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Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023 Recorded in Eastbourne in the UK and co-produced by Tim Fitz and Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee), Faith Crisis Pt 1 sees Joy and bandmates Fitz and Harry Day masterfully express the sensation of being overwhelmed, swept up and dragged down in songs brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightn... 
Middle Kids Release New Single 'Highlands'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 The band take the bare-bones of indie-rock (guitar, bass, drums) and elevate their songs with an astonishing and euphoric vocal performance, scorching production and an incomparable pop-sensibility. The result is a song which grabs the listener from the opening bars and doesn’t let go for a thrillin... 
Middle Kids Share New Single 'Bootleg Firecracker' & Announce Tour Dates With Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Middle Kids (Tim Fitz, Hannah Joy, and Harry Day) are about to enter a new chapter in their career with the release of their latest single, 'Bootleg Firecracker.' In 2022, the band made an impulsive decision to travel to Eastbourne, UK in order to spend an intense six weeks with renowned producer Jo... 
Matt Corby Releases New Album 'Everything's Fine'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Reinvigorated by the art of collaboration Matt returned to his most trusted partnerships with producers Alex Hendrickson, Chris Collins (Gang of Youths, Middle Kids, Skegss), and pop-writing talent Nat Dunn (Rita Ora, Charli XCX, Tkay Maidza) to build a dynamic, layered musical world now on display ... 
Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Announce Co-Headline 'The Amplified Echoes Tour'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 The 29-city run kicks off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula at Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, with stops across North America in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and more before wrapping up on Saturday, August 26 in Philadelphia at Skyline Stage at the Mann. Middle Kids will be joining the tour... 
Matt Corby Announces New Album 'Everything's Fine'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 The pre-order has launched along with the release of his prismatic single “Reelin’” and announcement of US tour dates (full list below). The limited run of intimate shows is Corby’s first US tour since 2019 — after multiple tour cancellations due to Covid, he's looking forward to playing new music f... 
Imogen Clark Releases Holiday Single 'I Got Dumped For Christmas'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022 Barrelling into the year by collaborating with Mo’Ju, Ali Barter, I Know Leopard and more on her 2nd Annual Holiday Hootenanny show in Melbourne, she followed up by assembling a supergroup featuring Adam Newling and members of Middle Kids and Superorganism on her standalone single ‘Enemy’ (co-writte... 
VIDEO: Matt Corby Releases Video For 'Problems'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022 Their home had been engulfed by the flood waters that raged through Queensland and New South Wales, Australia in early 2022. After nervously watching his heavily pregnant partner and young son be whisked away in a small inflatable dinghy, he got to work ferrying provisions to stranded locals and dig... 
MILKU Release Debut Single 'Alone'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 A bouncy alt-pop confessional set to a tight backbeat rhythm, Milku shines as he transposes introspective thought via a sunny drawling delivery. Produced by Tim Fitz (Middle Kids) and Dave Hammer, “Alone” is anchored by a humming melody that soon becomes an earworm for repeat play.... 
Matt Corby Releases New Single 'Problems'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2022 The single comes out via his new UK label home Communion and is the first taste of new music from the artist since 2020’s stand-alone singles “If I Never Say A Word” and “Vitamin.” Recorded at Matt’s Rainbow Valley Studios and co-produced with Chris Collins (Gang of Youths, Middle Kids, Skegss), lis... 
FVNERAL Releases Debut EP 'WHEN I GET SOBER'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 Eora/Sydney-based indie-rock band FVNERAL have just released their long-awaited moving debut EP ‘WHEN I GET SOBER’ – co-produced by band member Tim Blunt, and Phan Sjarif (Middle Kids, Cry Club, Velvet Trip). FVNERAL found their full strength when Jay Wennington and Jess Hope became involved in the ... 
Pei (Joji Malani, Broth Records) Shares 'Count To 10' Ahead of Debut Album 'Pei's Pageant'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022 Pei’s Pageant features backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never).... 
