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What Have Our Indie Artists Been Up To?

Staff Writer

This week's indie movers and shakers

ON THE ROAD

Indie faves Ball Park Music have announced an extensive 3D national tour to celebrate their newest single. The Trippin' On Light Fantastic tour features the collective in a spectacular 3D light projection. See details.

Melbourne outfit Pretty City have confirmed a run of headline shows. The rock band will perform throughout July and August. More.

EYE ON THE CHARTS

Queensland chart-toppers Sheppard have reclaimed the top spot in this week's indie singles/EPs chart. Their hit anthem Geronimo (Independent/MGM) dethroned Sia's Chandelier (Monkey Puzzle/Inertia), which dropped down to second place. The Adelaide singer-songwriter did remain in third with her latest number Eye Of The Needle (Monkey Puzzle/Inertia) though.

There were a couple of single debuts this week, the highest coming from Sydney indie-rockers The Griswolds and their track Beware The Dog (Chugg Music/MGM), in at six. Melbourne outfit Northeast Party House debuted at 13 with The Haunted (Stop Start Music/Inertia).

Roots veterans John Butler Trio made their way back to the top of the indie albums chart this week. Flesh & Blood (Jarrah/MGM) pipped the Thundamentals and their latest So We Can Remember (Obese Records), which stayed at two. Brisbane's Ball Park Music made an impressive jump from nine to three with their new record Puddinghead (Stop Start Music/Inertia).

The only album debut of the week came from Victorian chanteuse Mia Dyson - her new LP Idyllwild (Black Door Records/MGM) scored an impressive fifth place.

OTHER RELEASE NEWS

Sydney electro trio Seekae have revealed the flim clip for new single Test & Recognise. Check it out here.

Melbourne-based, Fremantle-bred singer-songwriter Kathryn Rollins has revealed a sensual, low light video to host her latest single Cut & Paste It. Watch it now.

SIGN THE DOTTED LINE

Melbourne up and coming rappper Baro has signed with New World Artists. The 17-year-old joins the likes of Illy, Grey Ghost, Grinspoon, Spiderbait and others at the booking agency. More.

TIDBITS

London's V Festival has announced Aussie chart toppers Sheppard will join the line-up alongside the likes of The Killers, Justin Timberlake, Lily Allen and more. Read on.

Sydney-born, Melbourne-based hip hopper L-FRESH The LION has taken on the world stage, with one of his videos picked up by music platform MTV Iggy, a global music medium. More.

Bonjah members Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan have officially launched their artist management company Lemon Tree Music. The business are currently managing four artists. Details.