around it.
Where earlier work often observed from a distance, Confession turns inward. The voice is closer, warmer, less shielded.
“This wasn’t the album I intended to make,” says Carla dal Forno. “I originally wanted something veiled and abstract, but I realised I couldn’t hide behind abstraction — the songs only worked when I leaned into emotional truth.”
This is dal Forno’s fourth LP, written and recorded over several years in a small country town, in a studio housed inside a partially abandoned hospital. Long corridors, humming lights, emptied rooms — a place built for care and waiting, now quiet enough for thoughts to echo. That stillness shapes the record: intimate, watchful, unadorned. “I live in a small country town that offers a stillness my life didn’t previously have,” she explains. “In that quiet, feelings I might’ve ignored in a busy city grew loud.”
Dal Forno sings plainly and conversationally, with an emotional precision that sharpens the everyday into something quietly unsettling.
‘Going Out’ is the albums leads single, which is out now.
The elastic basslines of ‘Going Out’ recall Normil Hawaiians or Hydroplane, capturing feeling in motion — heightened, looping, restless — dramatising desire and fixation.
The accompanying video, directed by Hanna Chetwin. Shot on 16mm film in the township of Guilford (birthplace of AFL legend Ron Barassi).
The album moves through paired states: going out and staying in, wanting and withholding, devotion and distraction. Domestic calm set against private unrest. A long-held relationship offers safety and routine, while a newer connection opens emotional fault lines — longing, jealousy, fantasy, self-exposure. “At the heart of the album is a friendship that became emotionally charged in an unexpected way,” dal Forno says. “That shift brought daydreaming, jealousy, tenderness, confusion, self-awareness — and eventually acceptance.”
The drama here is internal, incremental, lived.
‘Going Out’ video still. Directed by Hanna Chetwin
Musically, Confession feels lighter on its feet than its subject matter suggests. Melodic basslines anchor the songs while guitars, harmonies, and gently off-kilter rhythms move around them. There’s a looseness, even a playfulness — “like the sensation of tension lifting once you finally admit something to yourself,” as dal Forno puts it.
The album traces a subtle arc: attraction blooming where it shouldn’t; obsession quietly taking hold; fantasy overtaking reality; clarity arriving slowly, sometimes painfully.
Visually and emotionally, Confession returns to modest spaces: backyards, beds, night streets, overgrown paths. “The record exists in that contrast,” dal Forno reflects. “Peaceful surroundings, unsettled interior.”
Like all of dal Forno’s work, Confession resists clean conclusions. It doesn’t moralise desire or romanticise restraint. Instead, it lingers in the in-between — where love is stable but not total, where yearning teaches as much as it hurts, where solitude becomes a form of care.
Plain-spoken but emotionally complex. Rooted and restless. Held together by bass, breath, routine, weather. An album about admitting what you feel —and living with what that admission changes.
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DANNY WALSH BANNED ‘NO MONUMENT’ (ALBUM)
Danny Walsh Banned return with No Monument, their fourth LP and boldest work to date, out 5 March 2026.
Recorded by Nao Anzai, the album marks the band’s first full-length release since the acclaimed In the Wimmera (2020) and expands their singular vision of Australian storytelling into stranger, wider terrain.
No Monument dives deep into outsider folklore and untold stories that sit between the cracks of Australian history — tales of outcasts, drifters, the homeless, and voices half-heard on late-night regional radio, when the dial isn’t quite tuned in. These are songs overheard at the bar of a country pub or carried across a long night drive through broken landscapes, told with humour, grit, and a restless sense of wonder.
Musically, No Monument resists neat labels. The songs move with a loose, road-worn confidence, shifting between swagger and stillness, warmth and unease.
The record is carried by the core Banned lineup — Leo ‘The Weed’ Tellefson on keys, Jorge Leiva on percussion, Julia Walsh and Cecilia Farley on backing vocals, Danny on vocals and guitar, and the rhythm section of Adam Green and Andrew Alves — with guest appearances from Kylie Auldist, Davey Lane and Chris Altmann.
No Monument is made to travel with you: across long highways, through sleepy towns, and the quiet corners of memory.
No Monument will be released with a tour of launch shows through Victoria;
Fri Mar 13 @ Tanswell’s Hotel, Beechworth + Luke Greenfield + Gary Mangred
Sun Mar 22 @ Shotkickers, Thornbury + Curlers + Esther Henderson, with special guest Kyle Auldist (tickets on sale now from www.shotkickers.com)
Sat Mar 28 @ Shiraz Republic, Cornella
SASAMI & Angie McMahon Collaborate on new version of ‘Honeycrash’
Announces Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut – out March 27th. Also releases ‘I’ll Be Gone (Patti Harrison remix cut)’
SASAMI announces Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut, an expanded version of her 2025 album featuring reimagining and remixes of its songs by friends and collaborators. Leading the announce is a fresh collaboration with Melbourne’s own Angie McMahon, who offers a stirring reworking of lead album single ‘Honeycrash’. McMahon lends a new emotional weight to the track while her and SASAMI trade vocal responsibilities, the result is an atmospheric and soaring new version of the original.
Listen to ‘Honeycrash (Angie McMahon Cut)’ Here
SASAMI has also released a new remix of album track ‘I’ll Be Gone‘ by comedian Patti Harrison, while last year’s ‘Just Be Friends (Soccer Mommy Cut)‘ appears on the deluxe version of the album as well. Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut is digital-only and available for pre-order now ahead of its release on March 27th via Domino
More on Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut: “Celebrating one year of Blood On the Silver Screen, I feel like I’m reaching the end of a three-album long cycle in my life, where I’ve stretched my brain and spirit into a lot of different realms of music making,” SASAMI explains. “Obviously B.O.S.S. is my sojourn into the linguistic world of pop, but I also stopped along with metal and folk and many other manners of music making along the way. This year I feel myself being pulled home to classical music, where it all started for me.”
Naturally, SASAMI will be appearing alongside a chamber ensemble and guest performers this month on the Blood On The Silver Screen Reimagined Tour, which kicks off this week in San Francisco and then continues to Los Angeles and New York. “These March shows will showcase some re-orchestrated renditions of songs from B.O.S.S. and beyond, featuring a chamber ensemble of classical instruments instead of flashing lights and e-drums. Expect choirs and strings and experimental instrumentation from me and my guest artists- something different at each show.”
Additionally, SASAMI will be teaching a new online workshop through School of Song, taught online via Zoom lectures across 4 consecutive Sundays starting April 5th. Every week, SASAMI will give a lecture on subjects specific to her music making process with each class resulting in a homework assignment to write a song using the techniques discussed in the lecture. Some of the topics explored by Sasami in her lectures will include: observed patterns in pop music, starting a song with voice, exploring the album as a dissertation, plus orchestration, genre, and technology. Sign up at schoolofsong.org.
On Blood On the Silver Screen, released last year, the California-based polymath combined her classical conservatory-trained skills as a player, producer, and composer with her fearless and bombastic stage persona to create her most realized music to date: the all-out SASAMI pop record. Working with co-producers Jenn Decilveo and Rostam, with SASAMI as sole writer, each Blood On the Silver Screen track viscerally captures a different thread of love, sex, power, and embodiment. “Pop music is like fuel,” Sasami says. “It’s just invigorating.” Eschewing today’s pop zeitgeist, Sasami gravitated towards late aughts and 2010s pop a la Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, plus Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Sia. She was influenced by modern country storytelling, mixing vulnerability with humor, and the mood board also included Prince, Japanese city pop, and the stadium-sized, denim-clad iconography of Bruce Springsteen.
SASAMI
Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut
Slugger
Just Be Friends
I’ll Be Gone
Love Makes You Do Crazy Things
In Love With A Memory (Feat. Clairo)
Possessed
Figure it Out
For The Weekend
Honeycrash
Smoke (Banished from Eden)
Nothing But A Sad Face On
Lose It All
The Seed
Figure It Out (Stinson Beach, CA 2023 Draft)
Love Makes You Do Crazy Things (Sarah Kinsley Cut)
Honeycrash (Angie McMahon Cut)
Just Be Friends (Soccer Mommy Cut)
I’ll Be Gone (Patti Harrison Remix Cut)
The Seed (Bolinas, CA 2023 Draft)
Figure It Out (Alta, CA 2022 Draft)
SASAMI On Tour
03/06 – San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall *
03/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Sid The Cat Auditorium ^
03/21 – New York City, NY @ Stone Circle Theatre ~
* w/ Cheflee
^ w/ Leng Bian & South Bay Harmony (Japanese Women’s Chorus)
~ w/ Katzpascale
Blood On the Silver Screen is available buy on blood red-coloured vinyl, standard black vinyl, CD and digitally.
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THE AMITY AFFLICTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘BLEED’ FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM HOUSE OF CARDS. TOURING AUSTRALIA WITH IN HEARTS WAKE & REDHOOK
THE AMITY AFFLICTION continue to tease the arrival of their much-anticipated new studio record, HOUSE OF CARDS, with the reveal of a blistering new single – ‘BLEED’.
Released as the band continues their extensive tour of regional Australia, the latest from THE AMITY AFFLICTION lands with impact; a ferocious stride forward for the group into a brand new era of artistry.
Where previous single, ‘HOUSE OF CARDS’, was an emotionally weighted insight into the relationship songwriter JOEL BIRCH and his siblings shared with their mother, ‘BLEED’ has manifested itself into an avenue for Birch to look at public perceptions and personas, versus the reality he exists in every day.
As he explains, “This song is a bit of a fuck you to people online who leave comments like they know me personally, or know anything about what’s happening in my life, and a bit of a reminder to myself that I am not beholden to that idea, and I am the person I know myself to be. “I bleed the way I bleed…” is my way of saying that I am the way I am, not the way I am perceived to be by people who don’t actually know me and have formed or projected an idea of me onto me by way of social media.”
Released alongside the single today, THE AMITY AFFLICTION share the music video for ‘BLEED’, directed by Daniel Daly.
The release of ‘BLEED’ further positions the HOUSE OF CARDS era as one of the most exciting and defining for THE AMITY AFFLICTION – a band who has been driven by the desire to navigate new creative territory, music that empowers both them as a unit as well as their community of fans who have been with them throughout all their previous chapters.
HOUSE OF CARDS, the first full-length record to feature clean vocalist JONNY REEVES, is a moment of reinvention – and it is one the band is set to unleash in its full glory across a jam packed year of international touring to come.
Throughout March, THE AMITY AFFLICTION will be completing their 21 date regional tour with IN HEARTS WAKE and REDHOOK. Their return to North America in April coincides with the release of HOUSE OF CARDS – due for release via PURE NOISE RECORDS on April 24.
