Standing On The Corner have released their new album STANDING ON THE CORNER “II” via XL Recordings / Remote Control Records.
Founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2015, Standing On The Corner is a music recording group whose work moves between composition, performance, film, installation, social work and sound. The project is rooted in cultural exchange between the United States, Puerto Rico and Africa, bringing together elements of soul, punk, salsa, doowop, jazz, funk, avant garde and rap through a distinctly New York City sensibility.
The group’s work has also been characterised by an emphasis on ephemerality, lived experience and site specific signification, with releases often distributed unexpectedly and within limited physical windows.
STANDING ON THE CORNER “II” was recorded by bandleader Gio Escobar alongside core collaborators Jack “Wacko” Nolan, Buz “Man-man” Donald and Clérida “Ca$h Clay” Eltimé. The album moves between fried psychedelia, rock and roll, no wave rap, R&B and post hardcore energy.
Featured artists on the album include The Warlockettes, Ladybug Mecca, Styles P, Bubba Dupree, Claudette Ortiz, Sonia Sanchez, Solange and Danny Brown.
The album includes previously released tracks including “Gimme my gun”, “Mr. Postman, wait!”, “Doesn’t mean a thing” and “Secrets”, alongside “Will it ever be the same?”, “Man may not last”, “Evil man 9”, “Roll over beethoven”, “Rifle prayer”, “Worried about what i say”, “Baby, oh baby!”, “The Night has arrived”, “Sonia”, “How deep is the sea?” and “Go 2 sleep pu$$y”.
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“Deep Blue” captures the feeling of escaping the noise and pressure of everyday life. What does escapism look like for you personally, and why do you think that feeling resonates so strongly right now?
Escapism comes for us in the form of switching off, ironically from the online world. I think we’re all fatigued by the pressure of having an online presence, whether it’s socially or at work, as well as the impact of the current financial and political climate. I think that’s why escapism really resonates with everyone right now.
Across IRL (In Real Life), you explore feminism, internet culture and the contradictions of modern life while still leaving plenty of room for humour. How does humour help you approach subjects that might otherwise feel heavy?
There’s a lot of discourse in the world, and whilst we believe strongly in standing up for what you believe in, we also know that sometimes people need a break from all of the seriousness. At its core, it’s about staying true to ourselves, but doing it in a tongue-in-cheek way to cut through the noise.
The ocean plays a big role in the feeling behind “Deep Blue”. What is it about being near the ocean that allows you to switch off and see things differently?
There’s something so grounding about being in nature, and most of the time, you can’t take your phone swimming, and in summer your phone gets too hot to use. It’s a nice reminder that you can actually switch off. There’s also something about the sound of ocean waves, which is a form of pink noise, that can be super calming. I think all of those things together help you switch off and see things a little differently.
Calling the EP IRL feels particularly relevant for a band exploring internet culture. What does being “in real life” mean to Internet Romance in a world where so much of our lives happens online?
Being present in real life is a real priority to us. We know a lot of bands now use online interfaces to make music from completely separate places, but we prioritise the importance of connecting weekly, from band practice to blocking out days at a time to record these songs in person. At the end of it all, human connection makes music so therapeutic and adds a touch of magic. Especially in a world where AI music is going to rise, we love to hear the imperfections and the grit that make our sound unique.
The EP takes some satirical shots at the manosphere. What inspired you to explore that side of internet culture, and what do you think people often misunderstand about it?
Being a female-fronted band, manosphere culture feels particularly jarring and we see the danger of that particular rhetoric. Again, in a world where people take themselves so seriously, we thought it was important to highlight this in a way that was witty and showed the ignorance of that viewpoint.
There’s a strong sense of self awareness throughout Internet Romance. How do you make sure irony and humour don’t take away from the emotional honesty behind the songs?
I think it all comes down to our raw sound. You can hear the emotion through every explosive hit of the drums, the melodic guitar and bass riffs that at times feel heavy. The cadence of our words and the choices to emphasise certain phrases all lean into the rawness and realness of our music.
Blake Bashfield produced “Deep Blue”. What was the creative relationship like in the studio, and what did he bring to the track that you hadn’t initially imagined? Blake was great to work with. We were fans of his work in both Smartcasual and Sesame Girl, and when we heard his production style, what stood out to us was the way he worked with vocals. Being an alt rock band that leans into a heavy sound but with a melodic female vocalist, it felt like a really good match. He elevated parts of our sound during the process and challenged us to think about song structures in a way we hadn’t before, while still enabling us to stay true to our sound. We felt that working with him really helped us achieve the best versions of the songs.
