Tash Sultana unveils their most personal work to date with the new EP, Return To The Roots
The Cat Empire’s vibrant and liberating tenth studio album 'Bird in Paradise' is out now
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Garrett Kato is back with beautiful new single ‘Whenever I Go’
19-year-old self-taught multi-instrumentalist and seasoned live performer Mitch Santiago has released his latest single, ‘Hiding From’
Tash Sultana has never followed the script. The multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur has built an extraordinary career on their own terms, one defined by boundless creativity, relentless determination, and an unshakable connection to their craft.
From their early days busking on Melbourne’s streets to commanding global stages and amassing billions of streams, Tash has forged a career built on innovation, authenticity, and undeniable talent.
The story began with a single spark: a guitar gifted by their grandfather at age three. From that moment, Tash’s world became music. Over the years, they taught themselves to over a dozen instruments, becoming a one-person orchestra whose groundbreaking looping skills would set them apart. Even designing their very own loop station with a small trusted team to take the technical pioneering to a whole new level. By 2016, their first release NOTION EP catapulted them to global stardom amassing millions of streams, gold and multi platinum selling singles for Jungle and Notion along with live bedroom recordings that almost broke the internet. But it was their debut album Flow State that truly introduced the world to an artist with a vision like no other, spawning Platinum singles like Mystik and Gold-certified Murder to the Mind, Salvation, Free Mind, Cigarettes and counting.
In 2021, Tash’s second album, Terra Firma, marked a new era of artistic growth. Debuting at #1 on the ARIA charts, it paired introspection with lush soundscapes, winning accolades like the Rolling Stone Australia Award for Best Single (Pretty Lady). The following year, their MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne) album offered fans an intimate glimpse into the artistry of an artist whose work is entirely self-produced, engineered, and mixed at their own Lonely Lands Studio. Tash’s MTV unplugged was the most watched out of any artist in the Aus-pacific region getting picked up by multiple stations and streaming services so over 180 million people.
2023’s SUGAR EP named after trialling medication for their ADHD (artificial happiness) captured yet another layer of Tash’s artistry. It was an experimental project that saw them approach music from a different place than ever before blending soundscapes and heartfelt more upbeat lyricism in tracks like James Dean and Bitter Lovers featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. Alongside this musical evolution, Tash has expanded their role as a businessperson. Tash is the founder of Lonely Lands Agency, Lonely Lands Studio and recently launched Lonely Lands Liquids and The I Am Me Foundation. Tash has a focus on fostering new projects that reflect their passion for independence and authenticity.
In 2025, Tash Sultana steps boldly into a new era with Return to the Roots—a raw and fearless six-track EP that peels back the layers of fame and expectation to reconnect with the core of their artistry. A decade into their journey, Tash revisits the magic of their early looping days, blending nostalgic spontaneity with hard-earned wisdom. With a sound rooted in live energy and emotional truth, the EP explores themes of mental health, resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet power of authenticity. From stripped-back jams to deeply personal anthems, Return to the Roots isn’t just a reflection—it’s a reclamation. It marks a powerful return to the essence of who Tash is: an artist unbound by genre, pressure, or convention—just pure, unfiltered expression.
With a career spanning over a decade, Tash Sultana’s accomplishments speak volumes: selling out shows at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre (which sold out in 5 minutes presale), headlining major festivals, selling out global arenas, 15 ARIA nominations, and the 2023 Rolling Stone Global Artist Award. Yet, for Tash, the journey is far from over. With their unwavering drive to push creative boundaries and a focus on building a broader legacy as an entrepreneur and mentor, Tash continues to shape the industry on their own terms.
As Return To The Roots EP marks the beginning of a transformative year, Tash Sultana remains, as always, an artist in motion—creating, evolving, and inspiring a global audience along the way.
As An Inimitable Vocalist, Clever Lyricist, Deft Producer, And Inventive Creator, Tones
And I Stretches The Scope Of Pop Music With Unpredictable And Undeniable Anthems
Of Her Own Design.
Since Exploding Onto The Global Scene In 2019 As A Busker From The Mornington
Peninsula, Australia, She Has Smashed Records, Garnered Multiple Awards, Sold Out
Tours, Surpassed 10 Billion Streams And Reached Multi-Platinum Heights Around The
World.
