Gossling’s new EP Intentional Living doesn’t drop until April 20, but she’s giving fans a sneak peek through her YouTube page. Every week she’ll record one of the disc’s tracks at Melbourne’s Bake House Studios before unleashing it on the public.

“We wanted to create something special for the release of Intentional Living,” Gossling explained. “So we decided to create our own space at Bake House Studios where we could film each track from the new EP live, giving fans a taste of what they can expect from not only the new release but also from the Intentional Living tour which will start days after the EP is released.”

The quirky space, seen in this live version of “Wild Love” was decorated with the help of Melbourne yarn bombers Yarn Corner. The project sounds like a great way to get more bums on seats as Gossling travels around this wide brown land, although with “Boys Like You” still enjoying chart success I can’t imagine that will be a concern.

If this live video’s got you in the Gossling mood make sure you check her out supporting 360, Josh Pyke, or fronting her own shows in the coming months.

26 April 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
27 April 2012 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
28 April 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
29 April 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
2 May 2012 – Little Creatures Loft, Fremantle
3 May 2012 – The Bird, Northbridge
4 May 2012 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide
5 May 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury
11 May 2012 – The Forum Melbourne, Melbourne
12 May 2012 – Elder Hall @ University of Adelaide, Adelaide (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
18 May 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
19 May 2012 – The York Theatre @ Seymour Centre, Sydney (supporting Josh Pyke – All Ages)
8 June 2012 – Waves, Wollongong (supporting 360 – 18+)
9 June 2012 – Come Together Festival, Sydney (supporting 360 – All Ages)
10 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – 18+)
11 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
15 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – 18+)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – 18+)
17 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
20 June 2012 – The Gov, Adelaide (supporting 360 – All Ages)
22 June 2012 – Villa, Perth (supporting 360 – 18+)
23 June 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)

Following acclaimed sets at Woodford Folk, Big Day Out, Laneways, and other leading festivals, Brisbane based rock act The Medics have announced a string of headlining shows.

The band will play major capitals next month to support the release of “Joshua,” a highlight of their live sets and the second cut from their forthcoming debut album. Triple J has earmarked The Medics as one of the acts to watch this year. See why at the following shows.

5 April 2012 – Hot Cross Buns @ Amplifier Bar, Perth
13 April 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
14 April 2012 – Plus One @ Ed Castle, Adelaide
20 April 2012 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
21 April 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane

N’Fa Jones has blown my mind with the video for his new single “March On.”

The clip sees the former 1200 Techniques frontman singing along some cute little cartoon critters. The Grizzly Brothers worked on the clip which was shot live using stop-motion animation techniques. There’s right, there was no post-production to clean it up. Impressive stuff indeed!

The cool clip is just what N’Fa needs to promote his new EP Babylon, which hits music stores everywhere on April 6. To celebrate its release N’Fa will play the following launch shows around the country. Tickets are on sale from Moshtix now.

30 March 2012 – The Manor, Leederville (with DJ Charlie Bucket)
12 April 2012 – The Factory Floor, Marrickville (with Tom Showtime)
13 April 2012 – The Cambridge Side Bar, Newcastle (with Tom Showtime)
19 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Collingwood (with Remi Kolawole & Tom Showtime)

The Jezabels are getting us all excited for their upcoming Australian shows with the release of a gorgeous new music video for their latest single “Rosebud.”

The atmospheric clip is the perfect accompaniment for this gorgeous new song, which comes from the band’s breakthrough debut album Prisoner. The LP is set to sell a few more copies as it’s just been released on old school vinyl. “Rosebud” will also be released as a 7-inch vinyl single for the upcoming Record Store Day. What a great way to mark the occasion which celebrates physical music!

As a reminder, here are all the places you can catch The Jezabels when they return home.

