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Courtney Barnett, one of Australia's most acclaimed songwriters and guitarists, has returned with a blistering new single Stay In Your Lane, her first official release under Fiction Records. The track marks the beginning of a new era for the Melbourne artist, whose sharp observations and dry wit have redefined modern indie rock over the past decade.

Australia's signature travelling alternative-rock festival, Good Things Festival, has just turned up the heat with a blockbuster announcement: a sweeping array of sideshows featuring many of the international acts on the main lineup.

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel has released Living In The Light, his first solo album in ten years, marking a triumphant new chapter for the Grammy-winning virtuoso. The new record, produced by Nashville heavyweight Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Phish), captures Emmanuel's extraordinary range across acoustic pop, jazz, classical and roots music.

For Liam Finn, songwriting has always been part of his DNA. As the son of Neil Finn, he grew up surrounded by the melodic architecture of Split Enz and Crowded House, but over two decades and countless projects, Liam has carved out his own creative identity - one that both complements and challenges his father's legacy.

Eora/Sydney indie-rock four-piece The Rions have officially dropped their long-awaited debut album Everything Every Single Day and they're hitting the road with a huge national tour this October.

Australian electronic powerhouse Peking Duk, New Zealand chart favourites Drax Project and Gold Coast singer-songwriter Kita Alexander have teamed up for a cross-Tasman collaboration, delivering a new single that blends each act's signature sound into one irresistible anthem.

Kevin Parker has unveiled another glimpse into the next era of Tame Impala with the release of his brand-new single Dracula. The track arrives today (26 September), just three weeks before the launch of Parker's fifth full-length album Deadbeat, due out 17 October through Columbia Records.