This week in Australian music: G Flip, Royel Otis and The Kid Laroi all wipe their Instagrams for a fresh era, Troye and Charli XCX reunite at Coachella, and new music arrives from Bella Amor and Calum Hood. Dive into all the headlines from today’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
G Flip goes blonde and teases album three
G Flip has launched a fresh rebrand – including a new blonde look – and dropped a teaser for their upcoming third album. Royel Otis have also scrubbed their socials and teased new music, while The Kid Laroi kicked off his new era with the single How Does It Feel?
Coachella goes Aussie
Coachella weekend one saw a strong Australian showing. G Flip made a surprise appearance during The Beaches’ set, and Troye Sivan reunited on stage with Charli XCX. Also performing were Amyl and the Sniffers, Glass Beams, Haai, Speed, and Parcels.
Aussie acts hit the screen
Amyl and the Sniffers’ Starfire 500 features in the new season of Black Mirror on Netflix, while Tash Sultana has written a brand-new track Ride for Jane Goodall’s Apple TV series, out this Friday.
Go-Jo’s Eurovision run gains steam
Australia’s Eurovision entry, Go-Jo, has been making waves across Europe, revealing a fun crossover surprise with Sheppard along the way.
Cyril wins in Germany, links with James Blunt
Cyril’s Stumblin In just won Song of the Year at Germany’s Radio Regenbogen Awards. His next single, Tears Dry Tonight, is a collab with none other than James Blunt.
New music from Bella Amor, Calum Hood and ONEFOUR
Bella Amor’s new single White Rabbit is out now, while Calum Hood of 5SOS has released the first track from his upcoming solo album, due in June. Also out in June: ONEFOUR’s debut album Look At Me Now, with a cinematic music video already dropped for track 12, Family.
Ball Park Music tops the ARIA Albums Chart
Ball Park Music hit #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with Like Love. The 10-track release is intimate and melodic, with behind-the-scenes footage now available on YouTube.
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