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Ahead of his upcoming tour with label-mates Kindness and Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet recorded this live version of his latest single.

Catch all three on Thursday 24 May in Melbourne at The Hi Fi w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs (tickets here), or Saturday 26 May at Sydney Opera House [Studio] w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs (tickets here).

The swirling, percussive original version of 'This Song Is Called Ragged' will be available as a double A-side 7" vinyl with 'Trounce' and digitally with remixes from Dro Carey & Jonti later this month. Boulet's second album 'We Keep The Beat, Found The Sound, See The Need, Start The Heart' will be out June 8 (AUS) / June 11 (UK/EU) / June 12 (USA) on Modular. Pre-order it from JB HiFi, Get Music or iTunes digital deluxe edition or standard.

The New York Times calls his music "moody and sexy", which is why we're so pleased to be bringing Kindness (aka Adam Bainbridge) to Australia for his first tour down under later this month.

Be prepared for an onslaught of slinky smooth, wistful and woozy sounds as he hits the road with label-mates Tom Vek and Jonathan Boulet! In the meantime, get to know Kindness a little more with this video directed by Partizan's Dan Brereton.

TOUR DATES
Thu 24 May - The Hi Fi Bar Melbourne w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs (tickets here)
Sat 26 May - Sydney Opera House w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs (tickets here)

'World You Need A Change of Mind' is out now - JB HiFi, iTunes deluxe or standard.

We're pleased to share with you the new video for Canyons' "When I See You Again", taken from their debut LP "Keep Your Dreams".

Directed by the same people behind some of your favourite clips from M83, Bag Raiders and Sebastien Tellier, Fleur & Manu. It's a kaleidoscope of friends, lovers, sunshine and memories.

If you're in Melbourne on Thursday May 31, catch them at the Northcote Social Club, full info and tickets here. Keep Your Dreams is out now via iTunes, Modshop, Beatport, Get Music, JB HiFi.

When I See You Again is available with remixes by Morgan Geist and Nick Zinner via the Modshop, iTunes and Beatport.

It's been confirmed, Pond have arrived in the UK in one piece and their European tour kicks off right now with The Great Escape in Brighton.

From there they snake their way throughout the UK, Holland, Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium, including a free instore at Rough Trade East on Tuesday May 22.

Full dates below and track below.

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In preparation of Tom Vek, Kindness and Jonathan Boulet's upcoming tour, we're giving away a free download of Tom Vek's Aroused (Van She Remix).

Local supports have just been confirmed with Architecture in Helsinki DJs, Van She Tech and Purple Sneakers DJs joining the fun.

TOUR DATES:
Thur 24.05 - The Hi Fi (Melb) w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs TICKETS

Sat 26.05 - Sydney Opera House [Studio] w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs TIX

Modular, Nikon and Van She are giving you the chance to make your very own music video. All you need is a little creativity and your own 'Idea of Happiness'.

The winner, chosen by Van She and Nikon, will win their very own Nikon 1 J1 camera to shoot the video with, and will work with Director Clemens Habicht (Tame Impala - 'Expectation', PVT - 'Window', Friendly Fires - 'Skeleton Boy') to create the official video for the SebastiAn remix of 'Idea of Happiness', available below.

All the information you'll need and submission details are right here. Its open from now until June 1st and is only available to Australian residents.

The Modular Agency's lovable Sydney production duo Softwar have unveiled a brand new series of semi-regular mixes titled 'Colour Flight'.

Volume One is 'Orange', and it's a bit of a sunny traipse through their trademark brooding house, rare disco tracks and upfront party jams. Grab this as a free download now and be sure to keep an eye out on Softwar's soundcloud for future colours.

More details and tour dates after the jump.

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Modular Touring is pleased to present UK indie darlings Tom Vek and Kindness for their debut Australian tour with Jonathan Boulet. If you're sold already, check out the ticket links below.

Don't miss this one-off east coast tour taking in Melbourne at The Hi Fi on Thursday 24th May, The Bowler Bar & Tempo Hotel on Friday 25th May - for a very special 2 floored extravaganza, and finally Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Live to wrap up this exclusive triple headline show on Saturday 26th May.

Tickets are on sale now for all shows:
May 24 - Hi-Fi, Melbourne [TICKETS]
May 25 - The Bowler Bar/Tempo Hotel, Brisbane [OZTIX / MOSHTIX]
May 26 - Vivid Festival, Sydney Opera House [TICKETS]

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While she works towards her sophomore album, this week our Western Australian songbird Grace Woodroofe scored a big win; earning the NPR Song of the Day for her track 'Transformer'.

Check out the glowing review and listen to the track here. The track is taken off her debut album 'Always Want' released last year.

After two US tours, producer and DJ Beni is back on Australian soil and gearing up for a string of dates in support of current single 'Last Night'.

The 'Last Night' EP is out today worldwide, and includes the #1 Hype Machine-charting remix by bromancer Brodinski, plus reworks by Oliver $ and Waifs & Strays. Get your copy of the full remix EP via iTunes US, iTunes GB, iTunes AU, Amazon, Beatport.

Sydney and Melbourne fans, don't miss the HOUSE OF BENI PARTIES, which will feature performances by international vogueing troupe The Brotherhood, surprise international guests, and local friends. Details after the jump.

Beni's debut album 'House of Beni' is out now via iTunes US, iTunes GB, iTunes AU, JB HiFi the Mod Shop and all good record sellers.

BENI AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Fri May 4th || The Forum, Melbourne || with Digitalism
Sat May 5th || Bendigo, Victoria || Groovin' The Moo Festival
Sat May 5th || Survivor! at The Bottom's End, Melbourne || House Of Beni Party
Sun May 6th || Townsville, Queensland || Groovin' The Moo Festival
Wed May 9th || Family Nightclub, Brisbane || with Digitalism
Thu May 10th || Bathurst University, Bathurst || House Of Beni Party
Fri May 11th || The Metro, Sydney || with Digitalism
Fri May 11th || Goodgod Small Club, Sydney || House Of Beni Party
Sat May 12th || Maitland, New South Wales || Groovin' The Moo Festival
Sun May 13th || Canberra, ACT || Groovin' The Moo Festival
Thu May 17th || The Light Square House, Adelaide || with Digitalism
Fri May 18th || TBC, Perth || House Of Beni Party
Sat May 19th || Bunbury, Western Australia || Groovin' The Moo Festival
Sun July 29th || Byron Bay, New South Wales || Splendour In The Grass Festival