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Foreigner bangers with Nina, Eclair Fifi, Sam Tiba, UNiiQU3 and Swick.. Following on from a sell-out run of club gigs earlier in the year featuring some of Australia's brightest up-and-coming producer/DJs, Nina Las Vegas has announced the next NLV Presents tour, featuring a cast of international DJs - some of the most diverse/fresh talents from around the globe: "I wanted the chance to bring you some artists that you may already know and respect, as well as some artists that you should know and will get to see first in Australia on this tour.” We had the opportunity to interview Nina earlier this year when she played at CIRCO Festival, and following her recent holiday/research trip overseas, she was PRETTY EXCITED about using the NLV brand to push new and exciting sounds from overseas into the usually very tight Australian market. And true to her word, NLV Presents: International Edition is a fresh/exciting set of acts featuring some artists you mightn't know, but we guarantee will get

Panama's dreamy new single can be yours for free.. Stay Forever is the new tour single from Aussie indie-pop outfit and Future Classic kids Panama, and it's been on repeat since we first heard it a couple of days back. It comes from the band whilst they traverse the globe, playing festivals and shows around Europe following their debut North American tour. M83 vibes abound on Stay Forever, and that is 1000% okay by us. Stream it/cop it for free below: Follow Panama: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD

With the quality of people involved, it's no surprise this is a gorgeous tune.. We first came across Brisbane artist Wafia when she guest vocalled on recent Triple J Unearthed winner and perennial Pilerats fave Japanese Wallpaper's 2013 single Breathe In (listen HERE). We've been waiting with bated breath for whatever comes next, and today we are incredibly happy to report she has not disappointed. With plans to release her second EP in the near future, we get our first taste in the form of this slinky cover of Mario's huge 2004 tune Let Me Love You. Produced by Future Classic's new blood Thrupence (listen to Don't You Mind HERE), and mastered by producer-to-the-stars Andrei Eremin (Chet Faker, Oscar Key Sung), it's quite simply - a fucking jam. Stream it below, and have a great day. Follow Wafia: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD

Take a photographic look BTS of the Sable x Kele video clip.. The Sable x Kele Jack Daniel's #JDFutureLegends project is finally reaching its end game, with the track due for release next week. To get some idea of what to expect with the song, you can watch our behind the scenes of the making of the track and today we've got a little sneak peek for the song's accompanying video clip. Shot by Tay Kaka, working closely with projectionist COMBS, we're equally excited for you to lay eyes on this whilst you lay ears on the tune. Jack Daniel's Australia: WEBSITE // FACEBOOK // TWITTER Photos by Aaron Webber

New single, a debut LP and an Aus' tour for our fave sea-farers.. New Navy continue kicking 2014 square in the nuts. Following the release of their much-loved single Heaven, New Navy have released the next single, Rosaline - the first official release from their forthcoming debut LP. Rosaline is a twisted take on the love song, featuring their typically silky smooth vocals, tropical vibes and disco guitars, and marks another step forward for the Sydney three-piece. It's all building up to the release of their first full length, and while we don't have a date for that, you can check the dates for their upcoming Australian tour shows supporting Andy Bull, along with a couple of sneaky headline shows of their own. UPCOMING SHOWS: Thu 11 Sep – Transit Bar, Canberra ACT w/ Andy Bull Fri 12 Sep  - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW w/ Andy Bull Sat 13 Sep – The Metro, Sydney NSW w/ Andy Bull Thu 18 Sep – Jive, Adelaide SA w/ Andy Bull Sat 20 Sep – The Causeway, Perth WA – HEADLINE SHOW Sun 21 S

Perth rockers The Love Junkies bring a hearty DIY feel.. As Perth three-piece The Love Junkies charge towards the release of their second album, Blowing On The Devil's Strumpet (due September 5 - pre-order HERE) we're incredibly stoked today to premiere their new video clip for their latest single Television. The band has always had a very raw edge to them, and this clip - shot by the band themselves - is a testament to that. And while they've never ones to take themselves too seriously, they still do rock'n'roll very, very right. Check out the clip below, and under that all the dates for their album release tour. ALBUM TOUR: Sat 6 Sep - The Rosemount Hotel, Perth Fri 12 Sep - Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Sat 13 Sep - Crown & Anchor, Adelaide Wed 17 Sep - Transit Bar, Canberra Thu 18 Sep - Rad Bar, Wollongong Fri 19 Sep - Tattersall's, Penrith Sat 20 Sep - Spectrum, Sydney Sun 21 Sep - Hamilton Station, Newcastle Thu 2 Oct - Prince Of Wales, Bunbury Follow The Love Junkies: FACEBOOK //

