On Friday, Perth rapper Shadow started the biggest tour of his life supporting Hilltop Hoods and dropped his debut EP “Cream” on Golden Era Records.22-year-old rapper Shadow moved from Durban, South Africa to Perth Australia in 2008. Two years later he picked up a mic for the first times inspired by classic hip hop artists like Big L and Nas.Over the last 8 years, he shaped... Read More →
This week’s debuts see The Teskey Brothers long-awaited sophomore album, Run Home Slow, debut #1 on the Independent Label Albums chart with lead singles Hold Me, I Get Up, So Caught Up and Right For Me make their return into the 100% Singles charts. So Caught Up make its first debut in the Independent Label Singles chart at #11. Northlane debut #2 with Alien and last week’s... Read More →
A powerful exploration of the simple vs. the abstract, Basic Love is an existential ride that shimmers through its playful pop-tones and stripped back nature. Emotionally dictated by the wit and noir of Jade McInally (vocals, guitar, synths) and propelled by a band that seamlessly fuses together elements of synth-wave and art-rock, this album is an impressive... Read More →
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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 →
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 →
