CLONING RELEASE ETHEREAL NEW SINGLE ‘JUST AS YOU ARE’
Selling out shows around Australia and racking up millions of streams, Perth indies, Cloning have emerged as one of Australia’s most singular alt-rock acts. Swirling with heartfelt, soft-spoken charisma and eerie hues, their ethereal new single, Just As You Are, expands on the quartet’s established alternative charms and is out today.
With billowing soundscapes, lush driving beats balanced with poised serenity, and calming introspection courtesy of lead vocalist Felix Parker, Just As You Are flutters with nods to the likes of Radiohead, Everything Everything, Midnight Oil, Slowdive and The War on Drugs, expertly mastered by Brian Lucey (Cage The Elephant, Royal Blood, Arctic Monkeys) while also pushing the Cloning collective into spectacular new heights. “Just As You Are is about acceptance and feeling comfortable in your own skin,” shares frontman Felix of the new single’s enchanting lyricism. The band are self-recorded, mixed and produced by bass guitarist Nic Rollo, who explains, “being able to work closely together to push through quick iterations of a song and explore sonic boundaries on a level that would be hard with an external producer has been a game changer for us, recording and mixing feels like more of an extension of the songwriting process.”
Bringing together lead vocalist and guitarist Felix Parker, guitarist Bevan Green, bass player Nic Rollo and drummer Jack Brett, Cloning began life when Bevan relocated to Perth from Kalgoorlie and met high school best mates Felix, Nic and Jack in 2019. With their immersive soundscapes, melodic songwriting and relatable lyricism, Cloning were dubbed by Tone Deaf in 2020 as “the future of indie and alt-rock in Australia”; a fact that is reflected in the band’s sold out shows across the country, millions of streams, and inclusion in coveted editorial playlists, including Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday’ and Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’.
Developing a dedicated grassroots fanbase over the years, Cloning have toured Australia nationally three times, with three EPs also in their wake in the form of 2019’s Pillars of Salt, 2021’s Wounded Healers and, most recently, 2024’s Fall Out. A perceptive and uncompromising hands-on collective, Cloning also boast a 10K-strong subscriber email fanbase and a 500 member fan Discord server, with recent sold out shows at Melbourne’s The Workers Club and Adelaide’s Grace Emily Hotel in 2024 thousands of kilometres from home also under their belts. And it’s these very shows far from home that have catapulted Cloning into burgeoning indie rock favourites across the country, including drawing praise from the likes of TheMusic.com.au, declaring of a 2023 live Cloning performance in Brisbane that “it felt less like a production and more like a group of friends experiencing life together – and every person in Black Bear Lodge was invited to join”.
With community building and fan appreciation a huge focus and drawcard for the band, they explain, “After every show you’ll find us at the back of the room taking photos with fans and signing merch for them. It’s our favourite part of the night getting to meet our listeners, it can be especially amazing on the East Coast, since it’s so far from home and we’re playing to rooms full of strangers.”
There is no doubt 2025 sees the band making waves and turning heads in the industry. Alongside the release of their latest single, Cloning have been selected to showcase at BIGSOUND 2025 in September, and Felix recently secured a coveted spot at John Butler’s highly competitive Seed Fund workshop that took place in the Blue Mountains last month, alongside some of the country’s most exciting emerging artists and managers. Armed with Just As You Are, this brand new chapter for Cloning is as thrilling for the band as it is for their ever-growing legion of fans.
Just As You Are is out now.
GRYFFIN ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
After lighting up Palm Tree Music Festival last December alongside The Chainsmokers, Peking Duk, and Daya, American DJ & producer, Gryffin, is making his much-awaited return to Australia, this time for his first-ever headline shows down under, presented by TEG Live. Joining him on the run will be Australian electronic music producer and rising talent, Jacknife.
The classically trained multi-instrumentalist and dance music powerhouse will bring his signature energy to three major cities this September:
Thursday 18 September Enmore Theatre Sydney
Friday 19 September Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane
Saturday 20 September The Forum Melbourne
An artist presale starts Tuesday, June 24 at 10am AEST (sign up here). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, June 25 at 10am AEST through TEG Live. Visit teglive.com.au for more information.
