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Interview: Matt Maltese on Album “Hers”

June 12, 2025

MAREYA gets vulnerable on high-energy new single ‘ADHD & ME’

June 12, 2025

Ben Heyworth Releases ‘Creature’ EP

June 10, 2025

Ravyn Lenae – Sydney Opera House, 25th of May, 2025

June 10, 2025

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June 9, 2025

Ezra Collective – Sydney Opera House – 31 May, 2025

June 9, 2025

BAKERS EDDY RELEASE HEART-ON-SLEEVE SIX-TRACK EP I’M DOING BETTER

June 7, 2025

OCEAN ALLEY ANNOUNCE FIFTH ALBUM LOVE BALLOON AND RELEASE INFECTIOUS TITLE TRACK

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NEW BLOOM FEST 2025 REVEALS FESTIVAL SET TIMES

by the partae February 12, 2025
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SYDNEY TICKETS SELLING FAST + LOW TICKET WARNING FOR MELBOURNE

In a few short weeks, Australia is set to play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the realms of alt rock, post-hardcore, shoegaze, grunge, punk and beyond, with NEW BLOOM FEST once again primed to bring the golden age of DIY hardcore shows and all things alternative into a modern setting.

Following its hugely successful inaugural year in 2024, including a sold out Melbourne event, NEW BLOOM FEST is back with a sweltering round two for 2025 in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, headlined by British brooding rock heroes BASEMENT, and joined by hypnotic American icons BALANCE AND COMPOSURE, California hardcore punks DRAIN, melodic indie heavy hitters ONE STEP CLOSER, innovative emo mavericks SWEET PILL, and Washington post-hardcore bohemians GLITTERER. The second edition of NEW BLOOM FEST will also mark the debut Aussie performances of both SWEET PILL and GLITTERER, with a stacked array of Australian talent also locked in for each festival event.

And to help you start planning your NEW BLOOM FEST adventures, the official NEW BLOOM FEST timetables are here!

SATURDAY 8 MARCH – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE
SUNDAY 9 MARCH – ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY
MONDAY 10 MARCH – THE TIMBERYARD, MELBOURNE

NEW BLOOM FEST 2025 LINEUP:

Basement
Balance and Composure + DRAIN
One Step Closer + Sweet Pill + Glitterer

DATES AND VENUES:

Saturday 8 March – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
with Primitive Blast, The Others, Colourblind, Deadshowws, Wifecult + Masochist

Sunday 9 March – Roundhouse, Sydney
with Secret World, Gloam + Feel The Pain

Monday 10 March – The Timberyard, Melbourne
with Horsepower, Wayside + Crawling

Tickets on sale now from www.newbloomfest.com.au

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LIVE NATION’S ONES TO WATCH BACKED BY VODAFONE KICKS OFF THE 2025 SEASON IN MELBOURNE FEATURING SALTY, LOTTE GALLAGHER and FLETCHER KENT

by the partae February 12, 2025
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AUSTRALIA’S NEXT CROP OF BREAKTHROUGH ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT THE GASOMETER

 

Live Nation Australia is excited to announce the return of its globally renowned music discovery series ONES TO WATCH for 2025. Established to celebrate and showcase the best talent inspiring audiences and their peers in Australia and beyond, ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE will be putting three new artists on the stage in one of Melbourne’s most beloved venues this February.

For its first edition of ONES TO WATCH in 2025, Live Nation Australia hits The Gasometer in Collingwood with host Tait Mcgregor. Set to perform at the Melbourne event, are charismatic Central Coast songwriter Fletcher Kent, Melbourne alt-rock force Lotte Gallagher, and dynamic Sydney pop artist Salty.

For Fletcher Kent, his ascent in recent years has been tied to a naturally captivating vocal and songwriting talent, not to mention a performance presence that has caught the attention of many audiences – both in person and online. Debut single ‘I’ll Be’ has generated a strong following online, with over 50k followers garnered in a short period of time for Fletcher across platforms.

Having cut his teeth on major stages supporting artists including Newtown Faulkner, Kim Churchill, Vera Blue and Pete Murray, Fletcher has signed a worldwide deal with AWAL US, after his music landed on the radar of label president, Pete Giberga. With his debut album in the pipeline, Fletcher Kent’s profile is steadily rising, with 2025 set to be a touchstone year.

Impressing tastemakers and audiences through the Triple J Unearthed High competition, the then-17 year old Lotte Gallagher wasted no time in solidifying her place as one of the East Coast’s most exciting new names. With over 1 million streams to her name and a consistently growing online presence, Lotte has continued to prove herself as one to watch.

Perfect for fans of artists including Phoebe Bridgers and Angie McMahon, Lotte’s music has been charming audiences, while her journey of sonic evolution has taken her down some exciting pathways since her 2023 debut with ‘Adam’. The track earned Lotte the #1 most-played track on triple j post-official release, kicking off momentum that has seen the musician land deal signings with Liberation Records, Lonely Lands Agency and Mushroom Group; while also performing at events including Laneway Festival, NYE On The Hill and Party In The Paddock. 

Hailing from Sydney, pop artist Salty made her debut in 2020, and has consistently been delivering the goods in the studio, as well as on stage supporting the likes of MAY-A, Thomas Headon, Budjerah and Go-Jo. With over 2.2 million TikTok likes, Salty’s sphere of influence is growing fast, as is her body of music. 

Salty’s music draws inspiration from artists including Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga – influences whose music champions individuality and confidence in spades. This is heard across Salty’s catalogue, from ‘Lucy’ through to ‘Limbo’; and key 2024 tracks ‘Cut U Off’ and ‘See You In 3’. Releasing her debut EP, The Other Side, in November 2024, Salty capitalised on the momentum that had been building; matching smart production and nuanced pop lyricism with fun energy that caught attention of tastemakers including RUSSH Magazine, The Music, Milky and Purple Sneakers; as well as major outlets including Vogue Australia, iHeart Radio, Nova and HIT networks.

The ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. In Australia since 2023, the series has been serving industry and fans exclusive opportunities to see some of the country’s best talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Brisbane, highlighting the talent of the current wave of Australian talent primed to make their impact in other markets.

Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Chanel Loren, J-MILLA, Georgia Lines, Ishan, Adrian Dzvuke, Phebe Starr, J.Tajor, Yung Milla, Juran, Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country. 

 

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The Jungle Giants tickets are on sale NOW!

by the partae February 11, 2025
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With their new single “Hold My Hand‘ just released and more new music on the way, come and experience it live for the first time this April alongside special DJ sets from Sycco and their Extended Family

After a two-year hiatus from headlining AUS/NZ capital cities, the energetic four-piece are set to host a series of unforgettable nights out in celebration of new single ‘Hold My Hand’, from their highly anticipated fifth studio album.

Presale tickets have already been flying out the door. Don’t miss your chance to see their new music firsthand. Secure your tickets now.

SYDNEY TICKETS HERE
NEWCASTLE TICKETS HERE
MELBOURNE TICKETS HERE
FRANKSTON TICKETS HERE
BRISBANE TICKETS HERE
BRUNSWICK HEADS TICKETS HERE
AUCKLAND TICKETS HERE
WELLINGTON TICKETS HERE

 

The first The Jungle Giants headline shows in over two years are simply not to be missed!

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GLITCH groundbreaking Australian debut in Melbourne

by the partae February 11, 2025
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JUST ANNOUNCED

UNTITLED GROUP & GLITCH PRESENT GLITCH MELBOURNE

PRESALE ― THURS 13 FEB @ 6PM AEDT
GENERAL ON SALE ― FRI 14 FEB @ 10AM AEDT

SIGN UP FOR PRESALE ACCESS

From the sun-drenched shores of Malta to the heart of Naarm/Melbourne, we’re excited to be bringing Glitch’s unmistakable energy and spine-tingling euphoria for an unforgettable Australian debut on April 12th.

