What Have Our Indie Artists Been Up To?

ON THE ROAD

Folk alternative Hayden Calnin has announced a few headline shows for this May. The gigs will celebrate the release of his latest EP Oh, Hunter. More.

There will be plenty of locals on board the upcoming headline tour from New Jersey rock legends Monster Magnet. King Of The North, Chainsaw Hookers, Arrowhead, Fort, Matt Sonic & The High Times and Don Fernando will all appear throughout the run. Details.

Geelong boys Residual have named a headline tour, which will see them venture to several regions this April and May. Read on.

EYE ON THE CHARTS

Electro crooner Chet Faker has remained at the top of the AIR's singles/EP charts for independent labels with independent distribution chart this week with his latest single Talk Is Cheap (Future Classic/Independent). His track with labelmate Flume, Drop The Game (Future Classic/Independent) also retained second spot.

Singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd debuted at three with his Richmond AFL club anthem Coming Home To Richmond (Table Music/Independent). And indie dance favourites Art Vs Science scored a first-time entry at sixth with their new single Create/Destroy (Independent/MGM).

The John Butler Trio and The Jezabels continued their reign as number one and two respectively in the albums released on independent labels through independent distribution chart with Flesh & Blood (Jarrah/MGM) and The Brink (Independent/MGM).

Hip hop act Sietta scored the only album debut this week. Their latest, The Invisible River (Elefant Traks/Inertia) came in at nine.

OTHER RELEASE NEWS

Sydney muso Rainbow Chan has a new collection of tracks out. The alternative pop artist has unveiled The Long Vacation Remixes EP. Take a listen.

The Perch Creek Family Jugband have unveiled a new single ahead of their upcoming national tour. Listen to the soulful, southern-blended Where You Been now.

Sophisticated pop-rock band All The Colours will release their self-titled debut album at the end of this week but we've been streaming it exclusively on theMusic.com.au. Give it a spin if you haven't already.

Pizza Boy creator Touch Sensitive has released a free download of his track Slowments to fans. The song is his take on the 1985 single Moments In Love, by Art Of Noise. More.

SIGN THE DOTTED LINE

Perth avant-garde artist Kučka has signed a booking deal with the Harbour Agency. The musician - real name Laura Jane Lowther - joins a roster that includes Lorde and Oliver Tank. More.

TIDBITS

Beat-maker Anna Lunoe has hit out at the treatment and coverage of women in the music media, with the producer posting a passionate stance on her Facebook page earlier this week. Read the statement here.