This week in Australian music: Troye Sivan and Dua Lipa surprise fans, Killing Heidi get nostalgic, and Cyril brings summer vibes to Sydney Harbour. Dive into all the headlines from today’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
Mia Wray tops the ARIA chart
Mia Wray has claimed the number one spot on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart with her debut Hi, It’s Nice To Meet Me. Meanwhile, Spotify favourite Lithe has dropped his new EP Lost in Euphoria, and Meg Washington has released her hypnotic single Shangri-La.
Lime Cordiale hit the road with a twist
Lime Cordiale have shared their latest single Love Is Off The Table and delivered it in style, rolling in a hearse. The band are currently touring North America, with Oli stepping up on lead vocals while Louis recovers. Backstage, the duo have been binging Severance, a show Montaigne is also loving. Montaigne’s latest track Swim Back is also out now.
Troye Sivan joins Dua Lipa on stage
On the live front, Dua Lipa has been lighting up her Australian tour, including a surprise guest appearance by Troye Sivan and Vance Joy. Troye and Dua even handed out USBs with a previously unreleased remix of Physical, which has since surfaced online with Dua’s blessing. Kita Alexander has been the perfect opener on the tour, and even her kids are getting in on the fun, big fans of none other than Fisher.
Fisher’s birthday bash returns to Vegas
Following the official declaration from the Mayor of Las Vegas last year, Fisher is heading back to the city this weekend to celebrate his birthday in style.
Killing Heidi celebrate 25 years of Reflector
Killing Heidi are marking the 25th anniversary of their breakout album Reflector with a national tour this June. They’ll be performing the album in full, joined by Siobhan Cotchin and Hassall as support acts.
Cyril’s summer continues
Fresh from performing Nova’s first Red Room of the year in Adelaide, Cyril has shared a full one hour and 49 minute set recorded live on Sydney Harbour.
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