The name Internet Romance feels like a collision between something deeply human and something inherently digital. What does the name represent to you now that the band has developed further?
The name Internet Romance is an ode to how we met, but as we’ve come together, we’ve realised the real-life connection and friendship we’ve forged. We have the opportunity to come together and create sound that we love, and that connection and communication keeps us together and is key to our continuous growth as a band.
You’re bringing IRL to The Evelyn for the EP launch in October. How are you imagining the live show, and what do you want people to experience when they walk into the room?
We can’t wait to showcase these songs. A lot of people have heard different iterations of these songs over time as they’ve developed, but it will be the first opportunity for people to hear them in their final form. We want this to be an opportunity for everyone in the room to forget the pressures of life, come together, have a kick-ass night and celebrate!
We’re playing alongside two incredible Melbourne bands too, In The Caverns of Death and Last Embers, it’s a privilege to share the stage with talented musicians. Plus, to end the night, we have the funkiest DJ in all of Melbourne, DJ Retro Red, spinning tunes and closing out the night. So good vibes are guaranteed!
Once people have heard IRL from beginning to end, what do you hope they understand about Internet Romance that they might not have understood from hearing just one song?
By the end of it, we think people will hear how dynamic our sound really is, from melodic shoegaze elements to driving heavy rock. We’re not limited to one particular box. We honour our creativity and put out music that, first and foremost, we like. We’re not here to please the masses. We know our songs will resonate with those they’re meant for.
I.R.L (In Real Life) is launching at @theevelynhotel on Friday 9 October 2026
British duo Y U QT have returned with their latest single, ‘Get Me High’, released via Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint.
The duo, made up of lifelong friends Darryl Reid and James Cooper, follow recent releases including ‘Really Works’ and ‘Call My Name’ with a track built around pulsing rhythms, soaring synths and vocal hooks.
‘Get Me High’ arrives as Y U QT announce a new monthly residency on Rinse FM, adding another chapter to an increasingly active period for the duo.
The new single follows their recent remix of Gorgon City and Jem Cooke’s ‘Oracle’, which was released via REALM Records in August. It also follows ‘Really Works’, released through Technicolour on June 25, and ‘Call My Name’, which arrived earlier in 2026.
Both ‘Call My Name’ and ‘Really Works’ have received support from BBC Radio 1 tastemakers including Danny Howard, Sarah Story and Arielle Free, according to the release.
Y U QT have also continued to build an international live profile, with recent appearances including a sold out four week Phonox residency, Land Beyond, Baltic Weekender, Cab Vol Barcelona’s Razzmatazz and Boiler Room Nottingham. The duo also toured across Asia earlier this year.
Their Tokyo set is now available on YouTube and has been featured by Mixmag Asia, while their wider catalogue includes the collaboration ‘Technique’ with Bullet Tooth and an official remix for Sub Focus.
Away from Y U QT, Darryl Reid has writing credits with artists including Charli xcx and Mike Skinner, while James Cooper runs a record store in Leicester.
‘Get Me High’ is out now via Technicolour
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Melbourne outfit Internet Romance have just dropped “Deep Blue,” and it’s the first real signal of what’s coming on their debut EP, IRL (In Real Life).
There’s a very specific feeling the song is chasing: that pull to just switch off, tune out the noise, and float somewhere else for a while. Sonically it splits the difference between dreamy and driving, atmospheric enough to get lost in but with a pulse underneath that keeps it moving. It might be the most immersive thing the band have put out yet.
Singer Tilly Abdallah puts it simply: “Deep Blue is like a deep breath, it’s the feeling of visiting my favourite place – the ocean. The song serves as a break from reality and stepping out of the constant fast-paced rush of life.”
The track was produced alongside Blake Bashfield (Sesame Girl, smartcasual), and it feels like a bit of a turning point for the band, a new sound setting the tone for the EP to follow.
And IRL sounds like it’s going to have a lot going on. The band are using the record to poke at escapism, feminism, internet culture and the general contradictions of modern life, wrapped up in alt-rock that doesn’t take itself too seriously, think pointed digs at the manosphere sitting next to random Anchorman references, all held together by a pretty dry sense of humour.
If you want to hear it in person, Internet Romance are throwing an EP launch at The Evelyn Hotel on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, on 9th October 2026.
