FISHER + CHRIS LAKE ANNOUNCE FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE SYDNEY POP-UP SHOW SET TO TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY SECRET VENUE TO BE REVEALED
Hot off the back of a monumental second year of his OUT 2 LUNCH festival last weekend, today FISHER is pleased to announce a special pop-up show with Grammy-nominated producer, DJ and label head CHRIS LAKE: FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE SYDNEY POP-UP, a one-off and exclusive performance set to take place at a secret venue in Sydney this Saturday May 10. An artist who has performed to record-breaking and sold-out crowds throughout his career to date, FISHER will join forces with longtime collaborator and fellow party-starter CHRIS LAKE for this intimate Sydney show at a location set to be revealed later this week.
Tickets for the FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE Sydney pop-up show go onsale to those who have registered on Friday 9 May @12:30pm AEST. Register now https://laylo.com/chrislake/Sydney_popup.
FISHER and CHRIS LAKE are dominating the ARIA Club Charts, currently holding the #1 and #2 spots respectively. FISHER’s latest single, Stay, continues its impressive reign, marking seven consecutive weeks at the top of the chart, while LAKE’s single Ease My Mind (with Abel Balder) has held firm at the top end of the charts for an impressive eleven weeks. Their chart-topping success underscores both artists’ continued influence and popularity within the global electronic music scene.
Following the incredible debut of OUT 2 LUNCH festival in 2024, global superstar FISHER returned once again to his hometown in 2025 last weekend for the festival’s sophomore edition, transforming the Broadwater Parklands into a dazzling display of music, togetherness and Aussie good vibes across two sold out days. Bringing together over 30,000 fans across Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4, OUT 2 LUNCH featured a headlining slot each night by FISHER himself, joining CHRIS LAKE, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu, Hayden James, Jake Smith, Little Fritter, Shimmy and more. Once again firmly displaying FISHER’s insatiable performance alongside a stellar curated lineup, OUT 2 LUNCH also brought a much-needed economic boost to the Gold Coast, with the city still working to regroup amongst the ongoing effects of Cyclone Alfred. With $54 million injected into the region, 1,500 jobs created, over 200 local business engaged for the event, and accommodation sold out across the city, Australia’s biggest dance party may have been forced to relocate from the iconic Gold Coast sand setting due to the cyclone damage in the area, but there was no dulling the festivities across the historic weekend. And while thousands flocked to “follow the Fish”, delivering one of the biggest dance events ever witnessed on the Gold Coast, OUT 2 LUNCH also once again donated $1 from each ticket sale to charity, with $20 also donated from each guest list and comp ticket, ultimately raising over $30,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation.
A charismatic superstar, known for his sense of humour and dynamic DJ sets, FISHER has rapidly become one of the most in-demand talents in the dance music world worldwide. From his Grammy nomination in 2019, courtesy of the monster hit Losing It, currently sitting at half a billion streams and counting, through to releasing hit albums, snagging international airplay, viral TikTok tracks, multiple award nominations, and performances at some of the most iconic stages across the globe, FISHER’s one-of-a-kind personality and performance is truly the stuff of legend; and the legend continues to powerfully explode with each new release and live set. Whether collaborating with Kita Alexander on the dance anthem Atmosphere or with UK rapper Flowdan on Boost Up, reworking Gotye’s iconic 2011 hit Somebody That I Used To Know, or performing major global headline shows, hosting his own annual festival OUT 2 LUNCH on the Gold Coast, and appearing onstage at Coachella with CHRIS LAKE as part of their Under Construction project, FISHER knows what it takes to get the party started for his millions of fans, there is definitely no sign of this modern dance phenomenon slowing down anytime soon.
English-born and Los-Angeles based, producer, DJ and label head CHRIS LAKE is renowned for his dexterity and electrifying performances, occupying the rare middle ground between dance music’s underground and mainstream realms. No stranger to working alongside FISHER, both via their joint project Under Construction and also most recently whipping up a frenzy onstage as part of the 2025 OUT 2 LUNCH festival on the Gold Coast last weekend, CHRIS LAKE will continue to share the Aussie love while he’s in town this week, performing two special headline sideshows in Melbourne this Friday May 9, and in Sydney this Saturday May 10. CHRIS LAKE is a driving force behind redefining American’s house music scene in the post-EDM age and initially snapped heads with a string of #1 singles in the late 2000s before going on to launch his record label Black Book Records in 2017. A regular fixture on Billboard’s Hit Dance/Electronic Songs chart, CHRIS LAKE has generated millions of streams, co-curated a release with Skrillex, = headlined EDC Las Vegas and Coachella, was nominated for a Grammy for his deadmau5 collab on the album 4×4=12, and routinely brings the house down with his insatiable live performances. CHRIS LAKE is set to release his album Chemistry on July 11.
Tickets to the FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE Sydney pop-up show go onsale to the general public on Friday 9 May @12:30pm AEST from https://laylo.com/chrislake/Sydney_popup.
FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE SYDNEY POP-UP SHOW:
SAT 10 MAY | VENUE TBC, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available from https://laylo.com/chrislake/Sydney_popup
CHRIS LAKE – UPCOMING OUT 2 LUNCH HEADLINE SIDESHOW TOUR DATES:
FRI 9 MAY | THE TIMBERYARD, MELBOURNE VIC
Tickets available from Ticketek
SAT 10 MAY | THE HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available from Ticketek
EMILY ULMAN SHARES EVOCATIVE NEW SINGLE ‘MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS’
A longtime champion of the Australian music industry, and an equally talented artist and storyteller herself, Melbourne’s Emily Ulman today returns with a raw yet charismatic new single Mountains Mountains Mountains, which also serves as a peek into her upcoming full-length album set for release later this year.
Channelling the serene confessional qualities of Julia Jacklin with the poetic beauty of Big Thief and the folksy charm of Pinegrove, Mountains Mountains Mountains is a cinematic and tender ode to life’s juxtaposing moments, with Ulman lyrically wearing her heart on her sleeve while also delivering a mesmerising performance rooted in softly blurred indie rock, folk and pop hues. “I love the Japanese proverb: The reverse side has a reverse side”, shares Ulman. “Nothing is ever just one thing. Beneath every surface there is something else waiting to be seen; it reminds us to look deeper, to question first impressions. Mountains Mountains Mountains is about the beauty and the rot, about pleasure and grief, and how even the most pristine places carry traces of what came before. We live in the layers. In what is visible, what is hidden, and the quiet charge in between.”
“This song came out of a moment that felt both intimate and expansive,” Ulman adds. “A parked car. A sweeping view. A private undoing. It’s about renewal, about sexuality, about finding awe in the aftermath. There’s tension in it. Between what’s pristine and what’s overgrown. The beauty lives not in the separation, but in the merging of the two to become something new.”
Produced and mixed by Bonnie Knight (Amyl and the Sniffers, Angie McMahon, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers), and mastered by Simon Berckelman (Courtney Barnett, Passenger, Lime Cordiale, Cate Le Bon), Mountains Mountains Mountains expands on Ulman’s most recent single, the softly amiable Every Hillside which unveiled back in March, with the latest track also featuring contributions from Gab Strum (Japanese Wallpaper, Mallrat, Gretta Ray) on piano, bass and synth, Soren Maryasin (Stella Bridie, Chitra) on drums, and Alex Lashlie (Closet Straights, Loose Tooth) on guitar and backing vocals.
For over two decades, Emily Ulman has been a driving and defining voice in Australian music, both on stage and behind the scenes. Through her lengthy tenure championing artists, Ulman has curated and programmed lineups at some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues, including The Prince Bandroom, The Gasometer Hotel, and The Toff In Town, and has also programmed some of Australia’s most significant music events, including Brunswick Music Festival, White Night Melbourne, the CHANGES summit, and her own award-winning online festival Isol-Aid, which was awarded Best Festival at the 2021 Music Victoria Awards. Most recently, Ulman served as Executive Program Director for ALWAYS LIVE, a Victorian state-wide celebration of contemporary music that spans emerging artists through to international icons, with everything from sell-out stadiums to intimate venues playing home to these one-off, exclusive and community-focused events.
A key force motivating the Australian music scene towards a more progressive, inclusive and artist-first future, Ulman’s musical output is as revered as her work behind the scenes, renowned for her raw and evocative songwriting and infectious melodies that bewitch the soul. Releasing her first new music in over a decade in 2025, Ulman’s latest single, Mountains Mountains Mountains, is a delightful step closer to the long-awaited release of her brand-new album, with the follow-up to her 2015 album WEAR IT WELL set to release later this year.
“I think of songwriting as emotional archaeology,” says Ulman, “digging through memory and feeling to see what might still be living underneath. I’m drawn to the quiet intensity of a moment or phrase and the way a single word can unearth something you thought was long buried. I write to excavate. I sing to preserve. I make to stay awake to the mess and the magic of it all.”
“Releasing Mountains Mountains Mountains, and music again in general, is both a relief and a revelation,” Ulman concludes. “It feels like returning to a part of myself I almost forgot I missed.”
Mountains Mountains Mountains is out today.
EMILY ULMAN – UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
MON 2 JUN | MERRI CREEK TAVERN, NORTHCOTE VIC
Tickets
Stream: Mountains Mountains Mountains
NARDIA SHARES SULTRY NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO IS IT YOU SINGLE LAUNCH SHOW SET FOR MELBOURNE THIS MONTH
Effortlessly smooth and laden with charm, the brand new single Is It You out today from award-winning songwriter Nardia offers a glimpse into the talented Melbourne artist’s hotly-anticipated album Own Every Scar set for release this July, with Nardia also dropping a fittingly whimsical accompanying music video today for her dreamlike new single. Nardia will also officially launch her track live in action with a special hometown show on Sunday April 13 at Brunswick Ballroom.
