Australia's exporting one of it's best festivals to North America - yay for Laneway! Also, Flume tickets are selling like hotcakes, Shock Records appoints a new General Manager, so many bands are being snapped up by labels, and be prepared to dust off your record player because Record Store Day is just around the corner. Plus, plenty more goss and tid bits below the cut!

Flume Sells Out

Taking over three harbourside venues, featuring four stages and playing host to a plethora of international and national artists is the first ever Harbourfest on the King Street Wharf this Easter Sunday. On the 31st of March Cargo Bar, Bungalow 8 and theloft will host the likes of Tonite Only and The Aston Shuffle Djs along with plenty other artists.

Given that it was leaked today, Groovin' The Moo have decided to release the 2013 line up a day ahead of schedule. International acts set to play the regional festival include Tegan and Sara, The Bronx and The Kooks. Check out the full line up below!

ALISON WONDERLAND
ALPINE
THE AMITY AFFLICTION
THE BRONX
DZ DEATHRAYS (DJ Set)
EXAMPLE
FLUME
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY
THE KOOKS
LAST DINOSAURS
MATT AND KIM

Yolanda Be Cool, the “Americano” hit-makers, are back with their debut album, the pun-a-licious Ladies & Mentalmen. A full album of dance tracks can be a little one dimensional, but on this release Yolanda keep things fun, fast and frivolous.

First release tickets for Sydney’s best New Year’s Eve night out – Harbour Party at Luna Park – are now sold out! Second release tickets are now on sale and selling fast. Punters are warned to hurry up and get your tickets NOW to avoid missing out on Sydney’s party of the year!