“Deep Blue” is Out Now
I.R.L (In Real Life) is launching at @theevelynhotel on Friday 9 October 2026
Madrid based punk rock outfit AmyJo Doh & The Spangles have released their new single ‘It’s a Girl’ through Strap Originals.
Fronted by British singer songwriter AmyJo Doherty, the band’s latest track takes the familiar setting of a gender reveal party and uses it as the starting point for a wider reflection on women, history and social change.
‘It’s a Girl’ moves from the pink and blue imagery of gender reveal celebrations into a roll call of women who have been written out of history, while addressing what the band describes as ongoing patterns of silencing.
“It’s not about gender,” Doherty says. “It’s about reconnecting with the feminine energy in all of us — compassion, respect, harmony, empathy.”
She adds: “Look where all that anger and ‘divide and conquer’ energy has actually gotten us. Enough is enough. The time has come for change, and it starts with each one of us.”
The track reflects the band’s description of their music as “punk with a purpose”, combining a raw and energetic approach with a message centred on social change.
The release also features the Spanish language B side ‘Menú del Día’, which pays tribute to the traditional dishes and lunchtime atmosphere of Madrid’s tascas. The band says everyone is welcome at the table, apart from racists and fascists.
AmyJo Doh & The Spangles have built their reputation through an extensive live schedule, performing more than 100 shows a year. Their touring history includes shows with The Libertines and AmyJo Doherty’s brother Pete Doherty across the UK and Europe.
Following a recent UK run, the band are set to perform in Sevilla on 11 September and Madrid on 12 September. The Madrid show will serve as an Amnesty International partnered single launch at DIY punk venue Sala La Trinchera.
The band have released two albums, ‘Calle De The Spangles’ in 2017 and ‘SpangleLandia’ in 2024.
AmyJo Doh & The Spangles are AmyJo Doherty on vocals, German Ormaechea Hernandez on bass, Matty Tyack on guitar and Jorge Javier Armijos on drums.
‘It’s a Girl’ is out now through Strap Originals
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HERE’S SOME OF THE INCREDIBLE NEW ACTS YOU’LL BE SPENDING NYE WITH…
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BRENT HONEY |
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Brent Honey is Australia’s most trusted energy provider. He uses his euphoric sounds to create happy and wholesome dance floor moments for the crowd. His energy, fast paced mixing and sweat inducing dance moves make for sets you won’t forget. As a full-time DJ, Brent has notched up 250+ sets for clubs and festivals like Intercell, Teletech, Xe54, Revolver upstairs, Echelon (GER), Tanzen im Grunen (GER), Traumtanzer (GER), Beyond The Valley, Let Them Eat Cake Wildlands and more. |
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TORREN FOOT |
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Torren Foot is a DJ & record producer raised on the working docks of Melbourne’s inner west and is currently one of Australia’s most in demand touring artists. Renowned for his distinct palette of house music, Torren has seen consistent support from industry titans like Charli XCX, Calvin Harris, Dom Dolla, and John Summit. He experienced a global break out moment with his single New Bottega with Azealia Banks, amassing 30+ million streams and over 130,000 sound uses on TikTok! |
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daezy is a Naarm-based indie-pop-rock project fronted by Daisy, a former AFLW player who transitioned into music to pursue her true passion. In a short time, daezy has gained momentum, selling out headlining shows at multiple Melbourne venues, proving their growing appeal. With a unique blend of influences and authentic storytelling, daezy is now ready to expand their sound and share their music with a wider audience in 2026, continuing to create an infectious, vibrant energy that captivates listeners. |
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Emerging from Naarm/Melbourne, Lexï is part of a new wave of selectors shaping the city’s club sound. Following standout sets at A3 Festival, BTV, Music Room and Glamorama, she’s earned a reputation for her seamless flow and a sound that bridges emotion and energy. With an undeniable passion for electronic music and a growing presence across Melbourne’s nightlife, Lexï is quickly becoming one of the scene’s most compelling new names to watch. |
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BALL PARK MUSIC |
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Over 15 years into their career, Ball Park Music continue to defy expectations and redefine what it means to be a beloved Australian band. With five ARIA Top 5 albums, platinum-certified singles, and over a dozen triple j Hottest 100 placements, the Brisbane indie rockers have built a legacy of innovation and emotional resonance. From their breakout debut Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs to the psych-leaning Every Night The Same Dream and euphoric GOOD MOOD, the band has consistently evolved while staying true to their signature sound. Their self-titled sixth album and 2022’s Weirder & Weirder further cemented their status, with sold-out tours and critical acclaim. In 2024, Ball Park Music hit new heights supporting Lime Cordiale on a national tour and responding to fan demand with the release of ‘Like Love’; An album that went on the deliver the band’s first ever National No. #1 ARIA chart in 2025. |