TOUR DATES
Thursday March 5 Panthers, Penrith NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook
Friday March 6 UOW Hall, Wollongong NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck
Saturday March 7 Woodport Hotel, Central Coast NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck
Wednesday March 11 Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck
Friday March 13 Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS
w/Headwreck
Saturday March 14 Forth Pub, Forth TAS
w/Headwreck
Wednesday March 18 Eureka Hotel, Geelong VIC
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, heawreck
Thursday March 19 The Deck, Traralgon VIC
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook, headwreck
Friday March 20 The Pier, Frankston VIC
w/ In Hearts Wake, Redhook
Saturday March 21 Bridgeway Hotel, Adelaide SA
w/ Redhook
‘BLEED’ IS OUT NOW.
HOUSE OF CARDS, the new album from THE AMITY AFFLICTION is released April 24.
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MELANIE DYER SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘GOLDEN GIRL’ + PERFORMING AT SXSW IN THE US
Ready to take the stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas this month – the only Aussie country artist on the international multi-genre lineup – Melanie Dyer steps into 2026 with a song that feels like sunshine bottled in three minutes. Her uplifting new single ‘Golden Girl’ is a bouncy, heartwarming pop country anthem that captures the magic of young love.
Following her previous single ‘Homemade’, ‘Golden Girl’ leans into Melanie’s gift for honest storytelling, this time drawing directly from her own family history.
“When I was a kid, my Dad told the story about how he used to park his red Holden Sandman outside the ‘Golden Fleece’ truck stop where a pretty girl worked behind the counter. He said, with confidence to his friend, ‘I’m gonna marry that girl someday’ and eventually those baby blues won over my Mum.”
Set against playful production, the track was produced by Grady Saxman (Austin Snell, Tyler Braden, Julia Cole, Hannah McFarland) at Saxman Studios in Nashville, TN (Jelly Roll). It marks a milestone moment in the studio for Melanie.
“It was my first experience live tracking in the studio with all the musicians at one time. I sang a scratch vocal with the live band first and then they played the song a few times. I later went in to sing vocals in the booth. It was incredible to hear the song come to life in real time and have a say in what instruments and parts to play.”
The result is punchy, polished and brimming with warmth – a contemporary country love story that feels both deeply personal and universal.
The nostalgia continues in the track’s music video, filmed in Melanie’s hometown of Inverell during Summer while she was home for Christmas. Directed and shot by Jackson James (and produced by Jackson James and Melanie Dyer) the clip brings the lyrics vividly to life – right down to the truck stop itself.
“We wanted to recreate that nostalgia as close to the original as possible when it came to the music video. We filmed at the exact location of the truck stop in my hometown, Inverell. We put a call-out to see if anyone had a vintage Holden we could use and a local reached out saying they had a green Holden that was originally owned by my Great Grandfather which felt so special to feature in the video.”
Now based in Nashville after officially relocating in April 2025, Melanie is still deeply connected to her regional Australian roots. Growing up on her family’s farm in Mount Russell, she began writing songs at just twelve years old. That farm-girl authenticity has since taken her to major stages including CMA Fest in Nashville, invitational writers’ rounds at The Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room, and a sold-out Australian and New Zealand tour supporting US artist Cooper Alan in late 2024.
With over 12.5 million career streams, 3 x Golden Guitar nominations, 3 x APRA AMCOS Most Performed Country Work nominations (including her hit, ‘Memphis T-Shirt’, James Johnston’s ‘Got It Good’ and Kaylee Bell’s ‘Good Things’), and 2025 Countrytown Female Artist and Tour nominations, Melanie’s momentum continues to build on both sides of the Pacific.
“Moving to Nashville has inspired me more than ever to tell the story of who I am and where I come from. I am writing and recording my most personal music yet and my new album will be coming later in 2026.”
Taken from that forthcoming album, ‘Golden Girl’ is more than a love song. It’s a tribute to country beginnings, small towns and the kind of love that lasts a lifetime.
SHOW DATES:12th – 18th March – SXSW – Austin, TX28th March – The Listening Room – Nashville, TN
CONNECT WITH MELANIE DYER www.melaniedyer.com.au
NICE HOUSE RETURN WITH THE SULTRY SUMMER BREEZE OF ‘CAROLINE’
Delivering the first taste of new music since their debut EP The Life and Death of an Indoor Houseplant (2025) – whose obnoxiously boisterous opener ‘Perfect Design’ scored a place at #12 in the inaugural Grassroots Earworm Homegrown Hundred – genre-fluid nipaluna/Hobart art-pop quartet Nice House have today released their darkly caramelised new single ‘Caroline’.
Evocative of a sweet, slightly burnt summer, ‘Caroline’s golden haze disguises something more sinister. Nice House’s shimmering composition and sunny harmonies belie the true intent of the titular character – who has taken ownership not just of her own life, but also of someone else’s.
“‘Caroline’ is inspired by the shack I went to a lot as a kid, and still do, on the north coast at Lulworth. It’s this vision of a woman who has entered the total bliss of escape, but little do we know she has a dark undercurrent and murderous nature.” – Will Moon (vocals/keys/guitar)
You can picture it now; the warm, salty breeze of the Tasmanian northern beaches enveloping you as you sit on the deck, sipping a cocktail and forgetting time. You’re Caroline – you do what you want, when you want. This might not be your Summer House, but you’ve made it so, and if anyone tries to take it from you, they’ll meet a bloody end.
Recorded by Michael Shelley and Andrew Swayze, mixed by Andrew Swayze, and mastered by Andrew Edgson, ‘Caroline’ is available on Bandcamp and DSPs on March 5, 2026.
ABOUT NICE HOUSE: From the verdant throngs of Tasmania’s lush greenery, salty air and mountain breeze, comes Nice House – your new wave pop rock neighbours in short shorts and sneakers, asking risqué questions over the scraggly fences of nipaluna/Hobart. The band are an eight-legged dancing machine with vocal pizazz, leaning on the synth with the happy wobble of a drunk, stilettoed aunt.
With an eye for sharp, cutting lyricism, and thriving beats to match, Nice House have enamoured audiences across the island state with their high energy performances, unhinged stage antics, and contagious earworms, as well as earning themselves a #12 placing in the inaugural Grassroots Earworm Homegrown Hundred countdown, and a Tasmanian semi-final win in the 2025 Listen Up Songwriting Prize.
Jessica Fleming, Tim ‘Bones’ Fogarty, Beau Leighton and Will Moon believe you deserve it all – synths, vocal harmonies, bongos, guitar solos, congas, vibraslaps, saxophone, funky bass, more synths, yelling, kicking, screaming – Nice House delivers all this, and a hell of a lot more, with boundless enthusiasm and not a hint of restraint.
Nice House has made a splash in the Tasmanian music scene with buoyant performances at Party In The Paddock, Great Escape, DARK MOFO, MONA FOMA, Bonzaki Festival and the Reclink Community Cup, as well as major support slots for acts including Methyl Ethel and Jebediah.
Their next appearance will be at Tasmania’s Good Gumnuts Festival, from 6-8 March 2026.
‘Caroline’ – out THURSDAY MARCH 5th
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KINGSWOOD ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM MIDNIGHT MAVERICKS, UNVEIL NEW SINGLE ‘FAITH’
+ NATIONAL TOUR SUPPORT FOR COUNTING CROWS
Multi-Platinum & Gold ARIA-certified, ARIA-nominated, and 4x Golden Guitar-nominated, KINGSWOOD return with their new album, Midnight Mavericks, released globally on May 22. Born from a love of vintage rock, country soul, and storytelling that lingers, KINGSWOOD is where Tom Petty meets Alan Jackson, and Johnny Cash shares a whiskey with Lynyrd Skynyrd – a perfect intersection of grit, groove, and heart.
To coincide with the announce of the album, KINGSWOOD drop their latest single, Faith. Co-written with Tyler Halverson and hit-maker Jon Decious (Lainey Wilson), the track captures west coast country, big harmonies and more hooks than a tackle box. As the band describes the track, “Faith paints a picture of a free-spirited woman who’s the embodiment of resilience and joy. She’s cosmic, navigating life with her mama’s wisdom, and a healthy dose of pragmatism towards traditional norms. She’s the anchor, the muse, and the centre of chaotic worlds. Throw in a touch of philosophy behind embracing the unknowns of love and living it on your own terms and you got Faith.”
Midnight Mavericks is a bold, after-dark record written in the quiet hours between the show and the silence — shaped by long drives, back rooms and hard self-reflection — exploring ambition and belonging, love and restlessness, loyalty and escape, all wrapped in worn-in country-rock built on melody, muscle and storytelling rather than polish. The album has already generated major momentum with three acclaimed singles — “Lovin’ A Girl,” “Last First Kiss,” and “Highway Signs” — earning radio additions across key country and rock radio networks, impacting the Countrytown Top 50 National Country airplay chart and securing attention on global playlists. Midnight Mavericks was produced by Alexander Laska, who also co-wrote all tracks on the album.
As the band describe the album, “Midnight Mavericks is an album written after the lights go out. You’re forced to reckon with who you are when no one’s watching. There’s grit here. There’s tenderness. It’s country and rock — worn in, not dressed up — built on melody, muscle, and stories, blending lived-in boots and hopeful dreamers.”
With over 80 million global streams and a career spanning more than a decade, KINGSWOOD has solidified its status as one of Australia’s most enduring and genre-defying bands. Known for seamlessly straddling the line between rock and country, the band’s new release plants its boots firmly in the dust of Americana, echoing the musical spirits of Neil Young, Gram Parsons, and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Mature, intentional and confidently delivered, Midnight Mavericks captures KINGSWOOD operating at full force — a cohesive, purpose-driven album built for bigger stages, long roads and repeat listens — not chasing the spotlight, but marking a defining moment in the band’s career and firmly establishing their next chapter.
Leading into album release, KINGSWOOD will head out on tour with legendary US band, Counting Crows. The Australia/New Zealand tour runs from March – April; before KINGSWOOD head out on their own headline dates: For more details here.
