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POLARIZE SHARE NEW SINGLE 'EUGENE'S CALLING' + ANNOUNCE LUCKY EYE EP OUT MARCH 31

Polarize are expressive but calm, self-aware but not self-conscious, tight but not obnoxious. Today the Melbourne band share their new single ‘Eugene’s Calling’ and announce their Lucky Eye EP - out March 31 2021, featuring previously released tracks ‘Friends Again’ & ‘Big Old Kid’.

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HOPE D FACES HER OWN THEATRICAL GAMBLING DEMONS IN VIDEO FOR “ADDICT” (FEAT. VOIID) + ADDS EVEN MORE SHOWS TO HER SOLD OUT TOUR & ANNOUNCES LOCAL SUPPORTS

After releasing her debut EP ‘Cash Only’ earlier this month; a collection of seven songs touching on themes that range from addiction, breaking hearts, heartbreaks, wild nights & regret, first relationships, coming out and owning everything that you are with no apologies, Brisbane’s Hope D today releases the video for feature single “Addict”, and announces even more shows added to her sold out headline tour.

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FULL POWER HAPPY HOUR ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM, OUT MARCH 19

Meanjin/Brisbane indie-folk/alt-country five-piece Full Power Happy Hour have announced their self-titled debut album, due for release on Friday 19 March and coinciding with launch shows in Melbourne, Ballarat and Brisbane.

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ISAAC DUNBAR SHARES NEW EP 'EVIL TWIN'

Today, 17 year old trailblazer Isaac Dunbar releases his new EP evil twin, via RCA Records. Featuring the previously released hyperpop anthem 'pink party', the soaring 'intimate moments' and the heartfelt 'love, or the lack thereof', the EP showcases Isaac's incredible growth and diversity as an artist, delivering alternative pop that splits between heart on your sleeve emotion and infectious, riotous energy.

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS RELEASE SINGLE 'ARTICUNO MAKES WAVES'

Adelaide's Alt-Rock/Punk three-piece, Nocturnal Animals, came bursting out of the gates after their debut last year releasing 4-singles where they closed it off with the slow anthemic belter 'SFOS' in November. Picking things up for 2021 from where they left it, Nocturnal Animals are releasing their new single 'Articuno Makes Waves' on February 19.

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BUDJERAH ANNOUNCES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP AVAILABLE MARCH 26 + NEW SINGLE HIGHER OUT NOW

Following performances as special guest for Lime Cordiale and Thelma Plum, today, Budjerah announces his debut self-titled EP, available Friday 26 March via Warner Music Australia.  To mark the release, the 18-year-old savant unveils his soulful new single Higher.  

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TIA GOSTELOW ECHOES WORLD'S LONGING FOR CONNECTION WITH ACOUSTIC VERSION OF "WONDER"

The last year has seen countless people separated from loved ones right around the globe. What a fitting way then for Queensland's Tia Gostelow to bring in 2021 than with a touching stripped back acoustic version of her song "Wonder" written about being away from those you love from her 2020 sophomore album Chrysalis.

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NICK WARD SHARES 'FMF!' OFFICIAL VIDEO + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP HEADLINE SHOW(S)

Having just released his stunning debut EP - Everything I Wish I Told You - two weeks back, today Nick Ward returns with the typically energetic visual accompaniment to the record's feature track 'FMF!'. The video comes alongside more exciting news, with Ward set to play his first headline shows in Sydney in support of the EP release.

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TAYLAH CARROLL RELEASES NEW SINGLE - 'TO PLEASE YA'

Hallmarked by commanding vocals and seamless transitions between vulnerability and strength, Taylah Carroll’s music is equal parts confessional dreamy alt-rock and indie-folk. Her latest single, 'To Please Ya’, is a tongue in cheek exploration of the artist’s own ‘people-pleasing’ tendencies. The release comes with the announcement of a headline show at The Old Bar in Melbourne on Friday 19 March.

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JOE MUNGOVAN DELIVERS BREEZY SUMMER VIBE ‘LEMON + LIME’

In his new track ‘Lemon + Lime’, Joe Mungovan once again delivers his trademark breezy Sunday morning vibes.  The song was inspired by a girl he met one night after a show in Germany. Joe says  “We had a magical time together and I tried to encapsulate the feeling of that night in the sonic elements of the song.” 

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20-YEAR-OLD PERTH ARTIST JULIA WALLACE SHARES SECOND SINGLE ‘PLACE IN MIND’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP, OUT 24 MARCH 2021 

Late last year we introduced you to brand new Perth-based artist, Julia Wallace. The 20-year-old released her stunning debut ‘Warm Light’, which is being received with open arms by the local and international music media, and quickly gained over 100,000 streams. Today Julia releases her second song ‘Place in Mind’ and an…

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CLAUD SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘GUARD DOWN’ FROM DEBUT ALBUM SUPER MONSTER OUT THIS FRI 12 FEB

Fast becoming the 2021 Artist You Need To Know, Claud has released a fourth track from their eagerly anticipated debut album Super Monster - out this Friday 12 February via Saddest Factory/Dead Oceans. ‘Guard Down’ is 3:26 minutes of pining pop perfection, as our intrepid hero braces themselves for a return to New York City and a possible run in with last summer’s romantic interest.

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