Following the release of his most ambitious project yet, 2024’s “PULSE”, and a massive run of North American shows and festival appearances, Gryffin is set to deliver an immersive live experience that fuses emotional resonance with euphoric, high-energy production.
Gryffin, a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the electronic music scene, renowned for his dynamic live performances. His journey began with a foundation in classical piano and guitar, enabling him to create music with a depth that resonated widely. His debut album, Gravity soared to the top of Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart in 2019, establishing him as a leading force in music. This album, alongside platinum hits like Tie Me Down (with Elley Duhé) showcased his knack for infectious melodies and rhythms.
2022 saw the release of Alive, his second album, further highlighting his versatility. This project blended a variety of dance music genres, maintaining the emotional connection that defines his sound. It featured collaborations with notable artists such as OneRepublic and MØ, reflecting Gryffin’s ability to merge different musical styles seamlessly.
Gryffin’s junior album, “PULSE,” released in August of 2024. Having been his most ambitious and experimental project yet, the album explored new dimensions of dance music, underpinned by Gryffin’s signature melodic and anthemic approach. “PULSE” is not just an album but a journey into diverse musical landscapes, offering a fresh experience for fans. Alongside this release, Gryffin enhanced his live presence with his North American headline shows in fall of 2024 and major festivals like EDC, as well as a renewed residency at Wynn Nightlife in Las Vegas.
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MAKE MUSIC DAY 2025
The global celebration of music making is back, with Make Music Day taking place on Saturday 21st June around Australia and the world.
Originating in 1982 as Fête de la Musique in France, now taking place in a thousand cities and places across 120 countries, Make Music Day is a musical free-for-all celebrating music in all its forms. People are encouraged to band together and play in free public concerts in many different locations and online.
“Music making is something that resonates with people from all walks of life, all over the world,” said Australian Music Association CEO and ARIA Award winning musician Alex Masso. “Make Music Day is an opportunity to celebrate the way music making brings us together and gives us an outlet for expression, connection and so much else.”
Rock bands, songwriters, ukuleles, community bands and choirs, schools and individuals will be part of the musical offerings at Make Music Day events across Australia and online.
The City of Adelaide is cementing itself as a Make Music Day destination city. With 2025 being the 10th Anniversary of their UNESCO City of Music designation (the only designated city in Australia), they’ve organised a full Make Music Day takeover of the city, with over 200 performers playing in 40 venues from 9am to midnight.
In Victoria, Wyndham City Council has provided grants to community members to encourage and support accessible, participatory music-making activities on the day, which has resulted in a fantastically diverse range of interactive opportunities including a morning walk and sound listening experience, a community drum circle for kids and families, recording and music production sessions for emerging musicians, public piano and choir workshops and more.
“The best part of Make Music Day is that anyone can get involved”, says organiser of Make Music Day in Australia, Emma Bienvenu, Projects Officer for the Australian Music Association. “While we love to see local councils hosting large scale community events, we are equally as excited to see the smaller gatherings being planned in places like music stores and conservatoriums. All across Australia we have individual musicians and bands creating their own performance spaces in local parks, town halls and recording studios.”
Guitars Plus, a guitar store in Sandringham Victoria are hosting ‘Music of the Ages by Musicians of All Ages’, where the youngest performers will be twin girls age 7 and the oldest a solo artist, who turns 90 this year.
The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Community Ensembles in New South Wales are celebrating with an early evening set outside Lux Bistro Bar, featuring the Curious Rendition Orchestra, a 35-piece dynamic, inclusive community band known for their spirited performances and diverse repertoire.
The City of Moreton Bay in Queensland are turning up the volume at their galleries, museums, libraries and beyond with a month-long music trail featuring free events, live performances, jam sessions, workshops, and more, with over 60 individual events planned in the lead up to and on Make Music Day.
“It’s wonderful to see the diversity in event types, as well as the participants ages, music styles and skill levels. It really is a day for everyone,” says Emma, “Whether you’re playing for a crowd or just getting together in your back yard to jam, it’s all music and it’s all worth celebrating.”
Join the celebrations this Make Music Day, Saturday June 21st.
Search for an event near you or register your own performance at makemusicaustralia.org.au.
Participate online by tagging @makemusicaustralia, or search #makemusicday to watch what’s happening around the world.
Make Music Day is presented in Australia by the Australian Music Association and the NAMM Foundation.