Saturday April 18 – Live at The Bundy, Bundalaguah VIC
Ticketing: https://www.trybooking.com/DIISF
April 24-26 – The Gumball Festival, Hunter Valley, NSW
Ticketing: http://dashville.com.au/gumball/
Friday May 15 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Ticketing: https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/fe6b25ca-0747-4d4d-9479-c4bd09dbe874
Saturday May 16 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Ticketing: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/785edc31-2119-437d-9e8d-b8696d56d224
Friday May 22 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Ticketing: https://tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event/2475f2e5-d9a8-41be-a496-4c1af3915095
Saturday May 23 – Savannah Sounds Festival, Port Douglas, QLD
Ticketing: https://www.savannahsounds.com.au/tickets/savannah-sounds–port-douglas-2026/
Thursday May 28 – Lefty’s Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Ticketing: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2c5efb83-1058-45d6-843c-235e4ef02dcd
Friday May 29 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Ticketing: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/kingswood-midnight-mavericks-album-tour-2026/192299
Saturday May 30 – Full Throttle Ranch, Hunter Valley, NSW
Ticketing: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H0Y94A
Friday June 19 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns QLD
Ticketing: https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/popular-music/kingswood
Saturday June 20 – Cooktown Discovery Festival, Cooktown QLD
Ticketing: https://cooktownexpo.com.au/
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MACKAY’S LEGENDS ON THE LAWN ANNOUNCES STELLAR AUSSIE LINE-UP…
LEGENDS ON THE LAWN is thrilled to announce the next stellar line-up for their legendary outdoor show. The next concert will be headlined by Australian music icon, Jimmy Barnes, and supported by crowd favourites Jon Stevens (The Noiseworks/INXS Collection), Birds Of Toyko, Baby Animals, Busby Marou and Bachelor Girl.
Mayor Greg Williamson said that after record attendance last year, LEGENDS ON THE LAWN was back for its fifth year in Mackay and had cemented its place as the region’s biggest music festival.
“LEGENDS ON THE LAWN has a fantastic formula that works, a tremendous lineup of iconic Australian artists, beautiful outdoor location and a festival delivered like a well-oiled machine,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Following record crowds in 2025, we’re incredibly proud to welcome the event back for its fifth year. It has become the largest music festival in our region and delivers a huge economic benefit to Mackay through visitor spending, local jobs and increased tourism activity.”
“And what an incredible lineup we have this year, we’re excited to see Harrup Park packed once again in 2026 and look forward to welcoming thousands of passionate music fans to the Mackay region.”
Jimmy Barnes, is the heart and soul of Australian rock and roll. He has 22 #1 albums, more than The Beatles, and he has sold more records in Australia than any other local artist. For over 40 years he has delivered some of our most intense and iconic live performances both as a solo performer and as front man for the legendary Cold Chisel, leading him to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of fame … twice. He is truly in a league of his own.
In addition to his phenomenal music career, Jimmy has written four #1 bestselling books – his acclaimed memoirs Working Class Boy and Working Class Man (which won back to back ABIA Awards in 2017 and 2018), his 2020 collection of short stories, Killing Time and Highways and Byways: Tall Tales and Short Stories from the Long Way Round in 2024. His ever expanding oeuvre also includes two children’s books – Och Aye the Gnu and Rosie the Rhinoceros – and a cookbook with his wife Jane titled Where the River Bends.
Jimmy returned to the top of the charts in June 2025 with his 21st studio album, DEFIANT, and released a 2nd cookbook with Jane, Seasons Where the River Bends, in November 2025.
Never one to slow down, 2025 also saw “Barnesy” celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his landmark album, For the Working Class Man with the release of a new documentary as well as a series of major outdoor shows in 2025 and 2026 including special Vinyl editions of the album.
Back by popular demand, Jon Stevens – The Noiseworks & INXS Collection. Jon is back performing hits from the legendary bands that catapulted him into Aussie Rock Royalty.
Jon Stevens | The Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour bring hits Take Me Back, New Sensation, Touch, Don’t Change, Hot Chilli Woman, Never Tear Us Apart, No Lies and much more.
The show is an assault of the senses, with nothing but relentless hits! A visceral charge of emotion that will transport your back to 1987 and beyond showcasing the Noiseworks and INXS songs that were such a huge part of the soundtrack to our lives.
Miss it and you’re mad!
Formed in Perth in the early 2000’s, Birds of Tokyo have grown from independent roots to become one of Australia’s most popular contemporary rock bands.
Since their 2008 breakthrough Universes, all five of the group’s albums have reached the ARIA top 3 including two #1 hits: March Fires (2013) and Human Design (2021). Classic songs like “Good Lord”, “Plans”, “Lanterns”, “Two Of Us”, “Brace” and “Unbreakable” have all been top 10 airplay hits and more than seventy of their tracks have featured on Triple J, making them one of the National Youth Broadcaster’s three most played artists of this millennium. The band has also won the APRA Award for “Most Performed Rock/Alternative Work” on a record setting six separate occasions.
Epic live shows have always been at the core of their appeal. Birds Of Tokyo have played major festivals from Splendour In The Grass & Falls to Red Hot Summer and they have appeared as special guests for superstars like Muse, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Incubus and Bon Jovi. In recent years the band has toured across Australia with the country’s most prestigious Symphony Orchestras drawing unanimous critical acclaim and selling out three nights each at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.
Most recently, Birds of Tokyo dropped its latest single Starlights, which is helping raise important focus on the work of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which grants wishes to kids experiencing serious illness. The song’s official music video features the artwork of more than 20 children receiving support from Starlight around Australia.
It has been 35 years since one of Australia’s most revered rock bands, Baby Animals, burst onto the scene with the release of their 8x Platinum, ARIA Award winning, self-titled debut album, featuring iconic hits ‘Rush You’, ‘Early Warning’, ‘Painless’ and ‘One Word’. The band was touring with Van Halen in the US when they heard the album had topped the charts, ‘Baby Animals’ spending six weeks at number one in Australia and keeping Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ out of top spot. The album went eight times platinum and won three ARIA Awards – Best Album, Best Debut Album and Best Debut Single. It was also declared one of the Top 25 albums of 1992 in UK rock bible Kerrang!, and Baby Animals performed ‘Painless’ on Late Night With David Letterman. They later appeared in The 100 Best Australian Albums, and Suze DeMarchi was also featured in the book Rock Chicks, The Hottest Female Rockers from the 1960s to Now.
Busby Marou are one of Australia’s most loved live acts, known for their unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and exceptional musicianship. Tom Busby (Rockhampton, QLD) and Jeremy Marou (Torres Strait Islands) have been playing together for two decades, forging a deep musical connection that shines on stage and in the studio. With five critically acclaimed albums, including an ARIA #1 and multiple ARIA-charting releases, their songs have amassed millions of streams and won a fiercely loyal fan base. After their first hiatus in 15 years, Busby Marou have been hard at work on their next album and live show, eager to bring their captivating energy back to audiences across Australia.
Formed in 1992 by Tania Doko and James Roche, Bachelor Girl became one of Australia’s most loved acts of the 90s and early 2000s, achieving major success locally and internationally, including signing with Clive Davis at Arista Records.
Their breakthrough hit Buses and Trains was named the most played Australian composition on Australian radio in its first year of release and across the following 25 years and took out APRA’s Song of the Year in 1999. The double platinum debut album Waiting for the Day spawned five major singles including Treat Me Good and Permission to Shine and earned the duo an ARIA Award for Producer of the Year.
After time writing and producing abroad, the pair reunited in 2016 and have since continued to release new music and tour nationally, appearing alongside iconic acts including Eurythmics, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Corrs, Simple Minds and Icehouse, as well as on major concert events such as A Day on the Green and the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Still delivering a hit-filled, dynamic live show, Bachelor Girl remain a vital force in Australian music and are currently working on a major new project set to be announced soon.
LEGENDS ON THE LAWN TOUR DATE 2026:
SATURDAY 30TH MAY
Harrup Park, Mackay QLD
• All ages show – Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Ticketmaster Pre-sale: Wednesday 4th March 9.00am – 11.59pm (local time)
General Public on-sale: Thursday 5th March 9.00am (local time)
Tickets are available at: www.ticketmaster.com.au
For further information, please visit: www.legendsonthelawn.com.au
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Hudson Freeman Announces First Australian and New Zealand Headline Tour Ahead of Mumford and Sons Support Run
Brooklyn‑based lo‑fi folk artist Hudson Freeman today announces his first ever Australian and New Zealand headline tour, following a period of growing international attention and a support slot on Mumford and Sons upcoming national tour.
The tour will commence on Thursday 23 April 2026 at The Toff in Melbourne, before continuing with performances, supporting Mumford and Sons at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Friday 24 April and Saturday 25 April, followed by Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 28 April, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney on Wednesday 29 April, and concluding with a headline show at Oxford Art Factory, Sydney on Thursday 30 April. The run will then continue across New Zealand with shows in Wellington and Auckland in early May.
General public tickets go on sale Friday 6 March at 11am.
An artist presale will commence Thursday 5 March at 10am, running until Friday 6 March at 10am.
A Secret Sounds presale will commence Thursday 5 March at 10am, running until Friday 6 March at 10am.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit secretsounds.com.
Forged in the DIY traditions of the American Midwest, Hudson Freeman has quickly emerged as one of indie music’s most compelling new voices. His songs are resonant, reflective and deeply poignant, shaped by a life lived between contrasts. Born to Evangelical missionaries, Freeman began writing music after a formative upheaval at thirteen, when his family relocated from suburban Dallas to the Kingdom of Eswatini. Those early experiences, alongside the influence of indie touchstones such as Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver and his college years in Springfield, Missouri, helped define his raw, self‑made approach to songwriting.
Freeman’s recent full‑length release cemented his reputation as a songwriter unafraid to confront life’s most draining contradictions, exploring themes of modern identity, digital disconnection and faith with striking honesty. His latest single, If You Know Me, has drawn increasing attention, pushing him into a wider spotlight with its moody blend of bedroom pop, folk, slowcore and post‑emo, anchored by a singular guitar riff and mantra‑like lyrics that highlight his undeniable gift for melody.
This upcoming headline run will be Australian audiences’ first chance to experience Hudson Freeman in a fully realised live setting, where his quiet intensity and unguarded storytelling transform performances into moments of shared reflection. The tour coincides with Freeman joining Mumford & Sons as a special guest across Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant moment in the ascent of one of indie folk’s most emotionally resonant new voices.
HUDSON FREEMAN
AUSTRALIA & NZ TOUR 2026
THE TOFF, MELBOURNE
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026
ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE*
FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026
ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE*
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BRISBANE*
TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2026
QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY*
WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026
OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY
THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2026
SAN FRAN, WELLINGTON
FRIDAY 1 MAY 2026
SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND*
SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
*Supporting Mumford & Sons
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 6 MARCH, 11am
Secret Sounds Presale: Thu 5 Mar, 10am > Fri 6 Mar, 10am
Artist Presale: Thu 5 Mar, 10am > Fri 6 Mar, 10am
For complete tour and ticket information, visit www.secretsounds.com
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JACKIE BRISTOW (featuring KATRINA BRISTOW) ‘LET IT RAIN’ (SINGLE)
Co-written by Jackie Bristow and acclaimed Los Angeles songwriter Rosa Pullman, “Let It Rain” is a song of release, renewal, and stepping fully into your best self. With its uplifting refrain — “Why worry, worry, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain” — the track invites listeners to surrender the past and embrace joy without hesitation. “It felt like the perfect duet for us,” Jackie says. “There’s something very special about sisters singing together — a connection that can’t be created any other way.”