1 June 2012 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (all ages)
2 June 2012 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (all ages)
5 June 2012 – Metro City, Perth (18+)
7 June 2012 – Convention Centre, Brisbane (all ages)
9 June 2012 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (all ages)

Things are on the up for Jacob Butler. Fresh from the release of his new single “Come My Way,” the X Factor and Australian Idol graduate has inked a record deal with South Africa’s The David Gresham Company, the same independent label that takes care of The Temper Trap, Placebo, Nickelback, and Bush.

The deal will expose Jacob’s work to music lovers in South Africa and its territories, including Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. “Come My Way” will hit the nation’s radio waves in the coming weeks.

“Come My Way” has also just hit radio after Munich based promoter Robert Larasser became interested in the track.

The “Come My Way” video has been viewed more than 125, 000 since its release two months ago, and it sounds like it’ll have plenty more hits in the months to come!

The Getaway Plan are the latest act to announce Groovin’ The Moo sideshows. The Aussie rockers will play three club shows in the major capitals to complement the regional festival dates.

The dates are well timed to support the release of the Melbourne band’s latest single “Move Along.” I’m in love with the film clip, which showcases some of the most gorgeous spots in Western Victoria. It’s inspiring me to do my own travelling!

Tickets are on sale now for the following Getaway Plan shows.

3 May 2012 – The Corner Hotel, Richmond
5 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Bendigo
6 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Townsville
11 May 2012 – The Standard, Sydney
12 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Maitland
13 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Canberra
18 May 2012 – The Amplifier, Perth
19 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Bunbury

Nashville based singer-songwriter Butterfly Boucher has returned home to launch her impressive new single “5678!”

The track was recently named the single of the week on iTunes Australia, and it was also on the soundtrack of a recent Private Practice episode. And don’t you just love a single with an exclamation mark? It comes from her new album Butterfly Boucher, which hits stores on April 13. While it’s not her first release the self-titled moniker is appropriate, as it’s her first as an independent artist.

Butterfly Boucher’s tour kicks off tomorrow night in Melbourne before traveling through New South Wales and the ACT. Local appearances from this Adelaide born artist are rare, so see her at home while you can!

21 March 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
22 March 2012 – The Front Gallery Café, Canberra
24 March 2012 – The Vanguard, Sydney
25 March 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla

Sydney folk duo We Are the Birdcage has well and truly charmed me with their beautiful new single “Two Left Feet.”

The song tells of the missteps we all take in relationships. It sounds so gentle, but there’s real emotion behind those lush harmonies and the swell of the instruments. I am truly swept off my feet by this song, and can’t wait to hear more from this twosome.

It seems it’s time for me to track down the EP. “Two Left Feet” is the first single lifted from the Little Father Time, a disc that will further ponder love, loss, and other universally binding themes. I’m sure I’m not the only one begging for seconds!

When I think of the music of Alice Springs I imagine earthy blues or roots or patriotic country numbers. I certainly don’t think of the sounds of Lowlakes, a cruisy ambient act that surprisingly comes from the Red Centre.

Lowlakes release their self-titled debut EP today, a recording which features this single “Song for Motion.” It’s a gorgeous slow-burning song with Tom Snowdon’s distinctive vocals and a dreamlike, epic quality. I wasn’t quite sure about it when it started but by the end I was completely won over. It’s just so different and beautiful.

The Lowlakes EP is in stores now.

Respected Queensland hip hop artist Rainman is currently traveling around the east coast to promote his brilliant new single “Darlin’.”

I love the way Rainman’s rapping works with Calski’s soulful vocals, but I think I love the accompanying clip even more. Rainman assures us it’s no music video, but when a piece of footage is backed by a single it’s hard to resist calling it one! Whatever it is, it introduces us to Rainman’s impressive vinyl collection. Colour me jealous!

The track, which is digitally released on March 23, comes from Rainman’s second album Bigger Pictures, which drops on May 4. Both release dates are a little while off yet, but Rainman is already building buzz on his single launch tour. Here are the remaining dates.

17 March 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
12 April 2012 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (Free)
13 April 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
14 April 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
27 April 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney (Supporting Dialectrix)
28 April 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (Supporting Dialectrix)