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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY is "Save My Love" by Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Annalisa Fernandez.

Reminiscent of the late 90s – what many consider to be R&B’s golden era – "Save My Love" is buttery soft, smooth and intimate, in a way that is sure to grip you.

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🏆 Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2026 @ARIA_Official Best Soul/R&B Release!

@BeccaxHatch
BOY SODA
Larissa Lambert
@misskaninna
@TKAYMAIDZA

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY is "Belt Loop" from Boston-born band @tinyhabs.

The third single from "Keepers," it’s their biggest zag yet: a sensual R&B cut driven by soft keys & a filthy bassline.

Simply an incredible record.

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🏟️ 2x GRAMMY winner Kehlani is bringing their 2027 Australian arena tour to 4 cities.

Their self-titled album hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200, while "Folded" won 2 GRAMMYs.

DESTIN CONRAD joins after a huge 2026, including his first GRAMMY nom & his new album "ROADRUNNER."

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🏟️ Dijon is making his Australian headline debut this December, with shows in 4 cities.

After a career-defining 2025 featuring "Baby" & 2 GRAMMY noms for his work on Justin Bieber’s "SWAG."

He’ll pour his heart out. You’ll dance. You’ll cry. He’ll cry. Crazy to miss it.

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY is "BUCK!" from Naarm-based Latinx artist JUPiTA.

"BUCK!" is an alt-R&B track that is in-your-face while giving itself plenty of space to move. It’s sonically paradoxical.

JUPiTA is full of playful arrogance, and "BUCK!" is her showing off.

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Beyoncé has released “MORNING DEW (DONK),” originally intended for her 2013 self-titled album, beginning the countdown to the 20th anniversary of “B’Day.”

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY is “Don’t Lose Yourself” by London nu-jazz artist, MADELEINE.

Having previously worked alongside Olivia Dean and Jorja Smith, MADELEINE blends intergalactic future soul, electronic textures and jazz-infused R&B into something warm and expansive.

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY is “Acquainted” by Melbourne’s Laura Adeline.

A soft, gorgeous voice with a groove that makes you pull the 😠 face. Produced by Conor Lawson, “Acquainted” blends pop, R&B and funk into something smooth, sexy and built for replay.

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SZA attending the 2026 #MetGala 💛

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Janelle Monáe attending the 2026 #MetGala 💎

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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy attending the 2026 #MetGala 💎

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY: Melbourne’s EMEREE with “Prominence”

Named by NME as a 2025 artist to watch, she blends R&B and soul with a fresh yet nostalgic feel.

Rich, bold and slightly campy, one of our favourite 2026 releases.

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY comes from out west with South Summit's "ON THE DASH"

The Perth 5-piece bonded through musical differences, blending indie, alt rock, reggae, R&B and soul influences into their own sound.

Currently touring Europe and the UK, this is a band to watch.

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🗣️🗣️ MILO MENTIONED 🗣️🗣️

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🎣 Today’s CATCH OF THE DAY comes from South West Sydney with RIAH’s "New Day"

Of Tongan, Fijian, Aboriginal and Italian descent, her sound reflects a rich cultural palette. It nods to late 90s/00s R&B while standing strong in 2026. It also mentions Milo, which is a big win.

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Learning that Australia does neo-soul is my favourite 2026 discovery. Gold star to the Vics, begrudgingly.

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🎣 Melbourne’s Melody Kin has a sound that would’ve fit right in at Electric Lady Studios with Erykah Badu over here and Bilal over there.

For our first iteration of CATCH OF THE DAY, Melody Kin’s "Wanna Go" was the perfect pick. Silky. Jazzy. Reminiscent of Baduizm. Love it.

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💛 Ella Mai has revealed the tracklist for her third studio album, "Do You Still Love Me?" releasing on February 6.

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⛅️ RAYE has announced her second album, "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE," releasing on March 27.