This exclusive single day event will feature a world-class lineup including STÜM, Narciss, ØTTA, Crybaby and Benwal each bringing their distinct sound to the Glitch stage.

As one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals, Glitch has built a reputation for curating forward-thinking artists and unforgettable dancefloor moments.

Don’t miss this one-off event as Glitch brings its unique energy to Melbourne.

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Sen Sanik returns to Get Physical with new single ‘The One You Love’

by the partae February 11, 2025
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Sen Sanik, hailing from the US, delivers his debut release for the label, ‘The One You Love’. Known for his ability to craft hypnotic, emotionally charged journeys, Sen Sanik blends ancient tonalities with contemporary sound design, creating a signature fusion of melodic techno & house.

A seasoned sonic traveler, his music reflects the global energy of dancefloors from Burning Man to Bali, Mexico to Malta. Releases on respected imprints like UnderYourSkin Records have cemented his reputation for immersive productions that balance deep, resonant percussion, intricate polyrhythms, and rich, organic textures.

‘The One You Love’ is a magically layered composition where pixelated melodies and diffuse pads drift over rolling beats, building tension and release with understated elegance. A delicate yet poignant vocal serves as the emotional core, gliding over shimmering percussion and spacious atmospheres. The result is a track that seamlessly bridges the introspective and the ecstatic—designed for both late-night reflection and peak-time transcendence. With his first release on Get Physical Music, Sen Sanik continues to refine his deeply immersive approach, delivering yet another standout track in his growing discography.

Buy/Stream: https://getphysicalmusic.lnk.to/GPM822

Artist: https://www.instagram.com/sensanikmusik

 

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Aotearoa’s BORDERLINE become first NZ signing to music powerhouse EMPIRE

by the partae February 11, 2025
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Home to Shaboozey, Tyga and G-Dragon

Following on from a breakthrough year in 2024, the talented indie-pop group Borderline are taking things to a new level, signing with music powerhouse, EMPIRE. 

This signing marks a significant milestone for the Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) musicians, who took more strides into the spotlight in 2024 with their single ‘Heartbeat’. Extending their reach in Australia, the release of ‘Heartbeat’ drew support from the likes of RAGE, Spotify and Apple Music (New Music Friday, New In Pop, Alt Pop), all the while, their growth as a band online was bolstered by increased numbers across platforms. 

Wasting no time in continuing to charge forward, Borderline prepares to share more music this coming March, with new single ‘When It’s Raining’ slated for release on March 7th, ahead of the band’s North American debut at SXSW.

In signing with EMPIRE, Borderline becomes the label’s first signing since expanding into the Australia/New Zealand market in September 2024. Leading territory management for EMPIRE in Australia, is Cameron Walsh, an industry figure who has brought years of label experience (Sony Music, Universal Music, EMI, [PIAS] Australia/Inertia Music) to the EMPIRE team.

EMPIRE, led by CEO Ghazi, has grown exponentially since making its debut in 2010, originally as a digital distribution company. In the following decade, EMPIRE has become an independent music company that has been involved in multiple facets of the industry; including label and music publishing, with a particular focus on early stage artist development. 

San Francisco-based, EMPIRE has been instrumental in working with now-global stars in the developmental stages of their careers, with artists including Shaboozey, Anderson .Paak, XXXTentacion and more being just a small selection of the names who have been part of the EMPIRE story.

Of Borderline’s signing to EMPIRE, COO Nima Etminan says: “In today’s world, there’s so much emphasis on data and analytics, but every now and then you hear something so raw and compelling that the numbers fade into the background. Borderline does just that and this is one of the moments where you just know they’ve got something special.”

In recent years, the band has become a natural success story to come out of Aotearoa. With their clearly defined sound – marked by strong indie arrangements and charisma to boot – Borderline have been consistently delivering music that shows their love for melody and riffs, all the way back to their debut EP, Perfect Movie Scene.

Excited for what lay ahead with a new chapter as part of the EMPIRE family set to unfold, Borderline can’t wait to get started, stating,  

“We are super stoked to be joining the EMPIRE family including their incredible roster. We couldn’t be luckier to have such a dedicated team around us who are as passionate about music as we are. We’re so excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to see what’s to come!” 

Borderline are managed by August Avenue and represented for bookings by a global team consisting of Brandon Wade of Select Music (Australia), Larry Webman of Wasserman (North America) and Paul Buck of Wasserman (UK/EU). 

PRAISE

“…catchy tunes, with pop-oriented tracks occasionally taking a rockier or funkier turn, as clear influences The 1975 are prone to doing. Think bright guitars and synth lines, swirling chorus hooks…”

ROLLING STONE AU/NZ

“Their genre bending melodies are not only unique but incredibly catchy…”

RED RAVEN NEWS (NZ)

“..they have managed to bring together elements of the classic Dunedin sound with 80’s UK indie bands such as Pulp and Suede to create something which has some nice guitars yet also contains plenty of pop melodies.”

MUZIC.NET.NZ (NZ)

PRESAVE ‘When It’s Raining’

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THE WOMBATS TOURING AUSTRALIA – SEP/OCT 2025

by the partae February 10, 2025
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Secret Sounds presents…

TOURING AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025
ADELAIDE | MELBOURNE | BRISBANE | SYDNEY & MORE!
Presale available from 12pm local time Friday 14 February
Tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm local time Monday 17 February

Secret Sounds is excited to welcome back chart-topping, platinum-selling indie heroes The Wombats to their home away from home in September/October 2025! Set to light up stages at headline shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, whilst also making an appearance at SummerSalt Festival in regional areas. The beloved band will arrive to our shores ready to play a stack of new tracks from their hotly anticipated sixth studio album, Oh! The Ocean, set for release on 14 February 2025.

Since they emerged as leading lights of the late-‘00s indie rock scene with 2007 debut A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation, frontman Murph, bassist Tord Øverland Knudsen and drummer Dan Haggis have maintained an incredible upward momentum. 2011’s electro-flecked second album This Modern Glitch made them Top Ten regulars; 2015’s third Glitterbug saw them embraced by the TikTok generation, with ‘Greek Tragedy’ a viral hit several times over. By 2018’s Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life they’d stepped up to arenas and 2022’s Fix Yourself, Not the World consolidated their unstoppable rise with the band’s first #1 album, seeing them reach over 2.5 billion streams. Headline shows at Crystal Palace and The O2 followed amid the band’s biggest touring cycle so far, taking in arenas across the globe and culminating at Reading 2024, where the band headlined a rammed Radio One tent overspilling with crowds of 18-24-year-olds that remain their core audience twenty years into their career.

The Wombats’ forthcoming album Oh! The Ocean trembles with the confessional emotional honesty that makes the Liverpool band’s music as cathartic and relatable as it is catchy and playful, to their continuously growing young fanbase. The latest single taken from the record, ‘Can’t Say No’ examines the human need to throw ourselves into wild, often self-destructive experiences in order to distract ourselves from our inner anguish. “We’d rather run away than feel at all”, Murph sings of in-song escapades, including car theft, vandalism, far eastern voyages and demon worship.

Oh! The Ocean is the band’s most sonically adventurous albums yet and is the result of the three-piece taking 50 new songs to Echo Park, LA, in July 2024 for six weeks of sessions with new producer John Congleton (St Vincent, Wallows, Death Cab for Cutie). The title is inspired by a revelatory trip to the beach Murph took on a family holiday. With Murph now feeling the benefits of his fresh perspective, Oh! The Ocean represents a line in the sand from which The Wombats are sprinting onwards into a mature new phase.

