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Alpines – new single released in June | Music News

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Following the releases of the ‘Night Drive’ EP, ‘Cocoon’ and their recent collaborations with Maya Jane Cole, Craze + Hoax and Darksky, Alpines announce the release of their new single ‘Empire’ on June 11th.

With support from Grimmy, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and 6 music through to Pitchfork, Fader and Abeano among others, Alpines also found a fan in Florence Welch when she asked them to support Florence and The Machine on their recent sold out Alexandra Palace shows in March; “they sound like The xx crossed with Kate Bush”.

Listen to the new single below:

 

Chet Faker announce UK tour | Music News

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Australian warbler Chet Faker has announced a handful of UK shows, following his shows at Austin’s SXSW festival where he was touted as a “must see” act by The Austin Chronicle. His cover of Blackstreet’s ‘No Diggity’ has received warm radio support from the likes of Zane Lowe, Lauren Laverne, and Gilles Peterson.

Melbourne-base Chet will touch down in the UK for shows in May, playing the BBC Introducing showcase at The Social and YoYo at Notting Hill Arts Club, as well as a series of performances at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

Chet Faker UK shows:

08/05 – The Social, London (BBC Introducing)
10/05 – YoYo, Notting Hill Arts Club, London
11/05 – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton (Chess Club & Neon Gold Showcase)
12/05 – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton (Sounds Australia Showcase)