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The Waifs announce 'Up All Night' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour - new shows added

The Waifs announce 'Up All Night' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour - new shows added

The Waifs are delighted to announce an extensive Australian tour spanning from June to September, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album ‘Up All Night’. Each show will see the band play the album in full and a sprinkling of fan favourites. They will be joined by special guests and great friends along the way who have each had their own impact on The Waifs career over the years, including multiple ARIA Award winner Missy Higgins (Melbourne show only), who did her first national tour supporting the original Up All Night album tour in 2003.

NationalRhys Fox26 April 2023the waifs, folk, tour

Ama makes striking debut with introspective take on online relationships with 'Love Online'

Ama makes striking debut with introspective take on online relationships with 'Love Online'

From the Western Sydney area, an emerging indie/alt pop artist has emerged in 21 year-old Ama, with the release of her debut single, ‘Love Online’; a catch alt-pop track that recites the product of countless genuine conversations that shed a light on the bleak reality of trying to find ‘love online’.

NationalRhys Fox24 April 2023ama, alt pop, sydney

Sky Eater dive into live soul/dub sensibilities on mesmerising new single, 'Falling'

Sky Eater dive into live soul/dub sensibilities on mesmerising new single, 'Falling'

Byron Hinterland/Bundjalung Country’s Mermaid Trip-Hop Dub purveyors, Sky Eater have delivered the next taste of their upcoming album, with the release of their latest single ‘Falling’.

NationalRhys Fox21 April 2023sky eater, dub, byron bay

PREMIERE - King River Rising offer up silky smooth reggae groove on new single, 'Take It Easy'

PREMIERE - King River Rising offer up silky smooth reggae groove on new single, 'Take It Easy'

Melbourne big-piece roots/reggae rascals, King River Rising return with their first track of 2023, offering a big tasty slab of silky vocals, feel good lyrics, smooth licks and groove in ‘Take It Easy’.

NationalRhys Fox19 April 2023king river rising, reggae, melbourne

Kevin Collett's 'Where Did We Go Wrong' commands your attention with heavily emotional, alt RnB take.

Kevin Collett's 'Where Did We Go Wrong' commands your attention with heavily emotional, alt RnB take.

South-East QLD-based RnB/pop artist, Kevin Collett brings lustful melodies and RnB production flavours in an intensely-delivered new single, ‘Where Did We Go Wrong’, which is out now.

LocalRhys Fox19 April 2023kevin collett, rnb, pop, brisbane

Brisbane's Wifecult deliver emotionally-charged alt rock single, 'Hold It Down'.

Brisbane's Wifecult deliver emotionally-charged alt rock single, 'Hold It Down'.

Brisbane alt-rock outfit, Wifecult return with a brand new single, emotionally-charged single, ‘Hold It Down’, which is the second track to drop from the freshly announced EP, ‘Kindness In Clarity, An EP’, which is due out on June 9.

LocalRhys Fox18 April 2023wifecult, alt rock, brisbane

Melbourne's Magdalia brings mysterious, dark-pop on latest single, 'Tunnel Vision'

Melbourne's Magdalia brings mysterious, dark-pop on latest single, 'Tunnel Vision'

Melbourne artist, Magdalia weaves a dark-pop spell on latest single, ‘Tunnel Vision’, which showcases the singer’s interesting and authentic vocal delivery, while surrounded by layers of mysterious synths.

NationalRhys Fox17 April 2023magdalia, indie pop, melbourne

Exclusive BTS content - Sydney's Dande and the Lion give us an inside look at the making of their insanely catchy new single, 'Children of the Hour'.

Exclusive BTS content - Sydney's Dande and the Lion give us an inside look at the making of their insanely catchy new single, 'Children of the Hour'.

Sydney indie/pop-rock four-piece, Dande and the Lion continue to add to their impressive catalogue of infectiously hooky works with their latest single, ‘Children of the Hour’. Dande and the Lion have given us exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses at the making of ‘Children of the Hour’, which is out now on all streaming platforms.

NationalRhys Fox16 April 2023dande and the lion, indie pop, sydney

PREMIERE - Owls of Neptune channel swampy grunge goodness in latest single, 'Stormy Weather'

PREMIERE - Owls of Neptune channel swampy grunge goodness in latest single, 'Stormy Weather'

Sunshine Coast four-piece, Owls of Neptune added to their catalogue of folk-tinged alt rock by bringing a heavier side with their latest single, ‘Stormy Weather’, which is out today.