NEW ALBUM COMING SOON
New Zealand–born, Nashville–New Zealand–based singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow announces the first single from her highly anticipated sixth studio album, GOLDMINE. The shimmering, soul-lifting new track “Let It Rain,” recorded in Nashville and produced by longtime collaborator Mark Punch at SoundPunch Studios, marks a moment of celebration and artistic return.
“Let It Rain” is harmony, heart, two voices, two sisters, an uplifting Americana track that represents a deeply personal milestone for Bristow. The song marks her first-ever recorded duet with her sister, Katrina Bristow, and was co-written with California-based songwriter Rosa Pullman. Melodic and emotionally uplifting, the track delivers warmth and accessibility while remaining grounded in Jackie’s signature Americana storytelling roots.
At the heart of the release is a rare and deeply resonant collaboration. While the sisters spent over a decade in their youth touring and performing together as The Bristow Sisters, “Let It Rain” captures their voices side by side in the studio for the first time. There is something timeless and powerful about sisters singing together — the blend is effortless, emotionally rich, and instantly authentic.
A Full-Circle Sister Story: Jackie and Katrina grew up singing side by side in the deep south of New Zealand. They first stepped onto a stage together at the NZ Gold Guitar Awards when Katrina was eight and Jackie was eleven.
Their childhood was spent traveling throughout the South Island in the family’s old Ford Falcon, performing at festivals, rodeos, and country music competitions with the unwavering support of their parents.
“It was an incredible time in our lives,” Jackie reflects. “We were surrounded by a vibrant community of young singers and musicians. Those years shaped us.”
Now, decades later — after building lives and careers on opposite sides of the world — the sisters finally found themselves in the same country long enough to create music together again.
Upcoming Live Shows
March 6 – Ophir Memorial Hall, Ophir
March 7 – Desert Heart Wines, Bannockburn
March 20 – Village Music, Mt Eden, Auckland
March 22 – Raglan
April 13 – Star Fish Club, Sydney
Announcing US and European dates soon.
Tickets – www.jackiebristow.com
HEALTH RELEASE NEW REMIX EP R-TYPE 1
LISTEN HERE
RECENT ALBUM CONFLICT DLC OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE
TOURING NATIONALLY THIS SEPTEMBER
“If RAT WARS is ELDEN RING and CONFLICT DLC is SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE, then R-TYPE has to be NIGHTREIGN. Enjoy these remixes and alternate versions by the best in the business: from the dance floor to the killing floor, these interesante interpretations will thrill and excite you and your family in the year of the FIRE HORSE!” – JOHNNY HEALTH
Following the release of their sixth studio album CONFLICT DLC last year, HEALTH are showing no signs of slowing down. Now, the band have released R-TYPE 1, the first in a series of remix EPs that compliment and expand the universe the band created on CONFLICT DLC. Listen/share here: https://i.hlth.band/healthr-type1.
CONFLICT DLC resonated far and wide, receiving praise from the likes of Pitchfork, DIY, Kerrang, Revolver and many more around its release last December. The album is a stack of 12 full-octane industrial metal songs, that sees HEALTH continue to explore deep existential undercurrents through a borderless genre lens. A slate of sad bangers for the end times, CONFLICT DLC finds connection in the disconnect and comfort in the dark.
HEALTH’s unapologetically heavy sound has always pulsed with an electronic undercurrent. Since the bands’ earliest days, they have consistently broadened their sonic world through remixes and reinterpretations of their work, and R-TYPE 1 is no exception. Bringing in artists such as EKKSTACY, Mothica, Street Sex, HVDES and others, the release builds on the originals to carve out an entirely new dimension within the CONFLICT DLC landscape.
Having toured across the US, Mexico and South America last year with Pierce The Veil, HEALTH are ready to take their new show on their own co-headline tour next month across North America with Carpenter Brut before heading to Europe for festivals this summer and then Australia in September to tour with Perturbator and King Yosef.
The band will be unleashing their apocalyptic energy on stages throughout the continent, transforming each show into a visceral, full-body experience. Known for channeling chaos into catharsis, their performances fuse crushing riffs, sweeping electronics, and an intensity so consuming it feels more like a ritual than a concert.
Listen to R-TYPE 1 here: https://i.hlth.band/healthr-type1
R-TYPE 1 Track Listing:
01. ORDINARY LOSS (BROOKS ALEKSANDER RMX)
02. YOU DIED (HVDES RMX)
03. SHRED ENVY (TOKYO ROSE x ALEX RMX)
04. STILL BREATHING w/ EKKSTACY (SNAKES OF RUSSIA RMX)
05. DON’T KILL YOURSELF (STREET SEX RMX)
06. DARKAGE (1000 EYES RMX) FT. Mothica
Destroy All Lines Presents
HEALTH AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
PERTURBATOR
KING YOSEF
TOUR DATES:
FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER – THE ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER – THE ODEON, HOBART
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER – THE GOV, ADELAIDE
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE
Tickets from destroyalllines.com
Ruby Fields announces Small Achievements album & national tour, alongside new single ‘Muscle’
Hailing from the suburbs of Sydney’s South Coast, singer, songwriter and modern-day storyteller, Ruby Fields, writes catchy indie-rock riffs and lyrics that are so self-aware and relatable that they cut deep. Her sophomore album, Small Achievements, expands on this signature sound with some deeper themes and grittier, guitar-driven production layered with raw, anthemic hooks and moments of stripped-back vulnerability, which she’ll perform live around the country this April and May.
Small Achievements at its core represents the last four years of Fields life in the NSW’s Northern Rivers, where she lived through COVID, intense floods, breakups, death, the band falling apart and picking up the pieces again, falling in love and connecting with the environment through the beauty of the local surrounds and community.
Following on from singles ‘92 Purebred’, ‘Half the Laugh’ and ‘Tacklebox’, Fields says of the album’s fourth single, “‘Muscle’ is an ode to my life in the Northern Rivers. The role of fear and of love in community and in the natural environment. I also know we have crocodiles in Australia, but you try rhyming crocodiles with indicators.”
On the album title, Fields explains “Working at the Nudge (Billinudgel Hotel) between touring meant becoming a part of the family and getting to know Sharky – a beloved patron and piece of the furniture. When he received his Hole-in-1 trophy from the local golf course it was immediately displayed behind the bar. To me, that small gesture represents a place that celebrates everyone’s achievements, it doesn’t really matter how big or small they are, just how much they mean to you. So, I want this album to be a reminder to celebrate shit, because we tend to focus on the next big thing without reflecting on how much we’ve already achieved.”
RUBY FIELDS ‘SMALL ACHIEVEMENTS’ IS OUT FRI 24 APRIL
Proudly presented by triple j, Ruby Fields will take Small Achievements on the road, performing songs from the album, as well as her much loved hits. Supported by Mac The Knife, Platonic Sex and Smol Fish, you can catch her in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle throughout April and May.
RUBY FIELDS SMALL ACHIEVEMENTS TOUR
Fri 24 Apr – The Croxton, Melbourne
Sat 2 May – Manning Bar, Sydney
Sat 9 May – Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Thu 14 May – The Gov, Adelaide
Sat 16 May – Freo Social, Fremantle
Destroy All Lines Presale: 10am local time Thurs 5 March
General Onsale: 10:00am local time Fri 6 March
Supported by Mac The Knife, *Platonic Sex & **Smol Fish
*Platonic Sex not performing in Perth
** Smol Fish only performing in Perth
It’s easy to see why people started paying attention back in 2017 when Ruby Fields uploaded her debut single ‘I Want’ to triple j Unearthed and it was played on triple j the very same day. Not long after, Fields break-out song ‘Dinosaurs’ placed at #9 in triple j Hottest 100 (2018), as she was feverishly embraced by fans and industry alike. As a testament to her popularity, she quickly followed that up with further Hottest 100 placements for ‘Pretty Grim’ #61 (2020) and ‘Kitchen’ #58 (2021), as well as performing iconic triple j Like A Version covers of The Church’s ‘The Unguarded Moment’ (2019) and The Cure’s ‘Lovesong’ (2025).
Known for her witty, authentic banter and electric live sets, Fields has toured the country twenty times over, playing sold-out headline shows and performing alongside contemporaries Hockey Dad, Ocean Alley, Ball Park Music and San Cisco. Internationally, Fields has also performed in London and at The Great Escape in Brighton, UK.
Fields has delivered some of her most memorable performances at festivals, famously playing a rock n roll cover of Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ in front of 20,000 people at Splendour In The Grass, as well as playing to a packed crowd at Laneway Festival in 2019 which was recorded for triple j’s Live At The Wireless. More recently, Fields has taken the stage at Party In The Paddock in Tassie and triple j’s One Night Stand in Busselton, where the crowd sang-along to fan-favourites ‘Half The Laugh’, ‘Dinosaurs’ and more.
Ruby Fields has received many accolades over the years, which is no small achievement. Most notably, Fields scored a #1 ARIA for her debut album Been Doin’ It For A Bit (2021), beating the likes of Drake and Lil Nas X. The album also received a J Award nomination for ‘Australian Album of the Year’, as well as Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Record’, which included a coveted live performance at the Rolling Stone Awards. Proving an enduring love for the song, Fields’ hit ‘Dinosaurs’ was also Certified Platinum in Australia and she was nominated for ‘Best Rock Work’ at the APRA Music Awards.
Now, Fields is gearing up to release her second album, Small Achievements, scheduled for release on Fri 24 April, ahead of performing the album and her much-loved hits across Australia throughout April and May. When she’s not on the road, you’ll find her building and repairing guitars in a shed on the South Coast, totally ensconced in the beauty of the details.
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NATHAN ZAHRA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘MEMORY GIRL’
Rising indie/hip-hop artist NATHAN ZAHRA continues his ascent with the release of his new single, ‘MEMORY GIRL’.
Following on from a string of tracks in 2025 that established his presence as an artist to watch coming out of Melbourne’s scene, ‘MEMORY GIRL’ is a perfect step forward for the songwriter and artist as he prepares for a brand new year of sounds and creative moves.
Like his singles ‘WE SHOULDN’T’, ‘TIL THE SUN’ and ‘DOING BETTER’, the latest from NATHAN ZAHRA demonstrates a keen balance of intimate songwriting and engaged delivery. Navigating threads of different genre influences, the listener is able to join him as he reflects on the complexities of relationships we have throughout our lives and the impact they have.
“‘MEMORY GIRL’ is about being okay with the fact that some things in life are temporary. Just because something has an expiry date doesn’t make it any less special. The song reflects on how life moves in eras and phases, and how change is really the only constant.