Her Breakout “Dance Monkey” Went 6x Platinum In The United States, Became The Most
Shazamed Song Ever, And Minted Her As “The First Female Artist To Reach 2 Billion
Streams On Spotify With One Song,” All While Consistently Holding A Spot In The “Top
10 Most-Streamed Songs Of All-Time On Spotify.”
Her 2019 EP, The Kids Are Coming, Crashed The Top 30 Of The Billboard 200 And Is
Certified Gold. Meanwhile, Tones And I’s Full-Length Debut, Welcome To The
Madhouse, Toppled The Australian Albums Chart At #1 In 2021. Among Five Career
ARIA Awards, “Cloudy Day” Closed Out 2022 As ARIA’s “Song Of The Year.”
Beyond Selling Out Shows On Multiple Continents, She Has Delivered Stunning
Performances On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!,
Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, And Many More. Along The Way,
She Has Also Collaborated With Macklemore, Blackbear, Jonas Blue, Sam Feldt And BIA,
In Addition To Contributing Music To NETFLIX’s True Spirit And The Blockbuster
Sequel Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.
Taking The Helm, She Personally Shapes Her Vision By Not Only Writing And
Performing, But Also Producing And Directing Visuals. Tones And I Is A Creative Force
And Never Stops Pushing Forward.
Budjerah is a platinum-selling, multi-ARIA Award-winning artist from the Gold Coast. His newest single, “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” pulsates with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance. “I wanted to write songs with heaps of rhythm, a punchy beat, and big vocals,” he says.
Over the past three years, he’s amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with “Therapy” achieving over 17.6 million on Spotify.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” came after a whirlwind few years for the artist. Mentored by Matt Corby, Budjerah has blossomed into one of Australia’s most beloved new voices. Already an ARIA Award winner (Breakthrough Artist in 2021 and Best Soul/R&B Release in 2022), he’s been nominated for 15 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023 and two in 2024. He’s also an APRA Award recipient (Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for “Higher”) and, in 2022, he was named GQ Australia’s Breakthrough Artist.
He’s not just an award darling; he’s a captivating performer who has won over audiences at Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk, and For The Love. He opened for Ed Sheeran on his sold-out stadium tour after collaborating with Sheeran on 2022’s “2Step”. On top of that, he sold out his own headline show at the Sydney Opera House for VIVID Live.
He also achieved a career highlight performing with the legendary Kylie Minogue at the QANTAS gala. Speaking of Australian icons, Budjerah contributed the theme song to Baz Luhrmann’s 2023 television series, “Faraway Downs.”
Budjerah’s ambition burns brightly. Inspired by legends like John Farnham and Beyoncé, he envisions himself commanding arenas with powerhouse vocals and intricate choreography. This ambition is balanced by a genuine stage presence. He describes a process of bridging his natural shyness with an “on-stage character” that allows him to fully connect with the audience.
“On stage, there’s a fire in me,” he says. “And I think that’s why I love performing so much. Because there’s a part of me inside that just wants to come out. And that’s when I feel like you get the full view of me as a whole person.”
Looking back at his debut single, “Missing You,” released just over three years ago, it’s clear Budjerah has come a long way. Corby recognised his raw talent early on, mentoring him through his early releases – his self-titled debut in 2021 and “Conversations” in 2022. Since then, he’s collaborated with diverse artists like PNAU and MAY-A, proving his versatility and ability to excel in various musical landscapes. With each release, his confidence has grown, evident in the self-assured lyrics of tracks like “Ready For The Sky.”
Heralding a distinct blend of vulnerability and empowerment, and a growing reputation for honest lyrics and infectious melodies, Byron Bay based artist Kita Alexander’s natural gift for songwriting has earned her comparisons to Taylor Swift, with a polished pop delivery sending her straight to the airwaves.
Kita made headlines in the industry as one of Australia’s most exciting and promising artists in 2024 with her highly anticipated debut album, Young in Love, which Charted at #3 on Australian Album ARIA Chart. She received rave reviews for her sold out headline tour presented by triple j, and received an ARIA nomination for the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist at the 2024 ARIA Awards. Last year also saw Kita supporting international sensation, Madison Beer on her sold out Australian tour.
After a stellar year, the singer is set to rise to even greater heights in 2025. At home on the stage, she’s featured on festival bills across the country, and has been announced to join international Grammy award winning artist, Dua Lipa on her sold-out Radical Optimism tour across Australia and New Zealand. On joining the tour, Kita says, “Touring with Dua is something that has been on my mind for a very long time. She delivers pure energy on stage and next-level pop performances. March and April is going to be such a party. I truly feel so lucky to have the opportunity to share my songs with fans, old and new, across Australia and New Zealand.” Following this tour she will travel to the UK for The Great Escape and a headline show in London.
