The Underground Stage
“No Bull don’t, as you’d expect, mess about. This is direct and hairy rock ‘n’ roll served raw, all wild and widdly and loud as giddyup. The end result is simple – elevated heart rate, adrenaline spikes, an uncontrollable urge to throw horns – but it’s incredibly difficult to pull off. The effect you expect, […]
“Lannigan’s foundational Aussie surf comes with a side of post-punk hustle and spice, levelling up a familiar sound into something way more urgent and paranoid. A foamy favourite hiding teeth beneath the surface.” Gallery Listen
“Kaunta are all loose joints and sharp edges, skinned knees and grazed elbows. It’s a rattle and a shake of a set, simultaneously relaxed and spiky, wry and shouty, and threatening to fall apart at the seams while always just holding it together. It’s mischievously charming, enormously good fun, and very, very likely to have […]
“S.O.W stride like a giant land mammal, its huge steps landing slow and heavy, grungy beats and guitars made of granite coupled with a roaring vocal. Imposing and impressive.” Gallery Listen
Every week, I scour the latest releases from emerging, DIY, and independent artists in Australia. The best of them end up on the playlist. Follow The Playlist Listen to this week’s edition here or below, 100% made up of the best brand-new music from the best new artists in Australia – never pay-to-play, and always […]
