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
FISHER’S OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL WITH VODAFONE BREATHES NEW LIFE BACK INTO THE GOLD COAST + INJECTS $54 MILLION INTO LOCAL ECONOMY
Gold Coast, Queensland – Monday May 5 – After a sensational debut in 2024, the OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone, presented by TEG LIVE and global superstar, FISHER, made a triumphant return on the weekend, transforming Broadwater Parklands into a vibrant celebration of music and community. More than 30,000 fans from across the country flocked to the Gold Coast for the ultimate long weekend of festival fun, offering a much-needed energy and economic boost to the region as it continues to recover from Cyclone Alfred.
The two-day sell-out event not only delivered electrifying performances but also had a sensational impact on the local economy:
- $54 million injected into the region
- 1,500 jobs created
- Over 200 local businesses engaged
- Accommodation sold out across the city
Additionally, spearheaded by the Fishers, OUT 2 LUNCH is making a name for itself as a philanthropic event, once again donating $1 from each ticket sold to charity and $20 donated from each guest list/comp ticket, this year raising over $30,000 for Make A Wish Foundation.
The economic injection has been just what the Gold Coast needed, with Southport Chamber of Commerce President Trevor Bruger saying, “Major events like the Out 2 Lunch Festival deliver real and measurable value to Southport’s business community. They drive foot traffic, increase local spending and provide exposure that money can’t buy.”
With all-new production and an unprecedented double headline slot from FISHER, backed by a fully stacked lineup of international heavyweights Chris Lake, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, and Noizu, along with local legends Hayden James, Little Fritter, Shimmy, Jake Smith, Out 2 Lunch 2025 delivered one of the biggest dance events the Gold Coast has ever seen, despite the cyclone damage requiring the festival to relocate from Surfers Paradise Beach to Broadwater Parklands.
“We were determined to keep Out to Lunch on the Gold Coast despite the challenges posed by the recent cyclone, and relocating to Broadwater Parklands has proven to be an inspired choice,” said TEG’s Head of Global Touring – Tim McGregor. “After the incredible response last year, we took a bold step and expanded to two days – a big move, but it clearly paid off, with tens of thousands pouring in over the weekend. Bringing some of the world’s biggest acts to this stunning spot has made for an unforgettable weekend – we couldn’t be prouder.”
A perfect amalgamation of all things sun, surf, music, and Aussie good vibes, OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone proved why it is the hottest ticket in town, with FISHER and his mates raising the bar for 2025.
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About FISHER
Known for his wild sense of humor and energetic DJing style, FISHER has become one of dance music’s most in-demand talents. Sending him into the spotlight, his breakout track ‘Losing It’ earned him his first Grammy nomination in 2019, now sitting at half a billion streams, cementing itself as one of the biggest dance records of the decade.
FISHER has cemented his iconic status in dance music, throwing some of the most iconic parties around the world. FISHER’s instantly recognizable brand and laughter are synonymous with an amazing time, and he continues to bring his iconic energy to whatever he turns to.
In 2023, FISHER released multiple hit records including ‘Take It Off’, the mega dance hit in collaboration with Aatig that achieved placement on BBC Radio 1 ‘B List’ Playlist and gained over 100 million streams on Spotify. FISHER’s following single ‘Atmosphere’ ft. Kita Alexander was one of the dance anthems of the summer after its explosion on TikTok, and was nominated for both ‘Song Of The Year’ and ‘Best Dance/Electronic Release’ at the 2024 AIRA Awards. FISHER also delivered a show-stealing headline performance at Coachella, alongside Chris Lake as part of their shared Under Construction moniker. This was followed by the pair’s viral three-hour show in October, on LA’s iconic Hollywood Blvd to 15,000 fans.
A huge year for them both, in 2024, FISHER and his wife Chloe Fisher welcomed the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Bobbi Fisher. All the while, Fish kept the party popping, releasing ‘Somebody (2024)’ (143M streams) with Gotye, Kimbra, Chris Lake and Sante Sansone, a revamped take on the iconic 2011 Gotye hit ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’. In August, he teamed up with fellow Grammy-nominee, UK rapper Flowdan for the energising track, ‘Boost Up’ (15M streams), and then with indie dance duo AR/CO in November for their uplifting single, ‘Ocean’, a sun-soaked single just in time for Aussie summer.
2024 saw FISHER continue to captivate audiences, bringing his groundbreaking shows and contagious energy to the world, making major headline club and festival appearances in London, Manchester, New York, Miami, San Francisco and Mumbai, to name a few. He debuted his new project OUT 2 LUNCH Festival in his hometown of the Gold Coast (Clip HERE), selling 30,000 tickets, sold out San Francisco’s Cow Palace in March (Clip HERE) and packed out Brooklyn Navy Yard for three nights over the 4th of July. FISHER also held down two DJ residencies in 2024, at globally renowned nightclubs Hï in Ibiza and TAO in Las Vegas.
In 2025, Fisher will launch two exciting new residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, with details to be revealed soon. Additionally, he will bring back the highly anticipated OUT 2 LUNCH Festival for its second edition, building on the success of its debut in 2024. Fans can also look forward to another instalment of his Malta-based festival, TRIIP.
Stay tuned for more announcements on these upcoming events, a sign that there’s absolutely no slowing down for modern dance icon FISHER.
About TEG Live
TEG Live is one of Australia’s largest presenters of live music and entertainment events. Past Tours & Events include Fisher’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival, Palm Tree Music Festival, The Kid LAROI, KISS, Knotfest, Keith Urban, Guy Sebastian, AIR, Niall Horan, Hilltop Hoods, Cirque Du Soleil, Crystal, Snoop Dogg, and more.
