More bands than Gucci Mane.
Looking for your next obsession? Or just a quick music fix to get you through the week?
Well, we’ve rounded up all the next-big-things across Australia so you don’t have to!
Tosh Kugai – Super Lonely
Vintage warmth meets modern alt pop in a self made track that turns loneliness into something oddly glowing.
The Dandy Buzzkills – I Dream, Far Away
Swung new wave bounce with a venomous pop heart, escaping the wrong relationship at the right time.
Destinee Alera – Runner’s High
R&B warmth and jazz glow meet pop rise in a track that feels like sunlight on a long run.
The Phosphenes – DYV
Grunge heavy garage rock with a pop punk flicker, built on DIY grit and suburban noise.
EJ Wood – DOGTORN
Lofi pop rock and shoegaze textures meet low key vocals and nostalgic production, gritty yet mesmerising.
Jamie Lamont – Alibi
Funk and soul pop with powerhouse vocals and heartfelt storytelling, navigating self confidence and growing up.
Rutherford Jazz Trio – BIG SHOES
Sinister funk with sharp wit and electrifying riffs, blending satire and groove into a cheeky, fierce EP.
Alex Rodeo – Perth
Punk energy and alt rock bounce collide, sharp and restless like a Turnstile cut with Kisschasy’s hook.
Rose Cole – Years Don’t Matter
Unfiltered lyricism and big sing along hooks, processing early adulthood with hyper specific, relatable narration.
Ama – You’re never gonna get the girl
Indie pop storytelling with raw honesty and sharp melody, pairing emotional wreckage with breakout hooks.
Faking Clever – Mochrie of Me / Cresswell
Two tracks from a power trio built on sibling chemistry, blending Sydney noise with Wiradjuri roots.
Dude’s Taken – Never
Alt rock and pop punk energy fuse with emotionally driven lyricism, built for a new generation of rock fans.
Odessa Swan – Pas De Deux
Dreamy songs for rainy days and movie reel emotions, where fantasy and reflection blur into one.
Ivory Layne – Saint
Pop craftsmanship from a self taught producer and writer, blending Nashville and London into a singular voice.
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