Since they broke through into the Australian music scene more than a decade ago, Tash Sultana has been nothing less than a musical force.
The gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer and entrepreneur has carved out every step in their musical journey over the last 15 years, which has taken them from performing open night mics all over the country, busking the streets of Melbourne to releasing platinum records, accumulating billions of streams, nominations across the globe, to winning awards and selling hundreds of thousands of concert tickets worldwide.
Tash creates, composes, writes, engineers and produces everything that is heard live, and on record. Tash is the band. Their now-famous busking sessions on Melbourne’s Bourke Street catapulted them into the eyes and ears of music fans everywhere, and a viral video of their early song ‘Jungle’ brought them international attention. Since then, it’s been nothing but a meteoric rise.
Their debut album Flow State landed in 2018 and quickly became Gold certified, and spawned Platinum and Gold records with singles ‘Mystik’ and ‘Murder to the Mind’.
In 2019 alone, Tash sold more than 500,000 concert tickets globally, and over the years they’ve notched up major international appearances at festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Montreal Jazz Festival.
Acclaimed second record Terra Firma landed in 2021, and garnered widespread praise for Tash’s raw and reflective songwriting and ambitious musical arrangements. Like everything before it, the entirety of the record was carved by Tash – every instrument that was played, every bit of musical arrangement, every bit of production. But for the first time, Terra Firma saw Tash bring in a couple of close friends and collaborations to co-write – including Matt Corby, Dann Hume, Jerome Farah, and Josh Cashman.
Their extensive catalog has nearly broken the internet, having raked in billions of streams and counting.
2023 sees Tash release the first music from a new era of Tash Sultana.
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 12 billion streams and reached multi-platinum heights around the world.
Her breakout “Dance Monkey” went 6x platinum in the United States, is the most Shazamed, minted her as “the first female artist to reach 3 billion streams on Spotify with one song,” and has consistently held 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 graced the worlds biggest stages, and 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.
Tones’ highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Beautifully Ordinary’ is out now.
Budjerah returns in 2024 with his explosive new single, “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense.” Fresh off the platinum-selling success of “Therapy,” the multi-ARIA Award-winning artist from the Gold Coast returns with his most soaring vocals yet, gearing up for his biggest headline tour of Australia.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” pulsates with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance. Budjerah craved a sound that delivered a “punch in the face.”
“I wanted to write songs with heaps of rhythm, a punchy beat, and big vocals,” he says.
As if by fate, fellow Aussie musician G-Flip called Budjerah out of the blue, inviting him to collaborate. “They’re the perfect person for punch-you-in-the-face music,” Budjerah says, and it’s clear he’s not wrong.
The artistic chemistry between Budjerah and G-Flip, renowned for their electrifying live shows, takes centre stage here. Together, they’ve crafted a stadium-ready anthem primed for mass singalongs.
Budjerah has meticulously built a captivating discography. Following “Therapy” and “Video Game” (co-written with Meg Mac and Matt Corby) in 2023, he’s eager to unleash new material after a period of self-discovery in Los Angeles. “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense,” however, was born in G-Flip’s hometown of Melbourne.
While the song initially explored Budjerah’s struggles with quitting coffee, it morphed into a broader expression of frustration – catchy as it is cathartic.
“It’s been a pretty confusing time in my life,” Budjerah admits. “I’m still drinking coffee, and that don’t make no sense, and neither does anything else that I have to deal with.”
Together Budjerah and G Flip have masterfully crafted something that feels universally relatable. Anyone who’s ever felt like they’re banging their head against a wall will connect with Budjerah’s biggest chorus yet – a soaring release that explodes with his signature vocals. It’s a testament to his relentless evolution as a vocalist and a clear sign of things to come.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” arrives after a whirlwind few years for the artist, culminating in a massive 2023. 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 13 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023. 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. Last year, 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.”
Over the past three years, he’s amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with “Therapy” achieving over 15 million on Spotify.
With his biggest headline tour looming, it feels like an unstoppable time for Budjerah.
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 recognized 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.”
With “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense,” Budjerah proves he’s more than ready to capitalise on the momentum.
