Staff Writer, Journalist

María Mendiola was part of Spanish disco duo Baccara.

"I know they can take him to a global audience."

Here's what you can expect on triple j this week.

The results are in!

"The perfect partner.”

"We wanted it to feel cinematic and epic without compromising the heart and the emotion..."

"The Stratocaster was my gateway into music and I love seeing my LEGO design with the stand. I am hoping that other guitar fans get as much joy out of building it as I have.”

While the band's new singles are expected to make big chart debuts this week.

"It is an honour to be delivering a program that aims to empower, educate and aid the progression of career development."

"Life can be overwhelming, and I hope 'Just For You' can bring some comfort and warmth to someone going through a tough time."

As well as being nominated for two awards.

Here's how some local acts fared in the international competition that annually unearths the best unsigned and independent artists in the world.