This Week In Music
Splendour reveals splendid lineup
The three day festival at North Byron Bay Parklands is bringing us one of their most legendary lineups so far. Talented artists like Chance the Rapper (who is releasing an album this year), Tame Impala and Childish Gambino will be headlining. We’re also super excited to see dreamy RnB artist SZA as well as singer/songwriter James Blake, who has collaborated with artists like Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Bon Iver and has started off 2019 with releasing his new album, Assume Form. And of course we’ll be seeing loads of amazing Australian acts like Courtney Barnett, Matt Corby, Dope Lemon, Kaiit and Cosmo’s Midnight. A lot of these artists will hopefully be doing sideshows (fingers crossed) so keep an eye out for announcements. Also keep in mind that Gambino has been talking of an early retirement for a while so this might be the last time to see him! Tickets will be available to the general public on Thursday, April 11.
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“The album we always wanted to make” - Little Mix Announces Australian Tour
The all-girl pop ensemble who won a Brit Award for British Artist Video of the Year for ‘Woman Like Me’ and are bringing their talent to Australia. Little Mix recently released their fifth album ‘LM5’ - which is what brought about the tour - that was inspired by artists like Ed Sheeran, Jess Glynne, Camille Purcell, MNEK, Timberland, Loose Change, TMS and RAYE. Calling it “The album we always wanted to make”, there’s no doubt that they will deliver something exciting and meaningful. New Zealand rising pop star Robinson will be a special guest on all the dates.
Teyana Taylor Decides to Grace Australian With Her Presence
One of RnB’s most fast-rising and unique artists has announced she will be doing an Australian tour this year, coming to Melbourne as well as Sydney as part of the 2019 Vivid program. Teyana Taylor’s first taste of national spotlight was in 2007 when her 16th birthday party was featured on the popular MTV show My Super Sweet 16th. That same year she signed with Pharrell Williams' Star Trek Entertainment label, and the following year she released ‘Google Me’, the lead single from her debut mixtape From a Planet Called Harlem. The song was a success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, leading to several acting gigs and an appearance on Kanye West's 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Since then Kanye signed her to his GOOD Music label and she began to work on her debut full-length, going on to collaborate with artists like Travis Scott, John Legend and Pusha T. The result, 2014's VII, was a hit, topping the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and cracking the mainstream Top 20 thanks to popular singles like ‘Maybe’ and ‘Do Not Disturb’. Teyana is known to wow audiences with her vocals, dance moves and outfits.
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Post Malone surprises us by bringing his mates Jaden Smith and Tyla Yaweh on his Australian Tour
Jaden Smith and Tyla Yaweh will be supporting Post Malone's Australian tour this April. The wise Smith recently released his song ‘Watch Me (remix)’ and has been calling for change with his Just Water campaign. Tyla Yaweh is an up-and-coming rapper originating from Orlando and is known for singles such as ‘She Bad’, ‘Gemini’, ‘Drugs and Pain’ and ‘Wildlife’. Tickets are still available for Post Malone’s Australian shows.
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