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“One of the most exciting bands to come out of Australia’s indie-rock scene in years.”
Rolling Stone
“One of the most exciting up and coming WA bands to be watching.”
Claire Mooney – triple j
Rapid-firing, Fool Nelson are midway through their ‘Bad Dreams‘ EP Tour, supporting the release that drops today, and announce they are expanding their worldwide team.
‘Bad Dreams’ captures the band at their most assured, threading together anthemic grooves, heartfelt lyricism and an unmistakable warmth. Produced and mixed by Andy Lawson (The Buoys, Death by Denim), and mastered by George Georgiadis (Ruby Fields, Hockey Dad), the result is a collection that cements Fool Nelson’s knack for crafting hook-laden sing-alongs with depth, grit and charm.
Darcy Steven talks about the inspiration behind the EP:
“Overall, the EP is about sticking close to the people you love. Often we’ve found ourselves pushing away those relationships when things are difficult or uncertain, but we’re learning to put those things first amidst anxiety, ambition, and uncertainty. For us, the EP definitely serves as a bit of an outlet for our anxieties, but hopefully also serves as a reminder of what’s important.”
The band are now represented by Harry Young at Pure Represents for worldwide bookings (excluding AU/NZ, N. America), marking an exhilarating chapter for the band after a string of successful releases and tours domestically. The Boorloo/Perth-based trio are also pleased to reveal they have signed a global recordings deal with AWAL, and have partnered with Rick Bridgman of Good Intent for Management.
Their most recent release, ‘Big Shot‘, kicked the door down, and they announced their biggest national headline tour to date, with their Boorloo/Perth all-ages show selling out within 48 hours.
Appropriately noted as ‘Ones To Watch‘ by triple j and selected as the Unearthed Competition Winner for Busselton’s One Night Stand (the only ever act to win an Unearthed Competition, twice) they have Rolling Sets Festival on the horizon, and look back at impressive sets at HYPER FEST, NYE On The Hill, Out & About Festival, Groovin the Moo Festival, Tone City Records Festival. They have also impressed on support-act duties for luminaries Spacey Jane, Old Mervs, Ball Park Music, The Grogans and The Rions.
Fool Nelson’s recent single ‘Bad Dreams‘ hit top 5 most played song on triple j, and previous release ‘Don’t Feel Right‘, climbed Shazam Charts in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, and was the most played song on triple j for multiple weeks. Their past 5 singles have all been added to rotation on triple j, widely embraced by Australian radio, they were cover stars of ‘Rock Out.‘ on Spotify and added to countless Apple Music and Spotify playlists across the globe.
‘Bad Dreams’ (EP) is available worldwide now via AWAL
FOOL NELSON
‘BAD DREAMS’ EP TOUR AUSTRALIA
Tickets available at foolnelson.com.au
FRI 10 OCT | THE TOTE, NARRM/MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 11 OCT | JIVE, TARNTANYA/ADELAIDE SA
THU 16 OCT | VINNIES DIVE, MUNDHARABA/SOUTHPORT QLD
FRI 17 OCT | THE BRIGHTSIDE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
SAT 18 OCT | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST QLD
FRI 24 OCT | THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
SAT 25 OCT | LA LA LA’S, DHARAWAL/WOLLONGONG NSW
FRI 31 OCT | THE Y HQ, BOORLOO/LEEDERVILLE WA
SAT 1 NOV | THE Y HQ, BOORLOO/LEEDERVILLE WA *SOLD OUT*
FRI 7 NOV | PORT BEACH BREWERY, BOORLOO/NORTH FREMANTLE WA
FRI 5 DEC | HARBORD HOTEL, GARIGAL/FRESHWATER NSW
Additional Live Shows
THU 27 NOV | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST QLD*
FRI 28 NOV | HOTEL BRUNSWICK, BRUNSWICK HEADS NSW*
SAT 29 NOV | ROLLING SETS, EBENEZER PARK, GUGAY/TWEED HEADS NSW
SAT 6 DEC | ROLLING SETS, MEMORIAL PARK, KARAGI/THE ENTRANCE NSW
*Supporting DICE
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Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has released his fifth full-length album, Deadbeat via Columbia Records today.
Tame Impala teased the release of Deadbeat with three advance singles, ‘Loser‘, ‘End of Summer‘, and ‘Dracula‘ which broke into the ARIA Singles Chart and Billboard’s Hot 100 with his biggest debut yet. Today he will share a music video at 2pm AEDT for the album opener ‘My Old Ways’, directed by Kristofski and featuring cinéma vérité footage the director took throughout the process of Parker making the record in various locations around the world.
On Deadbeat, Parker sculpts a collection of wickedly potent club-psych explorations as a vehicle for some of his most direct, brain-wormy songwriting to date. The album is deeply inspired by Australian bush doof culture and particularly the local scene centered around Margaret River in Western Australia in the 90s, recasting Tame Impala as a kind of future primitive rave act in the process. “In the past 15 years, arguably no other rock musician has straddled multiple worlds quite as well as Parker,” says critic Grayson Haver Currin in his GQ Hype cover story. “Tame Impala began as a modernized psych-rock band with exploding-world drums and skyscraping hooks that made it clear Parker also loved pop, soul, and hip-hop. As Tame Impala has steadily morphed into something stranger and self-renewing, where spoken-word stories about picking up laundry led to late-night confessionals, Parker has become a key collaborator to some of the biggest stars in the world. Deadbeat feels like a last act of resignation and acceptance, with Parker finally coming to terms with the person he has always been and may always be. He is suspended in an emotional stalemate, wondering if he can be more than he knows he is.”
