Australian Independent Record Labels Association

Feature: Djanaba – Broke Back Bitch

Djanaba builds a new layer of depth into her songwriting, building on the raw confidence of earlier releases, ‘Broke Back Bitch’ introduces a softer, more gauzy take on her stamp of pop. Exploring themes that recount the reality of all sorts, Djanaba highlights the intersection between real life and alternate perspectives, strengthened…

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This Week In The Charts – 28th April, 2025

This week in the charts we have debuts from Beddy Rays, Hussy Hicks, The Miffs. Adam Miller. Lost Souls. Xani, Keanu Nelson, and Dom Dolla feat. Kid Cudi.Securing #1 on the Independent Label Album charts was Beddy Rays with ‘Do What Ya Wanna‘.Hussy Hicks secured #1 on the 100% Indpendent…

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Feature: Beddy Rays – Do What Ya Wanna

Capturing the essence ofBeddy Ray‘s unmistakable charm, Do What Ya Wanna is raw, fun-loving, and heartfelt – while pushing their sound into fresh territory. With a sound that nods to the early eras of punk icons like Green Day and Weezer while embracing the melodic expansiveness of…

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This Week in the Charts – 21st April, 2025

This week in the charts we have debuts from Bliss n Eso, The Stems. Bluey, Ruel, Big Heavy Stuff, The Wolfe Brothers, OneFour, Mia Wray, Playlunch. Pond, The Grogans, Masked Wolf 360 Benny Morrrell, and Lumens.Debuting at. #1 on the Independent Label Album Charts was Bliss n Eso with ‘The…

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Feature: Mannequin Death Squad – Wise And Dangerous

Mannequin Death Squad make a triumphant return with their sophomore album ‘Wise and Dangerous’. Navigating unexpected twists, blending gritty riffs, adrenaline-fueled drums, Wise and Dangerous stays true to their genre-bending ways. The release was produced by the band, mixed by Brent Quirk and mastered by Matt Gray (Violent Soho, The Veronicas). Accompanying the release is the music video…

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This Week In The Charts – 7th April, 2025

This Week In The Charts we have debuts from Ruby Shay feat. The Red Horse; Zeolite, SICK PUPPIES, Josh Meader, Matthew Thomson, Alex Hirlian, Mess Esque, Ruby Gill, Travis Collins, Newport, Shelley Segal, 360 & The Tullamarines. Newport debuted at #6 on the 100% Independent Singles Charts & #17 on…

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This Week In The Charts – 24th March, 2025

This Week in the Charts we have debuts from Bliss n Eso,The Southern River Band, Mia Wray, Lane Pittman and Paul Ettore Tabone. Mia Wray debuted at #1 on the Independent Label Album charts with her latest album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me‘ & took out #14 on the…

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FREE EVENT – Building a Community: In Conversation with Farmer & The Owl

Join AIR in conversation with Ben Tillman, Co-founder of Farmer & The Owl and Yours & Owls festival, and Jeb Taylor Co-Owner of Farmer & The Owl. Ben and Jeb will discuss the importance of building a community through their work with Farmer & The Owl and Yours & Owls,…

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 AIR AWARDS

NEW VENUE AND AWARD CATEGORY ANNOUNCED WATCH THE 2024 AIR AWARDS HIGHLIGHT REEL HERE Nominations are now open for the 2025 AIR Awards, which will be held on Thursday the 31st July at the Adelaide Town Hall. AIR is thrilled to announce the addition of a new award to…

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