‘MEMORY GIRL’ came together really naturally. I was just messing around like I usually do, kind of unconsciously expressing whatever was going on at the time. Life was moving fast, then I slowed down for a second, and the hook just came out from humming it.” NATHAN ZAHRA
For the music video, NATHAN ZAHRA teamed up with director DYLAN EAGLE and cinematographer DARCY MICHELL, bringing the story and themes to life in a way that keeps the essence of ‘MEMORY GIRL’ at the fore. Filming out in Olinda, South East Melbourne, ZAHRA describes the video as “a slightly humorous take on a series of unfortunate events. At its core, it’s about trying to move forward while still being followed by reminders of the past. We leaned into that chaos in a light way, and honestly, it was one of the most fun shoots I’ve done – I got to tap into my acting side a bit. Plus, I haven’t shared this much, but it’s also kind of inspired by a true story.”
Prior to reemerging as Nathan Zahra in 2025 with debut single ‘DOING BETTER’, Zahra spent time working under the name Nate Vibrations – earning praise from all corners of the industry in the process. He was featured by the likes of Music Feeds, Scenestr, VICE, MILKY and more; has previously opened up for US artist Xavier Wulf – and in 2025 he was inducted into the Converse Allstar Class alongside the release of ‘DOING BETTER’.
‘MEMORY GIRL’ is out now
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ANNA WEATHERUP ‘DELUSIONAL’ (ALBUM)
Listeners will discover in Delusional a vivid portrait of Anna’s evolution, both musically and personally, a collection shaped by profound lessons in both life and music. The album strikes a balance between vulnerability and resilience, and openness and hard-earned wisdom, continually inviting listeners to reflect, connect, and draw inspiration from their own journeys.
Delusional is more than an album. It is an invitation to witness Anna Weatherup’s fearless exploration of courage, grit, and vulnerability. Through each song, listeners are drawn into a journey that celebrates resilience and honesty, offering a powerful testament to the strength found in embracing one’s truest self.
Anna Weatherup deliberately held back releasing Delusional on streaming platforms, wanting her music community to first experience the album on vinyl and CD. This approach encouraged listeners to fully immerse themselves in the process, just as it was enjoyed not so long ago. The decision has proved rewarding many have shared kind comments and made time to listen and celebrate the album exactly as intended.
About Anna Weatherup
Anna Weatherup has always been an artist unafraid to chart her own course. Emerging on the national stage through The Voice Australia, Anna quickly became known for her evocative voice, one that can both stop traffic and capture the most delicate emotions. Her previous album, Crossing the Sea, was celebrated as a heartfelt collection crafted over several years, drawing listeners into a world both deeply personal and universally resonant.
With her new album, Delusional, Anna Weatherup unveils her most adventurous work to date, a collection that bridges the past and present. Some songs were first penned in the wake of her journey on The Voice in 2012, while more recent chapters of her life inspire others.
The result is a deeply authentic record, where Anna’s signature emotional honesty meets a fearless exploration of new sonic territory. Delusional is a testament to her ongoing journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and transformation, with each track serving as a unique milestone that reveals new facets of her evolving artistry and emotional depth.
Anna’s journey has been one of continual evolution. After her time on The Voice, she dedicated herself to creating music that is true to her vision, refusing to chase fleeting trends or superficial acclaim. This spirit of independence shines through in Delusional, where Anna’s songwriting is more daring and introspective than ever before.
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ACCLAIMED GUITARIST MATEUS ASATO UNVEILS DEBUT ALBUM, ASATO
A VIVID SONIC TRAVELOGUE INSPIRED BY THE LANDSCAPES OF HIS ANCESTRAL HOME OF JAPAN –
Brazilian guitarist Mateus Asato shares his debut album ASATO – listen. For over a decade, Asato has been one of the most influential voices in modern guitar, yet his debut album, ASATO, represents a beginning far more profound than a simple collection of songs. It is a sonic reclamation of his name, his heritage, and his confidence to be his own frontman.
The title is no coincidence. For Asato, his surname was once a source of childhood friction—a marker of “otherness” that often replaced his identity in the eyes of peers. Today, ASATO stands as a proud affirmation of his Japanese ancestry. The seeds for the project were sown during a transformative 2017 trip to Japan, an experience that shifted Mateus’s perspective from being a premier sideman (Bruno Mars, Jessie J, Tori Kelly, Silk Sonic) to a definitive solo artist.
Spanning ten years of creative evolution, the album captures the puzzle pieces of Mateus’s identity. The tracklist travels from the earliest compositions like 2014’s “Change” to the final studio captures of “HENDRIX” and “Goodbye,” written precisely on December 14th, 2024. The result is a vivid sonic travelogue inspired by the landscapes of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido and his ancestral home of Okinawa.
The music itself defies the pressure to conform. In a world that often told him instrumental music was “missing something” without lyrics, Mateus explores the depths of melodic conversation. From the high-energy bursts of “Kyoto’s Jam” to the peaceful, spiritual resonance of his acoustic work, ASATO utilizes the guitar as a vessel for complex emotions that words often fail to capture.
“Sometimes the point of a message is its own subjectivity,” Mateus says. “Like an abstract painting with no description.” After twenty years with the guitar as his closest companion, ASATO is not just a debut; it is the sound of a musician finally arriving exactly where he is meant to be.
LISTEN TO ASATO
Tracklist:
1. MA
2. Otsukare!
3. Rush
4. Wasted Hit
5. Mellow
6. Cryin’
7. The Breakup Song
8. Time
9. North
10. Change
11. Kyoto’s Jam
12. Kawaii
13. Goodbye.
14. HENDRIX
15. too nerdy for pop, too pop for nerds
ABOUT MATEUS ASATO: Mateus Asato is a Brazilian guitar player who has been considered by the media to be one of the “most influential guitar players” of this modern era. His name is included on Guitar World Magazine’s list of the ‘TOP 10 Guitarists of the Decade (2020),’ Total Guitar’s ‘TOP Guitarists Right Now (2020),’ and Guitar World Magazine’s ‘Hottest Guitar Players In The World (2022).’
Asato has worked with some of the greatest names of the music industry from all different styles, including Bruno Mars, Silk Sonic, Jessie J, Tori Kelly, Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood, and many others.
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navy june Unleash Smouldering Alt-Rock Energy On New Single ‘mister’
Bold, dark and seductive, Western Australia’s navy june kick 2026 with their smouldering alternative rock / indie single, ‘mister’, out now Stream ‘mister’
For the unacquainted, this Boorloo/Perth-based five-piece have been building their contribution to WA’s local noise since 2024, supporting the likes of Old Mervs, Great Gable, Fool Nelson, Cheeky Leash, Death By Denim, Sophian, Ruby Hoo and Devon Street.
Blending the grit of grunge with the warmth of soul, their two previous singles have showcased a sound that channels the nostalgic energy of the 1990s while reimagining it for the present day.
Now, they push and pull with the ominous ‘mister’. Opening with space, phased guitar lines and a steady rhythm section set the mood as Ruby Barton-Taylor’s dulcet vocals float with clarity and confidence. Carrying a poised calm and a sense of enchantment, navy june build suspense through a biting pre-chorus.
When the chorus lands, that restraint gives way as a wall of overdriven guitar crashes in, while Ruby’s clean, commanding vocals cut through with power and control. Swirling, panned guitar solos fill the frame, giving ‘mister’ a smouldering intensity that feels deliberate and spellbinding.
Felt through its grit and bite, ‘mister’ leans into confrontation and self-assurance, exploring what it means to speak plainly when respect is no longer offered. The song pushes through the heartbreak with defiance, allowing the honesty to cut deeper. As vocalist Ruby Barton-Taylor explains:
“Mister is about being unapologetic in your opinions of someone. Being honest and raw when someone is cruel to you. It explores ideas of heartbreak while still being empowered, truthful and sexy.”
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THE GREAT EMU WAR CASUALTIES Release New Single ‘Donut’ And Announce Debut Album
Single Out Now | Debut Album Out Friday, March 27
The Great Emu War Casualties kick the new year off with ‘Donut’, out Friday, January 30, an upbeat indie track with a heart-on-sleeve sincerity. The single arrives alongside the announcement of their debut album ‘Public Sweetheart No. 1’, due Friday, March 27, offering the first taste of what is set to be a candid and self-aware full-length release. Stream ‘Donut’
With plenty on their mind and no shortage of feelings to share, The Great Emu War Casualties continue to build on a catalogue that has been steadily growing since their inception in 2019.
With three EPs already behind them, the band move into album territory with a blunt and honest reflection on life so far, delivered through their lucid art-rock and indie pop blend, marked by bright melodies, restless rhythms and sharply observant lyricism. Frontman Joe Jackson states:
“This album is a self-assessment of my own behaviour over an extended period of time and the various ways in which I have affected the people closest to me, so I’ve at least tried to make it catchy in order to better live with myself. It’s about the clarity I’ve found in going back to basics, in trying to remove the chaos and noise of the world in favour of honesty. An anthemic apology, with some ‘sorry, not sorry’ sprinkled on top. I am sorry though, really.”
Serving as the first taste of the debut album, ‘Donut’ captures The Great Emu War Casualties at their most open. Bright and peppy on the surface, the track moves with a steady, driving pulse, carried by chiming guitars, clean melodic lines and a warm, forward-moving rhythm section that recalls classic indie pop in its most earnest form. There is an easy momentum to the song, upbeat and sunlit, even as the lyrics begin to unravel longings, regrets and half-formed dreams.
Light on its feet yet emotionally loaded, ‘Donut’ sets the tone for a record that embraces honesty, humour and the uncomfortable work of trying to grow up, even when the answers are still out of reach.
With ‘Donut’, The Great Emu War Casualties open the door to ‘Public Sweetheart No. 1’, a debut album full of apologies, admissions and catchy attempts at self-improvement. ‘Donut’ is out now with the album landing Friday, March 27.
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LUCA BRASI HIT THE ROAD FOR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PIVOTAL ALBUM
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF IF THIS IS ALL WE’RE GOING TO BE
Aussie rock mainstays Luca Brasi will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their landmark 2016 album If This Is All We’re Going To Be with a national tour this May and June, alongside a limited gold vinyl repress.
Ten years ago, If This Is All We’re Going To Be landed in our lives. It soundtracked sharehouses, long drives, messy breakups, big wins, small losses and the kind of nights that blur into early mornings.
Originally released in 2016, the record marked a turning point for Luca Brasi. The songwriting cut deeper, the hooks hit harder, and the connection between band and audience sharpened into something undeniable. Songs that felt intensely personal quickly became communal – shouted choruses, sweat-soaked floors and a sense of belonging that has followed the band from the very beginning.
