The Goon Sax

The Brisbane trio shared a joint statement on social media

The sprawling arts festival three years in the making debuts with must-see shows by Sampa the Great, Kelly Lee Owens and many more

Backstage at Naam/Melbourne’s new winter festival, the Brisbane band talk their 2021 album ‘Mirror 2’ and their upcoming tour dates with Pavement, Interpol, Spoon and Snail Mail

Including a cover of Len's 'Steal My Sunshine'

This year, Chapter Music celebrates its 30th anniversary – but don’t call the Melbourne label an institution. As its releases over the past few years – from Sweet Whirl, The Goon Sax, Chloe Alison Escott, Laura Jean and more – have shown, Guy Blackman and Ben O’Connor are still putting out singular records with deep emotional resonance. Blackman tells NME about the importance of community, the headache that is the vinyl supply chain and his tips for running an independent label

Also receiving nods are Amyl & The Sniffers, Tkay Maidza and Baker Boy

The band released their latest album, 'Mirror II', back in July

Growing up is hard to do, but The Goon Sax have managed it on their self-reflexive debut for Matador Records

The Brisbane trio take cues from new wave and electronica on their debut release for Matador Records

Third album 'Mirror II' arrives tomorrow (July 9)