Melbourne's Bored Nothing's second album releases its first single - Ice-Cream Dreams.. Melbourne artist Bored Nothing has announced details for his second album, Some Songs, due October 24 here via Spunk Records, with the first single from it - Ice-Cream Dreams. Following an album full of collected works, Some Songs was very much written with one eye on the album format, and continues the '90s-homaging, lo-fi slacker-pop sweetness that made his debut such a popular release. Take a listen below and get the feeling that everything's alright: Follow Bored Nothing: FACEBOOK // TUMBLR

Melbourne quartet The Harpoons new single gets moody yet colourful clip.. From the moment I heard Melbourne outfit The Harpoons' first single Unforgettable I was hooked. That silky smooth R&B slow-jam had more groove than you can poke a stoke, and the follow-up single Can We Work It Out slows things down even more. It's simple, beautiful restrained stuff, and that song now has an equally sparse video clip, that clearly tells the tale of a struggling relationship. Two for two from these guys from me, and I look ever-forward to the release of their upcoming LP, Falling For You, due September 26 via Remote Control/Two Bright Lakes. Follow The Harpoons: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD

A new series curated by artists Sean Morris and Tom Groves.. The first venture from new Australian arts project Black Canyon opens in Melbourne Friday 29 August, and Welcome To Black Canyon will feature large-scale print work by artists from Spain, France, England, Canada, Germany and the USA (many who've never shown in Australia before) alongside a heap of local favourites. Launching on the night will be the limited run risograph publication 'Black Canyon Vision Quest 1', a collection of bold, aggressive illustration and design, and Black Canyon’s statement of intent. No frills, no filler, just 16 young artists making uncompromising work. The project is a collaboration between Sean Morris and Tom Groves, who first worked together on the Gold Blood, Magic Weirdos group show at Backwoods Gallery in March this year, and Welcome To Black Canyon runs until Sunday 31 August, featuring this huge range of artists: SIMON LANDREIN (FR); IRKUS M. ZEBERIO (ESP); WE BUY YOUR KIDS (AUS); FRENCH (U

As Odesza's new album approaches, here's another new single.. Three weeks away from the release of Odesza's new album In Return (check all the details HERE), the Seattle duo have released another new track in Say My Name feat. British vocalist Zyra. We're so pumped, especially following their debut shows in Australia in June - being one of the highlights of CIRCO Festival. Say My Name is another uplifting electronic jam, with Zyra's soothing vocals a wonderful addition. Check the lyrics video below, and then below that get amongst their latest No Sleep mix, as on-point as ever: Follow Odesza: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD

On the roll with Andrew Fallara.. Andrew Fallara is a young Perth skateboarder known for his cruisy attitude, faultless style and effortless ability. Having grown up in a household where his old man surfed and there were regular roadtrips to the beach, Andrew transferred what he saw in the ocean onto the streets of Perth. This eventually led him to link up with Perth skateboarding royalty like Barry Mansfield, Luke Carl Thompson and a host of others. Be sure to keep an eye out for some new footage of him dropping later in the year. Andrew embodies the perfect roadtripper - not only is he rather mellow, his go with the flow character and keenness for adventure make every situation fun. The guy doesn’t drive so it’s an arguable point that he has hit the most roadtrips out of any of us on that skateboard of his. In saying that he even managed to light up a few skate parks in the short amount of time available on our trip, and worked tirelessly with Shadow Data and DYP to bring this projec

Their final show sold out, and was by all accounts a good'un.. Header Photo: Willow Beats @ Mondo, Perth by Aaron Webber Starting a night of quality Melbourne-based electronica acts, hypnotic trio Yujen graced the stage full of down-tempo melodies and even a sample from Nick Murphy (Chet Faker), the ambient openers ripping through a set that included the impressive single Try It Over. Vocalist Sam Tilley revealing “we showed [Chet Faker] the song and he was searching for someone to sing on it, before just deciding on doing it himself”. With stellar support from brothers Will and Mitch Anderson this is a group to keep an eye on. Alta brought many things to their set; and while an inflatable goon bag was not one of them, somehow a shiny silver bag was still escorted through the crowd as the duo started what was to be a vibrant set. Shifting from mellow vibes to a more charged atmosphere was made possible by frontwoman Hannah Lesser’s ability to showcase a feisty persona and engage the c