Kita Alexander is a supremely talented alt-pop singer-songwriter from Bryon Bay, Australia. In March, she released her debut album “Young in Love” via Warner Music Australia. The album is a truthful, passionate and radiant melodic celebration of self, life, love and traversing the waves of a relationship.
Kita has garnered over 288 million global streams across her impressive catalogue of highly lauded pop-anthems, including the2 x ARIA Platinum single ‘Hotel’, the ARIA Platinum ‘Between You & I’and2 x ARIA Gold singles ‘Damage Done’ and ‘Like You Want To’.
Her feature on FISHER’s global dance hit ‘Atmosphere’ hit #1 on the US radio dance charts, placed #14in 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’.
In April Kita completed a sold-out Australian album tour, presented by triple j. She has also featured on festival bills including Splendour in the Grass, Ability Fest, This That festival, Summer Salt festival and Party in the Paddock.
Additionally, Kita is making waves as a musician in the fashion and beauty industry with campaigns for Maybelline New York, Estée Lauder, and The Iconic AU, as well as features in Vogue Australia, Harpers Bazaar, RUSSH and more
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.
This year, 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 performances featuring their most beloved tunes and exuberant new music with Australian symphony orchestras in premiere venues across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Adelaide and Hobart. All shows in Melbourne and Sydney have officially sold-out.
The Cat Empire have just announced their tenth studio album Bird in Paradise is set to be released on March 7, 2025 via BMG and will include their recent singles ‘La Gracia’, ‘Blood on the Stage’ and ‘Doing Fine’.
From the Blue Mountains, Australia, emerges Little Green, a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music is as organic and untamed as the world that shaped her. Drawing inspiration from 70s and 80s music, she fuses the introspective depth of Joni Mitchell with the raw defiance of the Divinyls, creating a sound that is both brave and delicate.
Her latest single, “Thank You For That” is a bold exploration of generational trauma and how childhood experiences shape the way we love and connect as adults. Co-written with producer Randy Belculfine and Savannah Sanabia during a writing trip to LA, the track blends heartfelt lyricism with a newfound edge, offering a raw glimpse into her healing journey.
With an album and three EPs already to her name, Little Green is carving out a unique space in the singer-songwriter-pop genre. Her upcoming second album, set for release in 2025, promises to push boundaries while staying true to her quirky, authentic roots— delving deeper into themes of self-discovery and emotional healing.
Twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce, known collectively as the Pierce Brothers, have been an unstoppable force in the Australian indie-folk/blues & roots scene for several years. From their humble beginnings as buskers on Melbourne’s Bourke Street, where they shared the streets with other notable acts like Tash Sultana and Tones and I, the brothers quickly became a must-see act, showcasing their high-energy performances and captivating stage presence.
Through relentless touring and an ever-growing fan base, the Pierce Brothers have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of the music scene in Australia and beyond. Their musical journey has been one of evolution, culminating in a top 15 ARIA debut album and two Top 10 ARIA EPs, accompanied by an impressive 30 million global streams. The duo achieved a significant milestone by headlining a packed Forum Theatre in their hometown of Melbourne and embarked on a massive world tour, headlining venues across the globe and supporting artists in arenas. They’ve graced the stages of major festivals in North America, Europe, and Australia, leaving an indelible mark wherever they go.
The unprecedented challenges of the 2020 lockdown led the brothers into the studio for six weeks, resulting in the creation of their album “Into The Great Unknown.” This release marked a bold departure, as the twins fearlessly explored previously uncharted musical territory.
In 2022, the Pierce Brothers continued their musical journey with a series of beautiful collaborations featuring Garrett Kato, Steph Strings, and Jan Skubiszewski. The momentum surged into 2023 with the release of ‘High & Unsteady,’ a collaboration co-written, recorded, and produced by platinum award-winning artist Tash Sultana, amassing over 1 million streams on Spotify.
Wrapping up 2023 with the releases of ‘Studio’ and ‘Bottle,’ the Pierce Brothers made a memorable appearance on Playschool in 2023, adding a delightful twist to their repertoire. The third single off the album ‘Wilder’ featured Philadelphia duo Lullanas was highly anticipated and set the tone for the album to come.
The brothers kicked off their 10th year anniversary in 2024 with an epic return to the UK/EU markets for a string of sell out shows and to reconnect with their dedicated fan base overseas.
