Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

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Troye Sivan performing live
In Q1 Of 2025, Aussie Acts Stream-Bombed North America, UK & Philippines
over three years by the University of Newcastle and Monash University , in partnership with Sounds Australia , APRA AMCOS and the Australia Council for the Arts . "Australian music has always punched ... stemming from new markets where English is not the first-language. On that front, Sounds Australia led, as part of the Government’s $30.9 million Live Music Australian budget package
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Folk Bitch Trio
Folk B*tch Trio Announce Debut Album 'Now Would Be A Good Time'
July. The album shares “vivid, visceral stories” from a band that makes music that sounds familiar to what you’ve heard before, but with their own twists. The trio combine ... addition to announcing the album, Folk Bitch Trio have announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand for this September. Tickets will be available via the group's website
Industry / Feature
South Summit performing live
Can Aussie Indie Acts Compete In The New Streaming Era?
School of Psychology. “For an Australian act to get big in Australia in today’s climate, they usually have to get big internationally – in the new ecosystem, Australians only notice ... Late last year,  TheMusic.com.au  exclusively reported on  GYROstream ’s  Sound Check,  which found that two-thirds of Australian and New Zealand artists have release budgets
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AIR Awards
2025 AIR Awards Nominees Revealed, New Award Category Announced
their art with a wider audience.” The award ceremony occurs between the Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition, which takes place at Mercury Cinema from ... STEVIES - THE GREEN ALBUM THE QUOKKAS - SONGS FOR SILLY BILLIES THE WIGGLES - THE WIGGLES SOUND SYSTEM: RAVE OF INNOCENCE BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE, ELECTRONICA OR CLUB SINGLE ALICE
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Ixaras
Ixaras Wins $30K Package From Good Intent Initiative
assess applications and guide decision-making. This panel includes Joe Muller (MusicNSW), Glenn Dickie (Sounds Australia), Jane Slingo (EMC / Young Strangers / VibeLab), Dan Morgan (Astral People), Emmy Mack (RedHook / triple
Features / Music
Parkway Drive at Knotfest Brisbane
OPINION: Australian Heavy Music Is Taking Over The World. If You Ever Dismissed The Genre, It's Time To Pay Attention
profiles to see some of the incredible opportunities that have come their way, from Australia to abroad. In June and July, Parkway Drive will co-headline a massive ... grunge and classic rock to their signature sound. Embedded Content Not only have they proved that a heavy metal band from Australia can be successful, but they’ve nurtured
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Lorde
Lorde Missing AU/NZ On World Tour Announcement
Oklou . The full list of tour dates is below. Perhaps Lorde will return to Australia and New Zealand in early 2025 or plot a surprise visit before the Ultrasound World ... LIKE BATHWATER, WINDOWS, ICE, SPIT. FULL TRANSPARENCY. THE LANGUAGE IS PLAIN AND UNSENTIMENTAL. THE SOUNDS ARE THE SAME WHEREVER POSSIBLE. I WAS TRYING TO SEE MYSELF, ALL THE WAY THROUGH
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Franz Ferdinand
'An Immediate Success Which Took About 14 Years': Franz Ferdinand On Their Rise To Fame And Love Of Australia
since the band's 2004 debut and their 2006 return. They've returned to Australia four more times (their last visit being in 2018), and they've released just ... know it's you. On this record, there's quite a diverse range of sounds like, like Hooked , which is quite heavy electronic tinge song compared to Black Eyelashes , which
Reviews / Live
ZZ Top
Live Review: ZZ Top, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Dallas Frasca @ Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
rock party tonight …” – Thorogood and co. launch straight into the irresistible Rock Party and sound fucking fantastic from the get-go.  He’s a real poser is our George ... recent US leg. Yep, he’s a well-qualified stand-in.   “Melbourne, Australia” is mentioned during Jesus Just Left Chicago, then Gimme All Your Lovin’ struts
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Southern River Band visit Europe
From Thornlie To Europe: Five Lessons Southern River Band Took From Their First International Tour
fucking love vitamins, right, and I keep myself well-stocked at all times. Touring Australia, which is nowhere near as relentless, I make sure my immune system is firing ... that matter. I’m not gonna throw anyone under the bus here, but our sound guy brought a hell lurgy over with him, didn’t tell anyone, and after
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Airbourne performing live
Airbourne's Guitars Returned 'Safe And Sound'
next day safe and sound. “We’re still in shock and so so so grateful to the great people of Melbourne, of Australia and of the world who shared
News / Music
Charlie Collins
Charlie Collins Announces New Album 'Nightwriter'
dropped her heaviest, most personal single to date. Rock Bottom doesn’t sound devastating—it’s catchy, upbeat alt-country with a rock edge. Collins’ bright vocal guides listeners through ... musical arrangements and her highly personal lyrics. Nightwriter will be released via Island Records Australia on Friday, 29 August. You can pre-order/pre-save the album here . Collins said