In celebration, the trio will be setting out on their biggest UK tour a month after the album release, colouring arenas in Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds before bringing their electrifying performance down under.

Warming up the crowds in Brisbane and throughout the SummerSalt Series is Del Water Gap, while Bea and her Business and Ra Ra Viper will join the UK band for each stop on the tour. Don’t miss The Wombats’ new era when they hit a city near you this spring. Tickets to the tour will go on sale from 12pm local time Monday 17 February. Fans can sign up to presale access now via secretsounds.com.

THE WOMBATS – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
WITH DEL WATER GAP^ | BEA AND HER BUSINESS* | RA RA VIPER*

Saturday 20 September – SummerSalt Series, Torquay Common, Torquay^*
Sunday 21 September – AEC Theatre, Adelaide*
Wednesday 24 September – Festival Hall, Melbourne*
Friday 26 September – Riverstage, Brisbane^*
Saturday 27 September – SummerSalt Series, Woodstock Farm, Tamborine^*
Sunday 28 September – SummerSalt Series, Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie^*
Wednesday 01 October – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney*
Saturday 04 October – SummerSalt Series, Esplanade Park, Fremantle^*
^Riverstage, Brisbane & all SummerSalt Series
*All dates (including SummerSalt Series)TICKETS

Mastercard and eligible CommBank Yello customers have special access to presale tickets starting from 11am on Wednesday 12 February until 11am on Friday 14 February, as well as access to exclusive preferred tickets from 12pm on Monday 17 February (local time). Tickets are available exclusively to eligible CommBank Yello customers using a CommBank Mastercard at checkout. Visit commbank.com.au/mastercardpresales to find out more.
Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets to see The Wombats. Tickets on sale from 12pm on Monday 17 February (local time). Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here: westfield.com.au/membership/Presale available from 12pm local time Friday 14 February
Tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm local time Monday 17 February

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Interview – THNDO ‘Lessons In Love’ A Journey

by the partae February 10, 2025
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Your new album Lessons In Love dives deep into themes of courage, conflict, and connection. Can you share how your personal experiences influenced the storytelling on this record?

This album is a journal for me. Everything I’ve written about is something I’ve experienced or have put someone through. Listening back with new ears as I’d moved out of the situation I was writing about gave me the kind of perspective of how to be better. It was quite cathartic and yes, there were moments I crashed out during the sessions (bawling uncontrollably after recording Holding On)  It’s been incredible gaining the courage to love again after everything I had been through, and this record is evidence of that.

The album features the voices of the HALO Vocal Ensemble on several tracks. What did their contribution bring to the overall sound and feel of the album?

Who doesn’t love an angelic choir to set the tone for vulnerability? I was so lucky to work with HALO on this record because they added the very thing this record needed to feel real. Every singer in that session resonated with the music in a personal way and you can feel it when you’re listening to it. It’s Truth.

You’ve spoken about the risk and mystery of love, especially in tracks like “Ocean Floor Pt. 1 and Pt. 2.” How did you approach writing these songs, and how do they reflect your own experiences with love?

I likened the risk of falling in love to that of wading out too deep in the ocean. It’s terrifying navigating uncharted waters, especially if you’re not sure of your capacity to survive it. It’s about trusting the process, listening to your intuition and being hopeful it will be a beautiful experience, no matter how it ends.

I sat at the piano and expressed what I was feeling at the time. I was freshly out of a decade-long relationship which I thought was my be all and end all, developed a crush but shied away from my feelings. Until I wrote them down and realized as long as it felt safe for my heart to do so, I could go further into the deep.

With tracks like “Along The Way” and “Holding On,” there seems to be a lot of reflection on life’s challenges. How do you stay motivated to create music during tough times?

My authenticity has always kept me inspired creatively. My audiences have come to know me as a no nonsense straight no chaser kind of artist. I’m not scared to bare the ugliest parts of myself for public consumption because I believe they can see some of themselves in me. It humanizes them and helps them feel seen. As long as I remain brave enough to bare those parts of myself in my music instead of trying to be a perfectly manufactured politically correct artist, I feel I’ll never fall short in my process.

Your vocals have a unique way of conveying both strength and vulnerability. What’s your process for ensuring your vocal performance matches the emotional depth of each song?

I never go to the studio with a deadline. I allow myself the space to really connect with what I’m singing about. I have had a hard time with some of the content as it’s not relevant to my current circumstances but it’s something I lived so I have to put those shoes on again and tell the story.

You’ve been performing at some of Australia’s most iconic festivals and supported artists like Leon Bridges and Odette. How have these experiences shaped your music and performance style?

I’ve been really lucky in my career to have had those opportunities. It’s incredibly special to know there are other artists with a platform that believe in what I’m doing enough to bring me into their space in that way. More than anything, those experiences solidify what I’ve always believed. If you have a story to tell, and you tell the whole truth, people will listen. It’s not important what stages I’m on to do it, what matters is that I mean what I’m singing.  

The album’s title suggests there are lessons to be learned in love. What’s one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from both the highs and lows of love?

The greatest love of your life is you.

You’ll be celebrating the album release with a special Valentine’s Day show at Melbourne’s JazzLab. How are you preparing for such an intimate performance, and what can fans expect from the night?

I’m very excited for this show. I think people should expect to be serenaded with love ballads, reflect on heartbreak and if they’re on a date…whatever comes after.

In your track “Another Day,” you reflect on the challenges of balancing motherhood, work, and relationships. How do you navigate these responsibilities, and how do they inform your creative process?

I have to set aside time for me. It would be irresponsible to say my child is the primary priority in my day-to-day life because that’s simply not the case for me. She didn’t ask to come into this world, and everything I do is for her. But part of that is pouring into my own cup so I can nurture her. I would be pretty useless as a mother if I wasn’t inspired by the world around me to be a better person and lead by example. I want her to have happy parents, however, that looks for us and right now it’s running two households on the foundation of respect, respite and love for our daughter.

You’ve recently performed at some exciting events, including the National Multicultural Festival and Midsumma Pride Party. What does performing in these spaces mean to you, and how do you connect with your audience at these events?

Coming back to my hometown for the NMF is incredibly special because it reminds me of where I’ve come from and how much I’ve grown. And the Midsumma Pride Party is incredibly special because I get to celebrate with Melbourne’s Queer community and share the kindness and acceptance I’ve been welcomed into since coming out publically. 

And the way I connect is very simple. I’m just real.

Thndo Upcoming Shows: 

Saturday 22 February
Under the Stars 

Carnegie, VIC
Tickets

Wednesday 16 April
Supporting BJ: The Chicago Kidd

Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets

Thursday 17 April
Supporting BJ: The Chicago Kidd

Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets

Friday 27 June
Karralyka Theatre
Ringwood, VIC
Tickets


Lessons in Love out Friday 14 February
via Ditto: https://ditto.fm/lessons-in-love-thndo + Bandcamp: https://thndo.bandcamp.com/

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MAX McNOWN Touring Australia May 2025

by the partae February 8, 2025
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Australia has fallen in love with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Max McNown who has released his sophomore album Night Diving via Fugitive Recordings x The Orchard alongside the release of his introspective single “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) with the track receiving instant adds at Australian radio.

The new single boasts earnest lyrics that offer a personal reflection on rising to the occasion for a once-in-a-lifetime love. The song’s protagonist has just met the girl of his dreams, “but it’s more than just her alluring brown eyes that captivate him,” shares Max. “She imbues goodness and, above all, has a “heart of gold.” 