With their 7th album ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ slated for release Friday 29th March and a massive 33 date tour across Australia to celebrate, they continue to electrify audiences with their performances and push the boundaries of their musicality.
The Pierce Brothers’ dedication to their craft and their ability to captivate audiences have solidified their position as a powerhouse duo. As they forge ahead, fans eagerly await their upcoming releases and the chance to experience the infectious energy of the Pierce Brothers live on stage.
At just 18 years old, Mitch Santiago is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Perth, Australia, described by triple j as a “Perth prodigy making extremely good indie rock.” With hundreds of performances under his belt, Mitch has emerged as a seasoned live performer. His passion for live music has shaped his dynamic one-person live show and unique sound, playing a crucial role in refining his original music.
Mitch’s journey began at age 9 when he found a discarded guitar on the side of the road sparking an obsession with music. Fast forward a few years and Mitch is writing and producing music, playing a multitude of instruments from guitar, bass, drums, synths, keys, percussion and almost anything he can get his hands on.
Attendees of one of Mitch’s shows can expect to be blown away by the high-energy union of catchy song writing, powerful vocals and a soaring soundscape of multiple live-looped instrumental and drum tracks, fusing into a sonic wall that will leave them breathless.
In 2020, he self-released his song “Falling,” which he wrote, performed, and produced, garnering over 2.5 million streams to date and counting.
2022 was a pivotal year for Mitch, with major releases like “Out for You,” “How I See You,” and “Seeing Straight,” attracting industry attention and a growing fan base. “Out for You” was praised by triple j and added to their full rotation. Mitch was also featured as triple j unearthed’s, Artist of the Week.
His first national headline tour included shows in Perth and Melbourne, as well as regional festivals such as NYE on the Hill and Summer South Festival.
He was honoured to showcase at BIGSOUND, where triple j unearthed named him one of BIGSOUND 2022’s “9 standout acts ready to explode.”
2023 was an exciting year. Whilst finishing high school he released “Figure Me Out,” “Final Blow,” and his second EP “Later in Life.” He toured nationally as the official support for The Dreggs on their “For Your Love” tour across 5 states and 9 shows. Live Nation, the global music promoter, invited him to showcase at their “Ones To Watch” Emerging Artist program in March.
Mitch headlined shows in Perth and Melbourne and performed at festivals such as Springtime on the Gold Coast and Icebreaker Festival in Sydney. His song release “Talk to Me” received high praise from 6 of the triple j team , with Dave Ruby Howe noting, “Each new track from Mitch Santiago feels like it’s destined to be on his inevitable greatest hits compilation. This guy’s too good!” and Ash McGregor “Mitch is an artist that continually sets the bar higher and higher with each release. This would captivate a stadium”.
In September 2023, Mitch took his first step onto the international stage, touring the UK and Europe. Anchored around a showcase at the renowned Reeperbahn festival in Hamburg, he performed for leading music industry and enthusiasts and performed for N-Joy radio, Germany at their “Reeperbus”. He undertook his first European headline shows to enthusiastic crowds in UK, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, his leading markets at that time outside of Australia.
October saw him showcasing at the inaugural SXSW Sydney, playing three shows to industry professionals and the public. He capped off the year with the release of “Home and In Love.”
Looking ahead, 2024 promises to be an exciting year, with Mitch set to perform at five renowned UK festivals: Tramlines Festival, Truck Festival, Camp Bestival, Y Not Festival, and Kendal Calling. Collectively these festivals will see him perform to over 165,000 UK music lovers offering substantial audience reach and further solidifying his position in the global music scene.
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. After generating over 215 million streams and captivating audiences worldwide, the Canada-born and Australia-based platinum-certified artist and producer continues to go from strength to strength.
Garrett Kato writes, records, produces, and mixes his music from his home studio near Byron Bay, Australia. His striking new single ‘Are You Ok?’, a soul-stirring acoustic tapestry that weaves through the emotional nuances of introspection and self-discovery. Garrett Kato’s signature acoustic brilliance takes centerstage, creating a raw and authentic sonic experience.
‘Are You Ok?’ navigates the delicate balance between vulnerability and empowerment, blending folk, indie and pop elements to create a sound that resonates with the depth of the human experience.