Kita, now a platinum selling artist, released a string of EP’s in the lead up to her 2024 debut album. This includes Like You Want To, Hotel, and The One, which mapped out national airplay and introduced her as an emerging force in the Australian music industry. Over the years she has continued to evolve as an artist, and become known for music with emotional depth that blends indie-pop with breezy, nostalgic soundscapes reminiscent of coastal Australia. Internationally, Kita has signed to One Fiinix as European Agent joining a roster of artists that include Ed Sheeran, Go-Jo and Tash Sultana.
With an impressive catalog of acclaimed pop anthems, she has amassed over 300 million global streams, and accreditations including 2x ARIA Platinum (Hotel), Platinum (Between You & I) and Gold (Damage Done and Like You Want To).
Beyond her solo success, Kita Alexander has collaborated with prominent songwriters, producers and artists, allowing the accomplished performer to further refine her craft and reach new audiences. Her feature on FISHER’s global dance hit ‘Atmosphere’ hit #1 on the US radio dance charts, placed #14 in triple j’s Hottest 100, went viral on Tik Tok following its premiere at Coachella, is certified Gold in Australia and got nominated for ‘Best Single’ at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards. The track was amongst a string of singles Kita released in the lead up to her debut album, including the heart-warming country ballad ‘Date Night’ featuring Morgan Evans, the introspective ‘7 Minutes In Heaven’, dance-floor ready empowerment anthem ‘Queen’, and feel-good, girl-power duet ‘All Night ft. LAUREL’. Kita recently teamed up with Australian breakout producer CYRIL to release their irresistible collaboration ‘True’, an uplifting interpolation of Spandau Ballet’s iconic song.
A darling of both the music and fashion world, Kita has graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, RUSSH, Gritty Pretty, NME, Rolling Stone and Billboard. Kita has also fronted campaigns for major international beauty brands including Maybelline New York, Estée Lauder and Lancôme.
Known for her heartfelt lyrics, sun-soaked melodies, and distinctive pop sensibility, Kita Alexander is on the fast track to become Australia’s next big pop star.
Aussie icons The Cat Empire catapulted in to 2023 with a fresh new line-up of band members, with Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill continuing on the legacy, while preserving the vibrant energy and exhilarating musicality that fans adore.
In August 2023, they released their tenth studio album Where The Angels Fall which was met with great acclaim, debuting at #5 on the ARIA Charts, charting at #1 on the AMRAP Metro Charts for three consecutive singles, added to rotation at Double J, as well as features across The Today Show, The Project, ABC News Breakfast TV, Rage Guest Host, Triple M Homegrown, Playschool, Double J Artist in Residence, and Rolling Stone.
The Cat Empire illuminated stages across the globe, performing to sold-out crowds across Europe, UK, North America, and Australia. Their magnetic force captivating millions with their high energy performances and explosive sound and visuals.
In 2024, they set off on a massive 40-date world-wide tour across the UK, including Glastonbury Festival, Europe and North America, before heading home for a string of electrifying sold-out performances featuring their most beloved tunes and exuberant new music with Australian symphony orchestras in premiere venues across Sydney, Brisbane Adelaide, Hobart and Perth, selling more than 25,000 tickets across the country.
2025 has seen the The Cat Empire release their tenth studio album Bird in Paradise, which debuted at #2 on the ARIA charts, and marked a triumphant return to a more organic, “live in the room” sound. From the outset, the band made the bold decision to ditch the fragmented methods of modern production, opting instead to capture the magic of musicians playing together in the same space.
For fans, this album offers a refreshing callback to The Cat Empire’s earlier days, while showcasing the wisdom and musicality they’ve honed over two decades. It’s a testament to their ability to create worlds within their music—worlds that are expansive, colourful, and authentic. With Bird in Paradise, The Cat Empire prove they’re not just making music; they’re building a legacy that continues to surprise, inspire, and soar.
The Cat Empire will be touring Bird in Paradise across North America, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom from June through October 2025.
19-year-old Mitch Santiago is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Perth,
Australia. He’s described by triple j as a “Perth prodigy making extremely good indie
rock” and as one of BigSound 2022’s “9 standout acts ready to explode”.