Drawing on echoes of Childish Gambino’s smooth R&B textures along with the heartfelt storytelling of Adele and Carole King, Is It You is a bright yet deeply raw outing, with Nardia effortlessly weaving her powerful vocals against personal narratives and a glossy backdrop of soulful R&B. A joyful fusion of soul, depth and raw emotion, Is It You ultimately details the kindling of attraction, as Nardia herself elaborates, “Is it You captures that moment of intrigue when you meet someone and feel an undeniable pull toward them. There’s an instant spark, but beneath the surface, questions linger like who are they beyond what they show the world? Is the connection real, or is it just the allure of the unknown? The song explores the tension between attraction and curiosity, the desire to uncover someone’s true essence, and the mystery that makes love both exciting and uncertain, leaving you feeling uncomfortably excited.”
Teaming up with Mat Rob at Hope St Studios, also Nardia’s main co-writer for all of her original songs, Is It You also saw Nardia work alongside Ivan Khatchoyan (Cookin’ on 3 Burners, The Traffic, Thando), with mixing and mastering by Choi Productions. And to bring the creative vision of Is It You to life in a visual setting, Nardia paired with Matthew Kelley for the accompanying music video, with the sublime concept springing to life in an extremely short space of time. “I worked closely with Matthew Kelley from Mindseye Productions,” shares Nardia, “and from the moment he heard the track, he was inspired. Within 24 hours, he had a fully formed concept and couldn’t wait to share his vision with me. His passion and professionalism were incredible—he created a detailed mood board, an animatic, and even scheduled a rehearsal before the shoot to ensure every moment was captured perfectly. The result is a visually stunning music video that brings the song’s emotions to life through cinematic storytelling. Set in a retro diner where reality blurs with fantasy, the clip transports viewers into a dreamlike world of longing and mystery. As neon lights flicker and time seems to stand still, we are left wondering—was it really him, or was she simply lost in a dream?”
Growing up with a blues guitarist father and surrounded by a family who played music, Nardia was drawn early on to music that told stories and moved people. Also drawn to the stage early on, over time Nardia would soon find her voice, both literally and figuratively, leading her to carving out a firm reputation for her breathtaking intensity and musical prowess. Imbued by music’s power to heal, connect and make people feel seen, Nardiahas captivated audiences at home and abroad over the years, previously supporting the likes of Russell Morris and Tex Perkins, and performing in the VIP lounges for Beyonce and Adele’s Australian tours, delivering soulful and memorable sets. Having also starred in the sold out musical Eulogy for a Genius, a Ray Charles tribute, Nardia also leads her own Etta James and B.B. King show with Jimi Hocking of The Screaming Jetsfame. Alongside her myriad of creative pursuits, Nardia also fronts the Melbourne-based collective Rambal, whose 2016 and 2018 releases Let Love and Live in Newcastle garnered them national attention, with the band also winning Group of the Year at the 2017 Australian Blues Music Awards and scoring a #1 on the Australian Blues Charts in 2017. Most recently, Nardia earned a Top 5 spot at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, making her the only female artist to reach the finals among 400 acts; a feat that is definitely only the beginning of some incredible things to come for this talented artist. “It was an absolute honour to be selected as a finalist in the International Blues Challenge (top 5 out of 400 in the band category and was the only female),” Nardia says. “Heading to Memphis was a dream come true! Competing on such a prestigious global stage was a surreal experience, but beyond that, it provided an amazing opportunity to connect with some of the most talented musicians from around the world. As part of this opportunity, I had the privilege of meeting Darin James and Boo Mitchell, who will now be joining me on this exciting new chapter of my music career. This experience has already opened so many doors, and I can’t wait to see where it will take my music. With this new team, I’m working on a contemporary R&B album, but rest assured, my music will always be rooted in the jazz and blues that shaped my sound. Those soulful foundations are at the core of everything I do, and I’m thrilled to continue blending those influences with fresh, modern elements. It’s a thrilling time, and I’m eager to see where this next phase will lead!”
Nardia is set to launch Is It You officially in Melbourne, with a special show locked in on Sunday April 13 at Brunswick Ballroom. And boasting Nardia with a 10-piece band joining her, this is definitely set to be a night to remember, as Nardia elaborates, “My live shows are all about energy, storytelling, and emotion. I love taking the audience on a journey. One moment, you’ll be feeling every lyric deeply, and the next, you’ll be swept up in a powerful, soulful groove. Expect big vocals, a dynamic band, and an experience that leaves you feeling something long after the last note fades. For the single launch the band will feature a 10-piece band which will include the sweet sounds of harmonies from artists Jaydean Miranda and Tyra Lewis and a horn section featuring Charlie Woods and Nathaniel Sametz.”
Locked in to travel to Nashville the day after her single launch show to finalise her new album Own Every Scar, Is It You is the beginning of a beautiful journey for Nardia in 2025; and there’s plenty more magic yet to come.
“Releasing Is it You feels like a powerful new chapter in my journey,” Nardia concludes. “This song is deeply personal, yet universally relatable—it’s about self-reflection, love, and longing. There’s always a mix of excitement and vulnerability when putting something new out into the world, but I can’t wait for people to connect with it in their own way.”
Is It You is out today.
Own Every Scar is due out this July.
SUN 13 APR | BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, BRUNSWICK VIC | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets