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After having been on hiatus since 2009, and facing an uncertain future, Bloc Party have announced a follow up to 2008's Intimacy.

Make Do And Mend have announced via Twitter that they will release new music off their upcoming album, 'Everything You Ever Loved,' early this week.

After six years as the frontman of Melbourne party metal leaders Electrik Dynamite, founding member Ryan 'Maverick' Reeve is calling it a day.

A culmination of the best elements of their work to date.

Has Rivers Cuomo let the cat out of the bag? Rumours of a Weezer tour later this year have flown thick and fast this weekend after two significant hints allegedly given by front man, Rivers Cuomo.

After a 14 year absence from our shores, Everclear have announced a long-awaited Australian tour for mid-October of this year.

Short, sharp and extreme!

Sydney melodic hardcore five-piece Perspectives are streaming a new single called 'Beauty & Acceptance'. The single is featured on the band's upcoming split with Germany's White Fields, and was produced in Newcastle by Matt Taylor.

Florida melodic hardcore band Rescuer have signed to the Rise Records roster. Rescuer have commented on the signing, saying that "we couldn't be more excited to work with these dudes". The band will release a studio album entitled "With Time Comes The Comfort" later this year.

Brisbane pop punkers Sunsets have reemerged with a new lineup. Cutting themselves down to a quartet for now, previous My First Time member Casey Ford will handle vocal duties for the first time in his music career. Auditions for a second guitarist will continue until a suitable replacement is found.

Exploding onto the Australian alternative music scene is Bright Side Agency.