Author: wilderjack

From the team that’s raised some of Australia’s most iconic cutting-edge artists — including Silverchair, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Sneaky Sound System, SOFIA ISELLA, Redhook, Ocean Sleeper, IXARAS, Ennaria, and Ninajirachi — New World Artists is proud to announce the signing of Purple Disturbance, the razor-sharp post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales.  Fresh out of high school but road-tested and ready, Purple Disturbance are raw, fearless and … Continue reading NEW WORLD ARTISTS WELCOMES ‘PURPLE DISTURBANCE’ TO ITS EXCLUSIVE AGENCY ROSTER →

Commemorating 30 years since the release of one of the Aussie music industry’s most iconic singles, this October and November will see Australian funk rock heroes Skunkhour perform nationally for their Up To Our Necks In It (For 30 Years) tour. A celebration of the 1995 smash hit of the same name that cemented the cult sonic … Continue reading SKUNKHOUR ANNOUNCE ‘UP TO OUR NECKS IN IT’ 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR FOR OCTOBER + NOVEMBER  →

A bright and dulcet addition to her ever-growing repertoire, Melbourne/Narrm singer-songwriter, and music industry legend, Emily Ulman today returns with  Severe Clear, the sparkling title track  from her forthcoming album of the same name set for release on Friday, October 10. Blending her buoyant charm with acoustic, folk and pop elements, Severe Clear channels a … Continue reading EMILY ULMAN RETURNS WITH SPARKLING NEW SINGLE ‘SEVERE CLEAR’ THE TITLE TRACK FROM HER FORTHCOMING ALBUM, ‘SEVERE CLEAR’, OUT OCTOBER 10 →

A mesmerising journey through soul folk, hypnotic harmonies and open-veined lyricism, the new album Promises out today from ARIA-nominated and WAM award-winning duo Mama Kin Spender is one of those truly rare creative entities that transfixes mind, body and soul; a seismic concept album that explores every facet of love, from optimism through to decay, rage and transformation. The opening track, Arrows is immediately … Continue reading MAMA KIN SPENDER RELEASE SPELL-BINDING NEW ALBUM ‘PROMISES’ →

Decades into his career but more compelling than ever, beloved Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray arrives today armed with one of his most potent releases to date, releasing the blissfully hypnotic new single Amy, alongside the announcement of his eighth studio album Longing set for release on October 3. Nearing the end of his epic 56 date solo tour of Australia, Pete has … Continue reading Pete Murray Unveils Dreamy New Single ‘Amy’, Announces Upcoming Album ‘Longing’ Out October 3, Alongside Album Launch Shows in October →

A lush indie anthem for all the procrastinators and introverts of the world, today Sydney-based artist and multi-instrumentalist Chuck Sics returns with an introspective yet unwaveringly immersive new single I’ve Been Thinking, the third offering from his anticipated debut EP Slipstream set for release on September 23. With hypnotic hues a la Radiohead and Tame Impala, fused with Chuck Sics’ increasingly trademark knack for … Continue reading CHUCK SICS SHARES LUSH SINGLE ‘I’VE BEEN THINKING’ and announces new ep ‘slipstream’ due sep 23 →

What’s been the most unexpected part of touring regional Australia? Is there something you didn’t see coming until you got out there? Absolutely - I wasn’t quite sure what  to expect on the long drives from Perth up to Geraldton, Merridin, Karratha, Broome. The evolving landscape is incredible and the isolation is a nice break … Continue reading Brett wood ON LIFE, TOURING WITH PETE MURRAY AND MASTERING YOUR CRAFT →

After more than a decade of managing artists in a strategic partnership with UNIFIED Music Group, Aidan McLaren, Joe Miles and Rhett McLaren have launched a new independent artist management company, Weird Fishes. The Weird Fishes management team kicks off with an impressive roster, including Australian staples; Boy & Bear, The Dreggs, Pete Murray, Steph Strings … Continue reading Artist Managers Aidan McLaren, Joe Miles & Rhett McLaren of The Hills Are Alive Group Launch ‘Weird Fishes’ →

Celebrating a decade of live music, Melbourne’s beloved venue The Croxton Bandroom has today unveiled The Croxton Block Party - a huge two-day festival taking over the carpark across from the venue on November 1 and 2. The stacked lineup includes Tropical Fuck Storm, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Spiderbait, Ratcat, Floodlights, Party Dozen, Grace Cummings, and more. … Continue reading THE CROXTON ANNOUNCES TWO DAY FESTIVAL – THE CROXTON BLOCK PARTY FOR NOV 1 & 2 →