Conceived in various locations over the last few years, the album was largely galvanised between Parker’s hometown of Fremantle and his studio, Wave House in Injidup, Western Australia in the first half of 2025. Deadbeat sounds like the work of an artist with a leveled-up mastery, crafted with a newfound embrace of spontaneity for the renowned perfectionist. How that manifests is a distinct minimalism and crunch, with timbres and textures that add an ineffably new dimension to the sound, as well as a richer, more playful vocal range than ever.
Kevin Parker has emerged as one of the most influential voices of the last decade. A singular artist renowned for carving out a distinct sound all of his own, Parker crafts transcendent genre-bending sonic landscapes, playing every instrument and acting as writer, producer, mixer and engineer on his projects. He has been nominated for four GRAMMY awards with one win for his collaboration with Justice on 2024’s “Neverender.” In his home country of Australia, he’s racked up an impressive 13 ARIA Awards and 27 Nominations. He’s won the BRIT Award for Best International Band and scored nominations for two Billboard Music Awards and an American Music Award. Tame Impala has had numerous US Alternative Radio Top 10 songs including two #1’s for “Lost In Yesterday” and “Is It True.” Tame Impala’s “The Less I Know The Better” is part of the Billionaires Club with over 2 billion streams and the project has racked up numerous gold and platinum certifications globally.
It started with an awareness, a need to understand ourselves and to express emotion in a way that truly connects. Guardians of the Multiverse became that outlet, a reflection of the battles we all face internally. It’s more than a song; it’s a statement of self-recognition, of letting what’s buried rise to the surface in sound.The mythology around the Guardians and the Architects is rich and complex. What sparked the creation of this universe and its deeper story?
Guardian III had a dream, Luna spoke to them. They shared that vision with the rest of us, and from that moment, the world of the Guardians and the Architects began to take shape. The lore wrote itself through that inspiration, and the rest, as they say, is history.The Resonance Manuscript plays a big role in this project. How does the written lore shape the way you approach the music?
The Resonance Manuscript was written by Guardian III to serve as a foundation, a guide to help us understand Luna’s evolution and the purpose of the masks. It’s not just a story; it’s a reflection of the emotional and spiritual architecture behind what we create. Every line in the book connects to a sound, a lyric, or a visual. It gives the music meaning beyond melody, it gives it memory.Your decision to stay masked strips away the individual identity behind the art. What does anonymity allow you to express that you couldn’t otherwise?
Anonymity frees us. It removes ego, expectation, and pressure. Behind the masks, we can fully immerse ourselves in the purpose, not the performance. It allows us to write without thinking about how we look or how we’ll be perceived. Instead, we focus purely on the message, the energy, and the emotion we want to deliver. It’s not about hiding, it’s about becoming what the music demands.There’s a powerful tension between aggression and atmosphere in the track. How did you strike that balance in the studio?
We wanted to demonstrate both our musicianship and our production depth. Forrester Productions gave us the foundation to shape our sound, but ultimately, we built it ourselves. Once we understood the story we were telling, the balance came naturally, the aggression of collapse against the serenity of rebirth. The synth motif became Luna’s voice throughout, threading the chaos together into something cohesive.Each element, from the drums to the synth layers, seems to serve the story. Can you talk about how sound design became part of the narrative?
The music always came first. Guardian III created the initial concept and shared it with the others, letting the sound sculpt the story before lyrics were even written. Every instrument had a role to play, the drums as the heartbeat of the universe, the guitars as the pulse of creation, and the synths as Luna’s lingering presence. Once the emotion was built sonically, the lyrics followed to anchor the lore and the feeling together.You describe Luna Returns as more of a vessel than a band. What does that philosophy mean to you in practice?
Luna Returns is not a collection of individuals, it’s a channel. A vessel that carries messages from a place beyond ourselves. The three Guardians represent aspects of that energy, but Luna is the constant, the guiding consciousness. In practice, that means everything we create is done with purpose and intention, as if we’re receiving rather than inventing. We’re simply conduits for something larger than us.The song explores ideas of collapse and rebirth. How do those themes connect to the current moment in your own life or in the world at large?
We all face moments where the world feels like it’s falling apart, personally, globally, spiritually. Guardians of the Multiverse is about finding light in that collapse, seeing that destruction isn’t always the end but the beginning of understanding. Pain, grief, and struggle can all lead to awakening. It’s universal, and we wanted that message to resonate no matter who’s listening.For listeners diving into this project for the first time, what do you hope they feel or question by the end of “Guardians of the Multiverse”?
Whatever they need to feel. Whether that’s anger, peace, sadness, or defiance, any emotional response means connection. We don’t want people to force themselves to like us; we want them to interpret the music in their own way. The meanings are flexible. The song becomes theirs the moment they listen, that’s the true essence of resonance.How far ahead have you mapped out this universe, and how do you see the story evolving across future releases?
Ren Barlow is an Australian singer, songwriter and soulful female artist with deep country roots. Classically and contemporarily trained in voice, Ren has been performing since she was a young child. Both as a solo artist and as part of various ensembles. Her impressive career includes performances with Melbourne Opera, Melbourne City Opera and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria among others. Ren’s musical journey follows three distinct paths: Acoustic Covers (A reimagining of her favourite songs over the years, spanning both male and female artists, delivered in her signature acoustic style), Original Works (A diverse collection of songs blending classical, pop, rock and country influences, with a production leaning towards the sounds and sensibilities of country rock and Tributes to Legends (Ren’s unique take on the timeless music of 1950s rock and roll pioneer, Buddy Holly and Linda Ronstadt).
Ren is excited to present her new album release ‘The Songbook of My Heart.’ The album is more than music, it is a tapestry of memories, love, and longing, stitched together through songs that have shaped Ren’s journey. The melodies hold the echoes of joy and sorrow, resilience and hope and the tender spaces in between. ‘The Songbook of My Heart’ isn’t a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, it is Ren’s story, told through the songs that gave her a voice when she didn’t have the words. These songs have been with Ren through love, heartbreak, family and the moments where she had to find the strength to begin again. “When I sing them, I’m not just revisiting the past, I am opening the chapters of my own life. Linda’s music has always felt like a companion and now it becomes the lens through which I share who I am, where I’ve been, and what I carry forward. This album is deeply personal. It’s my journey written into song, my truth, my memories and my heart,” – Ren explains.
