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Will Butler - the talented composer from Arcade Fire, and the 'Her' film soundtrack - gives us his first solo single.. Californian artist Will Butler, better known as the composer for Arcade Fire, is forging himself a solo career, late last year announcing a debut solo album is on the cards, Policy. Will, whose been in Arcade Fire for ten years, is brother to the band’s lead singer, Win Butler. While Win writes a fair amount of tracks for the group, Will led the charge for the band’s recent sountrack to Spike Jonze’s Her, in conjuction with Owen Pallet. Policy was recorded in Jimi Hendrix's old living room at Electric Lady Studios in New York,  and Butler has announced that "Policy is American music—in the tradition of the Violent Femmes, the Breeders, the Modern Lovers, Bob Dylan, Smokey Robinson, the Magnetic Fields, Ghostface Killah. And John Lennon (which counts)." At a gig in Brookyln in November last year, Will Butler previewed his solo material, playing guitars and synth, with b

As “rinsers” take over a nightclub near you, we jump (all over the fucking place) to their defense..

Maximum fun on minimum funds.. Just 'coz you've only got a few clams in your account doesn't mean you have to bury yourself in the sand and avoid social contact all weekend. Study Pilerats' handy cheapskates' guide to the weekend closely - everything in it is $5 or cheaper - and prepare to put your money woes and anti-social lows behind you. (Image: Thomas Van Der Zaag) SPARKLY SPOKES Grab your bike and deck it out with as much recycled (that bit’s important, the ride has a ‘green’ theme) stuff as you can, then hit the Carine Regional Open Space for the annual Glow Ride, a night-time bike ride. If you can make it to the end of the obstacle course, there’s a free BBQ in it for you at the end. If your bike is the most blingiest, you could win a prize. For more information about the ride and the registration process, email [email protected] and visit the event website. - Dani When & Where: Sat Jan 31, 7pm – 9pm, Carine Regional Open Space. RIPE FOR THE PICKING Pilerats aren’t the

Sydney-based producer Sommeil releases an addicting, synth-pop tune.. Karlin Courtney AKA Sydney-based producer Sommeil, has unleashed the first taste of his recently-born electronic project in the form of Touch, a smooth, synth-packed jam. Imagine the smooth, soul-influenced vocal work of The Weeknd or Toro Y Moi, crossed and blended with the 90’s synth and electronic beatwork typical of artists such as Flight Facilities. The end result is something spectacular, a quick, dance-pop tune with plenty of R&B vibes from Courtney’s pervious work thanks to his soft vocal work. It’s really something else. Have a listen below and if it pulls your strings, be sure to cop the free download while it is still there: Follow Sommeil: FACEBOOK / TWITTER

Sydney's Lo! have premiered a new song from their upcoming EP, with a video to accompany the release.

Sydney upstarts Those Things have released a new music video.

Rotting Out have announced their new upcoming EP titled 'Reckoning.'

Wovenwar have released a new music video for their track, 'Death To Rights.'