Mitch Santiago recently toured Australia supporting The Dreggs and is now celebrating the
release of his new track ‘Hiding From’ with a tour of his own.
Mitch released ‘Out For You’ in 2022 and was described by triple j as a “massive new
track that sees Mitch Santiago sharpen his vast psych sound with a bitta indie rock
flair. If you’re into Spacey Jane, that’s the vibe”. The release of ‘Out For You’ followed
Mitch’s first single, Falling, which has accumulated almost 2.9 million global streams.
‘Seeing Straight’ (produced by Andy Lawson) was released in 2022, which premiered
on triple J and continued to receive support after being added to rotation and
featured on Triple J Unearthed as the feature track for a week. It has also surpassed
970,000 all-time streams on Spotify.
Mitch has busked and gigged through hundreds of performances to emerge as a
seasoned live performer. This passion for live music has enabled him to shape his
massive one-person live show and signature sound and plays a crucial role in refining
his original music “to a place where I am super happy with it”.
Platinum-certified singer, songwriter, and producer Garrett Kato has built a global following with his emotionally resonant songwriting, atmospheric production, and captivating live performances. Born in Canada and now based in Byron Bay, Australia, Kato has generated over 200 million streams worldwide, building a reputation as one of indie-folk’s most compelling voices.
Following the success of early releases like That Low and Lonesome Sound (2018) and the globally embraced Hemispheres (2020), Garrett has continued to evolve his sound with a rare blend of lyrical depth and sonic intimacy. Tracks like “Take It Slowly” and “Breathe It In” (feat. Julia Stone) have amassed tens of millions of streams, while his 2022 album Small Town Rituals and 2023 EP Nighthawks (featuring Elina on “Never Alone”) showcased his continued ability to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.
A prolific producer in his own right, Garrett Kato self-produces all his music and has worked with a wide range of artists including Ziggy Alberts, Jem Cassar-Daley, Jack Botts, Busby Marou, Pete Murray, Steph Strings, and Felipe Baldomir. His warm, emotive production style has made him a trusted creative collaborator across the indie-folk and roots scenes.
2024 saw Garrett on the road with Hollow Coves across the EU/UK and with Ziggy Alberts throughout Canada (8 shows) and the U.S. (18 shows), performing to sold-out crowds and further cementing his reputation as a magnetic live performer.
Whether in the studio or on stage, Garrett Kato remains an artist committed to storytelling — a nomadic soul whose music feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Perth’s South Summit has rapidly risen as a unique voice in the Australian music scene. Emerging from the West Coast in 2021, the band quickly captivated audiences with their raw, genre-blending sound. Drawing from rock, reggae, and hip-hop influences, South Summit’s music offers fresh perspectives on life, reflected in their three EPs—Merlin’s (2021), Creatures (2023), and Tales Of The Yeti (2023).
In 2024, South Summit released their highly anticipated debut album, The Bliss, featuring singles “Givin’ It Up,” “Ottoway,” “Catacombs,” and “Exceptional”. They also made an unforgettable appearance on Triple J’s Like A Version, delivering a powerful cover of “Roxanne.”
South Summit continues to push the boundaries of Australian music, crafting songs that explore the complexities of the human experience.
Tash Sultana has never followed the script. The multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur has built an extraordinary career on their own terms, one defined by boundless creativity, relentless determination, and an unshakable connection to their craft.
From their early days busking on Melbourne’s streets to commanding global stages and amassing billions of streams, Tash has forged a career built on innovation, authenticity, and undeniable talent.
The story began with a single spark: a guitar gifted by their grandfather at age three. From that moment, Tash’s world became music. Over the years, they taught themselves to over a dozen instruments, becoming a one-person orchestra whose groundbreaking looping skills would set them apart. Even designing their very own loop station with a small trusted team to take the technical pioneering to a whole new level. By 2016, their first release NOTION EP catapulted them to global stardom amassing millions of streams, gold and multi platinum selling singles for Jungle and Notion along with live bedroom recordings that almost broke the internet. But it was their debut album Flow State that truly introduced the world to an artist with a vision like no other, spawning Platinum singles like Mystik and Gold-certified Murder to the Mind, Salvation, Free Mind, Cigarettes and counting.