Wanderlust brought Garrett from Canada to Byron Bay where he eventually married, started a family, and made a home. Simultaneously, his artistry evolved through careful commitment to the craft. 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. Highlighted by “With You,” his 2022 offering, Small Town Rituals, granted Kato over 1 million Shazam’s maintaining his momentum. Simultaneously, Garrett’s production and songwriting catalog expanded.
He collaborated with ZIGGY ALBERTS on the ‘Four Feet in the Forest EP’ (Platinum in Australia) and ‘Laps Around the Sun’ (Gold in Australia). Australian tastemaker station triple j dubbed GARRETT as the “producer and musician behind some of the most prominent sounds coming out of Byron Bay’s booming buskers scene” and rightly so; Garrett has worked with a string of iconic Aussie artists including and helmed projects for BUDJERAH, JEM CASSAR-DALEY, PETE MURRAY, STEPH STRINGS, BUSBY MAROU, PIERCE BROTHERS, RILEY PEARCE, JACK BOTTS, and DAMI IM, to name a few.
After tuning into his acoustic inclinations on Small Town Rituals, he consciously pushed himself sonically and vocally on his recent body of work, Nighthawks EP.
“I was definitely exploring,” he admits. “It opened more possibilities, and the production is aesthetically bigger. I wanted to try something more adventurous and embrace different vibes. I stepped out of the folk singer-songwriter genre and into pop, lo-fi, and old school sounds. Rather than approaching this as a ‘collection’, I’d finish one song and move onto the next from scratch. Each track grabs a snippet of a moment in time.”
Garrett’s collaboration with Swedish singer-songwriter ELINA on the track ‘Never Alone’ has been a great success, with over 7 million streams, a continuous 700,000 streams a month, and seeing his global audience growing rapidly.
Last year GARRETT supported HOLLOW COVES on their Australia and New Zealand Tour and will head overseas with them in March/April 2024 to support them on their European and the U.K. Tour, across 19 shows.
Battlesnake is an Australian 7-piece metal band that have emerged from the depths of the underworld. With a powerful sound that can only be described as the genetically engineered cyborg super child of Queen, King Gizzard and Judas Priest, the band has quickly gained a reputation for their high-impact live performances and epic, theatrical songwriting. Mortals tremble, all hail Battlesnake!
Battlesnake released their debut EP in 2020. A powerful 6 track release titled ‘Myths and Legends from Gorbag’s Domain’. Their first full length, self-titled album followed in 2023. This album and their high impact live show has garnered the interest of the Australian music industry. Recently the band supported KISS on their End of The World Tour, The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction on the The World Is a Vampire tour.
Battlesnake are set to march forward with their new single, Motorsteeple, and are laying the foundations for their biggest year yet in 2024!
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.
Since they broke through into the Australian music scene more than a decade ago, Tash Sultana has been nothing less than a musical force.
The gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer and entrepreneur has carved out every step in their musical journey over the last 15 years, which has taken them from performing open night mics all over the country, busking the streets of Melbourne to releasing platinum records, accumulating billions of streams, nominations across the globe, to winning awards and selling hundreds of thousands of concert tickets worldwide.
Tash creates, composes, writes, engineers and produces everything that is heard live, and on record. Tash is the band. Their now-famous busking sessions on Melbourne’s Bourke Street catapulted them into the eyes and ears of music fans everywhere, and a viral video of their early song ‘Jungle’ brought them international attention. Since then, it’s been nothing but a meteoric rise.
Their debut album Flow State landed in 2018 and quickly became Gold certified, and spawned Platinum and Gold records with singles ‘Mystik’ and ‘Murder to the Mind’.
In 2019 alone, Tash sold more than 500,000 concert tickets globally, and over the years they’ve notched up major international appearances at festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and Montreal Jazz Festival.
Acclaimed second record Terra Firma landed in 2021, and garnered widespread praise for Tash’s raw and reflective songwriting and ambitious musical arrangements. Like everything before it, the entirety of the record was carved by Tash – every instrument that was played, every bit of musical arrangement, every bit of production. But for the first time, Terra Firma saw Tash bring in a couple of close friends and collaborations to co-write – including Matt Corby, Dann Hume, Jerome Farah, and Josh Cashman.
Their extensive catalog has nearly broken the internet, having raked in billions of streams and counting.