TEG Live is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing and technology business which operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Ticketek Singapore, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Life Like Touring, Brickman, TEG Rockefeller, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG Live USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW, and Ovation.
CONRAD SEWELL ANNOUNCES PART TWO OF FIRESTONE 10TH ANNIVERSARY ACOUSTIC TOUR
Currently touring the country as part of a huge 10th anniversary acoustic tour for his multi-platinum 2014 single Firestone, due to overwhelming demand Conrad Sewell has today announced an additional 13 shows slated for July and August, with the renowned Aussie singer-songwriter’s regional acoustic tour now extending into August, celebrating all of Sewell’s beloved hits in an intimate setting, and joined by René Le Feuvre supporting nationally.
Following his current April and May performances currently underway for part one of the Firestone 10th Anniversary acoustic sessions tour, part two will commence on July 4 in Geelong before moving to Mulgrave (VIC), Alice Springs (NT), Darwin (NT), Mt Evelyn (VIC), Cowes (VIC), Cairns (QLD), Townsville (QLD), Thornlie (WA), Kwinana Moora (WA) and Launceston (TAS), before finishing off in Hobart (TAS) on August 9. Tickets are on sale now from conradsewellmusic.com.
“The first run has been so much fun, the connection with the fans is on another level,” shares Sewell off the back of kicking off part one of the acoustic shows. “I’m very grateful that I get to do this with people from all corners of our country. The shows have been incredible! The crowds were so fun, I’ve never seen so much dancing for an acoustic set. There was a lot of great banter and interaction with the crowds. And one of my favourite parts of every show is heading over to the merch table after the show to meet those who chose to spend their Friday or Saturday night with me!”
Starting his musical journey at the age of 8, Conrad Sewell became a household name with his first official solo endeavour, teaming up with dynamic Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo for the 2014 smash hit Firestone; a track that has since gone on to generate over 1 billion streams on Spotify alone and opened the door for Sewell to open arenas for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 and Jess Glynne. Since then, Sewell has never looked back, going on to secure a #1 charting and Platinum certified single via 2015’s Star Again, which also took home the ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year, before going on to release two studio albums, tour the globe extensively, all while continuing to enamour with his soulful approach to pop music that is authentic as it is memorable.
While the future certainly looks bright for Sewell, his 2025 homage to the song that changed everything a decade ago with these extensive and intimate acoustic tours is a perfect chance for reflection and connection, as Sewell elaborates, “In 2025, I’m someone who finally understands why he is doing this. Someone who knows his strengths and weaknesses and is hungrier than ever to make the most out of this crazy journey he’s on. Conrad Sewell in 2025 is motivated.”
“With these regional tours, what’s excited me most is connecting with the fans singing these songs in a stripped back way,” Sewell adds. “I’m excited to play these songs of mine in a way that I’ve never had the chance to. A lot of them were written acoustically, so to be able to strip them back to their essence feels awesome. Seeing the fans connecting with, and singing these songs back to me, when performed in their rawest form, is super special, too.”
And good news for Conrad Sewell fans because it isn’t only live performances hitting every corner of the country on the cards this year; there’s also some brand new music on the horizon ready to stun, as Sewell reveals, “New music is right around the corner. There’s a bunch of collaborations incoming that I can’t wait for everyone to hear. I’m working with artists from dance music, hip-hop and everything in-between. The next release is with 360 for his upcoming album, the song is called ‘Someone Else’s Dime’, I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve cooked up!”
Part two of Firestone 10th Anniversary acoustic sessions tour is on sale now from conradsewellmusic.com.
FIRESTONE 10TH ANNIVERSARY: ACOUSTIC SESSIONS TOUR DATES:
All tickets available from conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 02 MAY | BOWRAL BOWLING CLUB, BOWRAL NSW | 14+
Tickets available from eventbrite.com.au
SAT 03 MAY | THE COUNTRY CLUB, ST GEORGES BASIN NSW | 18+
Tickets available from stickytickets.com.au
FRI 09 MAY | EXCHANGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
SAT 10 MAY | THE RECKY, ELIZABETH BEACH NSW | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
FRI 16 MAY | WILLIAM FARRER HOTEL, WAGGA WAGGA NSW | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
SAT 17 MAY | BEER DELUXE, ALBURY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
FRI 23 MAY | METROPOLITAN HOTEL, MACKAY QLD | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
SAT 24 MAY | THE STRAND, YEPPOON QLD | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
FRI 30 MAY | CLEVELAND SANDS HOTEL, CLEVELAND QLD | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
SAT 31 MAY | KINGS BEACH TAVERN, KINGS BEACH QLD | 18+
Tickets available from oztix.com.au
FRI 4 JULY | EUREKA HOTEL, GEELONG VIC | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 5 JULY | VILLAGE GREEN HOTEL, MULGRAVE VIC | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 11 JULY | ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO. , ALICE SPRINGS NT | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 12 JULY | MONSOONS, DARWIN NT | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 18 JULY | YORK ON LILYDALE, MT EVELYN VIC | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 19 JULY | BERNINNEIT, COWES VIC | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 25 JULY | EDGE HILL TAVERN, CAIRNS QLD | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 26 JULY | DALRYMPLE HOTEL, TOWNSVILLE QLD | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
THUR 31 JULY | DRPAC, THORNLIE WA | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 01 AUG | KOORLINY ARTS CENTRE, KWINANA WA | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 02 AUG | MPAC, MOORA WA | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
FRI 08 AUG | ROYAL OAK HOTEL, LAUNCESTON TAS| 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com
SAT 09 AUG | REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART TAS | 18+ *NEW SHOW*
Tickets available from https://conradsewellmusic.com