The single is part of the stunning Night Diving LP, which is McNown’s promising follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut album Wandering. Produced by Jamie Kenney (Colbie Caillat, Laci Kaye Booth), Night Diving is a body of work that explores new and daring sonic terrain while fully affirming McNown’s extraordinary capacity to ease the mind and strengthen the soul.

In an exclusive feature revealing McNown as Country Rookie of the Month, Billboard says, ”The new music centers on his poetic, observational writing style, while adding polish to his personally-crafted songs.”  Read the full interview here.

McNown was also featured as CMT’s Next Up Now featured artist as we saw the release of his Willfully Blind EP, which landed as the Oregon-born artist made his Americana Fest debut, and as we saw another major resurgence of his breakout hit single “A Lot More Free” after this TikTok celebrating the track’s one year anniversary went viral (14.7M views and counting). Since the single’s release it has amassed over 80M+ streams, earned McNown a top spot as #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, peaked at #1 on the iTunes singles chart and #1 on the TikTok Breakthrough USA chart, climbed the Canadian Hot 100 chart, and was placed on Spotify’s Hot Country and Viral 50 global playlists.

At 23, McNown has already been on a storied musical journey. Taking control of his future, overcoming personal challenges, and drawing inspiration from his brother who was bravely fighting cancer, McNown packed his bags and drove from remote Oregon to Southern California. From there, videos of him busking on a pier made an impact online and eventually grew into a legion of supporters on TikTok (currently has 1.9M followers). After attracting interest from major TV talent shows, McNown auditioned for one and then decided it wasn’t for him and gracefully turned them down as he knew he needed to walk his own path.

The rising singer-songwriter’s debut headline tour kicks off in January 2025 in the U.S. and has already sold out stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and cities across Australia.

Due to incredible demand for the rising country star’s debut, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce a second show in Sydney and a brand-new show in Perth have been added to his upcoming A Lot More Free Tour, heading to Australia and New Zealand this May!

Making his way down under for the first time, McNown will stop at Auckland’s Powerstation on Sunday 4 May, before heading over to Australia for seven shows at The Tivoli, Brisbane on Tuesday 6 May and Wednesday 7 May, Roundhouse, Sydney on Sunday 11 May and now on Monday 12 May (just added!) Forum, Melbourne on Tuesday 13 May and Wednesday 14 May and now a final show at Metro City, Perth on Friday 16 May.

Stream Night Diving album  HERE

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The Hausplants Release EP ‘Into Equilibrium’

by the partae February 8, 2025
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The Hausplants are an indie post-punk trio based in Vancouver – but their music reflects a global blend of influences, with band members hailing from Iran, Mongolia, and Minnesota, USA. Together, they create a vibrant and eclectic sound that bridges their diverse musical and cultural backgrounds – AND – on Feb.7th, they’ll be dropping their new EP “Into Equilibrium”.

Formed in 2022, The Hausplants are all about making music that’s full of energy, freedom, and experimentation. Over the past two years, they’ve become a staple in Vancouver’s music scene, playing everywhere from packed local venues to intimate DIY shows. Known for their dynamic performances and boundary-pushing sound, they’ve quickly earned a reputation as one of the city’s must-see live acts. In December 2023, the band released their debut EP, Bright, Indirect Light. Completely self-produced and self-released, the EP showcased their raw talent and DIY ethos. Critics and fans alike praised its punchy rhythms, angular guitar lines, and introspective lyrics.

Now, they’re taking their creative process to a new level—literally. Their second EP has been recorded in a pantry, a quirky and cozy space that reflects the band’s playful, resourceful spirit.

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Tean Dream Release ‘Frozen Lakes’

by the partae February 8, 2025
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Tean Dream’s Frozen Lakes transports listeners to a nostalgic world of dreamy, lo-fi-inspired vocals, rich Rhodes and Mellotron textures, and the earthy tones of an upright piano. With a sound that evokes ’70s influences, the new music explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and connection.

Written by Tina Powell, performed alongside Brent Jackson and Thomas Perquin, and polished by an exceptional production team, Shine is as much a celebration of personal growth as it is a musical journey. Recorded over the course of 2024, it reflects Powell’s evolution from a classically trained pianist to an introspective storyteller. Her songs weave vulnerability and resilience, carried by playful production and timeless pop-rock foundations. The result is a collection of tracks that don’t just resonate—they transport, reminding us that even in the quietest moments, there’s a spark of freedom waiting to be found.

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Sónar Festival adds 51 artists!

by the partae February 7, 2025
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Sónar 2025 completes its musical programme, with over 50 new additions to a diverse, original line up in Barcelona this June

Today’s 51 confirmations bring the total number of live shows, DJ sets and multidisciplinary performances to 117,  taking place on 10 stages across Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night in Barcelona this June. 

These new additions reflect the breadth of creativity of the global scene with live shows from  Pa Salieu, Sega Bodega, Dengue Dengue Dengue, Josh Caffé and Herbert & Momoko, DJ sets from Dixon, Actress b2b Skee Mask, Dee Diggs and 90’s legend Ultra Naté, and a moving tribute to the much-missed Ryuichi Sakamoto by close collaborators and electronic music icons Alva Noto and Fennez. Elsewhere, the lineup continues to blur boundaries, with Nathy Peluso presenting her upcoming remix album Club Grasa and genre-breaking artists such as Safety Trance, WOST, Emma dj, SICARIA, DJ SOSA RD, Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth, Lua de Santana, plus many more.

 

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  • The 32nd edition of Barcelona’s Festival of Music, Innovation and Creativity celebrates the originality and diversity of the global scene with a unique lineup that crosses genres and borders.  From Pa Salieu’s afrobeat and amapiano-inspired take on UK rap and drill, to Sega Bodega’s unique blend of club and pop music, via Dengue Dengue Dengue’s dive into Andean polyrhythms, or triple Latin Grammy winner Nathy Peluso presenting her Club Gasa remix album;  Sónar 2025 is a place for fans of all styles and scenes. detalles.
  • Artists from the house and techno continuum are also well represented on the lineup, from Dixon’s dancefloor mastery, to a live set of sublime house from Josh Caffé, to a number of b2b sets and collaborations that connect eras, styles and scenes: Skee Mask b2b Actress, Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright, and, for the first time, Brooklyn selectress Dee Diggs performing with ‘90s house legend Ultra Naté.
  • The festival will also see the return of old friends (as well as celebrating those who are dearly missed), with a new collaboration between Matthew Herbert and multi-instrumentalist Momoko Gil as Herbert & Momoko, and what promises to be a moving tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto by Alva Noto and Fennesz with their new show Continuum.
  • From old friends to new ones, as Boiler Room makes its debut at the festival with a stage at Sónar by Night on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June. Full details of the lineup will be announced very soon.
  • Sónar by Night also sees the return of Sónar’s collaboration with Printworks London, with the co-curated SonarLab x Printworks stage keeping the spirit of the iconic UK venue alive during its current re-development. Once again, a 6 x 10m vertical screen, horizontal lighting across the dance floor, and on-point programming come together for a 2-night celebration of the best in international clubbing.