2023 sees Tash release the first music from a new era of Tash Sultana.
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 12 billion streams and reached multi-platinum heights around the world.
Her breakout “Dance Monkey” went 6x platinum in the United States, is the most Shazamed, minted her as “the first female artist to reach 3 billion streams on Spotify with one song,” and has consistently held 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 graced the worlds biggest stages, and 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.
Tones’ highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Beautifully Ordinary’ is out now.
Budjerah returns in 2024 with his explosive new single, “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense.” Fresh off the platinum-selling success of “Therapy,” the multi-ARIA Award-winning artist from the Gold Coast returns with his most soaring vocals yet, gearing up for his biggest headline tour of Australia.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” pulsates with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance. Budjerah craved a sound that delivered a “punch in the face.”
“I wanted to write songs with heaps of rhythm, a punchy beat, and big vocals,” he says.
As if by fate, fellow Aussie musician G-Flip called Budjerah out of the blue, inviting him to collaborate. “They’re the perfect person for punch-you-in-the-face music,” Budjerah says, and it’s clear he’s not wrong.
The artistic chemistry between Budjerah and G-Flip, renowned for their electrifying live shows, takes centre stage here. Together, they’ve crafted a stadium-ready anthem primed for mass singalongs.
Budjerah has meticulously built a captivating discography. Following “Therapy” and “Video Game” (co-written with Meg Mac and Matt Corby) in 2023, he’s eager to unleash new material after a period of self-discovery in Los Angeles. “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense,” however, was born in G-Flip’s hometown of Melbourne.
While the song initially explored Budjerah’s struggles with quitting coffee, it morphed into a broader expression of frustration – catchy as it is cathartic.
“It’s been a pretty confusing time in my life,” Budjerah admits. “I’m still drinking coffee, and that don’t make no sense, and neither does anything else that I have to deal with.”
Together Budjerah and G Flip have masterfully crafted something that feels universally relatable. Anyone who’s ever felt like they’re banging their head against a wall will connect with Budjerah’s biggest chorus yet – a soaring release that explodes with his signature vocals. It’s a testament to his relentless evolution as a vocalist and a clear sign of things to come.
“Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” arrives after a whirlwind few years for the artist, culminating in a massive 2023. 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 13 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023. 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. Last year, 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.”
Over the past three years, he’s amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with “Therapy” achieving over 15 million on Spotify.
With his biggest headline tour looming, it feels like an unstoppable time for Budjerah.
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 recognized 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.”
With “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense,” Budjerah proves he’s more than ready to capitalise on the momentum.
Kita Alexander is a supremely talented alt-pop singer-songwriter from Bryon Bay, Australia. In March, she released her debut album “Young in Love” via Warner Music Australia. The album is a truthful, passionate and radiant melodic celebration of self, life, love and traversing the waves of a relationship.
Kita has garnered over 288 million global streams across her impressive catalogue of highly lauded pop-anthems, including the2 x ARIA Platinum single ‘Hotel’, the ARIA Platinum ‘Between You & I’and2 x ARIA Gold singles ‘Damage Done’ and ‘Like You Want To’.
Her feature on FISHER’s global dance hit ‘Atmosphere’ hit #1 on the US radio dance charts, placed #14in 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’.
In April Kita completed a sold-out Australian album tour, presented by triple j. She has also featured on festival bills including Splendour in the Grass, Ability Fest, This That festival, Summer Salt festival and Party in the Paddock.
Additionally, Kita is making waves as a musician in the fashion and beauty industry with campaigns for Maybelline New York, Estée Lauder, and The Iconic AU, as well as features in Vogue Australia, Harpers Bazaar, RUSSH and more
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.
This year, 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 performances featuring their most beloved tunes and exuberant new music with Australian symphony orchestras in premiere venues across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Adelaide and Hobart. All shows in Melbourne and Sydney have officially sold-out.
The Cat Empire have just announced their tenth studio album Bird in Paradise is set to be released on March 7, 2025 via BMG and will include their recent singles ‘La Gracia’, ‘Blood on the Stage’ and ‘Doing Fine’.
From the Blue Mountains, Australia, emerges Little Green, a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music is as organic and untamed as the world that shaped her. Drawing inspiration from 70s and 80s music, she fuses the introspective depth of Joni Mitchell with the raw defiance of the Divinyls, creating a sound that is both brave and delicate.