On October 16, Ren will take to the stage for a very special evening, performing ‘The Songbook of my Heart’ a heartfelt tribute to one of her greatest musical influences, Linda Ronstadt. With reverence and artistry, Ren will breathe new life into Ronstadt’s iconic songs, reimagining them with her own soulful style and emotional depth. “I love the process of putting my own take on the songs, pulling them apart and creating a new sound, keeping them simple and raw. It’s been so much fun and such a wonderful journey,” says Ren.
Ren is currently working on a full-length album of original songs, written and performed by herself, with accompanying music videos. These songs, shaped by truth, longing, love, and resilience, reflect a life lived with passion and purpose. Beyond her own music, Ren’s passions are rooted in creative expression and empowering others through literacy and education. As well as mentoring young musicians, helping them build a solid foundation in the industry and supporting them in pursuing their musical dreams.
THE SONGBOOK OF MY HEART – SHOW DETAILS:
SHOW DATE: 16/10/2025
TIME: Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
VENUE: Memo Music Hall – 88 Acland Street, St Kilda
Songs that shaped a woman, a voice, a life. In ‘The Songbook of My Heart,’ singer-songwriter Ren Barlow invites you into an intimate evening of music and storytelling—a reflection on love, loss, strength, and the turning points that shaped her life. Framed by the unforgettable songs of Linda Ronstadt, Ren shares her journey through raw and honest reflections, weaving personal stories with music that once held her, moved her and helped her find her voice again. These aren’t just covers, they are emotional postcards from Ren’s own path, delivered with deep soul and vulnerability. Featuring songs like ‘Long Long Time,’ ‘Blue Bayou,’ ‘You’re No Good,’ ‘Desperado’ and more, this show is not a tribute — it’s a reclamation. A musical memoir for anyone who has ever been cracked open and somehow stitched themselves back together with a melody.
Ren Barlow Music History:
Released ‘Raining in my Heart’ and had a Buddy Holly show (Sold Out Show)
Collaborated with Tim Wild (Taxi Ride), Karl Lewis (Killing Heidi) & Darren Steel
‘Blue Days Black Nights’ went Top 5 and the album went Top 10 in the Country charts
Ren Barlow’s charity work & advocacy
After time away due to personal reasons, Ren returns as her most authentic self as a person & Artist in ’The Songbook of My Heart’
Profits for the show will be going to support OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation) via their October campaign ‘Frocktober.’ Ren is a big supporter of the foundation and sits on one of their finance boards. Ren has sadly lost family & friends to ovarian cancer. For ‘Frocktober’ they will be creating 31 dresses, 31 days, one cause. Ren has also been a driving force behind the ‘White Shirt’ campaign.
Ren’s true passion is around Literacy – Four areas
Reading for young children
Financial literacy for woman
Wellness Literacy for woman and girls
Music Literacy for children
Ren has created a personal foundation which is based around Literacy ‘The Literacy Gift’ (originally called ‘Children’s Literacy Gift’). Ren has personally put reading corners into schools which have limited resources. Countries include: Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. The foundation also supports indigenous communities with resources for literacy including the employment of teachers. ’The Literary Gift’ also has various partners involved in regard to Women’s Financial literacy.
Ren works closely with another charity where they place Music Teachers into school, through ‘The Song Room.’
Ren was also lucky enough to be a part of this year’s UN congress in New York, meeting with other women to discuss what other things can be done in this space. Prior to that journey, Ren spent some time on Necker Island with Richard Branson through the charity ‘Igniting Change’ where she also got to spend some time with Mary Robinson – who is a part of the Elders group to help our planet. Ren calls herself a Peacemaker for humanity. She doesn’t judge religion, race, political views, or status, and believes that every person and animal deserves to feel safe no matter what.
“For a long time, I felt caged and unable to have a voice. There was a part of me for many years that was squashed, Now I feel like I have my voice back. I hope to share my journey so I can not only heal parts of me, but I can help other people as well. Whether a young child, musician, woman, I feel like I have been gifted an opportunity to do this, through music and literacy.” – Ren Barlow
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“Mirage” feels both intimate and expansive. How did that vision first take shape when you sat down to write it?
Honestly, it started really naturally, more as a feeling than an idea. Tomcbumpz and I were just vibing in the studio. I told him I wanted something that felt psychedelic but still emotional, something that pulls you in. He started playing around with melodies on the Prophet 6, I added more layers, he added drums, and then I freestyled, singing it in one take. The first demo came together super fast, and it just had that dreamy, floating energy that I connected to right away.
You’ve described the track as psychedelic R&B. What draws you to that sound, and how do you make it your own?
I’ve always loved R&B, but I’m also obsessed with texture — sounds that feel hazy or surreal. Psychedelic R&B lets me merge those worlds. I think what makes it my own is how I build space in the production. I love layers, harmonies, and ambient synths that make you feel like you’re in a memory instead of just listening to a song.
Tell us about your creative dynamic with tomcbumpz — what clicked between you two in the studio?
We actually met through Instagram. I had taken him to a rooftop to shoot some photos since I also do urban photography. I told him I make music, and we ended up hitting the studio after. He has a great ear for synths and I loved his sound design, so it felt easy to create together. The chemistry was instant — I think we just understood each other’s creative language.
The song dives into the complexities of personal relationships. Was there a particular moment or experience that inspired those lyrics?