In 2021, Tash’s second album, Terra Firma, marked a new era of artistic growth. Debuting at #1 on the ARIA charts, it paired introspection with lush soundscapes, winning accolades like the Rolling Stone Australia Award for Best Single (Pretty Lady). The following year, their MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne) album offered fans an intimate glimpse into the artistry of an artist whose work is entirely self-produced, engineered, and mixed at their own Lonely Lands Studio. Tash’s MTV unplugged was the most watched out of any artist in the Aus-pacific region getting picked up by multiple stations and streaming services so over 180 million people.
2023’s SUGAR EP named after trialling medication for their ADHD (artificial happiness) captured yet another layer of Tash’s artistry. It was an experimental project that saw them approach music from a different place than ever before blending soundscapes and heartfelt more upbeat lyricism in tracks like James Dean and Bitter Lovers featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. Alongside this musical evolution, Tash has expanded their role as a businessperson. Tash is the founder of Lonely Lands Agency, Lonely Lands Studio and recently launched Lonely Lands Liquids and The I Am Me Foundation. Tash has a focus on fostering new projects that reflect their passion for independence and authenticity.
In 2025, Tash Sultana steps boldly into a new era with Return to the Roots—a raw and fearless six-track EP that peels back the layers of fame and expectation to reconnect with the core of their artistry. A decade into their journey, Tash revisits the magic of their early looping days, blending nostalgic spontaneity with hard-earned wisdom. With a sound rooted in live energy and emotional truth, the EP explores themes of mental health, resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet power of authenticity. From stripped-back jams to deeply personal anthems, Return to the Roots isn’t just a reflection—it’s a reclamation. It marks a powerful return to the essence of who Tash is: an artist unbound by genre, pressure, or convention—just pure, unfiltered expression.
With a career spanning over a decade, Tash Sultana’s accomplishments speak volumes: selling out shows at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre (which sold out in 5 minutes presale), headlining major festivals, selling out global arenas, 15 ARIA nominations, and the 2023 Rolling Stone Global Artist Award. Yet, for Tash, the journey is far from over. With their unwavering drive to push creative boundaries and a focus on building a broader legacy as an entrepreneur and mentor, Tash continues to shape the industry on their own terms.
As Return To The Roots EP marks the beginning of a transformative year, Tash Sultana remains, as always, an artist in motion—creating, evolving, and inspiring a global audience along the way.
As An Inimitable Vocalist, Clever Lyricist, Deft Producer, And Inventive Creator, Tones
And I Stretches The Scope Of Pop Music With Unpredictable And Undeniable Anthems
Of Her Own Design.
Since Exploding Onto The Global Scene In 2019 As A Busker From The Mornington
Peninsula, Australia, She Has Smashed Records, Garnered Multiple Awards, Sold Out
Tours, Surpassed 10 Billion Streams And Reached Multi-Platinum Heights Around The
World.
Her Breakout “Dance Monkey” Went 6x Platinum In The United States, Became The Most
Shazamed Song Ever, And Minted Her As “The First Female Artist To Reach 2 Billion
Streams On Spotify With One Song,” All While Consistently Holding A Spot In The “Top
10 Most-Streamed Songs Of All-Time On Spotify.”
Her 2019 EP, The Kids Are Coming, Crashed The Top 30 Of The Billboard 200 And Is
Certified Gold. Meanwhile, Tones And I’s Full-Length Debut, Welcome To The
Madhouse, Toppled The Australian Albums Chart At #1 In 2021. Among Five Career
ARIA Awards, “Cloudy Day” Closed Out 2022 As ARIA’s “Song Of The Year.”
Beyond Selling Out Shows On Multiple Continents, She Has Delivered Stunning
Performances On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!,
Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, And Many More. Along The Way,
She Has Also Collaborated With Macklemore, Blackbear, Jonas Blue, Sam Feldt And BIA,
In Addition To Contributing Music To NETFLIX’s True Spirit And The Blockbuster
Sequel Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.
Taking The Helm, She Personally Shapes Her Vision By Not Only Writing And
Performing, But Also Producing And Directing Visuals. Tones And I Is A Creative Force
And Never Stops Pushing Forward.
Budjerah is a platinum-selling, multi-ARIA Award-winning artist from the Gold Coast. His newest single, “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” pulsates with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance. “I wanted to write songs with heaps of rhythm, a punchy beat, and big vocals,” he says.