Her latest single, “Thank You For That” is a bold exploration of generational trauma and how childhood experiences shape the way we love and connect as adults. Co-written with producer Randy Belculfine and Savannah Sanabia during a writing trip to LA, the track blends heartfelt lyricism with a newfound edge, offering a raw glimpse into her healing journey.
With an album and three EPs already to her name, Little Green is carving out a unique space in the singer-songwriter-pop genre. Her upcoming second album, set for release in 2025, promises to push boundaries while staying true to her quirky, authentic roots— delving deeper into themes of self-discovery and emotional healing.
Twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce, known collectively as the Pierce Brothers, have been an unstoppable force in the Australian indie-folk/blues & roots scene for several years. From their humble beginnings as buskers on Melbourne’s Bourke Street, where they shared the streets with other notable acts like Tash Sultana and Tones and I, the brothers quickly became a must-see act, showcasing their high-energy performances and captivating stage presence.
Through relentless touring and an ever-growing fan base, the Pierce Brothers have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of the music scene in Australia and beyond. Their musical journey has been one of evolution, culminating in a top 15 ARIA debut album and two Top 10 ARIA EPs, accompanied by an impressive 30 million global streams. The duo achieved a significant milestone by headlining a packed Forum Theatre in their hometown of Melbourne and embarked on a massive world tour, headlining venues across the globe and supporting artists in arenas. They’ve graced the stages of major festivals in North America, Europe, and Australia, leaving an indelible mark wherever they go.
The unprecedented challenges of the 2020 lockdown led the brothers into the studio for six weeks, resulting in the creation of their album “Into The Great Unknown.” This release marked a bold departure, as the twins fearlessly explored previously uncharted musical territory.
In 2022, the Pierce Brothers continued their musical journey with a series of beautiful collaborations featuring Garrett Kato, Steph Strings, and Jan Skubiszewski. The momentum surged into 2023 with the release of ‘High & Unsteady,’ a collaboration co-written, recorded, and produced by platinum award-winning artist Tash Sultana, amassing over 1 million streams on Spotify.
Wrapping up 2023 with the releases of ‘Studio’ and ‘Bottle,’ the Pierce Brothers made a memorable appearance on Playschool in 2023, adding a delightful twist to their repertoire. The third single off the album ‘Wilder’ featured Philadelphia duo Lullanas was highly anticipated and set the tone for the album to come.
The brothers kicked off their 10th year anniversary in 2024 with an epic return to the UK/EU markets for a string of sell out shows and to reconnect with their dedicated fan base overseas.
With their 7th album ‘Everything Is Bigger Than Me’ slated for release Friday 29th March and a massive 33 date tour across Australia to celebrate, they continue to electrify audiences with their performances and push the boundaries of their musicality.
The Pierce Brothers’ dedication to their craft and their ability to captivate audiences have solidified their position as a powerhouse duo. As they forge ahead, fans eagerly await their upcoming releases and the chance to experience the infectious energy of the Pierce Brothers live on stage.
At just 18 years old, Mitch Santiago is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Perth, Australia, described by triple j as a “Perth prodigy making extremely good indie rock.” With hundreds of performances under his belt, Mitch has emerged as a seasoned live performer. His passion for live music has shaped his dynamic one-person live show and unique sound, playing a crucial role in refining his original music.
Mitch’s journey began at age 9 when he found a discarded guitar on the side of the road sparking an obsession with music. Fast forward a few years and Mitch is writing and producing music, playing a multitude of instruments from guitar, bass, drums, synths, keys, percussion and almost anything he can get his hands on.
Attendees of one of Mitch’s shows can expect to be blown away by the high-energy union of catchy song writing, powerful vocals and a soaring soundscape of multiple live-looped instrumental and drum tracks, fusing into a sonic wall that will leave them breathless.
In 2020, he self-released his song “Falling,” which he wrote, performed, and produced, garnering over 2.5 million streams to date and counting.
2022 was a pivotal year for Mitch, with major releases like “Out for You,” “How I See You,” and “Seeing Straight,” attracting industry attention and a growing fan base. “Out for You” was praised by triple j and added to their full rotation. Mitch was also featured as triple j unearthed’s, Artist of the Week.