Yeah, “mirage” came from a past relationship I was in. There was still love, but everything felt uncertain, like we were trying to hold onto something that was already slipping away. The lyric “We went back and forth back and forth for days / Trying to display our love / But it was never the same yeah never the same” really captures that. It’s about the exhausting push and pull, the moments where you’re giving your all, trying to make it work, and yet realizing deep down that the connection has shifted. It’s that feeling of repeatedly trying to show love, but knowing that things can’t go back to what they once were. The song is about acknowledging that truth while still holding on to the memories and emotions that made it meaningful.
You mixed and mastered “mirage” yourself, which is rare. What does having that level of control mean to you as an artist?
It means everything. I’ve been producing since I was 8, and I grew up around music — my grandpa is an audio engineer, so I learned from the best. I’ve always cared about every detail, from the vocals to the smallest reverb. Mixing it myself lets me protect the feeling of the song. It’s not just about making it sound clean, it’s about making sure it still feels the way it did when I wrote it.
The visuals — from the Queensborough Bridge to the subway tunnels — feel like an extension of the music. How do you see the relationship between your sound and your visual storytelling?
For me, visuals and sound are one and the same. I see music in images, colors, movement, places. Climbing the Queensborough Bridge and shooting in the subway tunnels was my way of showing the duality of “mirage.” It’s about illusion and perspective, and I wanted to capture that visually — the beauty and the chaos coexisting. The bridge represents distance and longing, while the tunnels represent being trapped in his maze, running and trying to find a way out. I like using real environments to reflect emotional states, because my world and my art are deeply connected. Every location tells part of the story — it’s not just where the video takes place, it’s what the emotion feels like.
You’ve cited artists like Jhené Aiko and SZA as influences. What have you learned from their work that shaped this track?
I think Jhené and SZA both taught me how to blend softness with strength. They create such emotional worlds through sound; it’s honest but still dreamlike. That inspired me to embrace vulnerability in my music, but also to not overthink — to just flow.
The studio where you recorded “mirage” seems to hold special meaning for you. How does the space you create in affect the final result?
Totally. Tom’s studio in Brooklyn has this cozy, safe energy. It’s warm and low-key, and that makes it easy to be creative. I’ve made a lot of good memories there, so the environment definitely shaped how open I was when recording.
You’ve said music is a reflection of life’s illusions and realities. What illusion are you exploring most deeply right now?
Lately, I’ve been exploring the illusion of connection — not just in love, but with friends and family too. Especially since I just moved, I’ve been feeling the push and pull of relationships, and just trying to make sense of everything. In “mirage,” that illusion shows up in the push and pull of love that’s fading, when you’re trying to read someone’s eyes for a truth that isn’t there anymore. It’s that space between what you wish something was and what it’s actually become.
What do you hope listeners feel or think about after they’ve heard “mirage” and watched the visuals?
I hope listeners reflect on their own relationships, especially if they’re caught in that in-between, illusion state — the back-and-forth where you’re chasing something that feels real but keeps slipping away. The song and visuals are about facing that truth and recognizing the reality of shifting love. Even when love changes or fades, the emotion was still real, and I want them to recognize that sometimes love changes, and even if it will never be the same, that doesn’t make it any less meaningful. I want listeners to feel the weight of that — the ache, but also the acceptance. I hope they feel encouraged to face the complexity of love with awareness and to find growth and meaning even in the moments that may not last.
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Central Coast singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darcy Piltz has today released his latest single ‘Wishing Your Life Away’; a grunge-tinged pop-punk tune that reflects on all the highs and lows of being in your 20s.
Sonically aligned with bands such as Dear Seattle, Luca Brasi and Sly Withers, Darcy manages to combine uplifting, emotive lyricism and crunchy, hard-hitting riffs perfectly on the track – laying it all out on the table with a passionate vocal performance.
On the songs lyrics, Darcy explains “This track really hones in on being in your 20’s. Everything feels crazy and chaotic, people are having kids and buying houses, others are really just getting started on their own story. It’s about working those shit jobs to try and make money to do the things you want. At it’s core, this song is about trying to be present and appreciate what you’ve achieved so far, before immediately trying to chase the next ‘thing’. Feels like a bit of a ‘note to self’ to remember what it’s all about and trying not to get caught up in the rush.“
Mixed and produced by Toby Wells at Sonara Studios with mastering from Jack Nigro (Rum Jungle, Vacations, The Terry’s) – Darcy, who played all instruments on the recording, describes his time in the studio and guidance from the Sonora team as a crucial part of the process that helped him bring the idea to life.
“Wishing Your Life Away came about super easily. I wrote and recorded everything you hear on this one (same as all my other songs). Like all my tracks it was born from mucking around with chord progressions on my guitar at home in my little studio. Most of the time, I’m writing about things I’ve felt or things I’ve seen others go through, and this one was the same.
Once the lyrics were fleshed out, I jumped straight onto doing the demo as I felt something special was in this song. The drums probably took me the longest to work out as I wanted to get them perfect, and I think taking the time to figure them out really paid off. After sending Toby (producer/mixer) the world’s shittiest demo of the track, we jumped into Sonora Studios and pumped it out in 1 day and everything went smooth as butter. Luckily Toby saw the vision, and he crushed it with the production and mix. Doing it all myself can sometimes be stressful but Sonora Studios is starting to feel like home!” DARCY PILTZ
Darcy Piltz has been making his name up and down the NSW coast for a little while now, supporting the likes of Fool Nelson, Dear Sunday, Gully Days, Pisco Sour & Playlunch in his time. Looking forward, Darcy will be playing at The Lin and Pin in Woy Woy supporting Great Job! On the 24th of October, and will be launching the single at Six Strings Brewery in the Central Coast on the 29th of November.