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From their early beginnings as high school classmates, The Rions have cemented their status as ones to watch – going from winning triple j’s Unearthed High in 2021 to releasing their now #1 Australian debut album Everything Every Single Day (2025) and amassing over 90 million global streams across their catalogue. Following a record-breaking year, The Rions have returned in 2026 with the release of their deluxe album, Everything (The Deluxe Edition). Win fan favourites like ‘Shut You Out’, ‘Tonight’s Entertainment’ and ‘Minivan’, we are very excited to welcome The Rions to the Hill this NYE! |
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Starting out as school friends and rehearsing in a makeshift space in an old farm shed, Old Mervs are a far cry from their humble beginnings Old Mervs kicked 2025 off with a bang, placing at 38 in the triple j Hottest 100 with “What You’ve Lost” and releasing their self-titled debut album. Recorded with ARIA award-winning producer Chris Collins, the album scored triple j’s Feature Album of the week, winning hearts with hits “Parched“, “What You’ve Lost”, “Forget It”, “See You Again”, “Everyone Will See It” and a stack of new tunes including focus track “Don’t Go”. |
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Since their beginnings as local South Coast entertainers, Pacific Avenue’s trajectory has been steep, evidenced by their success on radio stations like triple j and Triple M, and an impressive streaming count exceeding 10 million on Spotify. Their acclaimed single ‘Easy Love’ set the stage for their ascendancy, leading to sold-out headline tours and prestigious festival line-ups. The album ‘Flowers’ not only celebrates the band’s artistic milestones and memories but also stands as a testament to their unity and shared experiences with fans, epitomizing the communal spirit of rock and roll that has long defined the genre. |
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Born on a remote Western Australian farm in Esperance, indie-pop singer-songwriter Darcie Haven is swiftly cementing herself as the ultimate voice for millennial meltdown and Gen-Z heartbreak. Darcie debuted with her 2022 single “I Wanna Be”. Since then, she has amassed over 650,000 YouTube views and 3.6 million TikTok likes, building a fanatical community dubbed the “Darciverse”. Her meteoric rise peaked (for now) with her August 2025 sophomore EP, Angel of the Apocalypse. The record debuted at #2 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts and #11 globally. |
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A familiar voice to many, Milo Eastwood began his journey in community radio as a teenager and has spent the last eight years hosting PBS FM Breakfast (106.7FM). As a respected tastemaker broadcaster in Melbourne, his deep love for music has shaped the eclectic morning soundtrack for listeners across the city. Away from the radio studio, he’s been fortunate to play at festivals like Meredith, Golden Plains, Loch Hart, Inner Varnika & Panama as well as hosting countless sold-out parties at Melbourne institutions like The Night Cat. |
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A sound drenched in sun-soaked melodies, Brisbane’s indie-rock sweethearts Mid Drift have rapidly become one of Australia’s most compelling live bands. The female-fronted five-piece skyrocketed through 2025, proving their powerhouse status by selling out two national headline tours and commanding packed rooms across the country. Mid Drift have seamlessly graduated from local indie darlings to major festival staples, sharing coveted stages alongside Aussie crowd favorites like Ocean Alley, Old Mervs and The Vanns, while bringing their vibrant sound to prestigious lineups like Laneway and Rolling Sets. |
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ALL TICKETS INCLUDE – 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS Free Camping – BYO Alcohol & Themed/Licensed Bars – Over 30 Bands & Performers – Strictly limited to 3,000 people – Deck Disco – Comedians – Late Night DJ’s – Art Installations – Morning Yoga – Chill-out Areas – Curated Food Trucks – Great People – Beautiful Natural Environment with Incredible Views – and Much More! |
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A NOTE FROM THE FARMER We purposely keep tickets limited to 3,000 as for us we feel that’s the perfect amount of people to party with. Big enough to have an awesome time and have incredible bands, but small enough to not lose your friends or feel like you’re just another number. |
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NYE ON THE HILL ORIGIN STORY NYE on the Hill grew out of The Hills Are Alive Festival, a unique and much-loved event that began as an invite-only party on a hill for 334 music-loving friends-of-friends (many of whom were musicians in the local Melbourne music scene). The original concept, which still thrives today, is that anyone, at any time, should be able to turn to the person next to them, introduce themselves, and then party together like old friends while discovering the best up-and-coming musical talent the region has to offer. |
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17-year-old Southeast Sydney rapper TOKO NLZ has released his debut single, “Family Over Everything”, via Kobie Dee’s new label, Twenny47 Records.
