One of the most important, controversial and evergreen artists of the past 20 years, New Order got us all tickled when announced as headliners for this year's Future Music Festival. We've pretty much popped a hernia over this just announced Hordern Pavillion Sideshow. Messieurs Sumner, Gilbert and Morris (but not Hook - he'll be out here playing his own Best of Joy Division shows in April) will be at the Hordern on the 7th of March playing a set list that hopefully looks like this recent show in London. Just a year ago this band reckoned they'd never tour again, so better get in there this time, champ! WHAT: New Order - Future Music Festival Sideshows WHEN: Wednesday 7th March, Hordern Pavilion HOW MUCH: Tickets on sale Monday 23rd of January from Ticketek They're also playing on the massive Future Music Festival lineup - check that here. 25/01: WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE SYDNEY SHOW!  With thanks to our chums at Future Entertainment Hit up @DailySydney on Twitter and shoot us a YouTube/Streaming link to your favourite New Order jam. Could be anything old, new, a live version a remix of New Order... whatever floats your boat the most, send us a link and we'll pluck a winner at random    

Spank Records in collaboration with Future Classic are calling out to all independent music producers around Sydney to submit their best original jams in exchange for hot, hot musical prizes and an exclusive release on Sydney's flagship house label. The competition begins today, it's pretty simple - submit your best unsigned and unpublished track and cross your fingies and toes that the Future Classic boss men choose you to receive the EPIC GRAND PRIZE.More info on the competition right here.And cause we all like content, here's FC's new April mix - free to stream, download and vibe out to. Future Classic DJs - April is Deep - 2011 by future classic Happy Monday.xDS

VIVE COOL CITY is an on-line TV site that streams 2-3min original episodes 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Based out of Australia, we cover stories we wanna see but can't find anywhere else, from music-fashion-party to getting smashed off Listerine, kidnapping in Mexico or incest in Tasmania.VIVE COOL CITY is created by a collective of people ranging from teenage to the thirty-odd, from all corners of the globe, to provide our generation not with political or self-indulgent bullshit, but rather content that gets us thinking and talking.Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes ridiculous, VIVE COOL CITY will never seek to harm or offend but will always promise to entertain... enjoy peopleCheck them out: VIVE COOL CITY

Sydney via Blue Mountains collective CLOUD CONTROL have been killing it recently. With rave reviews of their new album, "Bliss Release" coming from all over it's time you took notice of this amazing band.The newly released album has already spawned two singles - "Gold Canary" and "This Is What I Said" - with the former being chosen as single of the week on BBC6's Rebel Playlist. CLOUD CONTROL's eclectic pop sound has seen them play with international heavy weights Supergrass, The XX and Kasabian as well as local acts such as Josh Pyke, Yves Klein Blue, The Temper Trap and The John Steel Singers. The band have just kicked off a tour in support of the album taking RICHARD IN YOUR MIND along for the ride - go and check it out!www.myspace.com/cloudcontrolMusic on DS is brought to you by the neon indians at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

After dropping off the radar for some time Sydney four - piece THE HOLIDAYS are back with some great new tunes serving as a precursor to their debut album. The new material is bright and richly textured with the band stating that the first single "Moonlight Hours" is a "a party song for the summertime."Indeed, the recently released second single "Golden Sky" conjures up a similar sentiment and is hot like a 45 degree day. The band are currently on tour with BLUEJUICE and are hitting the road latter this month with their own headline tour with Daily Sydney favorites, ERNEST ELLIS, supporting.Listen up here:http://www.myspace.com/theholidaysMusic on DS is brought to you by the hipsters at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

So you've probably heard of Modular signed artist Jonathan Boulet but have you heard of his side project PARADES?This band band has the potential to overshadow Boulet's solo career as a result of its beautifully arranged pop songs which have led to some critics comparing them to the Postal Service, Sigur Ros and Radiohead. At its core PARADES is a four piece however on stage they are joined by a plethora of other players. PARADES have already garnered strong support from those in the know with an early demo gaining them high rotation on FBI and Triple J as well as support slots for Malcolm Middleton, Jebediah and a show at the Peats Ridge Festival.Their eagerly anticipated debut EP is out this Friday on Dot Dash/Remote Control Records. I'm sure it will blow your mind!MySpace: Parades

Starting off as a solo project and now a fully fledged six piece band, Guineafowl are bringing a unique sound to the Sydney music community. Their songs are punctuated by subtle electronica over captivating riffs and brooding melodic lines. For a band in their infancy,Guineafowl have already had their video for the song "Botanist" selected as one of Rage's top 50 clips of 2009 and have recently joined General Pants Co's music venture, Major Label. For something a little left of center check yet utterly refreshing check out Guineafowl.have a listen:http://www.myspace.com/guineafowlMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the dope kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

One of the hidden gems of the Sydney music scene are three piece CAMERAS. With two songwriters sharing lead vocal duties, the trio intertwine a dizzying intensity with a haunting atmosphere. They have already received a lot of love from FBi Radio and their single "June" has been an iTunes single of the week. CAMERAS recently played the main stage at the Peats Ridge Festival and performed in Adelaide for the Fringe Festival to rave reviews. If you are a fan Arcade Fire and Cat Power you'll love CAMERAS.Check them out for free at Oxford Art Factory on Saturday 3rd AprilListen here:www.myspace.com/camerasbandMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the dope kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

After seeing them support Dirty Projectors last week we are still picking our jaws off the floor - they were that good! If you haven't yet heard of Danimals, the brain child of Jonti Danilewitz, you truly are missing out on some unbelievable music. Danimals state that they "focus on rhythms and the deconstruction of traditional song structures to create some bouncy tripped out experimental music." They have already toured with Metronomy, Patrick Wold and Why? and won the TED uncharted comp leading to the guys recording the track "Fox" with Mark Ronson. So , what are you waiting for? Danimals NOWListen here:http://www.myspace.com/jontidanimalsMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the rad kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

One of our favorite bands, The Spirits, are finally ready to release their highly anticipated EP, ‘The Other Half’. The EP consists of four eerie and emphatic songs. Intertwining guitars and hard-wired rhythms underscore a vocal at odds with the world, yet hopeful, singing of love and love lost. You can download the EP for free from today at www.thespirits.com.au and the guys will be playing Spectrum Nightclub, Sydney on Saturday 6 March with guests Decorated Generals and The Lockwoods. Entry is $10 and includes a hard copy of the EP. http://www.myspace.com/thespiritsMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the rad kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

The Protectors are back! After a short hiatus over the new year the guys are currently writing new tunes and playing shows around the country. If you haven't yet seen The Protectors you are in for a real treat. As a result of putting on one of the most explosive live shows of any group in Sydney the group have already toured nationally with Eagles of Death Metal and Mickey Avalon. If you like your music dirty, sweaty and rocking you'll love the Protectors. Be sure to catch them this weekend at Playground Weekender. Check them out at:http://www.myspace.com/theprotectorsMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the rad kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST

They played our party a few weeks back and we still can't get enough of production/DJ duo SOFTWAR aka Myles DU Chateau and Jeremy Lloyd. The disco/house maestro's have a busy 2010 planned with the release of their own original material, which will be appearing on an upcoming Kitsune compilation. The guys have also just completed a remix for Groove Armada's new track "Paper Romance" and a remix for Two Door Cinema Club's new single "Undercover Martyn." Get to know SOFTWAR - we know you'll like it.Check them out at:http://www.myspace.com/hellosoftwarMusic Monday on DS is brought to you by the cool kids at:SYDNEY ACID TEST