UPCOMING SHOWS
October 24 Link & Pin Woy Woy NSW
Supporting Great Job! INFO
November 29 Six Strings Brewery Central Coast NSW
PRAISE
“Love hearing your fire and spirit through this one Darcy! Looking forward to hearing more!”
CLAIRE MOONEY, TRIPLE J UNEARTHED
‘Wishing Your Life Away’ is out Now
Darcy Piltz: Official Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | Unearthed
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LOST PARADISE 2025
UNVEILS COMPLETE LINEUP FOR
SHAMBHALA FIELDS
A SPACE FOR FIRST NATIONS CULTURE, MOVEMENT, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AFTER DARK EXPERIENCES & SOUL SANCTUARY
LOST PARADISE [SOLD OUT!]
28 DECEMBER 2025 – 1 JANUARY 2026
GLENWORTH VALLEY (DARKINJUNG COUNTRY), NSW
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New Year’s Eve institution Lost Paradise today unveils the full lineup for Shambhala Fields, a foundational pillar of the festival’s uniquely holistic offering. Between spotlighting First Nations Culture, fostering movement and creativity, sharing ideas, nurturing the soul and housing immersive late-night experiences – Shambhala Fields is the side quest within Glenworth Valley’s paradise.
Shambhala Fields is a hub of eclectic activity, woven into the labyrinth of Lost Paradise. As always, the programming will feature a range of First Nations-led experiences that honour Country, culture and community and celebrate the power of connection – from workshops with Elders on dance, yidaki, weaving and storytelling, to hearing from some of the brightest First Nations minds and voices. Explore Indigenous knowledge systems toward a sustainable future with Dr Chels Marshall, hear transcendental pieces from Indigenous Violinist Eric Avery, get hands on with Lenore Lovegrove in a weaving and dance workshop, learn stories of Ancestors through traditional movements from K’gari Njun, take in the cultural and environmental wisdom of Phil Bligh and so much more.
Nurture your connection with your body and celebrate movement in its various forms at Shambhala Fields. If you’re in the mood for some high energy activity, pull up your boots and get involved in a Cowboy C*ntry queer line-dancing workshop from Kath Ebbs, learn the history and moves of Dancehall with Rachell Dade, or go for a community run with 440 Run Club. When in the mood to slow down – discover the art of Zenthai Shiatsu in a deep stretching session with movement therapist Gwyn Williams, enter a calm yet energising Yoga Flow with Simon Borg-Olivier, join international yoga teacher and art therapist Lara Zilibowitz on a movement and somatic meditation journey, or feel ‘The Bern’ in Body by Berner’s hybrid pilates and yoga workout.
2025’s workshops lineup has stacks of diverse programs on offer, leaving attendees feeling enriched and enlightened. Take in practical knowledge from sessions such as Plastic Free Mermaid’s guide to understanding and reducing microplastics, learn the power of breathwork with Breath & Sound or Deano Gladstone & Kate Graczer, customised thrifted clothes your canvas with Amnesty ACRUX or get armed with Delight & Disrupt’s simple practices to boost your wellbeing, alongside the planet’s. Or, fuel your creative side with African and Brazilian drumming workshops, get heated with Sydney Fire Dancers, hear fresh and funny takes on life from comedian and musician Sez, sketch away with Roberta Montorfano. Of course, there’s also Pub Bingo to get around too.
Lose yourself in the new art installations peppered across the festival grounds – discover the immersive sound world of The Human Sequencer Garden, explore sculptural works by Lucas Gauci and Ben Allen, and step inside The Pussy Palace by Chameleon Creative Lab.
This year’s talks will spotlight discussions and commentary crossing sciences, environment and technology, to personal health and wellbeing. Hear a discussion on consent, healthy intimacy and redefining pleasure and connection from Chanel Contos and Catriona Byrne, on Men’s Medicine with Lino Hola, staying festival savvy with Dancewize and on breath and meditation with Tom Carroll. As always, Dr Karl will also return home to Shambhala Fields with a fresh show that delves into great moments in science, meanwhile Dr. Catriona Wallace will unpack the convergence of ritual, plant wisdom and artificial intelligence, Greenpeace will discuss collective impact in activism and changing the world, TEDx and UN speaker Kal Glanzig will tackle eco-anxiety and resilience, just to name a few.
After Dark brings ambient and textural DJ sets, atmospheric sound journeys, soulful music and ritual dance – featuring performances and sessions from the likes of Sultry & Sample, Chaitanyashree, Julien Mier, Mash, Casual P, Jateen and many more. Meanwhile, Shambhala Fields will also transform into a sanctuary for the soul, featuring all your body and mind’s desires including sound healing, Reiki, psychic readings, astrology, Cedar & Salt’s sauna and ice baths, massage, tarot and cacao ritual.