The track introduces TOKO NLZ through a raw and deeply personal hip-hop record centred on grief, memory, loss and the importance of family, including the experience of losing a brother and finding connection in the family that remains, as well as bonds built throughout life.
“Family Over Everything” is built around a soulful, Boom-Bap-influenced hip-hop style. The song was originally sketched out over 2Pac’s “Thugz Mansion” and was the first song TOKO NLZ ever wrote. It was later rebuilt with producer LANDZZ during their first session together at Kobie Dee’s Twenny47 Studios in Maroubra.
The release also marks the first single from Twenny47 Records, the new imprint established by Gomeroi hip-hop artist Kobie Dee in partnership with BAM for distribution.
Twenny47 Records grew from Twenny47 Studios, a community-focused space in Maroubra where Kobie Dee runs music, arts and culture workshops focused on culture, connection and creativity.
Kobie Dee first became aware of TOKO NLZ through young people attending the studio. After hearing about the young rapper’s ability, Dee invited him to the studio, where TOKO NLZ performed across multiple beats and styles during a workshop.
Kobie Dee said he was immediately impressed and was surprised to learn that TOKO NLZ was only 16 at the time.
“Family Over Everything” was also the first song TOKO NLZ recorded at Twenny47 Studios. Producer LANDZZ was in the studio at the time and created the beat, with TOKO NLZ then recording the track.
The pair have continued working together at the studio, with the release describing them as being in the studio every week since that first session.
For TOKO NLZ, “Family Over Everything” establishes the starting point for his music and the relationship he wants to build with his audience.
“Making this my first single is a great way to introduce the audience to my sound and for others to help understand me as an artist,” TOKO NLZ said. “It sets the tone for future releases and the relationship I want to build with my audience.”
TOKO NLZ
TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
This Is Lorelei has released ‘The Kid With The Crown’, the final single from the forthcoming album The Singer in My Band, which is due for release on September 11 via Matador Records and Remote Control Records.
The single is accompanied by an official video directed by Spencer Kelly. The video follows a group of children as they support a demolition derby racer known as The Kid With The Crown.
Nate Amos, the musician behind This Is Lorelei, describes the track as the opposite of the previously released ‘Oh No Now My’. Speaking about the song, Amos said it “was plucked and preserved at an early age” and that the album “needed an untied shoelace”.
‘The Kid With The Crown’ is the ninth track on The Singer in My Band, an 11-song album. The track runs for 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
The album was written while Amos was touring in support of releases from both This Is Lorelei and Water From Your Eyes. Amos describes it as his first true “road record”, explaining that ideas developed while travelling without access to instruments.
According to the release, the album’s songs feature characters including Billy, Joey, Genevieve, Sarah and Buddy, with stories set against American scenes and landmarks. Amos describes the material as “little works of fiction with elements of truth to them”.
The Singer in My Band is the first This Is Lorelei album for Matador Records. Amos engineered, produced and performed the majority of the album, with contributions from his father Bob Amos on banjo, as well as vocals from his sister Sarah Amos and partner Al Nardo.
The album follows 2024’s Box for Buddy, Box for Star, which the label describes as Amos’ first intentionally written full-length solo album. That record later received a deluxe edition featuring covers and collaborations including MJ Lenderman, Hayley Williams, Jeff Tweedy and Cameron Winter.
The Singer in My Band will be released on September 11, with ‘The Kid With The Crown’ available now.
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FATBOY SLIM
IS HEADING BACK TO AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2027
AND HE’S MIXING UP THE VENUES
FREMANTLE | SYDNEY | BRISBANE | MELBOURNE
Register for pre-sale Monday 14 September, 9am Local Time
General Tickets on sale Tuesday 15 September, 9am Local Time
It’s Fatboy Slim as fans have rarely seen him: smaller venues but the same huge energy and unmistakable mix of breakbeats, funk and cheeky chaos that’s soundtracked countless clubs, beaches, festivals – and the occasional igloo and fish n chip shop – for over three decades.
Get in early, these venues have huge vibes but limited capacity!