Over the past three years, he’s amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with “Therapy” achieving over 17.6 million on Spotify.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” came after a whirlwind few years for the artist. Mentored by Matt Corby, Budjerah has blossomed into one of Australia’s most beloved new voices. Already an ARIA Award winner (Breakthrough Artist in 2021 and Best Soul/R&B Release in 2022), he’s been nominated for 15 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023 and two in 2024. He’s also an APRA Award recipient (Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for “Higher”) and, in 2022, he was named GQ Australia’s Breakthrough Artist.
He’s not just an award darling; he’s a captivating performer who has won over audiences at Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk, and For The Love. He opened for Ed Sheeran on his sold-out stadium tour after collaborating with Sheeran on 2022’s “2Step”. On top of that, he sold out his own headline show at the Sydney Opera House for VIVID Live.
He also achieved a career highlight performing with the legendary Kylie Minogue at the QANTAS gala. Speaking of Australian icons, Budjerah contributed the theme song to Baz Luhrmann’s 2023 television series, “Faraway Downs.”
Budjerah’s ambition burns brightly. Inspired by legends like John Farnham and Beyoncé, he envisions himself commanding arenas with powerhouse vocals and intricate choreography. This ambition is balanced by a genuine stage presence. He describes a process of bridging his natural shyness with an “on-stage character” that allows him to fully connect with the audience.
“On stage, there’s a fire in me,” he says. “And I think that’s why I love performing so much. Because there’s a part of me inside that just wants to come out. And that’s when I feel like you get the full view of me as a whole person.”
Looking back at his debut single, “Missing You,” released just over three years ago, it’s clear Budjerah has come a long way. Corby recognised his raw talent early on, mentoring him through his early releases – his self-titled debut in 2021 and “Conversations” in 2022. Since then, he’s collaborated with diverse artists like PNAU and MAY-A, proving his versatility and ability to excel in various musical landscapes. With each release, his confidence has grown, evident in the self-assured lyrics of tracks like “Ready For The Sky.”
Heralding a distinct blend of vulnerability and empowerment, and a growing reputation for honest lyrics and infectious melodies, Byron Bay based artist Kita Alexander’s natural gift for songwriting has earned her comparisons to Taylor Swift, with a polished pop delivery sending her straight to the airwaves.
Kita made headlines in the industry as one of Australia’s most exciting and promising artists in 2024 with her highly anticipated debut album, Young in Love, which Charted at #3 on Australian Album ARIA Chart. She received rave reviews for her sold out headline tour presented by triple j, and received an ARIA nomination for the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist at the 2024 ARIA Awards. Last year also saw Kita supporting international sensation, Madison Beer on her sold out Australian tour.
After a stellar year, the singer is set to rise to even greater heights in 2025. At home on the stage, she’s featured on festival bills across the country, and has been announced to join international Grammy award winning artist, Dua Lipa on her sold-out Radical Optimism tour across Australia and New Zealand. On joining the tour, Kita says, “Touring with Dua is something that has been on my mind for a very long time. She delivers pure energy on stage and next-level pop performances. March and April is going to be such a party. I truly feel so lucky to have the opportunity to share my songs with fans, old and new, across Australia and New Zealand.” Following this tour she will travel to the UK for The Great Escape and a headline show in London.
Kita, now a platinum selling artist, released a string of EP’s in the lead up to her 2024 debut album. This includes Like You Want To, Hotel, and The One, which mapped out national airplay and introduced her as an emerging force in the Australian music industry. Over the years she has continued to evolve as an artist, and become known for music with emotional depth that blends indie-pop with breezy, nostalgic soundscapes reminiscent of coastal Australia. Internationally, Kita has signed to One Fiinix as European Agent joining a roster of artists that include Ed Sheeran, Go-Jo and Tash Sultana.
With an impressive catalog of acclaimed pop anthems, she has amassed over 300 million global streams, and accreditations including 2x ARIA Platinum (Hotel), Platinum (Between You & I) and Gold (Damage Done and Like You Want To).
Beyond her solo success, Kita Alexander has collaborated with prominent songwriters, producers and artists, allowing the accomplished performer to further refine her craft and reach new audiences. Her feature on FISHER’s global dance hit ‘Atmosphere’ hit #1 on the US radio dance charts, placed #14 in triple j’s Hottest 100, went viral on Tik Tok following its premiere at Coachella, is certified Gold in Australia and got nominated for ‘Best Single’ at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards. The track was amongst a string of singles Kita released in the lead up to her debut album, including the heart-warming country ballad ‘Date Night’ featuring Morgan Evans, the introspective ‘7 Minutes In Heaven’, dance-floor ready empowerment anthem ‘Queen’, and feel-good, girl-power duet ‘All Night ft. LAUREL’. Kita recently teamed up with Australian breakout producer CYRIL to release their irresistible collaboration ‘True’, an uplifting interpolation of Spandau Ballet’s iconic song.