The album marked their first appearance on the ARIA Album Chart, landed Anything Near Conviction in the triple j Hottest 100 and pushed the band onto bigger stages nationally and internationally. Festival appearances at Laneway, Splendour in the Grass and Falls followed. Tours alongside Alexisonfire, Violent Soho and PUP put them in front of more people than ever before, but the spirit of the early days never shifted.
This May and June, they return to the road to celebrate 10 years of ITIAWGTB, bringing those songs back to where they’ve always made the most sense: the stage. The place where the choruses are loudest, the floors shake a little, and everyone sings like it’s theirs.
If you were there in 2016, you’ll want to be there again. Ten years on, this isn’t just a tour, it’s a return to the songs that shaped a band and the people who grew alongside them.
Tickets on sale now
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LUCA BRASI – ITIAWGTB 10 YEAR
ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2026
Friday May 15
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday May 16
The Triffid, Brisbane
Friday May 22
170 Russell, Melbourne
Friday June 5
Astor Theatre, Perth
Saturday June 6
The Gov, Adelaide
Saturday June 13
Du Cane, Launceston
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LØLØ. POP ROCK POWERHOUSE UNLEASHES FIERCE NEW SINGLE the punisher
FROM SOPHOMORE ALBUM god forbid a girl spits out her feelings ARRIVING APRIL 17
STREAM THE NEW TRACK + PRE-SAVE THE LP HERE
WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE
Pop-rock force LØLØ has released her biting new single, the punisher, a new offering from her forthcoming sophomore album, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings, (pre-save HERE) arriving April 17 via Fearless Records.
Following the momentum of latest single 007, this fresh release pushes the artist’s emotional candor and alt-rock intensity even further, sharpening the edges of the diaristic world she continues to build. LØLØ’s vocal performance teeters between controlled restraint and explosive release, embodying the song’s emotional whiplash.
LØLØ commented, “‘the punisher’ is about that sick twisted ritual we all do after a breakup: stalking your ex on the internet (and their new girlfriend…and her sister…and her sister’s boyfriend…and yes, even the new girlfriend’s sister’s dog) even though you KNOW it’s going to ruin your entire day. I wrote it during a moment where I caught myself doing exactly that. As I continued to piece together my ex’s new life through photos on the internet, I couldn’t understand why I felt addicted to punishing myself. It was almost like some part of me weirdly enjoyed it, as I found myself looking forward to checking in almost every day, playing his new life out in my head.”
She continued, “I guess there’s something weirdly fascinating about knowing exactly where to find your sore spot, and pressing on it anyway. Don’t tempt me with a good time!”.
Stream the punisher here
the punisher also deepens the narrative of radical honesty that defines the anticipated 13-track LP. Where LØLØ’s debut album wrestled with the desire to numb emotions out, this new era finds LØLØ embracing every inconvenient, messy, and intrusive thought in real time. The upcoming project strips things back sonically while amplifying her storytelling, sharp-tongued humor, unfiltered emotion, and the fearless self-expression that has become her signature. In addition to today’s new song debut, the album will also feature pre-released fan favorites, the devil wears converse, american zombie, and me with no shirt on.
With over 150M+ global streams, high-profile collaborations with Simple Plan and Maggie Lindemann, and performances at major festivals including Lollapalooza, Sad Summer, Slam Dunk, Download, Rock Am Ring, Warped Tour, and more, LØLØ continues to carve out her lane as one of the most compelling, confessional voices in modern pop-rock.
She will showcase this on-stage as she embarks on her headline tour across Europe and the U.K. this year, commencing April 25 in Vienna, Austria and wrapping in Birmingham, U.K. on May 13. Thereafter, LØLØ will return to the Warped Tour stages, playing stops in Washington, D.C., Long Beach, Montreal, and Mexico City.
god forbid a girl spits out her feelings Track Listing:
01. god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!
02. me with no shirt on
03. dumbest girl in the world
04. hung up on u
05. Delusional darling
06. the punisher
07. 007
08. the devil wears converse
09. stuff like that
10. whiskey & coke
11. american zombie
12. boy who doesn’t want to
13. lobotomy & u
THE PUNISHER – OUT NOW https://lolo.ffm.to/spitfeelings
GOD FORBID A GIRL SPITS OUT HER FEELINGS – OUT APRIL 17 https://lolo.ffm.to/spitfeelings
About LØLØ:
LØLØ’s journey began long before she became the pop-rock force we know today, with 150M+ global streams under her belt. Growing up with an eclectic CD collection, she picked up the guitar at a young age and never looked back. Emerging in 2018, she gained a devoted following with heartfelt lyrics and catchy pop-rock melodies. With three EPs, Sweater Collection (2019), overkill (2021), and debbie downer (2022), she made waves, especially with her cover of Dancing in the Dark (29M Spotify streams) and u turn me on (but u give me depression) (16M streams). Her 2024 debut album, falling for robots and wishing I was one is a glimpse into her mind, blending personal experiences with her signature alt-rock sound. In 2025, LØLØ’s three singles – the vulnerable me with no shirt on, the heartfelt (yet, a little twisted) american zombie, and tongue-in-cheek the devil wears converse, – underscored her dynamic narrative voice, giving fans a taste of what’s to come with her sophomore album, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings, out April 17, 2026 via Fearless Records.
ANDY JANS-BROWN & CAMERON SPIKE-PORTER ‘SUNSET OR SUNRISE’ (SINGLE)
Sunset or Sunrise is the second single and film clip from the forthcoming album Airport Departure Lounge; a propulsive indie-rock track that races forward like a fast train running straight through the heart of the listener. It asks a simple question: are we heading for a crash, the start of something new, or somehow both? Should we run, or should we dance?
The song surges with urgency, yet the vocal delivery remains restrained and sombre, creating a tension between motion and emotion. The days feel long, but a lifetime passes in a blink.
With Sunset or Sunrise, Jans-Brown once again stretches the frame of the three-minute pop song, smuggling big ideas into a fast, hook-driven form. Beneath the rush lies a deeper exploration of love, identity, and the uneasy space between who we are and who we perform ourselves to be for lovers, for crowds, for the promise of belonging. The song circles the absurdity of wanting to be loved “for who we are,” while simultaneously shaping ourselves to meet the expectations of others.
That same tension plays out in the accompanying film clip, a darkly comic allegory set at a beachside dinner table at sunset. Jans-Brown sings directly to camera while friends around him laugh, drink, and enjoy themselves. A dishevelled waiter, played by Spike-Porter, becomes increasingly rude, intrusive, and unhinged, disrupting the gathering as tensions rise and the scene collapses into chaos; a pointed mirror to the social fragmentation and finger-pointing of our current political moment. By the final chorus, Jans-Brown becomes both witness and scapegoat, the silent observer who absorbs the fallout, covered in food like a Jackson Pollock canvas as the song reaches its crescendo.
In keeping with the broader themes of Airport Departure Lounge, Sunset or Sunrise inhabits that same liminal space beneath harsh fluorescent lights; a waiting room between endings and beginnings, where reflection is unavoidable and certainty is impossible. The song leaves its central question unresolved, capturing the feeling of standing at a threshold, unsure whether what lies ahead is nightfall or dawn.
ANDY JANS-BROWN
Andy Jans-Brown is a prolific Australian artist working across music, film, theatre, and visual art. Across a decades-long career, he has built a body of work defined by emotional honesty, poetic insight, and a deep engagement with the social and psychological currents shaping contemporary life.
His four previous double albums; Letting Go! (2012), Sunshine Avenue (2014), Hell is Light (2018), and Falling (2024) have earned critical praise and a dedicated international following. He has shared stages with artists including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Phil Jamieson, Portugal. The Man, and The Preatures.
In 2018, Jans-Brown released Hell is Light, a darkly comic arthouse project that fused album and feature film to explore addiction and recovery in coastal Australia. The film won Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Soundtrack at the 2019 Pinnacle Film Awards and screened at the Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival in Chicago.
An accomplished actor and theatre-maker, Andy’s work spans stage and screen, alongside a strong commitment to community-based arts practice. Since 2023, he has served as Project Manager for One Vision Productions, mentoring Indigenous students to create original hip-hop tracks and film clips that strengthen cultural pride, resilience, and self-expression through the Six Pillars of Mind Mastery.
As a songwriter, filmmaker, playwright, and poet, Andy Jans-Brown continues to create work that shines a light on the unseen, the unheard, and the beautifully broken, in a reflection that shimmers and resonates, offering some solace in connection, and meaning in uncertain times.
ESTELLE CONLEY ‘FIONA’ (SINGLE)
Let yourself be whisked away by the enchanting sounds of Estelle Conley, a dreamy folk singer/songwriter hailing from Narrm/Melbourne.
With her heartfelt brand of songwriting and magnetic indie-folk melodies, Estelle’s music will tug at the truth in your heart. Drawing inspiration from the storytelling prowess of ’60s and ’70s folk legends, Estelle is a keen wordsmith. Her work delves into themes of love, friendship, and yearning, with her sound most fittingly described as indie folk with a touch of country.
As Triple J’s Nkechi Anele put it perfectly: “The music so delicately holds your hand as you travel on a journey through hurt and sadness to the other side.”
Estelle has graced stages across Australia, including at Bondi Festival, Carriageworks, Lazy Bones Lounge, Folkswagon @ Café Lounge, For Folks Sake @ 107 Projects, The Toff, The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, Wesley Anne, Shotkickers and more. She’s also had the pleasure of performing alongside and supporting folk artists such as Julia Johnson, Kay Proudlove, Lady Lyon, Quinny, Heather Fiona, Naomi Diane, Sasha March, Burning Grace, Well Into Winter, and Leroy Lee.
In 2025, Estelle released her next EP, in collaboration with Naarm/Melbourne-based artist and producer Rowena Wise.
Her music is the perfect remedy for even the most savage of beasts—like yoga for the ears.
“The music so delicately holds your hand as you travel on a journey through hurt and sadness to the other side.”
— Nkechi Anele, Triple J
“Haunting and vulnerable vocal, beautiful melodious guitar parts. Perfect parts classic and fresh.”
— Angelika Alana, Awakened Love
SAVANAH SOLOMON RETURNS WITH HOPE FILLED NEW SINGLE
‘SOMEDAY SOMEWHERE’ + ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING SHOW DATES
Fresh from a run of national support slots and festival stages, Western Australia’s own Savanah Solomon returns with ‘Someday Somewhere’ – an earthy and honest release that meets life’s hard seasons with uplift and unwavering spirit.
The song was born from a deeply personal chapter. “I wrote this song during a trying time in my life as a song of hope, that ‘Someday Somewhere’ good things will come,” confesses the singer-songwriter. “It was a reminder for myself that by being true to myself, sticking to my values and working hard, life will work itself out.”
Produced by Josh Dyson at Villa Studio, ‘Someday Somewhere’ leans into moody acoustic textures, allowing Savanah’s evocative vocal to sit front and centre.
