From dreamy pop to post-rock, these are the artists you need to hear this week
We hear a lot of new music every week, but every now and then a batch lands that reminds us why we love digging through submissions.
Here are 9 emerging artists you have to check out.
The Hazy’s – ‘Olive’
‘Olive’ comes loaded with gritty guitars and a solid emotional punch. The Adelaide five-piece know their way around a big indie-rock chorus.
Lillian Delaire – ‘Mirror’
‘Mirror’ is moody alt-pop with production that rewards a closer listen. Sleek, introspective and cool as hell.
Alexa Kate – ‘Good for Long’
Jangly guitars and an open heart make ‘Good for Long’ an easy indie-pop win. Alexa Kate keeps it bright without losing the feeling underneath.
Headnoise – ‘Winter’
Headnoise bring a little early Coldplay glow to this tidy indie-rock drop. It is charming, melodic and built for a sketchy little venue.
Yuni – ‘Bound To’
‘Bound To’ is soft, lo-fi bedroom pop with its arms wide open. A lovely little pocket of sound to disappear into.
Wreked Society – ‘Sunburn’
‘Sunburn’ tears ahead with fast hardcore energy and a darker atmospheric edge. The Adelaide trio leave just enough space for the chaos to breathe.
Catherine Hill – ‘Tell Me Lies’ (Rock Version)
Catherine Hill turns up the guitars on this punchy pop-rock rework, channelling the female-fronted ’90s sound we will always have time for.
Jack Kane – ‘I Was a Better Man’
Bluesy guitars give ‘I Was a Better Man’ a worn-in indie-rock feel. Reflective, grounded and clearly made by someone with a few stories to tell.
The Hawkins Band – ‘Bring Back The Car’
‘Bring Back The Car’ serves up reflective blues rock with plenty of soul. Love is hard, and The Hawkins Band appear to have the receipts.
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