Tickets for Lost Paradise are sold out. Join the waitlist here for access to re-sale tickets
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LOST PARADISE
PRESENTED BY FINELY TUNED, PAYPAL & TRIPLE J
SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2025 – THURSDAY 1 JANUARY 2026
GLENWORTH VALLEY / DARKINJUNG COUNTRY
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SHAMBHALA FIELDS:
FIRST NATIONS
CULTURE (INDIGENOUS DANCE / YARN WITH ELDERS / WEAVING / YIDAKI) · DR CHELS · DR JODIE EDWARDS · ERIC AVERY · DAVE BEAUMONT · GENE KELAHER · JOSEPH GRAF · LENORE LOVEGROVE · K’GARI NJUN · PHIL BLIGH · TIM GREY · TWO DIVAS
MOVEMENT
BODY BY BERNER · CATRIONA BYRNE · DESTINY WOLF · FEEL FREE DANCE · GWYN WILLIAMS · KATH EBBS · LARA ZILIBOWITZ · RACHELL DADE · 440 RUN CLUB · SIMON BORG-OLIVIER · ZOE BRAITHWAITE
WORKSHOPS
BREATH & SOUND · BETTA.MAYA · CALEB JACKSON · DEANO GLADSTONE & KATE GRACZER · DELIGHT & DISRUPT (TREE HUGGING) · GREENPEACE · KATE NELSON (PLASTIC FREE MERMAID) · MARINA DA SILVA · BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS · LINO HOLA – MEN’S MEDICINE · PUB BINGO – CRYSTAL BALL · ROBERTA MONTORFANO – SKETCHING & DOODLING · SARAH JANE PERMAN · SEZ · SOL ALKEHMI · SOUL DRUMMER · STUDIO INNER WEST · SYDNEY FIRE DANCERS · YIN & PINS – CARTIONA BYRNE & FREDDY’S ACUPUNCTURE
TALKS
AMNESTY YOUTH INTERNATIONAL · DR CATRIONA WALLACE · CHANEL CONTOS · DR CHELS MARSHAL · DR JODIE EDWARDS · DR KARL · GREENPEACE · KAL GLANZIG · LINO HOLA · TOM CARROLL · TIM SILVERWOOD
AFTER DARK
ARI KIKO · CASUAL P · CHAITANYASHREE · DAVE BEAUMONT · ERIC AVERY · GENE KALLAHER · JATEEN · JULIEN MIER · MASH · POSTPONEZ · TOM PARQUE · TWO DIVAS · SULTY & SAMPLE
SOUL SANCTUARY
ASTROLOGY · BODYWORK · CEDAR & SALT SAUNA & ICE BATH · ENERGY HEALING · MASSAGE · NUMEROLOGY READING · PSYCHIC READING · REIKI HEALING · SOUND HEALING · SOL ALKEMI CACAO · TAROT
MUSIC LINEUP:
(A-Z)
BEN BÖHMER (LIVE)
CHRIS STUSSY
CONFIDENCE MAN
DUKE DUMONT
I HATE MODELS
KETTAMA
MARC REBILLET
MARIBOU STATE
UNDERWORLD
X CLUB.
ANNA LUNOE, BABY J, BAD BOOMBOX B2B MISCHLUFT, BALU BRIGADA, BELLA CLAXTON, BIG WETT, BLUSHER, BULLET TOOTH, CASSIAN, CHANNEL TRES, DAMEEEELA. DJ HEARTSTRING, DOMBRESKY PRES. DISCO DOM, DR BANANA, FCUKERS, FOLAMOUR, HEIDI, HOT DUB TIME MACHINE, INJI, JAZZY, JOSH BAKER, JUICY ROMANCE, KILIMANJARO, LUKE ALESSI, MERCI, MERCY, NARCISS, NOTION, ODD MOB, OMAR+, PEGASSI, PROSPA, RIRIA, ROSS FROM FRIENDS PRES. BUBBLE LOVE, SEX MASK, SILVA BUMPA, SIM0NE, SUMNER, SWIM (LIVE), TWO ANOTHER, VTSS, WOLTERS + TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WINNER
ALEX DOWSING, BADASSMUTHA, BELLA BACKE, CALEB JACKSON, COUCH MECHANIC, CRICKET, DAYZZI B2B DAUG, DISCO DORA, ELIJAH SOMETHING, GMOZ, GROOVEWORKS, KAI KAWAI, LARGE MIRAGE, LAYTX, LILY FM, LOST SOUNDSYSTEM, MADAME REVE, MAINA DOE, MASH, MIDDLE JAMES, MINA TONIC, OSCILL8, PAMELA, PENELOPE, PEOPLE’S PARTY, ROXY LOTZ, SALARYMEN, SELVE, SIILA, SILLY LILY, SIM SELECT, TIA LACOSTE, TOKYO SEXWALE, TSEBA, WAXLILY, YASMINA SADIKI
LOST PARADISE
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GARBAGE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE THEATRE SHOWS IN AUCKLAND, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, AND SYDNEY – DECEMBER 2025
Tickets on sale Wednesday 22 October
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of the alt rock icons Garbage to Australia and New Zealand this December, with four electrifying shows for Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. Standing among the most influential alternative rock bands of modern times, the band – Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Market & Butch Vig – are true pioneers, selling over 20 million albums and responsible for a catalogue of era-defining hits. These summer shows will be Garbage’s first Australian headline performances since 2016, and the band’s first appearance in Auckland since 2013.
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Performing in ornate theatres in each city, including a tour closing night onstage in the Concert Hall at the iconic Sydney Opera House, these shows are a must for long-time Garbage fans. Garbage return in celebration of their highly acclaimed eighth studio album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. Since its release in May 2025, the band have been hitting the road, currently midway through their first North American headline tour in a decade, which began in early September. In November, they’ll head to Mexico before closing out their US run with a final Los Angeles show, ahead of their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand.
Onstage, the fearless outfit are hungrier than ever, earning rave reviews from critics at recent shows:
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Formed in Madison, Wisconsin, Garbage released their self-titled debut back in 1995 – an album that shot to #1 on the NZ Album Chart, #4 in Australia, and went 2x Platinum in both countries. What followed was three decades of era-defining records and chart-topping singles, including ‘Only Happy When It Rains’, ‘Stupid Girl’, ‘When I Grow Up’, ‘No Gods No Masters’, ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’, ‘Vow’ and countless more. Now, the band continue to evolve, as heard on latest single ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’.
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Tickets to all shows go on sale Wednesday 22 October (1pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/garbage. Frontier Members presale starts Tuesday 21 October (10am local time) – see website for more information.
Do not miss these special shows: a joyous, electrifying celebration of the band that defined a generation.
GARBAGE
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
DECEMBER 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/garbage
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 21 October (10am local)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Wednesday 22 October (1pm local time)
Wednesday 3 December
Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
Lic. All Ages
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Thursday 11 December
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
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Friday 12 December
Thebarton Theatre | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages
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Sunday 14 December
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
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Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.