“It was such a pleasure working with producer Josh Dyson at Villa Studio once again. He really believes in my music and does such a wonderful job of elevating my music without ever changing the heart of my work.”
The accompanying music video – produced by Emma Smart Videography – was filmed at Moore River, Western Australia, Savanah’s home. Equal parts playful and heartfelt, it captures her warmth beyond the microphone.
“Shooting this music video was honestly the most fun I have had in a long time. I hope it brings you as much laughter and joy as it did for everyone involved that afternoon. Emma Smart did such a wonderful job encapsulating my vision.”
Already making waves, ‘Someday Somewhere’ was nominated in the Top 5 for Blues and Roots Song of the Year at the 2025 West Australian Music Awards ahead of its official release.
In 2024, Savanah was crowned Emerging Artist of the Year at the Western Australian Country Music Awards and was a 2025 Nominee for WAM Regional Artist of the Year. Her previous single ‘Magnolias’ reached #3 on the AMRAP Charts, receiving national airplay and praise – “Savanah Solomon will stop you in your tracks with her impeccable vocal that channels the spirit of Australian folk. Chills!” – Kath Devaney, ABC Country.
In 2025 she opened for Wheatus on their Australian Acoustic Tour, supported Kingswood on their Midnight Mavericks Tour, and joined Austin Mackay on his Chasing the Wheel Tour in Fremantle.
While already a veteran of the WA festival scene – Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, Beerfarm Rodeo, Fremantle Winter Music Festival, Shinju Matsuri Festival and more – 2025 saw Savanah light up her first interstate festival stage at Newport Folk Festival in Melbourne – “It was the best experience; it was a beautifully intimate festival that centred on community and connection, and I left the festival feeling nourished in so many ways.”
Steadily building a loyal audience drawn to her emotional honesty and grounded storytelling, Savanah is gearing up for another massive year, with performances at Nannup Music Festival and Playmakers Festival. “I am so excited for this upcoming tour, performing at my favourite West Australian Festivals, as well as my favourite regional towns in the Southwest.”
From the red plains of the Kimberley to the windswept coastlines of Moore River, Savanah Solomon writes with place in her bones and hope in her hands. ‘Someday Somewhere’ is not just a promise of brighter days – it’s a reminder that even in the heaviest seasons, there is light ahead.
“This song is for anyone that is going through a rough time or needs a little pick me up to keep on going. Hopefully it reminds you that the journey, no matter how hard, is the best part – and that we are all in it together.”
SHOW DATES:
6th March – Lucky Bay Brewing, Esperance – WA
8th March – Lucky Bay Brewing, Esperance – WA
14th March – Wilsons Brewery, Albany – WA
27th – 29th March – Playmakers Festival, Fairbridge – WA
12th April – Songwriters Café – Hybrid Warehouse, Fremantle – WA
26th April – Barrell Farm, Albany – WA
24th May – Honky Tonks, Fremantle – WA
CONNECT WITH SAVANAH SOLOMON www.savanahsolomon.com
The Velvet Club wear their heart on their sleeve on emotional rollercoaster ‘Blue’ plus B-Side ‘This Time’. Touring this March including dates in Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne
Ahead of their eagerly anticipated east coast tour this month, Naarm indie outfit The Velvet Club have today revealed another slice of their exciting new era. Their vulnerable, upbeat new single ‘Blue’ and accompanying B-side track ‘This Time’ are out now, with ‘Blue’ joined by a striking music video directed by filmmaker Nikola Jokanovic. Stream ‘Blue’ / ‘This Time’ HERE and watch the music video HERE.
‘Blue’ is the perfect juxtaposition, balancing a bright and nostalgic instrumental with emotional lyrics that touch on the wake of a relationship breakdown, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. As frontman AJ Tilyard says, it’s about “Loving little moments with someone, whilst also feeling an overpowering sense of dread and sadness that things are no longer the same in the relationship.
“Blue was written at a time when I was going through a big breakup, but at the same time feeling so much love from my closest friends,” AJ continues. “The song came together so quickly just playing a guitar in my room and singing how I was feeling at the time. It’s a super simple song, but I think that’s what makes it.”
Filmed in various locations around Melbourne’s inner north, the music video for ‘Blue’ brings to life the song’s live appeal through a series of different techniques, from filming on digicams to using slide film photos to break up the clip. “Nikola is amazing. It was fun to film with everyone and pretend to be the Beatles for a second.”
Recorded with Luke Thomas (Fan Girl, Harris, World’s Best Neighbours) at Taste Police in Brunswick, ‘Blue’ is the second release from a larger body of work due out later this year, and follows the band’s November release ‘Anything’ / ‘It Will Never Be Enough’ (B-side). ‘Blue’ was mixed by Scott Hoorscroft (DMA’s, Middle Kids, DZ Deathrays) and mastered by George Georgiadis (The Rions, The Buoys, Teenage Dads).
As The Velvet Club enter a new era inspired by the indie bands they grew up with – from The Strokes to The Smiths – the band are excited to let listeners further into their creative process, releasing B-side tracks alongside each single. ‘Blue’ arrives with B-side ‘This Time’, a heartwrenching and raw acoustic song that captures the first moments of realisation that things are coming to an end in a relationship. “It can be a really confusing and debilitating time, and the song really focuses on that period of inner questioning around what’s best for both people.”
It wasn’t just international artists that influenced this new chapter of The Velvet Club. AJ also found himself looking to his Australian peers for inspiration, particularly within the local Melbourne scene – bands like The Belair Lip Bombs, Radio Free Alice, and sleepazoid. “I feel very lucky to call these bands friends and to watch them take over the world has been so inspiring to me, with the style of music they’re making, the level of songwriting they’re all producing, and the shows they’ve been putting on in the same suburbs we frequent in Melbourne.”
Following a whirlwind couple of years packed with festival appearances, national tours, and busy release schedules, the band emerged from a much-needed break in late 2025. Reflecting on that period, AJ says he had found himself feeling burnt out, and needing time to rest and reset. While switching gears, AJ tried to force himself to focus outside of music, only to find himself writing more music in that timeframe than he had ever written before. Without the real or perceived pressure of making a record, the songs came naturally, resulting in some of their most authentic tracks to date.
See The Velvet Club on tour this month, playing stages in Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney, and Melbourne. Tickets are on sale now.
The Velvet Club March Tour
Thursday 5th March – Season Three – Brisbane, QLD
Friday 6th March – Towradgi Beach Hotel – Wollongong, NSW
Sunday 8th March – Factory Theatre – Sydney, NSW
Friday 13th March – Bell City – Melbourne, VIC
Tickets HERE
‘Blue’ + ‘This Time’ out now
More About The Velvet Club
Naarm/Melbourne based indie rock outfit, The Velvet Club have been steadily developing a loyal fan base since they began touring Australia in 2022. With a focus on their high energy live show, the indie band have hosted multiple sold out headline shows in their hometown of Melbourne, earned their debut festival slot at Splendour in the Grass and played nationally in support of Hockey Dad, Tyne James Organ, DICE, The Jungle Giants, The Rions and Rum Jungle.
Channelling the nostalgic indie rock sounds of the 2000’s, The Velvet Club bring a familiar yet exciting twist to the Australian indie scene. Following the successful release of their 2024 Space Between EP, The Velvet Club are gearing up for an exciting new chapter in 2025.
THE JUNGLE GIANTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY” OUT MAY 8 + AUSTRALIAN ALBUM TOUR DATES
Hot on the heels of last week’s launch of the galvanising, sharp heel turn of new single ‘Tell Me How It Feels‘ The Jungle Giants are now announcing a one-two punch – the title of their new album, to be released later this year, and an extensive tour through Australia that kicks off in June 5th.
The new album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy, is an apt title not only for the listener, but its creator. Careening from crushing personal loss to hopeful exuberance, it’s an album Sam Hales could only write after thinking he’d never be able to write one again.
“I’d overextended and kind of cooked it, but I really found myself,” he says. “That’s where the joy comes from, having this unwavering hope even after experiencing adversity. This record is what everything culminated in for me, because I’m so in love with it and I’m so addicted to music again.”
The Jungle Giants will be supported by The Tullamarines and Tear Drive. Full dates below.
Praise for ‘Tell Me How It Feels’
“Cathartic…the track buzzes with self-awareness and a yearning chorus that’s destined for festival anthem status” – Rolling Stone
“Stunning…sure to be an immediate fan favourite” – Acid Stag
“A new era for The Jungle Giants” – The Note
ALBUM TOUR DATES
FRI 05 JUN – THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE
SAT 06 JUN – FORUM, MELBOURNE
FRI 12 JUN – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY (LIC/AA)
SAT 13 JUN – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE (LIC/AA)
FRI 19 JUN – UC REFECTORY, CANBERRA
SAT 20 JUN – HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE (LIC/AA)
FRI 03 JUL – FORTH PUB, FORTH
SAT 04 JUL – ODEON THEATRE, HOBART (LIC/AA)
FRI 10 JUL – MEOW NUI, WELLINGTON
SAT 11 JUL – POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND
SUN 12 JUL – JAMES HAY THEATRE, CHRISTCHURCH (LIC/AA)
SAT 18 JUL – ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH (LIC/AA)
PRE-SALES:
SUPER FAN PRESALE (mobile opt in): WED 04 March 10:30AM – THU 05 March 10am
SPOTIFY PRESALE: THU 05 MAR @ 10AM
FAN PRESALE: THU 05 MAR @ 10AM
GENERAL ONSALE: TUE 10 MAR @ 10AM
Sign up for pre-sale access here
FESTIVAL APPEARANCE DATES
SAT 07 MAR – GOOD GUMNUTS FESTIVAL, BURNIE
SAT 04 APR – HERE COMES THE SUN – TORQUAY
SAT 25 APR – HERE COMES THE SUN – MARGARET RIVER, WA
SAT 02 MAY – HERE COMES THE SUN – GOLD COAST, QLD
SAT 16 MAY – THE BIG CHILL FESTIVAL, ARMIDALE, NSW
EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY LP PRE-ORDER HERE
TOUR DATES – TICKETS HERE
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JESS DALE ‘THE WIND AND THE RAIN’ (SINGLE)
I wrote this song after reading Yeat’s poem “Mad as the mist and snow” which is about a man sheltering inside, reflecting that the world outside is mad, and basically giving up. I liked the premise because, yes, absolutely: the world outside is mad. Especially right now. Sometimes you need to turn off your phone and curl up in a ball. But that doesn’t mean you’re giving up. You recover and then go back outside; try to make the world better.
I recorded the song with producer Ryan Brennan and musicians Luke and Ryan Dux and Todd Pickett (best known for playing in Perth band The Kill Devil Hills.)