His first national headline tour included shows in Perth and Melbourne, as well as regional festivals such as NYE on the Hill and Summer South Festival.
He was honoured to showcase at BIGSOUND, where triple j unearthed named him one of BIGSOUND 2022’s “9 standout acts ready to explode.”
2023 was an exciting year. Whilst finishing high school he released “Figure Me Out,” “Final Blow,” and his second EP “Later in Life.” He toured nationally as the official support for The Dreggs on their “For Your Love” tour across 5 states and 9 shows. Live Nation, the global music promoter, invited him to showcase at their “Ones To Watch” Emerging Artist program in March.
Mitch headlined shows in Perth and Melbourne and performed at festivals such as Springtime on the Gold Coast and Icebreaker Festival in Sydney. His song release “Talk to Me” received high praise from 6 of the triple j team , with Dave Ruby Howe noting, “Each new track from Mitch Santiago feels like it’s destined to be on his inevitable greatest hits compilation. This guy’s too good!” and Ash McGregor “Mitch is an artist that continually sets the bar higher and higher with each release. This would captivate a stadium”.
In September 2023, Mitch took his first step onto the international stage, touring the UK and Europe. Anchored around a showcase at the renowned Reeperbahn festival in Hamburg, he performed for leading music industry and enthusiasts and performed for N-Joy radio, Germany at their “Reeperbus”. He undertook his first European headline shows to enthusiastic crowds in UK, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, his leading markets at that time outside of Australia.
October saw him showcasing at the inaugural SXSW Sydney, playing three shows to industry professionals and the public. He capped off the year with the release of “Home and In Love.”
Looking ahead, 2024 promises to be an exciting year, with Mitch set to perform at five renowned UK festivals: Tramlines Festival, Truck Festival, Camp Bestival, Y Not Festival, and Kendal Calling. Collectively these festivals will see him perform to over 165,000 UK music lovers offering substantial audience reach and further solidifying his position in the global music scene.
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. After generating over 215 million streams and captivating audiences worldwide, the Canada-born and Australia-based platinum-certified artist and producer continues to go from strength to strength.
Garrett Kato writes, records, produces, and mixes his music from his home studio near Byron Bay, Australia. His striking new single ‘Are You Ok?’, a soul-stirring acoustic tapestry that weaves through the emotional nuances of introspection and self-discovery. Garrett Kato’s signature acoustic brilliance takes centerstage, creating a raw and authentic sonic experience.
‘Are You Ok?’ navigates the delicate balance between vulnerability and empowerment, blending folk, indie and pop elements to create a sound that resonates with the depth of the human experience.
Wanderlust brought Garrett from Canada to Byron Bay where he eventually married, started a family, and made a home. Simultaneously, his artistry evolved through careful commitment to the craft. 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. Highlighted by “With You,” his 2022 offering, Small Town Rituals, granted Kato over 1 million Shazam’s maintaining his momentum. Simultaneously, Garrett’s production and songwriting catalog expanded.
He collaborated with ZIGGY ALBERTS on the ‘Four Feet in the Forest EP’ (Platinum in Australia) and ‘Laps Around the Sun’ (Gold in Australia). Australian tastemaker station triple j dubbed GARRETT as the “producer and musician behind some of the most prominent sounds coming out of Byron Bay’s booming buskers scene” and rightly so; Garrett has worked with a string of iconic Aussie artists including and helmed projects for BUDJERAH, JEM CASSAR-DALEY, PETE MURRAY, STEPH STRINGS, BUSBY MAROU, PIERCE BROTHERS, RILEY PEARCE, JACK BOTTS, and DAMI IM, to name a few.
After tuning into his acoustic inclinations on Small Town Rituals, he consciously pushed himself sonically and vocally on his recent body of work, Nighthawks EP.
“I was definitely exploring,” he admits. “It opened more possibilities, and the production is aesthetically bigger. I wanted to try something more adventurous and embrace different vibes. I stepped out of the folk singer-songwriter genre and into pop, lo-fi, and old school sounds. Rather than approaching this as a ‘collection’, I’d finish one song and move onto the next from scratch. Each track grabs a snippet of a moment in time.”
