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Last updated: 14/11/2016

Alex The Astronaut - Already Home

Already Home artwork Alex The Astronaut grew up in Sydney but spends most of the year in New York where she studies maths and physics on a soccer scholarship.
The multi-talented songstress has squeezed in recording an EP filled with lovely acoustic pop gems like her latest, 'Already Home'.
Check it out over on Unearthed. She'll be back over Christmas playing a handful of dates before returning home permanently in May.

Alyss - T S I E R

T S I E R artwork Alyss is a rising new project from a classically trained singer, songwriter and producer from London.
She's since immersed herself in the club scene and collaborated with the likes of SG Lewis and MJ Cole.
Packed with infectious tribal beats, 'T S I E R' (short for This Shit Isn't Even Real) is a cut from her brand new EP, Motherland.

D.R.A.M. - Misunderstood {Ft. Young Thug}

Misunderstood {Ft. Young Thug} artwork Virginian rapper D.R.A.M. has tapped Young Thug for a new piano-driven number called 'Misunderstood'.
It's a standout cut from his new debut LP Big Baby D.R.A.M., that also features the likes of Erykah Badu and Lil Yachty.
The cover features his very cute dog named Idnit, who also starred in the 'Broccoli' video and appeared on stage the BET Hip-Hop Awards.

Maggie Rogers - Dog Years

Dog Years artwork After the viral success of her first song 'Alaska', Maggie Rogers returns with another stunning single, 'Dog Years'.
It's been a huge year for the young musician who found a massive fan in Pharrell Williams and signed with Capitol Records.
She's not wasting any time; she wrote her first song in just 15 minutes and has already got a debut EP ready to go in February!

Methyl Ethel - No. 28

No. 28 artwork Methyl Ethel return with their first new music in eighteen months!
'No. 28' was co-produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals), who has been working closely with them on their second album.
The Perth trio have announced that they'll kick start 2017 with a world tour, with headline dates in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Nick Murphy - Stop Me

Stop Me artwork Calling in from Italy, Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker) gave triple j the first play of his brand new single, 'Stop Me'.
The full version is an 8 and a half minute epic that was co-produced by Dave Harrington (one half of Darkside with Nicolas Jaar).
Murphy also gave Veronica and Lewis an album update, saying it's "basically done". Catch him at Laneway Festival in January!

The Smith Street Band - Death To The Lads

Death To The Lads artwork Premiered worldwide on Good Nights, 'Death To The Lads' is the newest anthem from The Smith Street Band.
It heralds the arrival of the fourth Smith St album, due out early 2017 through the band's newly formed label, Pool House Records.
Check out the incredible video featuring their mums, and get ready to catch the boys playing around the country from November 23!

QTY - Rodeo

Rodeo artwork New York City duo QTY (pronounced Cue-Tee-Why) have shared a brilliant debut single called 'Rodeo'.
Full of swagger, gritty guitars, and a totally joyful chorus, it was produced by Bernard Butler from Suede.
They both grew up in New York - only five blocks apart - in Chinatown, and met when buying ice cream on the street.

Husky - Late Night Store

Late Night Store artwork After living in Berlin for most of the year, Melbourne duo Husky return with a new single, 'Late Night Store'.
Inspired by their time in the city, it's also a look at their forthcoming third record, due for release next year.
To celebrate the new song, they'll soon hit the road for their first national headline tour since 2014!

LANKS - Holla

Holla artwork Melbourne muso Will Cumming aka LANKS has just uploaded a fresh track to his triple j Unearthed profile.
'Holla' is also taken from his newly released EP, Viet Rose. The EP features collabs with the likes of Tom Iansek and Airling.
If you missed him touring with Vera Blue recently, you can catch him playing at The Plot in Sydney this month.

Odd Mob - Down For Love

Down For Love artwork Just as it's heating up, Brissy boys Odd Mob return with a huge dance floor burner called 'Down For Love'.
It follows on from the success of their breakout track, 'Is It A Banger?', a debut EP, and plenty of festival appearances!
The new future bass/hip-hop joint also features vocals from a mysterious newcomer named Helen.

MANU CROOK$ - Blowin' Up

Blowin' Up artwork 'Blowin' Up' is the first taste of Sydney rapper MANU CROOK$' upcoming EP, due out early next year.
It features a killer beat cooked up by DOPAMINE and guest vocals from Miracle, and you can stream it over on Unearthed.
Get around the brand new video for it here and keep an eye out for a cameo appearance from Brisbane artist JOY.!

San Cisco - SloMo

SloMo artwork San Cisco have been working away on their third studio album and they've now premiered the lead single, 'SloMo'.
Jordi and Josh from the band joined triple j Breakfast for the track's first play and told Matt and Alex "it's a bit in da club but also feels".
They've still got quite a bit to do on the new album but reckon it might be here "early next year… a couple of months in."

Tigertown - Papernote

Papernote artwork Tigertown have unveiled the title track from their forthcoming EP, Papernote.
It arrives after a huge travel-filled year, that included a standout showcase at SXSW and tours with the likes of St. Lucia and MS MR.
The foursome will be hitting the road again to tour with Amy Shark in December.

Trophy Eyes - Breath You In

Breath You In artwork Newcastle punk rockers Trophy Eyes have unleashed their sophomore album, Chemical Miracle.
'Breathe You In' is one of the standout tracks and its video was filmed at Coney Island, New York, during a break from their North American tour with The Amity Affliction.
They're gearing up to take the hefty new album around the country! Catch them playing in a venue near you in early 2017.

WAAX - Same Same

Same Same artwork Paving the way for their 2nd EP, Brisbane band WAAX have dropped off a fiery new single, 'Same Same'.
It comes after some huge headline shows and support slots for the likes of Kim Gordon, L7 and Ecca Vandal.
Get ready to dance along to the new one when they support DZ Deathrays in December!

Bonzai - 2B

2B artwork After guesting on Mura Masa's single 'What If I Go' earlier this year, Dublin songstress Bonzai is back with new music!
'2B' is the third track from her newly released debut EP Lunacy and it's a silky smooth number with summer vibes aplenty.
The 20-year-old has just been signed to Columbia Records and the whole EP is stacked with high-NRG electro-pop gems.

Honeyblood - Sea Hearts

Sea Hearts artwork Scottish punk duo Honeyblood have dropped off a feisty, grunge-tinged tune named 'Sea Hearts'.
It's lifted from their forthcoming new album Babes Never Die, that should be hitting our ears on November 4.
Just in time for Halloween, they've also delivered an eerie, post-apocalyptic visual to go with the newie.