 

  • All these new additions join the previously announced live sets from Plastikman, Arca and Polo & Pan; high-impact audiovisual shows from Eric Prydz, BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ, Peggy Gou, Max Cooper, Cora Novoa and Daito Manabe, sets from contemporary classics such as  Four Tet, Vintage Culture, Helena Hauff and Barry Can’t Swim; stylistic workouts from Skrillex b2b Blawan and Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto; and the new face of the avant garde,  with shows by Rone with the (LA)HORDE collective and the Ballet National de Marseille, Yerai Cortés and his ‘Guitarra Coral’, Maria Arnal, Tarta Relena, Samantha Hudson and many more.
  • Today Sónar also announces the artists who will play the coveted sunset slots on each day of Sónar by Day. Starting on Thursday 12th June with Brazilian star MOCHAKK, followed on Friday 13th with the inimitable house evangelist Honey Dijon, and culminating on Saturday 14th with the standard-bearers for the UK sound Overmono. Sónar by Day, will also host a series of specially commissioned coproductions with leading European festivals and institutions, including The Barbican London.
  • Sónar+D announces the content pillars that will form the backbone of Sónar’s congress on creative technologies and digital culture, whose full programme of conferences, presentations, workshops and projects will be announced in a few weeks’ time. ‘AI + Creativity’ showcases the most innovative tools and less conventional creative approaches to artificial intelligence, as well as exploring alternative perspectives on this technology in constant evolution. Under the theme ‘Futuring the creative industries’, new perspectives on both the creation and curation of the creative industries of 2030 will be explored. And under ‘Worlds to come’, new worlds of the future will be imagined, ranging from quantum computing and non-binary futurism to terraforming and interstellar travel. The full Sónar+D lineup will be announced in early March.
  • This year’s Sónar Week runs from the 10th-15th June; 6 days that transform Barcelona into the global epicentre of electronic music and culture,  through collaborations and co-productions with the city’s leading promoters and institutions. The week starts with the 3rd edition of +RAIN Film Festival, the Artificial Intelligence-generated film festival co-organised by Sónar+D and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, (whose call for film submissions closes on 9 March), and continues with the OFFSónar parties at Poble Espanyol (10th-15th June), which bring together the leading artists and labels in international club culture, including Solid Grooves, ‘X’ by Adriatique, elrow, &ME and Adam Port (two of the three members of Keinemusik), FUSE and the Australian band RÜFÜS DU SOL; The official opening concert of Sónar takes place on Thursday 12 June at the Palau de la Música Catalana, with a repertoire of works by Steve Reich and the multi-award-winning composer Raquel García-Tomás. This year’s installation for the SonarMies cycle at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion will also be announced soon, as well as new collaborations with other entities in the city.
  • All types of tickets for Sónar 2025 are now on sale at sonar.es, with discounts for European Youth Card holders, and payment by instalments also available now.

LINE UP SÓNAR 2025

NEW ADDITIONS 06/02/2025

 

15 15 | ABADIR | Actress & Suzanne Ciani present ‘Concrète Waves’ | Akyute & Alice Sparkly Kat | Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright | Alizzz presents ‘Conducción Temeraria’ | Alva Noto & Fennesz present ‘Continuum’ | Amantra | ANCIENT PLEASURE | Anderson Do Paraíso | Andres Campo | Andy Martin | Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth present ‘Thức Tỉnh’ AV | ARCA | Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto | ASIA presents ‘ASIA X’ | Baldman | Barry Can’t Swim DJ set | BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ set | Blawan live | Branko live | Chano Domínguez & Bronquio present ‘Calle Barcelona’ | Chris Watson & Izabella Dłużyk present ‘Białowieża’ | Cora Novoa presents ‘Mental Diary Act III’ live AV | Daito Manabe | Dania + Mau Morgó present ‘replica — relic’ | Dee Diggs b2b Ultra Naté | Dengue Dengue Dengue | dirtilarita | Dixon | DjSport | Elkka | Emerald | Emma dj | Eric Prydz | EYRA | Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless | Flore b2b Peder Mannerfelt | Forensis (Forensic Architecture) & Bill Kouligas present ‘The Drum and The Bird’ | Four Tet | dj g2g | Grand River and Abul Mogard present ‘In uno spazio immenso’ | Hamdi | DJ HEARTSTRING | Heith, James K and Günseli Yalcinkaya present ‘The Talk’ live AV | Helena Hauff | Hello Sasy | Herbert & Momoko | Hiroko Yamamura | Honey Dijon | Interplanetary Criminal | Jayda G | Josh Caffé live | Juliana Huxtable | KEBRA | L’Miranda b2b Candadismo | Le Motel | Lord Spikeheart | Lua de Santana | Maria Arnal presents ‘Ama’ | Maria Latina | Max Cooper presents ‘Lattice 3D/AV’ | MCR-T live | MOCHAKK | Mushka | NAGUIYAMI | Nahoomie | Nathy Peluso | Nathy Peluso presents ‘Club Grasa’ | NEW YORK | Nexus (B4mba & Mooki6) | Niilas | Nina Emocional presents ‘FDM’ | nusar3000 live | oma totem | Ouineta | Overmono | Pa Salieu | DJ Paca | Paquita Gordon | patten | Paula Tape | Peggy Gou | People You May Know AV/live | Plastikman | Polo & Pan | R-010 & Venerandi present ‘Phenomena’ | Raül Refree + Niño de Elche present ‘cru+es’ | Rone x (LA)HORDE with Ballet National de Marseille present ‘Room With A View’ | Safety Trance | Saint Abdullah, Eomac & Rebecca Salvadori present ‘A Forbidden Distance’ | Sama’ Abdulhadi | Samantha Hudson presents ‘Música para Muñecas’ | Saoirse b2b Ryan Elliott | Sara Persico & Mika Oki present ‘Sphaîra’ | Sarra Wild | Sega Bodega | Shannen SP | Shapednoise & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky present ‘Absurd Matter: Continuum’ | SICARIA | Six Sex | Skee Mask b2b Actress | Skrillex b2b Blawan | Sofia | DJ SOSA RD | T.Modet & Carlotto Rose present ‘Natura aeterna’ | Tarta Relena present ‘És pregunta’ | TETO PRETO | Tim Reaper | Tiyumii | TRISTÁN! & The Jazz Band Air | Vica Pacheco presents ‘ITA’ AV | Ville Haimala presents ‘Hyporeal’ | Vintage Culture | WOST | Yerai Cortés presents ‘Guitarra Coral’ | YESSi PERSE & laSADCUM present ‘CYBERMEDIEVAL’

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LINE UP BY DAY AND NIGHT

Thursday 12th June

Sónar by Day | 15:00 –  00:00

15 15 | Alizzz presents ‘Conducción Temeraria’ | Blawan live | Chano Domínguez & Bronquio present ‘Calle Barcelona’ | Chris Watson & Izabella Dłużyk present ‘Białowieża’ | DjSport | Emma dj | Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless | Grand River and Abul Mogard present ‘In uno spazio immenso’ | Le Motel | MCR-T live | MOCHAKK | Nahoomie | Nina Emocional presents ‘FDM’ | Ouineta | Paquita Gordon | Saint Abdullah, Eomac & Rebecca Salvadori present ‘A Forbidden Distance’ | Sarra Wild | TRISTÁN! & The Jazz Band Air | Ville Haimala presents ‘Hyporeal’ | YESSi PERSE & laSADCUM present ‘CYBERMEDIEVAL’

Friday 13th June

Sónar by Day | 15:00 –  23:00

ABADIR | Alva Noto & Fennesz present ‘Continuum’ | Amantra | ANCIENT PLEASURE | ASIA presents ‘ASIA X’ | Baldman | Branko live | Dania + Mau Morgó present ‘replica — relic’ | Forensis (Forensic Architecture) & Bill Kouligas present ‘The Drum and The Bird’ | Heith, James K and Günseli Yalcinkaya present ‘The Talk’ live AV | Honey Dijon | Josh Caffé live | KEBRA | Maria Arnal presents ‘Ama’ | NEW YORK | Niilas | Raül Refree + Niño de Elche present ‘cru+es’ | Sama’ Abdulhadi | Shapednoise & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky present ‘Absurd Matter: Continuum’ | Tarta Relena present ‘És pregunta’ | TETO PRETO