Royel Otis Release New Single 'Motels'
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022 Produced by Chris Collins (Skeggs, Middle Kids, Ruby Fields) and the duo themselves, a juxtaposition of crisp recordings, jangled guitars and garage-ready rawness stay true to the band’s DIY beginnings. The result is a record of piercing earworms, each layered with comforting harmonies.... 
Royel Otis Share New Single 'Bull Breed' & Announce 'Bar N Grill' EP
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022 Sydney-based duo Royel Otis release their new track, 'Bull Breed', and share details of their new EP Bar N Grill. The enigmatic pair recently dropped their single 'Oysters In My Pocket' which was released alongside a brilliant video directed by Tim Nathan, watch here, and a remix by fellow Aussies L... 
Aussie Band Ocean Alley Release New Single 'Deepest Darkness'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 The cinematic video tells the story of a bored mechanic finding a community that understands her and shares her “shining qualities;” it includes scenes shot with vintage Panavision lenses (one of which was used during filming of the original Star Wars movie). The band has plans for an extensive US... 
Deep Sea Diver Release New Cover of Alanis Morissette's 'One Hand in My Pocket'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2021 Lead singer Jessica Dobson said she wanted to release the song in honor of the 20th anniversary of 'Jagged Little Pill'. The song was recorded in Dobson's home studio with Damien Jurado.... 
Deep Sea Diver Announce 2021 U.S. Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021 Deep Sea Diver was recently featured on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (Home) concerts, performing three tracks from their acclaimed 2020 LP Impossible Weight as well as the standalone single “Stop Pretending” - which was named one of NPR Music’s 100 Best Songs of 2020.... 
Watch Deep Sea Diver's NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021 Deep Sea Diver is thrilled to be opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the below dates this September, in addition to a headlining date at Boise’s Idaho Botanical Garden on August 19. They will also be playing Firefly Festival in Dover, Delaware on September 25 and then opening a string of West Coast d... 
Middle Kids Release Video For LP Title Track 'Today We're The Greatest'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 17, 2021 As Hannah explains: “This is a simple song about people being tiny and our lives being fleeting but also that we are epic and great. It’s finding the beauty and majesty of the everyday. LIFE IS GORY AND BORING SOMETIMES: it’s both hectic and mundane and we have to accept both.” ... 
Middle Kids Release New Song 'Stacking Chairs'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2021 “Stacking Chairs” follows the release of singles “R U 4 ME?”, “Questions” and “Cellophane (Brain)”.... 
Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Today We're The Greatest'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2021 Middle Kids today announced their audaciously titled second album, Today We’re The Greatest, a vivid collection of 12 songs that are at times deeply personal and courageous, while simultaneously raucous and rattling. ... 
VIDEO: Middle Kids Release New Song + Video 'R U 4 Me?'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2020 Middle Kids have today released their first new music in over 18 months.... 
DIDIRRI Anticipated New EP Out Tomorrow
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 24, 2020 Didirri’s guide to listening to Sold For Sale: “Take a brisk walk in the sunshine for the first four tracks, then listen to the next two in your room as your heart rate goes down, and then, finally, close your eyes and lie down for the closing track and let it wash over you.”... 
Didirri Shares New Single 'Raw Stuff'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2020 Didirri has kicked off the new year with the reflective new single “Raw Stuff” and accompanying music video. True to its name, “Raw Stuff” captures an unspoken, universal experience – when two people, despite how close they are, are unable to open up to one other. Fortunately, the story and the song... 
Phebe Starr Releases New Video via BlackBook
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2019 Today, Australian singer-songwriter Phebe Starr has premiered a new video with BlackBook for her tender yet powerful lead single “TOUCH XXX”. Starr's indomitable vocals and electro beats boom, while nostalgia for her past is shown between cuts of roses and dark shadows. With neo-noir elements, the v... |
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