What Have Our Indie Artists Been Up To?

11 June 2014 | 3:31 pm | Staff Writer

A look back at recent happenings in indie land

ON THE ROAD

Sydney singer-songwriter Caitlin Park has announced she'll be hitting the east coast with her The Sleeper Tour, in support of her new album The Sleeper. More.

Sydney-based hip hop outfit Mind Over Matter are pretty stoked at selling out their national tour 'coz they "fuckin' deserve" it.

OTHER RELEASE NEWS

Recent chart-toppers Sheppard have confirmed their debut album Bombs Away will be released next month and it will feature smash hit Geronimo. More.

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Young indigenous collective Cairns Murri Crew dropped an impressive track titled Built To Last this week, which will be featured on the upcoming compilation Song Nation Vol. 1. Take a look at the video now.

SIGN THE DOTTED LINE

Adelaide outfit Horror My Friend have penned a deal with label Gun Fever and are set to release their debut EP later this year. Click here to check out their most recent single Nothing.

TIDBITS

The legendary Glastonbury will include plenty of Aussies, including Shaolin Afronauts, Nicky Bomba's Bustamento, Melbourne Ska Orchestra and Ngaiire, amongst others, will all appear at the festival. Read on.

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association [AIR] experienced a loss this week with the resignation of long-standing General Manager Nick O'Byrne, who has left his post to focus on his management business and BIGSOUND duties. Details.