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Sydney, Australia · SydneyVirginia-born, LA-based songwriter Kate Bollinger will make her long-awaited Australian debut this January, with headline shows locked in for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Having shared stages with Faye Webster, Tennis and Devendra Banhart, Bollinger has become known for her warm, intimate live shows that blur indie pop, folk and psych-rock. Her acclaimed debut album Songs From A Thousand Frames of Mind (Ghostly International, 2024) ear…See the Story
News: Kate Bollinger sets first Australian & NZ tour for January 2026

Music Video · LondonMarsha Swanson, the progressive pop artist celebrated for her evocative storytelling and innovative sound, has released the music video for her latest single, ‘Generational Transmission’. Known for drawing inspiration from artists such as Sting, Peter Gabriel, Fiona Apple, and Carole King, Swanson has crafted a work that intertwines memory, identity, and familial legacy in both sonic and visual form. ‘Generational Transmission’ delves into the w…See the Story
News: Marsha Swanson Shares New Single ‘Generational Transmission’

Glastonbury · MelbourneSouth London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes has announced her first Australian dates since 2022. She will headline Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on January 2 and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on January 3, part of a short run that follows her celebrated Glastonbury set and a sold-out UK and EU tour. The announcement arrives off the back of Crookes’ sophomore album Juniper – a record praised for its candour, humour and emotion…See the Story