This week in Australian music: Sia takes centre stage in Miami, King Stingray surprise fans at home, and Sneaky Sound System are back with a new single. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
Sia performs Titanium as Aussies storm Ultra
Sia has finally performed Titanium live – 14 years after its release – teaming up with David Guetta and Afrojack at the 25th Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
The Aussie presence was strong, with Timmy Trumpet, Juliet Fox, Partiboi69, and Dom Dolla all on the bill. Dom closed out the main stage with John Summit (and lost his voice in the process). He’s also been teasing an unreleased collab with Kid Cudi online and yes, we all want it.
Dua Lipa closes out her Australian tour with more surprises
Dua Lipa wrapped up her Australian run with even more surprise guests, including a special appearance from one of her album’s co-producers.
Old Mervs top the ARIA Albums Chart
Massive congratulations to Old Mervs, whose self-titled debut album has landed at number one on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart.
Flight Facilities celebrate 15 years of Crave You
Flight Facilities have marked the 15th anniversary of Crave You by digging into the archives and sharing how they discovered Giselle: at a bar, then via Myspace.
Silverchair’s Frogstomp turns 30
The 30th anniversary of Silverchair’s debut album Frogstomp was celebrated with a live tribute from Sydney band The Buoys. The band will also join Skegss on their Aussie tour this June, alongside W.A. act Fool Nelson.
Triple J’s next One Night Stand is also heading west next month, with a sold-out show and an all-Australian lineup.
King Stingray hit the stage and the studio
King Stingray were surprise guests at the South East Block Party, joining Kobie Dee and Barkaa on the lineup. They also appeared on the Airing Your Dirty Laundry podcast hosted by Daphne Berry.
Orchestral collabs from Lime Cordiale and Ruel
Lime Cordiale are planning a new orchestral tour, while their mate Ruel will return to Sydney in May for Red Bull Symphonic, performing with Ensemble Apex.
Sneaky Sound System return with Shiver
Sneaky Sound System are back with a new single Shiver, and will join Ministry of Sound Classical on the Gold Coast next month.
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