Sónar by Night | 20:30 – 07:00

Andy Martin | ARCA | Barry Can’t Swim DJ set | BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ set | Daito Manabe | Dengue Dengue Dengue | Elkka | Flore b2b Peder Mannerfelt | Four Tet | Hamdi | Helena Hauff | Interplanetary Criminal | Jayda G | L’Miranda b2b Candadismo | Lua de Santana | Max Cooper presents ‘Lattice 3D/AV’ | NAGUIYAMI | Pa Salieu | DJ Paca | Peggy Gou | People You May Know AV/live | Plastikman | SICARIA | DJ SOSA RD | Tim Reaper | Tiyumii

Saturday 14th June

Sónar by Day | 15:00 –  23:00

Actress & Suzanne Ciani present ‘Concrète Waves’ | Akyute & Alice Sparkly Kat | Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright | Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth present ‘Thức Tỉnh’ AV | dj g2g | DJ HEARTSTRING | Hello Sasy | Herbert & Momoko | Juliana Huxtable | Lord Spikeheart | Maria Latina | Mushka | Nexus (B4mba & Mooki6) | Overmono | patten | R-010 & Venerandi present ‘Phenomena’ | Safety Trance | Samantha Hudson presents ‘Música para Muñecas’ | Sara Persico & Mika Oki present ‘Sphaîra’ | Shannen SP | Sofia | Vica Pacheco presents ‘ITA’ AV | Yerai Cortés presents ‘Guitarra Coral’

Sónar by Night | 20:30 – 07:00

Anderson Do Paraíso | Andres Campo | Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto | Cora Novoa presents ‘Mental Diary Act III’ live AV | Dee Diggs b2b Ultra Naté | dirtilarita | Dixon | Emerald | Eric Prydz | EYRA | Hiroko Yamamura | Nathy Peluso | Nathy Peluso presents ‘Club Grasa’ | nusar3000 live | oma totem | Paula Tape | Polo & Pan | Rone x (LA)HORDE with Ballet National de Marseille present ‘Room With A View’ | Saoirse b2b Ryan Elliott | Sega Bodega | Six Sex | Skee Mask b2b Actress | Skrillex b2b Blawan | T.Modet & Carlotto Rose present ‘Natura aeterna’ | Vintage Culture | WOST

 

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AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS: a bridge between AI and music creation

As part of Sónar+D, for the third consecutive year, the AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS programme reaffirms the festival’s commitment to European culture, supporting artistic projects, creative proposals and scientific research focused on the links between Artificial Intelligence and musical creation. 

Within this framework, Ville Haimala (half of the duo Amnesia Scanner) will join the lineup to present his new solo album ‘Hyporeal’. Also presenting a new album will be British experimental musician and audiovisual artist patten (pseudonym of Damien Roach), as well as Madrid-based artist R-010 and vocalist Venerandi, who, in their live show ‘Phenomena’, will experiment with sound using digital neural networks and the human voice.

These newly announced artists join the highly anticipated show ‘Ama’ by Maria Arnal, who is working on a project with more than 14,000 voices that are training an AI which will be integrated into the show,, as well as in her album of the same name (co-produced, by the way, by Alizzz, also present at the festival).

Co-productions and co-curations with 10 European Festivals through TIMES

Sónar is also part of the cooperative project TIMES (The Independent Movement for the Electronic Scenes), co-founded by the European Union. This initiative brings together 10 cutting-edge European festivals to produce original new performances that combine music and visual arts, as well as to co-curate a series of shows.

In this edition, Sónar has collaborated with Insomnia (Tromsø), Terraforma (Milan), Semibreve (Braga), Atonal (Berlin), and Unsound (Kraków) to present six co-curations and two artistic residencies.

Together with Insomnia, Sónar announces Norwegian DJ Niilas, who brings a dreamy and melancholic vision to club music. He joins the previously announced ABADIR, hailed as the new sensation in Arab-origin electronic music. Alongside Terraforma, the festival will feature Catalan violinist Asia, who continues to push the boundaries beyond classical music, and the impeccable, eclectic selector Paquita Gordon. Curated alongside Semibreve, Grand River and Abul Mogard will perform their ambient-drone collaborative album In uno spazio immenso.

Additionally, as part of the project, the first two artistic residencies have been developed. The first has resulted in two unique audiovisual shows. Saint Abdullah, Eomac & Rebecca Salvadori will present A Forbidden Distance, a multidisciplinary collaboration between three electronic musicians and a filmmaker exploring the impact of migration on identity. Meanwhile, Chris Watson & Izabela Dłużyk will present Białowieża, a poignant field recording work from the last primeval forest in Europe, Puszcza Białowiesża, on the Poland-Belarus border—a site that has become a symbol of broader geopolitical tensions. Both projects have been co-created with the festivals Berlin Atonal, Semibreve, and Unsound.

The second artistic residency of the project features Heith, James K, and Günseli Yalcinkaya, who will present The Talk, an experimental project incorporating different formats such as discussion, audiovisual projection, and, of course, live performance.

Sónar Week 2025 – Agenda

Tuesday 10th June

· +RAIN Film Festival | Campus Poblenou-UPF

· RÜFÜS DU SOL x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT

Wednesday 11th June

· +RAIN Film Festival | Campus Poblenou-UPF

· RÜFÜS DU SOL x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT

Thursday 12th June

· Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc
· Sónar+D | Fira Montjuïc

· Frames Percussion, Espigolé & Otero Correa pres. Reich y García-Tomás | Palau de la Música Catalana

· +RAIN Film Festival | Fira Montjuïc

· ‘X’ by Adriatique x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol

Friday 13th June 

· Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc

· Sónar de Noche | Fira Gran Via
· Sónar+D | Fira Montjuïc

· +RAIN Film Festival | Fira Montjuïc

· Solid Grooves x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT

Saturday 14th June 

· Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc

· Sónar de Noche | Fira Gran Via

· Sónar+D | Fira Montjuïc

· FUSE x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT

· &ME and Adam Port x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT

Sunday 15th June 

· elrow x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol

Sónar Around the World

Once again, Sónar kicks off its international adventure in the capital of Portugal. Sónar Lisboa returns to the heart of the city on April 11, 12, and 13, with Pavilhão Carlos Lopes hosting a lineup that brings the best of the world to Lisbon—and showcases the best of Lisbon to the world. The event will feature takeovers from local labels and collectives such as Enchufada, Dengo Club, and Príncipe x TraTraTrax, alongside global stars including Underworld, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin with his DEX EFX X0X show, Anetha with her new AV show ‘EXHIBIT’, Modeselektor DJ set, Marcel Dettmann with his new live show ‘My Own Shadow’, JASSS, Max Cooper with ‘Lattice 3D/AV’, and many more.

More information and tickets at sonarlisboa.pt.

Shortly after, on May 9 and 10, it will be Sónar Istanbul’s turn, celebrating its 9th consecutive edition at Zorlu PSM. Among the first 21 names announced, highlights include a special DJ set by The Chemical Brothers, along with Richie Hawtin DEX EFX X0X, Modeselektor DJ set, Aïsha Devi + Emmanuel Biard }§{, and BASHKKA.

More information and tickets at sonaristanbul.com.