We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.
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Australian producer 44 Ardent has a knack for crafting tracks that feel both deeply personal and effortlessly expansive, and his latest release Hold On (Forever) is no exception. Fresh off the back of his recent singles Curtain Call and Wake Up, the producer returns with a captivating new offering — one that sits at the intersection of emotional depth and club-ready energy.
Built from a blend of dance, house, and UKG influences, Hold On (Forever) glides between intimacy and euphoria. Drawing inspiration from artists like Caribou, Jamie xx, and Tourist, 44 Ardent layers his sound with rich textures and emotional weight, delivering a track that feels both introspective and built for the dance floor. At its heart is a towering, emotional drop — a signature move he’s honed since his early SoundCloud days.
“I’ve always loved a big, emotional, wall-of-sound drop with lots of elements and complexity,” he says. “Back then, people would literally scan the waveform and skip straight to the drop, so artists put a lot of energy into making that first moment hit hard. These days, it feels like hooks at the very start are more important, but for me, old habits die hard.”
That nostalgia is tempered by something more human. Beneath the shimmering synths and propulsive beats, Hold On (Forever) carries a lyrical weight that lingers long after the track ends. Lines like “cold iron, hot brand” cut through with brutal honesty, exploring the sting of human interactions and the scars words can leave behind. “It’s about how words can be painful,” 44 Ardent explains. “At the time I was thinking about how needlessly nasty humans can be to one another.”
The result is a track that captures both the euphoria and ache of connection — a hallmark of 44 Ardent’s sound and proof of his evolving artistry. It’s the kind of song that hits hardest at 2AM, when the lights are low and emotions run high. Hold On (Forever) is more than a dance track; it’s a reminder that even in the chaos of the club, there’s space for vulnerability.
Hold On (Forever) is out now via Mammal Sounds Records:
https://bfan.link/hold-on-forever
Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/44ardent
https://www.facebook.com/44ardent
https://www.instagram.com/44ardent
Credits:
Production by 44 Ardent
Mixing & Mastering by Callan Alexander
Artwork by 44 Ardent
There’s a certain thrill that comes when a producer hits their stride — that sweet spot where instinct meets innovation and the results are impossible to ignore. For Australian producer and DJ HARLEY GIRL, that moment is right now. Fresh from dropping two recent crowd-pleasers, Gimme ! and The Music (which also teased his forthcoming EP), he’s back in full force with a brand-new single, Turn Up The Sound.
The track is a blistering, high-energy ride through the heart of the club — the kind of record that demands to be heard on a sound system turned all the way up. Drawing inspiration from the UK garage revival and weaving it into a vocal-driven framework, HARLEY GIRL’s latest offering is a confident step deeper into the sounds currently lighting up his creative process. Touchpoints include rising talents like Club Angel, Charlie Shell, and Osmosis Jones, while nodding to the genre-bending energy of Mura Masa, Nikki Nair, and DJ ADHD.
“It was super fun to make and even more fun to play out,” HARLEY GIRL shares. “I wanted to lean into the UKG, vocal-forward stuff that’s been inspiring me lately.”
And that fun is infectious. Turn Up The Sound lands as a sharp, dance floor-ready anthem that feels tailor-made for late nights and festival stages. There’s a playful edge running through the track, but it’s backed by the kind of production precision that shows HARLEY GIRL isn’t just experimenting — he’s evolving. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the track in its natural habitat either.
As with his previous releases, Turn Up The Sound is a deeply hands-on project. Written and produced by Connor Grant (aka HARLEY GIRL), the track was mixed by Grant and Doug Wright, mastered by Ryan Schwabe, with artwork by Leo Horton and photography by Will McLeod — a creative lineup that mirrors the track’s energy and ambition. For HARLEY GIRL, this isn’t just another release — it’s another step forward in a rapidly building story. One that’s defined by fearless experimentation, an ear for what moves a crowd, and a growing reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting names in club music.
HARLEY GIRL will be behind the decks at Spare Time Collective’s Halloween Party at Echo & Bounce in Brisbane on October 31, before heading across the Tasman for his New Zealand debut as part of the SLACKBARN 2026 lineup at Black Barn Vineyards on January 10. If Turn Up The Sound is any indication of where his live sets are headed, these shows are going to be something special.
Credits: Written & Produced by Connor Grant (aka HARLEY GIRL)
Mixed by Connor Grant &Doug Wright
Mastered by Ryan Schwabe
Artwork by Leo Horton
Photos by WillMcLeod
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello-nominated rap renegade and visionary Pa Salieu makes his long-awaited Australian debut this summer, bringing his electrifying live show to Melbourne and Sydney for two exclusive headline performances, in addition to his much-anticipated appearance at Meredith Music Festival. Pa Salieu’s genre-blurring sound – shaped by his British upbringing and deep Gambian roots – has seen him hailed as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary hip hop.
Pa Salieu will perform at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on Thursday 4 December and Melbourne’s 170 Russell on Tuesday 9 December, presented by I OH YOU and MG Live.
Tickets go on sale Monday 20 October at 10.00am local time with presales commencing Thursday 16 October at 10.00am local time. Sign up for early access to the MG Live presale here.
Recently shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year with his transformative album Afrikan Alien, Pa Salieu continues to redefine the boundaries of global hip hop. Afrikan Alien is a bold, genre-defying statement of identity, resilience and creative rebirth with Pitchfork stating, “as a blueprint for a new, pan-African pop music, it is thoroughly convincing”. Written during a period of deep introspection and systemic barriers, the album channels his lived experience navigating ADHD and mental health, embracing the duality of his Gambian heritage and British upbringing.