LocalRhys Fox15 April 2023owls of neptune, alt rock, sunshine coast

Brisbane's Gabriel Bishop returns with catchy, yet musically complex new single, 'Fall Together'

Brisbane's Gabriel Bishop returns with catchy, yet musically complex new single, 'Fall Together'

Brisbane’s Gabriel Bishop returns with another slice of musically complex pop with his latest single, ‘Fall Together’.

LocalRhys Fox14 April 2023gabriel bishop, pop, brisbane

Indie-pop duo JUNO bring irresistibly bouncy new single, 'come thu'

Indie-pop duo JUNO bring irresistibly bouncy new single, 'come thu'

Meanjin/Brisbane’s alt-pop pairing, JUNO return with an irresistible bouncy new single, ‘come thru’; a track that is a colourfully decorated soundscape, enriched by its thriving hook and riddled with sparkling pop elements.

LocalRhys Fox12 April 2023juno, pop, brisbane

Pierce Brothers captivate with uplifting new single and video, 'In The Water', and announce national tour.

Pierce Brothers captivate with uplifting new single and video, 'In The Water', and announce national tour.

Melbourne indie-folk legends, Pierce Brothers have unveiled their latest single (and video), ‘In The Water’; a soulful, uplifting track that highlights the duo’s unique sound.

NationalRhys Fox10 April 2023pierce brothers, folk, melbourne

Melbourne's Bad Juju evolve from grunge to industrial-tinged heavy rock with massive new single, 'The Other Side'

Melbourne's Bad Juju evolve from grunge to industrial-tinged heavy rock with massive new single, 'The Other Side'

Melbourne’s Bad Juju shift into a new era, evolving from their grunge rock sounds into a more massive, mechanical tone, starting with their powerful new single, ‘The Other Side’.

NationalRhys Fox8 April 2023bad juju, heavy rock

Melbourne's EVADE celebrate a re-brand with party-ready alt rock single, 'Roll the Dice'

Roaring from Melbourne’s South East, EVADE (formerly Tax Invaders) relaunch with a revised, truer sound in new single, ‘Roll the Dice’. Between sold out shows with Reece Mastin and Slowly Slowly, EVADE have been hard at work perfecting their sound.

NationalRhys Fox7 April 2023evade, alt rock, melbourne

Sunk Loto announce 'Between Birth and Death' 20th Anniversary Tour

Sunk Loto announce 'Between Birth and Death' 20th Anniversary Tour

After a monumental rebirth in 2022, this year Australian metal icons Sunk Loto are celebrating the album that changed the game, with the quartet today announcing the 20th anniversary tour of their 2003 opus ‘Between Birth and Death’.

NationalRhys Fox6 April 2023sunk loto, anniversary tour

Brisbane indie-pop darling, WALTA crafts perfect post-club comedown tune in 'Fade Into The Background'.

Brisbane indie-pop darling, WALTA crafts perfect post-club comedown tune in 'Fade Into The Background'.

Brisbane-based indie-pop darling, WALTA continues to pave her way through the music industry with another single that pulls at the heart-strings in ‘Fade Into The Background’. Following on the success of her self-discovery anthem, ‘My Own Voice’, WALTA delivers bittersweet honesty into the feeling of being overlooked and the desperation for recognition.

LocalRhys Fox5 April 2023walta, pop, brisbane

Brisbane's Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers rustle up thigh-slappin' blues track, 'Leaders'

Brisbane's Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers rustle up thigh-slappin' blues track, 'Leaders'

Brisbane’s Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers have been making an epic blues racket since 2018, and they’re back at it with a brand new single, ‘Leaders’.

LocalRhys Fox3 April 2023hugo stranger and the rattlers, blues, brisbane

Dolce Blue deliver feline-inspired indie rock bliss in latest single 'Valentino'

Dolce Blue deliver feline-inspired indie rock bliss in latest single 'Valentino'

Kalamunda (Western Australia)’s favourite indie wunderkinds, Dolce Blue return with a new single and final taste of their next album (due in June). ‘Valentino’ delivers more indie-rock bliss, becoming an ode to a cat of the same name.

NationalRhys Fox31 March 2023dolce blue, indie, perth