A darling of both the music and fashion world, Kita has graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, RUSSH, Gritty Pretty, NME, Rolling Stone and Billboard. Kita has also fronted campaigns for major international beauty brands including Maybelline New York, Estée Lauder and Lancôme.
Known for her heartfelt lyrics, sun-soaked melodies, and distinctive pop sensibility, Kita Alexander is on the fast track to become Australia’s next big pop star.
Aussie icons The Cat Empire catapulted in to 2023 with a fresh new line-up of band members, with Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill continuing on the legacy, while preserving the vibrant energy and exhilarating musicality that fans adore.
In August 2023, they released their tenth studio album Where The Angels Fall which was met with great acclaim, debuting at #5 on the ARIA Charts, charting at #1 on the AMRAP Metro Charts for three consecutive singles, added to rotation at Double J, as well as features across The Today Show, The Project, ABC News Breakfast TV, Rage Guest Host, Triple M Homegrown, Playschool, Double J Artist in Residence, and Rolling Stone.
The Cat Empire illuminated stages across the globe, performing to sold-out crowds across Europe, UK, North America, and Australia. Their magnetic force captivating millions with their high energy performances and explosive sound and visuals.
In 2024, they set off on a massive 40-date world-wide tour across the UK, including Glastonbury Festival, Europe and North America, before heading home for a string of electrifying sold-out performances featuring their most beloved tunes and exuberant new music with Australian symphony orchestras in premiere venues across Sydney, Brisbane Adelaide, Hobart and Perth, selling more than 25,000 tickets across the country.
2025 has seen the The Cat Empire release their tenth studio album Bird in Paradise, which debuted at #2 on the ARIA charts, and marked a triumphant return to a more organic, “live in the room” sound. From the outset, the band made the bold decision to ditch the fragmented methods of modern production, opting instead to capture the magic of musicians playing together in the same space.
For fans, this album offers a refreshing callback to The Cat Empire’s earlier days, while showcasing the wisdom and musicality they’ve honed over two decades. It’s a testament to their ability to create worlds within their music—worlds that are expansive, colourful, and authentic. With Bird in Paradise, The Cat Empire prove they’re not just making music; they’re building a legacy that continues to surprise, inspire, and soar.
The Cat Empire will be touring Bird in Paradise across North America, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom from June through October 2025.
19-year-old Mitch Santiago is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Perth,
Australia. He’s described by triple j as a “Perth prodigy making extremely good indie
rock” and as one of BigSound 2022’s “9 standout acts ready to explode”.
Mitch Santiago recently toured Australia supporting The Dreggs and is now celebrating the
release of his new track ‘Hiding From’ with a tour of his own.
Mitch released ‘Out For You’ in 2022 and was described by triple j as a “massive new
track that sees Mitch Santiago sharpen his vast psych sound with a bitta indie rock
flair. If you’re into Spacey Jane, that’s the vibe”. The release of ‘Out For You’ followed
Mitch’s first single, Falling, which has accumulated almost 2.9 million global streams.
‘Seeing Straight’ (produced by Andy Lawson) was released in 2022, which premiered
on triple J and continued to receive support after being added to rotation and
featured on Triple J Unearthed as the feature track for a week. It has also surpassed
970,000 all-time streams on Spotify.
Mitch has busked and gigged through hundreds of performances to emerge as a
seasoned live performer. This passion for live music has enabled him to shape his
massive one-person live show and signature sound and plays a crucial role in refining
his original music “to a place where I am super happy with it”.
Platinum-certified singer, songwriter, and producer Garrett Kato has built a global following with his emotionally resonant songwriting, atmospheric production, and captivating live performances. Born in Canada and now based in Byron Bay, Australia, Kato has generated over 200 million streams worldwide, building a reputation as one of indie-folk’s most compelling voices.
Following the success of early releases like That Low and Lonesome Sound (2018) and the globally embraced Hemispheres (2020), Garrett has continued to evolve his sound with a rare blend of lyrical depth and sonic intimacy. Tracks like “Take It Slowly” and “Breathe It In” (feat. Julia Stone) have amassed tens of millions of streams, while his 2022 album Small Town Rituals and 2023 EP Nighthawks (featuring Elina on “Never Alone”) showcased his continued ability to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.
