If there is one thread that ties every single human on this planet together, it is the raging voices inside our heads; the ones that loudly tell us what we are, and even louder still, tell us what we aren't.Brisbane post-hardcore quartet Deadlights have never been ones to shy away from the analytical lens of the world around them, this time however the band has turned... Read More →
This week in the charts Meg Mac and Yours Truly debut #6 and 7 with I’m Not Coming Back and Circles, Hockey Dad debut #12 with their 2014 EP Dreamin’ and JAYS debuts #13 with Misfits feat. JDP and Mildlife lands #16 with How Long Does It Take? ... All on the Independent Label Singles chart. ... On the 100% Independent Singles chart, Meg Mac debuts #2 with I’m Not... Read More →
Take It From Me is the latest release from Queensland country-pop starlet, Taylor Moss, debuting at #3 on the iTunes Country singles chart. The super-catchy modern-country styled track was penned with Aussie ex-pat, Katrina Burgoyne and Nashville local, Mary Cutter, and produced by Golden Guitar winning, Matt Fell.Based on actual events in Taylor’s... Read More →
The Morrison Government has committed $30.9 million in new funding for more live music and to create more opportunities for Australia’s artists to compete in a global industry. ... The Australian Music Industry Package will provide funding for a range of measures which include grants to assist Australian small businesses to host more live music and new mentoring programs to... Read More →
AIR congratulates Tina Arena on her appointment to the Australia Council board. ... Ms. Arena will sit as a member for three years and brings with her significant experience in all areas of performance as a high-profile singer-songwriter responsible for some of the highest selling Australian releases, an ARIA hall-of-famer, and an actress and music thespian currently touring Evita... Read More →
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) are now seeking expressions of interest from Victorian independent labels to attend Midem, from 4-7 June 2019 which will be held at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. ... Midem is the leading international event for the global music community. With four days of music conferences, professional development and business... Read More →
Winner of the 2015 Carlton Dry Independent Label of the Year Award, Milk! Records, was started by Courtney Barnett in 2012 to release her debut EP I've Got A Friend Called Emily Ferris.(Jen Cloher and Courtney Barnett) ... ... Since then it's become home to six more Melbourne based bands/artists. The label is artist run and happy to stay boutique and sustainable. Jen Cloher... Read More →