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Institutions, Partners, and Sponsors

Sónar 2025 is an initiative by Advanced Music, in collaboration with the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya and the Ajuntament de Barcelona, with the support of the Ministerio de Cultura, the Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and the S+T+ARTS initiative of the European Commission.

The collaborating entities of Sónar 2025 include TIMES (The Independent Movement for Electronic Scenes), Boiler Room, Printworks, New Art Foundation, Tabakalera, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, La Salle-URL, Palau de la Música Catalana, Fundación Mies van der Rohe, and Fundación Foto Colectania.

Sónar 2025 is proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm as the main sponsor, alongside LACOSTE, Nissan, SEIDOR, Johnnie Walker, José Cuervo, OCB, Coca-Cola, ME by Meliá, and AlphaTheta. Tickets are available on DICE. 

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About Sónar

True to its name, Sónar acts as a detector,, scanning and amplifying the present and future of the music scene. It globally showcases the most influential artistic proposals of the moment, serving as a space for discovering emerging trends in music, arts, science, technology, and society.

Since its first edition in 1994, Sónar has reflected the evolution and expansion of digital and electronic culture through its festivals in Barcelona and around the world. Year after year, Sónar becomes the epicenter of cutting-edge music and arts, attracting audiences, artists, and professionals from across the globe, drawn by its innovative content, formats, and unique venues.

About Sónar+D

Sónar+D goes beyond music, exploring the intersections between creative industries, innovation, and technology.

This three-day programme, fully integrated into Sónar by Day, features talks, panel discussions, radical performances, and an interactive exhibition space.

An unparalleled experience, Sónar+D combines unique content, formats, and an inspiring atmosphere, providing the perfect space for interaction and exchange between artists, thinkers, professionals, and curious audiences.

About AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS

AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS, an initiative by the European Commission, presents performances, talks, masterclasses, and workshops showcasing artistic projects, creative proposals, and research focused on the relationship between machine learning and music creation.

For three years, Sónar has dedicated a core part of its programming to exploring innovations in this rapidly evolving field, building on past editions of SónarCCCB and Ars Electronica. The initiative delves into the impact of AI on the music industry, creativity, and the arts.

About TIMES (The Independent Movement for Electronic Scenes)

TIMES is a cooperative project that brings together 10 leading European festivals to create original performances combining music and visual arts. Beyond programming shared artists and original creations, TIMES aims to support, promote, and enhance diversity and sustainability within the music industry.

TIMES is a collaboration between: Arty Farty/Nuits sonores (France), Berlin Atonal (Germany), Elevate (Austria), Insomnia (Norway), Le Guess Who? (Netherlands), Reworks (Greece), Semibreve (Portugal), Sónar (Spain), Terraforma (Italy), Unsound (Poland).

This project succeeds We Are Europe (2015-2022) and is co-funded by the European Union.

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HANS ZIMMER LIVE – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025

by the partae February 7, 2025
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The award-winning film composer returns to Australia this April for the first time in six years

‘Zimmer is a pure entertainer, capable of weaving great sentiment into a hugely compelling, must-see experience’ – Entertainment Weekly

‘A master of marrying bombast, tension and delicacy’ – The Guardian

‘Zimmer’s music has always quietly defied genre boundaries’ – Esquire

Tickets on sale Wednesday 12 February at 12pm (local time) 

Award winning film composer Hans Zimmer today announces his first live dates in Australia since 2019, the multiple Academy Award® and Grammy winner bringing his smash-hit tour Hans Zimmer Live to arenas in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in April 2025.

Hans Zimmer Live (credit Suzanne Teresa)

A groundbreaking audio and visual show, Zimmer’s upcoming tour marks the Down Under return of the legendary composer, who rocked Coachella in 2017 and sold out over 20 shows across 17 cities across the US and Canada in 2024. With the support of his outstanding 19-piece live band and a full orchestra, Australian fans will be swept away from the sound of the first note and journey through a selection of the composer’s well-loved scores from some of cinema’s biggest films. Joining Zimmer onstage as part of the Hans Zimmer Live tour is acclaimed Australian singer Lisa Gerrard, who will perform a selection of the most popular songs she co-wrote with Zimmer, such as Mission: Impossible, King Arthur, Black Hawk Down, Tears of the Sun and Gladiator – which won her a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination.

The newly arranged concert suites include music from Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, The Lion King, The Last Samurai and Dune, for which Zimmer received his second Academy Award®. ​

“I’m thrilled to return to Australia with my wonderful band and excited to share this phenomenal show,” said Zimmer. “I love this feeling of uniting my family of extraordinary musicians with you, the audience. Just an unbelievable family of talents that – to me – makes them the best supergroup of musicians in the world. But nothing would have meaning without the good grace and support of you, the other part of the family – the audience. Ultimately, the music connects us all, and I promise you this: we will always play our best, straight from the heart.”

Hans Zimmer’s extraordinary melodies and modern compositions captivate a huge worldwide fanbase across generations. He has already energized countless international cinema blockbusters, in addition to the above: James Bond – No Time to Die, Inception, Dunkirk, Man of Steel, The Dark Knight trilogy, Wonder Woman, Kung Fu Panda, 12 Years A Slave, Top Gun: Maverick, and Dune: Part Two.

Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined have grossed more than $28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, five Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Tony Award.

Frontier Members can get early access to tickets via their presale starting Tuesday 11 February at 11am (local time) – see website for information. Tickets for all cities will go on sale Wednesday 12 February at 12pm (local time) via HansZimmerLive.com or frontiertouring/hanszimmerlive. Visit @hanszimmerlive on social media for more details.

Hans Zimmer Live (credit Suzanne Teresa)

About Hans Zimmer 
​Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards®, three Golden Globes®, four Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Tony® Award. His work highlights include Dune: Part One, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma and Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years A Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored w/ Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk, as well as David Attenborough’s Prehistoric Planet, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, the follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning score for Dune: Part One. Zimmer most recently created the score for Steve McQueen’s Blitz, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson, the film released in theaters on November 1, 2024. Upcoming, he scored Joseph Kosinski’s F1, which is set to premiere on June 27 from Warner Bros. Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist, having recently concluded his first North American “Hans Zimmer Live” tour, after the tour’s second round in Europe. He has also performed in the Middle East at Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena for two consecutive nights as well as Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.


HANS ZIMMER LIVE
​AUSTRALIA 
​APRIL 2025
​Presented by Frontier Touring, Semmel Concerts and RCI Global


HANS ZIMMER + FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE ​ 
​via frontiertouring/hanszimmerlive 
​Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 11 February, 11am (local time)
​or until pre-sale allocation exhausted ​

TICKETS ON SALE 
​Begins: Wednesday 12 February, 12pm (local time) 


ALL SHOWS ALL AGES


Thursday 24 April 
​Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
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Saturday 26 April 
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
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Tuesday 29 April 
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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Dumb Crush Release ‘Get Away’

by the partae February 7, 2025
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Dumb Crush is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically relentless. Handle with care—this band isn’t here to play nice. They’re here to detonate the monotony of modern life.

Comprised of DIY music veterans Owen Hooper, Liam Colbert, and Elliott Isaac, Dumb Crush is a force of seasoned performers who’ve played hundreds of shows across North America and Europe, racking up over a million streams collectively. Instead of following trends, they tore up the rulebook. Their singles “Witches In The Dark” and “Get Away”—recorded live in just one day (August 30, 2024)—are already making waves. “Witches” landed radio rotation on SiriusXM The Verge, CBC Radio, and Hockey Night in Canada (three weeks straight, reaching 1.27 million viewers per broadcast), while also securing spots on playlists curated by Line of Best Fit, DORK, and Exclaim! Magazine.