ABOUT JESS DALE
Jess Dale is an Australian singer-songwriter known for her classic, Americana-tinged songwriting and strong live performances. She’s played in bands across Australia and the UK, most recently the Jess Dale Band in Sydney.
Her songs have received radio play on triple j, ABC Country and Canadian public radio, with Leaving Woman’s Blues reaching #3 on the Triple J Unearthed charts.
Dale was a finalist in the inaugural Australian Americana Awards and her songwriting was shortlisted for the International Songwriting Award in the Americana category. In 2026 she will be releasing her debut album, As Fire Lit Up the Sky.
Influenced by the country grunge of Neil Young, Lucinda Williams and Sharon Van Etten, Jess Dale’s lyrics mix personal and social themes. Jess is an award winning Australian climate and conservation advocate who runs climate non-profit Solutions for Climate WA and serves on the Board of Green Music Australia.
Jess Dale Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jessdalemusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_dale_panegyres
Website: https://www.jessdale.com.au
BUNT. ANNOUNCES LARGEST-EVER AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR OCT AND NOV
Global stutter house pioneer BUNT. has announced his return to Australia for a landmark headline run, set to bring his iconic in the round show to three classic east coast venues this October and November.
Kicking off at Sydney’s Hordern Pavillion on Friday 30 October, the tour will move through Brisbane to play The Tivoli on Thursday 5 November, before finishing up at PICA in Melbourne on Saturday 7 November.
An artist presale will begin at 10:00am local time on Wednesday 4 March and a promoter pre-sale will begin at 12:00pm local time that day, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday 6 March at 10:00am local time.
Following a decade-long journey contributing productions for legendary artists including Avicii and touring alongside Gryffin, internationally acclaimed German producer BUNT. exploded into the global spotlight with his 2023 breakout single Clouds. The track debuted at #15 on the Billboard Hot Electronic Songs Chart and has since amassed over 275 million streams worldwide, cementing his arrival as a defining voice in modern dance music.
Breaking the traditional DJ mold, BUNT. is redefining the live electronic experience, performing in the round, removing barriers and placing himself at the centre of the crowd for a fully immersive experience. His shows are raw, intimate, and electric communal celebrations – a format that has helped him sell tens of thousands of tickets globally and perform more than 200 shows worldwide since his breakout.
His innovative approach and emotionally charged productions have led to collaborations with global heavyweights including Ellie Goulding, The Temper Trap, Tiësto, and Sam Tompkins. Named one of Spotify’s 10 Dance Artists to Watch, BUNT. continues to prove that dance music doesn’t need a club to thrive – it belongs everywhere.
With immersive production, brand-new music, and the anthems that sparked a global movement, this Australian tour represents an unmissable opportunity to witness an artist at the peak of his power, redefining how electronic music is performed.
For tickets and information, visit https://teglive.com.au/live_tour/bunt/
BUNT. AUSTRALIA TOUR 2026
Friday 30 October | Hordern Pavillion, Sydney | TICKETS
Thursday 5 November | The Tivoli, Brisbane | TICKETS
Saturday 7 November | PICA, Melbourne | TICKETS
KIM SALMON AND SMOKED SALMON RELEASE NEW SINGLE “FREUDIAN SLIPPERS”, TAKEN FROM FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM ‘TOTALLY SICK’.
SINGLE RELEASE COINCIDES WITH A KIM SALMON SOLO MINI-TOUR TAKING IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY, AND COMES AHEAD OF KIM’S SURREAL SCIENCE SHOWS – A COMBINED CELEBRATION OF THE SCIENTISTS AND KIM SALMON & THE SURREALISTS FEATURING MEMBERS OF BOTH BANDS – IN APRIL
Smoked Salmon, featuring Art School dropout, seminal punk rocker, and Scientists, Surrealists and Beasts of Bourbon living legend Kim Salmon, have today released a new 7″ single, taken from a new album entitled Totally Sick, which will be released mid-year.
The new single is “Freudian Slippers” and the B-side is “Seein’ Spots”, which won’t be on the album. It is available on limited edition translucent purple 7″ vinyl (100 only), black 7″ vinyl and digitally.
It is available to order NOW from https://kimsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/freudian-slippers
The new single is the first Smoked Salmon material to feature new drummer Michael Stranges, who previously worked with Kim in Precious Jules. Claire Birchall on guitar and keyboards and Jeff Hooker on bass complete the line-up. The two sides of the new single are both Salmon/Stranges co-writes
The single will coincide with a Kim Salmon solo mini-tour taking in Melbourne and Sydney:
KIM SALMON SOLO MINI TOUR
March 14 Melbourne – Cactus Room (w/ support Harpo Wah) – TIX
March 15 Sydney – Lazy Thinking Records (3-5 pm w/ support Richie Weed) – TIX
The mini-tour comes ahead of Kim’s Surreal Science tour, which is a celebration of all things Scientists and Kim Salmon & The Surrealists, featuring members of both bands, and which takes in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth in April.
SURREAL SCIENCE TOUR
April 10 Melbourne – Corner Hotel – TIX
April 11 Sydney – Oxford Arts Factory – TIX
April 18 Perth – Rosemount Hotel – TIX
Kim says of the new single, “Freudian Slippers, like all of the songs from the upcoming Totally Sick album from Smoked Salmon is another of those songs that got lost on the way ‘upstream’! It first appeared on the 2014 release from Kim and Leanne, True West. Kim and Leanne was conceived by Kim with Michael Stranges as a project to feature Leanne Cowie the Scientists drummer alongside Kim.
“Kim and Michael had been working under the guise of Precious Jules and this is essentially a PJs (as they liked to call themselves) production.
“Michael had the riff and Kim spontaneously sang ‘went to see my shrink and she said what do you think’ as a melody place holder over it. He joked that that it was a Freudian slip to sing such a line and Stranges, in true Stranges form, touchéd with the phrase ‘Freudian slippers’, and voilà! They went to work, nèe play, on it. K&L’s rendering tends toward the heavy Led Zep side of things whereas Smoked Salmon bring out some of the Prince style pop funk that was always hidden in the song.
“Speaking of hidden, the B-side ‘Seein’ Spots’ is another Precious Jules’ hidden gem dug up and polished by Smoked Salmon.”
SMOKED SALMON…
The name Smoked Salmon was begging to be used! Kim Salmon had been ignoring it for decades but finally gave in after being called on for a benefit for the Firefighters at the start of 2020. Smoked Salmon came to be the players stationed over in the west, in France, up in NSW and handy in his hometown Melbourne whenever he needed a band. And who doesn’t need a band? He could play shows most anywhere! He could even take an ensemble into a studio under the banner of Smoked Salmon – which he eventually did.
Smoked Salmon is a concept, a collection of recordings, a collective, a philosophy of least resistance flowing from a reputation for resolutely going against the stream! Wait a minute! Least resistance? Against the stream? Here’s the clincher. You can do both! Kim still has the desire to go upstream but has found a great source of new repertoire fishing in the streams from whence such classics as “Frantic Romantic”, “Last Night”, “Dropout”, “Come On Spring” and “Swampland” sprang!
KIM SALMON… Art School dropout, seminal punk rocker, and living legend.
Born into the isolation of the semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, Kim Salmon clawed his way out of the swamp and onto the world stage in his bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon.
Conjuring the nascent snarls of antipodean punk rock in the late 1970’s, Salmon formed the Cheap Nasties at the very crest of the wave, simultaneously making seminal punk music in far flung Perth as the Saints were in Brisbane, Radio Birdman in Sydney and Nick Cave with the Boys Next Door in Melbourne. When the Cheap Nasties split asunder, Kim formed the Scientists, adding explosive pop to the punk raunch.
As the 80’s dawned, Salmon rematerialized in Sydney with a new line-up of the Scientists, and a new sound was born. Dark, primitive, swampy, demented – this was punk, rock n roll, psychobilly and blues all at once – but it was something new too. In the early 90’s Seattle based Grunge would sell millions of records worldwide. In Australia, over a decade earlier, Grunge was simply the noise of the Scientists.
Often referred to as “The Godfather of Grunge” he is cited as a seminal influence on countless bands including Mudhoney, Nirvana, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, The Drones and Spacemen 3. Internationally acclaimed, Kim Salmon has played with the likes The Stooges, Television, Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, The Cramps, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, The Pop Group and even U2.
Kim Salmon has earned his reputation as an authentic artist incapable of choosing the safe road. For nearly fifty years, he has performed on the world’s biggest stages and with the most remote punk bands; traversing every corner of music and art to create a body of work that stands up with the best.
Kim Salmon is not slowing down.
In recent years he has reignited the legendary Scientists, releasing singles, an EP and full-length album with the classic mark 2 line up – touring nationally as well as America and Europe.
The Beasts (nee Beasts of Bourbon) have completed barnstorming national tours and released a new album.
With the Surrealists, Kim composed, performed and recorded a double album live on camera during the height of the pandemic.
Celebrating his fallen comrades, Kim has written and performed his Haunted Grooves show combining storytelling, songs and pictures – capturing the emotional tales and performances in a soon to be released double LP.
With his latest band, Smoked Salmon, he has toured Europe and Japan – combining classic moments from across his career with a soon-to-be-released album of brand-new original songs.
Despite being the original art school dropout, Kim has turned his younger predilection for drawing into a burgeoning visual art career, with several solo and joint exhibitions and a successful artist in residence sojourn in WA.
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MOUNTAIN WIZARD DEATH CULT ANNOUNCE EP RELEASE SHOWS
Sydney’s own heavy sludge doom metal outfit Mountain Wizard Death Cult will be hitting the road across April and May to celebrate the release of their forthcoming EP Vitrify, bringing their immersive, riff-driven live show to a run of intimate east coast dates. BOOK NOW
Known for their hypnotic repetition and a stage presence that leans as much into ritual as it does raw sound, the band have steadily built a reputation for engulfing rooms in waves of distortion and atmosphere. Vitrify captures that same intensity expansive, weighty and unashamedly loud marking a sharpened evolution of the sound fans have come to expect.
The tour will see Mountain Wizard Death Cult road-testing new material alongside crowd favourites, delivering a set designed to be experienced. With limited-capacity venues and a loyal underground following, these shows promise sweat-soaked rooms, crushing low end and a celebration of Vitrify in its most natural environment.
TOUR DATES
SATURDAY 14/3 THE CHIPPO, SYDNEY NSW
FRIDAY 17/4 THE TOTE, MELBOURNE VIC
SATURDAY 18/4 SINGING BIRD STUDIOS, FRANKSTON VIC (ALL AGES)
FRIDAY 22/5 THE HAMILTON STATION, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRIDAY 29/5 ELTON CHONG, PENRITH NSW
TICKETS AND INFO VIA UNITED FRONT TOURING www.unitedfront.com.au