FATBOY SLIM
AUSTRALIA – MARCH 2027
Wed 3 March– Esplanade Park – Fremantle WA
Fri 5 March – Carriageworks – Sydney NSW
Sat 6 March – Carriageworks – Sydney NSW
Sun 7 March – Carriageworks – Sydney NSW
Wed 10 March – On The Banks – Brisbane QLD
Fri 12 March – The Underpass – Melbourne VIC
Sat 13 March – The Underpass – Melbourne VIC
TICKETS
Register for pre-sale Monday 14 September, 9am Local Time
General Tickets on sale Tuesday 15 September, 9am Local Time
TSIM CONFIRM THEIR ‘NO MISTAKES TOUR’ WILL CONSIST OF TWO VERY DIFFERENT SHOWS — WHICH TSIM YOU’LL GET IS ANYONE’S GUESS
FIRST TSIM NATIONAL TOUR IN 30 YEARS
PLUS MORE DATES ANNOUNCED
Having previously promised radically different setlists, only to attempt to backtrack by suggesting it was only the font used on the printed setlists that would be different, TSIM have finally relented and divulged more of what fans can expect.
Without revealing which show is on which date, or what the shows are, the band have begrudgingly allowed management to make known, if not in any detail, what will happen at the shows.
The No Mistakes Tour will consist of two very different shows — different songs, different costumes, totally different vibes. The band have pulled a few real gems out of the catalogue, including songs many fans won’t have heard live, with some of the songs having not been performed for 40 years.
The new tour, commencing in Hobart on October 1, will not replicate the recent Adelaide and Darwin standalone festival shows, so fans will not need to fear having giant cardboard skulls thrown out into the audience; the danger, however, of Les or Ron launching themselves into the moshpit remains.
Given a third Melbourne show has now been announced for October 10, TSIM are looking to present a third exclusive show at The Forum. As the PICA costumes recycled in Adelaide and Darwin were destroyed when band members dove into the pool halfway through the Darwin set, TSIM Management are scouting around the warehouse in an attempt to salvage costumes from another recent show.
Tickets for the ‘No Mistakes’ tour are flying out the door. Fans don’t want to dilly dally, as these will be shows to go down in history alongside the band’s Good Things, Death To Art, PICA and Sydney Opera House concerts.
TSIM deliver. Every tiem… item… time.
DON’T MISS TSIM LIVE ON THEIR NATIONAL ‘NO MISTAKES TOUR’
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 — NEW SHOW
HOBART | ODEON
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7
MELBOURNE | FORUM
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8 — SOLD OUT
MELBOURNE | FORUM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10 — NEW SHOW
MELBOURNE | FORUM
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 — NEW SHOW
ADELAIDE | HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
BRISBANE | FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21
CANBERRA | CANBERRA THEATRE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
PERTH | METRO CITY
FRIDAY OCTOBER 30
SYDNEY | ENMORE THEATRE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 31
SYDNEY | ENMORE THEATRE
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 — NEW SHOW
WOLLONGONG | UOW UNI BAR
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DAVIDROYWILLIAMS.COM
For more info, head to tismworld.com
Dreamstate Australia has revealed the final lineup for its 2027 edition, completing a bill spanning trance, techno, hard techno and other harder styles of electronic music.
The festival will take place at Sydney Showground on Saturday 6 February 2027 before heading to Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Sunday 7 February 2027.
The final additions to the lineup are Ferry Corsten, MaRLo, Natte Visstick, Xijaro & Pitch, Nikolina, Nicolas Julian, VisionV and Alt1.
They join an already announced lineup featuring Tiësto, Reinier Zonneveld, Infected Mushroom, Billy Gillies, Dimatik, Factor B, Indira Paganotto presents Artcore, Lilly Palmer, Marie Vaunt, Onlynumbers and Prada2000, alongside BIIA and Billy.
Tiësto will appear at Dreamstate Australia performing a trance set, while the completed lineup brings together artists working across the festival’s broader trance, techno and harder electronic music programming.
Ferry Corsten joins the 2027 edition as one of the final additions. The Dutch producer and DJ has been active in electronic music for more than three decades and is known for his work across trance and related styles.
MaRLo will also join the lineup, alongside Dutch artist Natte Visstick. Xijaro & Pitch are also confirmed, with the Belgian duo set to perform what has been announced as their final Australian show.
