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News / Music

Fucked Up announce hiatus

Toronto's Fucked Up have announced plans to go on hiatus after a run of shows in the coming months as frontman Damian Abraham will be focusing on his family life.

Motion City Soundtrack start record label

Motion Ciy Soundtrack have launched their own label called The Boombox Generation, with the first release being a split 7-inch with Trampled By Turtles on November 21.

Stray From The Path release benefit shirt

Stray From The Path, who had a serious van accident whilst on tour last week, have released a benefit t-shirt to help get the band back on their feet.

Big Day Out releases second round of bands, major changes to Perth and Adelaide

The second round of bands for 2012's instalment of the annual Big Day Out Festival has been released, headed by none other than Noel Gallagher of Oasis fame. Joining him will be indie darlings The Vaccines, stalwarts of the hip-hop blogosphere Das Racist, dubstep extraordinaire Bassnectar and local rap favourite Drapht, among many others.Triple J Unearthed winners in each city have also been announced, with King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard (Melbourne), Dune Rats (Gold Coast) and The Growl (Perth) along with Honey Pies (Adelaide) and Underlights (Sydney) all set to play.

Harmony announce Heartache tour

Since formation in November 2010, Harmony have slow cooked skulls across Australia. In just 12 months they have released a 7" and an AIR nominated debut record, collaborated with Marc Ribot, played all over Australia, written off a tour van, bluffed their way back onto missed flights, been announced on the Golden Plains 2012 line-up, sold out shows, sold out of LP's and still lost more money than the Greek government.

Coerce post new video

Coerce release the visual accompaniment to the 'Prince Welfare' single and announce their last bi-city home town shows for 2011.

Recording All announce breakup & final show

Sydney pop punkers Recording All have announced the dissolution of the band via a video update on their Facebook page, ending their two-year tenure in the local scene. As a final send-off to their fans, friends and family, the band will play one final show with Seek The Silence, Critics, Oh Pacific, Nostalgia and Oxygen Factory at YoYo's Youth Centre on December 2nd.

Fly Into Fresh Prince

Purple Sneakers presents : Fresh Prince at Transit Bar in Canberra this Saturday featuring Nantes and Made In Japan live.

Run Kid Run release new song

Run Kid Run have released a lyric video for their new song titled, "Last Hurrah." The song is taken from the band's forthcoming album, Patterns, which will be released on November 15 through Tooth & Nail Records. You can listen to the track below.

Craig Finn to release solo album

Craig Finn, vocalist of The Hold Steady is preparing to release his solo full-length debut. The album, entitled Clear Heart Full Eyes is set to drop on January 24 through Vagrant Records. You can check out the cover art here and the track listing below.

Taking Back Sunday release new video

Taking Back Sunday have released the music video for their song, "You Got Me". The track is taken from the band's self titled album which was released earlier this year through Warner Bros. Records. You can watch the video below.

Young Statues stream new album

Young Statues have released a stream of their new debut self-titled album in full. The album is out today through Run For Cover Records. You can listen to the album here.

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