This week in Australian music: Troye Sivan, Ocean Alley, Hockey Dad, Northeast Party House and Dune Rats are all hitting the road; while Fanny Lumsden and Betty Who make some surprise appearances. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
Teenage Dads top the ARIA Australian Albums Chart
Teenage Dads’ new album Majordomo takes the top spot on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart, making their manager Michael Chugg a very happy man.
Troye Sivan gets ready to Sweat
As we count down to Troye Sivan’s Aussie shows in November, he’s gearing up for his Sweat Tour with Charli XCX in the U.S., while fronting a campaign for GAP.
Betty Who’s guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba Land
Betty Who brings the fun to Yo Gabba Gabba Land with a kid-friendly bop during her guest appearance in the U.S.
Birds of Tokyo share behind the scenes
Birds of Tokyo offer a sneak peek behind the scenes of their new music video as they prepare for their Heartbreakers Bar tour.
Available for interviews: contact Asta Schnell
Fanny Lumsden’s Canberra adventure
Fanny Lumsden makes a stop in the country’s capital to sign records for unsuspecting customers and shares a new look on TikTok.
Emily Wurramara Drops Bold New Single
Emily Wurramara has released her latest single S-T-F-A-F-M (Stay the F*** Away From Me), a powerful anthem that showcases her unique voice and unapologetic attitude. The track is already resonating with fans, including Fanny Lumsden, and making waves across social media.
Available for interviews: contact Liz Ansley
Voting opens for Music Victoria Awards
Voting for the Music Victoria Awards is now open, with nominees including Angie McMahon, The Cat Empire, and G Flip, who is making the most of summer in Greece with wife Chrishell Stause.
Dom Dolla’s summer in Europe
Dom Dolla enjoys the European summer while finishing his new track Cave featuring Tove Lo, with EDM’s best cheering him on.
Northeast Party House on tour
Northeast Party House is touring Australia to celebrate their album Enhancer and offering travel tips (though not all are advisable!).
Forest Claudette Releases Soulful New EP
Forest Claudette, known for their smooth vocals, has dropped a new EP titled And Stone Between, featuring the standout single Press On Me.
Available for interviews: contact Olivia Burke
Ocean Alley and Hockey Dad tour Europe
Ocean Alley and Hockey Dad kick off their European tour together, while Dune Rats tour Australia with American surf punks Fidlar.
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