The completed Dreamstate Australia 2027 lineup, listed alphabetically, is:
Alt1
BIIA
Billy
Billy Gillies
Dimatik
Factor B
Ferry Corsten
Indira Paganotto presents Artcore
Infected Mushroom
Lilly Palmer
Marie Vaunt
MaRLo
Natte Visstick
Nicolas Julian
Nikolina
Onlynumbers
Prada2000
Reinier Zonneveld
Tiësto — Trance Set
VisionV
Xijaro & Pitch
Dreamstate is an electronic music brand presented by Insomniac, with the Australian editions forming part of the wider Dreamstate festival series. Insomniac’s official listings include Dreamstate events in multiple international markets.
The Australian festival has previously been staged across Sydney and Melbourne. The 2026 edition featured artists including Paul van Dyk, Gareth Emery, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Bryan Kearney, Billy Gillies, Ben Nicky, Ben Hemsley, Amy Wiles, Factor B, Vini Vici, Victor Ruiz and others across its Sydney and Melbourne events.
For 2027, Sydney Showground is promoting Dreamstate as an 18+ event and confirms the use of theatrical lighting, pyrotechnics and smoke as part of the production.
Dreamstate Australia 2027
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2027
Sydney Showground, Sydney NSW
Melbourne
Sunday 7 February 2027
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Tickets are currently on sale, with the event’s final lineup now confirmed.
With its 2027 lineup now complete, Dreamstate Australia is set to bring Tiësto’s trance set together with a broad selection of international artists across trance, techno and harder electronic styles for its February dates in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Welsh electronic duo Overmono have announced their return to Australia for summer 2026/27, with Tom and Ed Russell set to perform a series of festival and headline dates across the country.
The Australian run follows the release of the duo’s second album, Pure Devotion, which arrived in 2026. The album follows their 2023 debut album, Good Lies.
Overmono will first appear at Lost Paradise in Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, before heading to Beyond The Valley in Victoria and Wildlands in Brisbane and Perth. The duo have also announced headline performances in Sydney and Melbourne in January 2027.
The Sydney headline show will take place at Carriageworks on Friday 8 January 2027, as part of THE WORKS. The Melbourne performance follows on Saturday 9 January 2027 at PICA in Port Melbourne. These will be Overmono’s first Australian headline shows since their sold out 2024 Australian tour.
PRE-SALE REGISTRATION HERE
TOUR INFO HERE
The full Australian schedule is:
29 December 2026
Lost Paradise
Glenworth Valley, NSW
30 December 2026
Beyond The Valley
Barunah Plains, VIC
31 December 2026
Wildlands
Brisbane, QLD
2 January 2027
Wildlands
Perth, WA
8 January 2027
THE WORKS, Carriageworks
Sydney, NSW
9 January 2027
PICA
Port Melbourne, VIC
Overmono’s Australian dates form part of their Pure Devotion World Tour. Their official tour listings currently include international performances throughout September, October and November 2026, before the duo’s Australian dates in December and January.
Pure Devotion is released through XL Recordings. The album follows Good Lies, which established Overmono’s first full length album release on the label. Remote Control Records has also confirmed the duo’s Australian appearance at Beyond The Valley as part of their summer return.
The album was created by brothers Tom and Ed Russell, who have been making music together as Overmono since 2015. Before Overmono, both brothers released music under their own names, with Tom Russell known as Truss and Ed Russell as Tessela.
Overmono’s Australian return will give audiences the opportunity to hear material from Pure Devotion alongside music from across their catalogue, with the duo appearing across festival stages and their own headline shows.
Tickets for the newly announced headline dates are being released in September, with the Melbourne show at PICA scheduled for Saturday 9 January 2027.
For Overmono, the Australian dates add another chapter to the Pure Devotion campaign, bringing the duo’s current live show to audiences across Sydney and Melbourne as well as major summer festivals around the country.
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Sydney duo Party Dozen have announced their fifth album, 21 Bum Salute, due for release on 6 November 2026 via GRUPO / Remote Control Records.
Alongside the album announcement, the duo have released new single ‘Euro Stomper’, accompanied by an official music video directed by Tanya Babić and Jason Sukadana of VERSUS.
Party Dozen, comprising saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and percussionist Jonathan Boulet, have built their sound around an improvisatory approach, combining saxophone, drums, loops and effects. The duo formed in Sydney in 2017 and have released four albums prior to 21 Bum Salute.
According to the album announcement, 21 Bum Salute was written, recorded, performed, mixed and mastered by Party Dozen themselves. The record follows their 2024 album Crime In Australia and includes previously released singles ‘Mad Rooter’ and ‘Special Unit’.