Since bursting onto the scene with his breakout single Frontline in 2020, Pa Salieu quickly captured attention with his raw lyricism and genre-blending sound. His critically acclaimed mixtape Send Them To Coventry earned widespread praise and an Ivor Novello nomination for Best Album in 2021. That same year, he was named BBC’s Sound of 2021, received a Brit Rising Star nomination and made his US television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
With collabs including FKA Twigs, Ghetts, Mura Masa, Aitch and Disclosure, his sound is as fluid as it is fierce, firmly establishing Pa Salieu as a fearless storyteller and sonic innovator.
Joining Pa Salieu in Melbourne and Sydney is C.FRIM, bringing her signature bold, hybrid sound to the stage – drum-driven cuts that step, bounce, sway and shuffle, bridging bass, gqom, jungle and beyond. Drawing on her Ghanaian-Filipina roots, C.FRIM blends global club styles that are urgent, nostalgic and boundary-pushing. After her legendary Boiler Room set, the Melbourne producer has become a key force redefining Australia’s dance music scene.
Don’t miss Pa Salieu live in full force this December – a night you won’t forget! Tickets on sale Monday 20 October from mg.live
Thursday 4 Dec, 2025
Metro Theatre
Sydney, NSW
Pa Salieu with special guest C.FRIM
18+
Tickets via Ticketek
Tuesday 9 Dec, 2025
170 Russell
Melbourne, VIC
Pa Salieu with special guest C.FRIM
18+
Tickets via Moshtix
Presented by I OH YOU and MG Live
Also appearing at Meredith Music Festival*
Friday 5 December, 2025
mmf.com.au
*Not an MG Live show
All event and ticketing information mg.live
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that genre-defying artist YUNGBLUD, whose catalogue has accumulated an astonishing 8 billion streams globally, will bring his IDOLS world tour to Australia for his biggest shows to date in January 2026.
Following the colossal news that his 2026, 24-date North American tour sold out in just one minute last week, the tour is now making its way through Europe before heading to Australia in the new year with stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
Telstra Plus Members can access presale tickets from Thursday 16 October (2pm local time) via telstra.com.au/plus, while the Frontier Member presale commences Monday 20 October (3pm local time) before the general on sale Tuesday 21 October (3pm local time). Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/yungblud.
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer YUNGBLUD is rapidly becoming one of the most influential musical voices of his generation, blending elements of rock and punk to monumental effect. Known for his electrifying stage presence, his arena-filling performances have cemented his status as one of the world’s most exciting musical exports.
In 2024 YUNGBLUD debuted his own curated festival, Bludfest, and released a book — the No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy — before unleashing his critically acclaimed, chart-topping fourth album, IDOLS in June this year, alongside the Paul Dugdale directed documentary, YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy?.
YUNGBLUD
IDOLS THE WORLD TOUR
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
JANUARY 2026
Presented by Frontier Touring
TELSTRA PLUS MEMBER PRESALE
via telstra.com.au/plus
Runs 48 hours from: Thursday 16 October (2pm local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/yungblud
Runs 24 hours from: Monday 20 October (3pm local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Tuesday 21 October (3pm local time)
Saturday 10 January
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
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Tuesday 13 January
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
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Thursday 15 January
Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au
Saturday 17 January
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
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Tuesday 20 January
Ice Cream Factory | Perth, WA
18+
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AO LIVE returns to John Cain Arena in 2026 with five massive nights, bringing an electrifying blend of sport and music to Melbourne Park with two additional evenings of music. 2026 promises an unforgettable experience, headlined by some of the biggest globally renowned artists ever to hit the AO LIVE stage at John Cain Arena, including The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas, and Sofi Tukker with more exciting artists to be announced. Tickets are on sale now, grab yours below before it’s too late!
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Photo Credit: Mae Hartrick
Melbourne artist ASHA RYDER WEST has had a musical journey which, to date, has let her explore some beautiful and atmospheric blends of pop, electronic and experimental influences. All of these have produced music that has excited, intrigued and offered up an unique set of perspectives from the songwriter about navigating young adulthood.
This year, she returns with brand new music – the first since her 2023 debut album Ethereality – in the stirring single, ‘Too Much’. The song is a reaffirming piece of music from West, who looks ahead to a bright new chapter with emotional maturity and optimism as to where her music will take her.
For ‘Too Much’, production of the song began in West’s home studio, with the talented artist starting the process in a very solo, intimate way. It then found its way into the hands of West’s dad, producer Dorian West, who brought “a really cool, live energy that gave the song a whole new dimension.”
‘Too Much’ is the first song West wrote since completing her debut album and as such, it lands with impact. This is a song that marks a new stride forward for West, and will provide long time and new fans alike with a pointer towards what is coming next.
“‘Too Much’ is about both hope and fear that you experience in the early stages of love. You feel wonder, desire and possibility, but alongside that, lies uncertainty, the fear that nothing is promised. The production of the song mirrors this emotional duality, opening in a dreamlike soundscape and then moving into a haunting and dark ending.” ASHA RYDER WEST
With early comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey, Kelsey Lu and FKA twigs putting her on radars in Australia, West has grown her following significantly off the back of arresting live performances, supporting the likes of Tina Arena and Taylor Sheridan, to name a few.
Industry support has continued to grow for her music, with Ethereality gaining praise from both Triple J Unearthed and Australian community radio, while West’s compositional skills also garnered exposure and momentum thanks to her work on songs ‘Surrender’ and ‘Lost In Outer Space’ for the Australian film, The Fort.
PRAISE
“Lush and elegant without being too lofty either. A nice balance from someone with their influences and vision down pat.”
TRIPLE J UNEARTHED, DAVE RUBY HOWE
“Really enjoy the subtlety and the ambiance. Reminds me of acts like (((O))). Looking forward to hearing more.”
TRIPLE J UNEARTHED, CLAIRE MOONEY
‘Too Much’ is out Now
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