Meanwhile, “Get Away” arrived with a music video directed by Jack Harrison—the creative mind behind J. Cole’s Might Delete Later artwork and visuals for Kings of Leon, A24 Films, and BADBADNOTGOOD. Together, these tracks dive headfirst into the chaos of shoebox-condo capitalism, nostalgia overload, and the absurdity of modern existence.

Formed just this past June, Dumb Crush is already one of music’s best-kept secrets. Their live shows pulse with the same frenetic energy that fuels their songs, and “Get Away” is no exception. Its music video—a chaotic DIY heist featuring their tour van, instruments, and probably a few beers (responsibly consumed, of course)—perfectly captures the song’s mix of desperation and deadpan humor.

With their raw sound, wild energy, and absolute refusal to play by the rules, Dumb Crush isn’t just a band—they’re a battle cry against the grind. And they’re just getting started.

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Interview: Velvet Bloom’s Genre-Blending Debut Journey

by the partae February 7, 2025
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Interview completed by:
Maddy Herbert – Writer, Producer & Vocalist

Alex Marko – Guitar, Bass, Additional Percussion & Synths and Mixing Engineer.

Your upcoming debut album combines soul, pop, funk, indie, rock, folk and jazz. How did these genres come together to form Velvet Bloom’s unique sound, and what were some of the key influences for the album?

Alex Marko – It’s pretty hard to say, really! All of us have our unique interests and we all listen to a super diverse range of music so it’s sometimes hard to know who you’re being influenced by when developing ideas or writing songs. I’d say the most common influences would be Alice Phoebe Lou, Lianne La Havas, D’angelo and a whole lot of 60’s soul and funk I suppose. 

Your latest single ‘Time’ explores the theme of change and personal growth. What inspired you to write this song, and how do you hope listeners will connect with its message?

My lyricism is usually inspired by personal experience. I see so much value in honest relationships and sometimes we need a bit of a reality check from the people who are closest to us. We have to be engaged and passionate about building a better world. It requires constant self-reflection, compassion, listening, learning and unlearning. We have to continually reevaluate the systems that we put in place because often they don’t serve the people who are more vulnerable in our communities.

You’ve mentioned that ‘Time’ feels like a crowd favourite already. How does performing this track live compare to recording it in the studio, and what kind of energy do you try to bring to your live shows?

Yeah, Time is one of our favourites and has had an awesome response so far! As for playing it live, it has been fun trying to figure out how to keep it sounding full and energetic because the recorded version is super production heavy, we all almost need another pair of hands to pull it off. That is part of the thrill of playing live though, we all focus very hard on doing as much as we can to fill the space and add little details to keep it fun and fresh for the audience. As long as they’re having fun then so are we. (Alex Marko)

The lyrics of ‘Time’ emphasize the idea that change only happens when we actively drive it. How do you see this idea reflected in your journey as a band, from your debut EP to the upcoming album?

Alex Marko – Ooft great question! I would say that our real journey started a long time before the EP, we started playing as a group in around 2017 and have been through so much. We’ve played shows in front of like 2 people, had members come and go and toured around Australia with five of us sleeping in a tiny caravan. It’s been super important for us to keep pushing ahead even when it feels like we’re putting in a lot of work for nothing, and I think our album is a perfect example of that as we decided to record it at home by ourselves, and seeing the response that it’s getting so far is incredibly fulfilling. 

The album’s tracklist features a variety of emotional tones, from uplifting anthems like ‘Best In You’ to more introspective moments like ‘She’s Gone’. How do you balance these different emotions within your music?

Alex Marko – Part of trying to keep it balanced is pure luck and the other part of it is intense, scrutinizing thought. I say luck because it’s really hard to write with certain emotions unless you’re feeling those emotions. It’s easy to say, “I think this album needs something happier to balance it out” but trying to write something happy when you’re feeling down is usually an uphill battle. I think we wrote around 25 songs when putting together the album and after recording demos of them, it all became a bit clearer which ones worked well together and which ones weren’t quite right or ready yet, but there were a couple that we wanted on there that didn’t make it for sure.

You’ve signed a distribution deal with Yama-Nui Records, which has shown a lot of support for your authenticity and artistry. How has their partnership helped shape the release of your debut album?

This new partnership feels exciting for Velvet Bloom and Yama-Nui! We were pretty keen on releasing this album through an independent label and were invested in finding one with a team that understood our vision and ethos. After many conversations, the Yama-Nui team started working with us in December. Although we have only been with them for a small amount of time, they have already invested so much in us. We really wanted to press vinyl for the album and Yama-Nui has made it possible. I see so much attention to detail, belief and care for this body of work from our friends at Yama-Nui and feel supported by them.

In the video for ‘Time’, you invited fans into a handcrafted world. What role do visuals and art play in Velvet Bloom’s creative process, and how do you approach bringing your music to life visually?

I love portraying our music through visuals. It’s one of my favourite parts of releasing the music that we make. It’s a place to express deeper concepts for a body of work, song emotions, textures, and deep cuts and really give people who are just being introduced to new music and understanding of the world that you had been in when creating it.

My approach to visuals is usually very community driven. 

I love working with other creatives to achieve special collaborations, and we have always been blown away by the detail that others bring to our vision.

Josh Davies and Valentina Moroney worked closely on the concept and visuals with me.
Every part of this set was intentional and represented parts of the music.

This album’s visual concept and the way that different parts of the landscape introduced each single took a long time for us to understand and achieve. The shoot happened in December 2023 and Val was editing up until May.

Your debut EP Glimmer helped you gain national recognition. How did your experience touring across Australia and playing at iconic venues influence the sound and vision of your debut full-length album?

Alex Marko – I think it probably influenced us in the sense that we got so sick of playing our older songs that we NEEDED to write some more hahaha. We love touring and it’s super inspiring to meet new artists and people on the road and to just observe how they do things differently to us. While touring we usually play a few unreleased songs to gauge the audience’s reaction, that way it becomes a lot easier to tell where a song needs work in which areas. I think we have probably done that with half of our album, including Time.

The album closer, ‘I’ll Love You Tomorrow,’ features friends and family singing on the track. How important is community to your music, and what role does your personal support network play in your creative process?

Our friends and community are sooooooo important! They are who we thrive off and with. It’s super important for any artist to build a solid community around them, especially today when most artists are doing a lot of the business side of things themselves which can be super daunting and hard. We and our friends are always showing each other ideas and giving feedback and help on things we are stuck with. ‘I’ll Love You Tomorrow’ is our little homage to our friends and community who have helped us over the years, especially throughout the process of putting this album together. (Alex Marko)

With the album set for release in March 2025, what can fans expect from your live performances in the lead-up to the album launch, and how do you plan to continue building momentum for Velvet Bloom in the year ahead?

Alex Marko & Maddy – I think they can expect to hear a bit of experimentation as we make little adjustments and tweaks to each song to get them up to scratch for the launch. 

We’re really excited to get back on the road and touring again, returning to places we have been before and also visiting a lot of places we haven’t been before (thanks to funding from Creative Australia, Creative Victoria and The Push)!

We’re currently in the process of writing again and have got a massive amount of ideas that we’ll need to narrow down. If you’re able to make it to a show this year, of course, you’ll be hearing the album but also, you’ll probably be hearing the early stages of our next releases!  

I also wrote and recorded some music with Angus and Julia Stone last year which will be released at some point in 2025, I’m sure. 

Velvet Bloom – ‘Time’ out now via Yama-Nui Records

Velvet Bloom Album is out Friday 28 March 2025 via Yama-Nui Records  + Bandcamp

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