A prolific producer in his own right, Garrett Kato self-produces all his music and has worked with a wide range of artists including Ziggy Alberts, Jem Cassar-Daley, Jack Botts, Busby Marou, Pete Murray, Steph Strings, and Felipe Baldomir. His warm, emotive production style has made him a trusted creative collaborator across the indie-folk and roots scenes.
2024 saw Garrett on the road with Hollow Coves across the EU/UK and with Ziggy Alberts throughout Canada (8 shows) and the U.S. (18 shows), performing to sold-out crowds and further cementing his reputation as a magnetic live performer.
Whether in the studio or on stage, Garrett Kato remains an artist committed to storytelling — a nomadic soul whose music feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Perth’s South Summit has rapidly risen as a unique voice in the Australian music scene. Emerging from the West Coast in 2021, the band quickly captivated audiences with their raw, genre-blending sound. Drawing from rock, reggae, and hip-hop influences, South Summit’s music offers fresh perspectives on life, reflected in their three EPs—Merlin’s (2021), Creatures (2023), and Tales Of The Yeti (2023).
In 2024, South Summit released their highly anticipated debut album, The Bliss, featuring singles “Givin’ It Up,” “Ottoway,” “Catacombs,” and “Exceptional”. They also made an unforgettable appearance on Triple J’s Like A Version, delivering a powerful cover of “Roxanne.”
South Summit continues to push the boundaries of Australian music, crafting songs that explore the complexities of the human experience.
Garrett Kato’s internal conversation manifests in his music. His diligent tinkering as a producer, unfiltered candor as a songwriter, and artful arrangements as a creator commune in one open dialogue soundtracked by a delicate synthesis of folk, indie, and alternative. As such, the songs preserve personal memories worth holding onto, ease moments of anxiety and confusion, and provide reprieve. Following 2018’s That Low and Lonesome Sound, his music resonated worldwide via Hemispheres in 2020. “Take It Slowly” surpassed 20 million Spotify streams, while “Breathe It In” [with Julia Stone] generated over 16.4 million Spotify streams. After generating over 180 million streams and captivating audiences worldwide, the Canada-born and Australia-based platinum-certified artist and producer continues to explore this emotional exchange on his new EP, Nighthawks out now, via Nettwerk. Featuring singles, “Losing Touch,” “Slow Motion,” and “Never Alone” feat. Elina, the production is bigger, adventurous, experimental and embraces a new chapter. There’s exploration of pop, lo-fi, vintage sounds combined with Garrett Kato’s classic singer-songwriter grit. His internal conversation manifests in his music and is all throughout Nighthawks.
Garrett Kato’s internal conversation manifests in his music. His diligent tinkering as a producer, unfiltered candor as a songwriter, and artful arrangements as a creator commune in one open dialogue soundtracked by a delicate synthesis of folk, indie, and alternative. As such, the songs preserve personal memories worth holding onto, ease moments of anxiety and confusion, and provide reprieve. Following 2018’s That Low and Lonesome Sound, his music resonated worldwide via Hemispheres in 2020. “Take It Slowly” surpassed 20 million Spotify streams, while “Breathe It In” [with Julia Stone] generated over 16.4 million Spotify streams. After generating over 180 million streams and captivating audiences worldwide, the Canada-born and Australia-based platinum-certified artist and producer continues to explore this emotional exchange on his new EP, Nighthawks out now, via Nettwerk. Featuring singles, “Losing Touch,” “Slow Motion,” and “Never Alone” feat. Elina, the production is bigger, adventurous, experimental and embraces a new chapter. There’s exploration of pop, lo-fi, vintage sounds combined with Garrett Kato’s classic singer-songwriter grit. His internal conversation manifests in his music and is all throughout Nighthawks.
Lemon Tree Music is an independent, Australian based management company founded and directed by Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan.
Our stella team is made up of Kristie McCarthy, Elise Naismith, Elly Walker, Marietta Ouzas, Krystal Hingston, Carmela Baluyot, Lauren Dimech, Taylor James, Victoria Smith, Olivia Smart, and Evie Steer. Lemon Tree Music proudly guides the careers of Tash Sultana, Tones and I, Budjerah, The Cat Empire, Mitch Santiago, Garrett Kato, Kita Alexander and South Summit.
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