Garrett’s collaboration with Swedish singer-songwriter ELINA on the track ‘Never Alone’ has been a great success, with over 7 million streams, a continuous 700,000 streams a month, and seeing his global audience growing rapidly.
Last year GARRETT supported HOLLOW COVES on their Australia and New Zealand Tour and will head overseas with them in March/April 2024 to support them on their European and the U.K. Tour, across 19 shows.
Battlesnake is an Australian 7-piece metal band that have emerged from the depths of the underworld. With a powerful sound that can only be described as the genetically engineered cyborg super child of Queen, King Gizzard and Judas Priest, the band has quickly gained a reputation for their high-impact live performances and epic, theatrical songwriting. Mortals tremble, all hail Battlesnake!
Battlesnake released their debut EP in 2020. A powerful 6 track release titled ‘Myths and Legends from Gorbag’s Domain’. Their first full length, self-titled album followed in 2023. This album and their high impact live show has garnered the interest of the Australian music industry. Recently the band supported KISS on their End of The World Tour, The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction on the The World Is a Vampire tour.
Battlesnake are set to march forward with their new single, Motorsteeple, and are laying the foundations for their biggest year yet in 2024!
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.
Award-winning, Western Australian producer and sound engineer Andy Lawson has developed a strong reputation for expertly guiding Australia’s emerging talent to record their best work. He is also the founder and owner of Debaser Studios – a world class recording studio in Perth’s hills.
Lawson is a two-time recipient of the WAM Award for Best Sound Engineer/Producer (Studio), an award which acknowledges his outstanding work with Perth artists. Working with some of the country’s most exciting talent, Andy has gained recognition and acclaim for his credits on releases by Noah Dillon, Death by Denim, Lawson Hull, Riley Pearce, The Buoys, Mitch Santiago, Eskimo Joe, End Of Fashion, Gyroscope and Drapht to name a few.
Partnering with Riley Pearce on his hit single Brave culminated in more than 45 million streams. More recently, Lawson collaborated with Mitch Santiago on his debut EP Later in Life – which has seen singles added to rotation on triple J, featured on major Spotify editorial playlist including New Music Friday AU/NZ, Front Left, and Fresh Finds, accumulating over 1.2 million streams to date. Andy has also worked on x 5 platinum and gold accredited albums from Eskimo Joe, End of Fashion and Little Birdy.
Producing and co-producing for 50+ artists over the last few years has seen releases receive huge support from radio and streaming platforms including over 20 triple j additions, placements on global playlists including New Music Daily (Apple Music), New Music Friday (Spotify), and Relax & Unwind (Spotify).
Andy signed with Lemon Tree Music Management in 2022 and continues to book out months in advance.
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.
Award-winning, Western Australian producer and sound engineer Andy Lawson has developed a strong reputation for expertly guiding Australia’s emerging talent to record their best work. He is also the founder and owner of Debaser Studios – a world class recording studio in Perth’s hills.
Lawson is a two-time recipient of the WAM Award for Best Sound Engineer/Producer (Studio), an award which acknowledges his outstanding work with Perth artists. Working with some of the country’s most exciting talent, Andy has gained recognition and acclaim for his credits on releases by Noah Dillon, Death by Denim, Lawson Hull, Riley Pearce, The Buoys, Mitch Santiago, Eskimo Joe, End Of Fashion, Gyroscope and Drapht to name a few.
Partnering with Riley Pearce on his hit single Brave culminated in more than 45 million streams. More recently, Lawson collaborated with Mitch Santiago on his debut EP Later in Life – which has seen singles added to rotation on triple J, featured on major Spotify editorial playlist including New Music Friday AU/NZ, Front Left, and Fresh Finds, accumulating over 1.2 million streams to date. Andy has also worked on x 5 platinum and gold accredited albums from Eskimo Joe, End of Fashion and Little Birdy.
Producing and co-producing for 50+ artists over the last few years has seen releases receive huge support from radio and streaming platforms including over 20 triple j additions, placements on global playlists including New Music Daily (Apple Music), New Music Friday (Spotify), and Relax & Unwind (Spotify).
Andy signed with Lemon Tree Music Management in 2022 and continues to book out months in advance.
Lemon Tree Music is an independent, Australian based management company founded and directed by Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan.
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