‘Euro Stomper’ marks the latest preview from the album. The accompanying video presents Party Dozen as chaotic charlatans in what the announcement describes as a comical critique of demagogues and grifters who build influence by manufacturing belief. It is the third video created for Party Dozen by VERSUS, following the clip for ‘Coup De Gronk’, which won Best Video at SXSW Sydney in 2025.
Party Dozen describe ‘Euro Stomper’ as an extended jam that developed into what they call a “glorious stomping anthem”, reflecting the duo’s preference for pushing their improvisational performances into unpredictable territory.
The new album also marks Party Dozen’s first collaboration with Remote Control Records in Australia and City Slang internationally. City Slang’s roster includes artists such as Caribou and Lambrini Girls.
21 Bum Salute will feature 10 tracks:
Special Unit
Euro Stomper
Mad Rooter
Toss My Coin
21 Bum Salute
PMFD
Full Powers
Captain Honk
The Stinking Rose
Age Of Fools
The album announcement comes with a run of Australian shows, marking Party Dozen’s first Australian tour since returning from supporting Amyl & The Sniffers in the United States. The dates include appearances at Heritage Hotel Bulli, Chopped Festival in Carisbrook, Adelaide’s Ed Castle, Brisbane’s Brightside, Crowbar Sydney, The Bridge in Castlemaine, Nightcat in Melbourne and the Whalers Hotel in Warrnambool.
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Party Dozen’s Australian tour dates are:
21 Bum Salute AU Tour
On sale now via www.partydozen.com
Sunday 13th September – Heritage Hotel Bulli, Bulli NSW
Saturday 19th September – Chopped Festival, Carisbook
Thursday 5th November – Ed Castle, Adelaide
Friday 6th November – Brightside, Brisbane
Saturday 7th November – Crowbar, Sydney
Wednesday 11th November – The Bridge, Castlemaine
Friday 13th November – Nightcat, Melbourne
Saturday 14th November – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool
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FINELY TUNED ANNOUNCE RETURN OF MULTI-DAY WAREHOUSE SERIES
THE WORKS
(A-Z)
ARMAND VAN HELDEN,
DEAN TURLEY b2b JAMBACK, EWAN MCVICAR b2b SALUTE, JAYDA G, KI/KI, OVERMONO,
PEGASSI (ALL NIGHT LONG), ROSSI.,
SAM ALFRED b2b JOB JOBSE (OPEN TO CLOSE).
STACIE FIELDS
CARRIAGEWORKS, GADIGAL LAND/SYDNEY NSW
DECEMBER 2026 – JANUARY 2027
MORE INFO HERE
Finely Tuned has announced the return of THE WORKS, its multi day warehouse event series taking over Carriageworks on Gadigal Land in Sydney across December 2026 and January 2027.
The summer series will bring together international and Australian names from across house, techno, UK garage, trance and contemporary club music, with Armand Van Helden, Ewan McVicar, salute, Jayda G, Rossi., Sam Alfred, Job Jobse, Overmono, KI/KI, Pegassi and more confirmed for the program.
The series opens on 5 December with Pegassi, the creative alias of Belgian producer Sam Huybrecht, performing an all night set. The event has already sold out.
New Year’s Eve will see house and dance music veteran Armand Van Helden headline the 31 December event. He will be joined by Scottish artist Ewan McVicar b2b UK based Austrian artist salute, alongside Grammy nominated producer Jayda G.
On 6 January, Rossi. will take over Carriageworks, joined by Melbourne artist Dean Turley b2b Amsterdam selector Jamback and Stacie Fields. The following night, Australian DJ and producer Sam Alfred will go back to back with Amsterdam’s Job Jobse in an open to close set.
Welsh brothers Tom and Ed Russell, better known as Overmono, will perform on 8 January. The duo have built their sound around rave influences, chopped vocals and bass heavy production, with releases including “stayinit”, “Good Lies” and “So U Kno”. Their most recent album, Pure Devotion, features eleven tracks produced using tape, damaged speakers and reamped drums, according to the announcement.
The series will close on 9 January with Amsterdam based producer and DJ KI/KI, whose sets and productions draw heavily on acid, hard trance and fast paced club music.
THE WORKS was established in 2025 and previously presented six events featuring artists including Underworld, Ben Böhmer, Chris Stussy, CamelPhat, I Hate Models, Michael Bibi and Pretty Girl. Finely Tuned says the series was created to bring large scale warehouse production together with artists from different corners of contemporary dance music.
Presale tickets for the newly announced events begin at 10am AEST on Tuesday 15 September, with general sale commencing at 10am AEST on Wednesday 16 September.
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