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SE Qld-based alt-pop artist Vulpes Argenteus returns with ‘DUPE’, a reggae-touched alt-hip hop groove laced with wit, bounce, and bass. Out October 1, the track marks his third release of 2025, pushing his restless, bass-driven sound into stranger, sharper territory.
Brisbane rock out, Scandal Tree bring together a new vocalist and a new sound, birthing a monster single in ‘Tooth Fairy’ which is out now.
CBAA's AMRAP: the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project amrap.org.au is proud to announce the Sounds Like Community Radio lineup at Brisbane's 4ZZZFM. Dedicated to showcasing the dynamic world of community radio for everyone from seasoned enthusiasts to curious newcomers, 2025 celebrates 4ZZZFM's 50th year of broadcasting.
SE Qld artist, Tom Harrison charges in with a brand new, raw blues rock track in ‘Peace With Me’ - a track that taps into the grit of classic soul while leaning into a modern, atmospheric edge.
South East Queensland alt-rock/nu-metal outfit, Veratie, return with a new single - their fifth from the upcoming debut album - in ‘The Door’, which is out today.
Brisbane indie-pop project, LOVELOVELOVE delivers his third EP, ‘Chrysalis’, which offers up heartfelt meditations on love, healing, and the human need for connection from an artist that is recognised as one of Australia’s most exciting genre-blenders in indie-folk and alt-pop.
Meanjin/Brisbane’s ixaras, an already ground-breaking artist, has just ushered in her new phase with the brilliantly genre-bending single, ‘This City’. The track is also accompanied by a captivating, noir-themed music video.
Sunshine Coast-based artist and producer, Christian Patey has unveiled the next in the line of single from his upcoming acoustic EP, with the latest track, ‘Crystal Dust’.
Some of Australia’s hottest new acts - including Ziggy Alberts, Betty Taylor and High Tropics - will be celebrated at the first-ever Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) on June 1.
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It’s been 6 years since Holly Cookie Baker’s previous release (the album, ‘This Is Not a Love Song’), but she has returned with an evocative new single in ‘The Winter’ - an accidental sister song to her 2017 duet, ‘The Summer’ with Tim Rogers.
Melbourne’s genre-shifting PAXY brings a smoky but sweet nostalgic bent to her alt-pop as she emerges from the shadows with her most daring and self-aware single to date in ‘The Fool’. Blending late-night confessions with razor-sharp self-deprecating humour, PAXY delivers a tongue-in-cheek exploration of self-preservation and self-deception, wrapped in a sound that’s as bold as it is vulnerable.
After several years away from the recording studio, Australian singer-songwriter Thea Fitzgerald is back with her captivating new single, ‘Red Light’ — a track that marks both a musical and personal rebirth, which is premiering right now on The Point Music News, ahead of its September 19 release.
Sydney’s Anna Dine makes her mark with her debut single, ‘kind 2 me’ - a mesmerising blend of breezy indie pop and nu soul swing, which hits digital streaming platforms today.
Melbourne trio Alcotomic have dropped their power-pop rock fuelled album, ‘8 Second Empire’ after over two decades away, pushing through on a string of well-received singles, bringing forth some of the freshest, no-frills Australian alt music to hit the airwaves in some time.
Truly one of the most enduring names in the scene, Sydney-hailing rock trio Cog's trajectory has spanned chart success, countless tours, two J Award nominations and a fanbase that transcends generations against the ever-changing landscape of the music industry and the world at large.
Cairns-based artist, Meiia keeps the nu-soul tones flowing, following up her recent release, ‘Boys Like You’, with the super-buttery new single, ‘Keep It Together’, which is out now.
Brisbane alt rocker The Comfort delve into the heavier side with their brooding and pummelling new single, ‘Isolate. Fixate. Deteriorate’ which is also another taste of their forthcoming album, ‘Let The Love In’, which drops on Friday, October 3.
Sydney’s Abbey Lane returns and takes the high road, reflecting on the path in her latest indie-rock ballad, ‘Bigger Man’. The new single is also a taste of the upcoming EP ready to roll out in later September.
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Rising South Australian reggae/rock-fusion act Dojo Rise is back with a fiery new single, ‘Run Baby Run’ — a high-energy, emotionally charged track inspired by classic outlaw love stories and the kind of connection that makes you throw caution to the wind.
Budgewoi’s loudest over-thinkers, Deadshowws, are pleased to announce their next headline shows of 2025, the ‘Summer Rust’ tour which will see them hit Brisbane, Ipswich and Gold Coast with Meanjin based post-hardcore band Verum + special guests.
FANGZ release ferocious long-awaited punk blast of a debut album in 'Shui' - on tour throughout July
Finally, after a swag of EPs and singles, Eora/Sydney punks FANGZ have loaded up 11 fiery punk blasts and shot them our way in the form of their debut album, ‘Shui’.
Ahead of their eagerly anticipated second album Sex Ed out August 22 via ABC Music, Melbourne’s self-professed “bogan funk” outfit Playlunch have announced a national tour in celebration of the record.
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