tunesday – fresh artists to check out based on your favourites
The Aussie musicians you need to know.
If you’re stuck in a loop of playing nothing but your favourite artist on replay, we might just have the tonic for you. Below, we’ve put together a list of talented music folk – both established and emerging – that are making soundwaves in the local scene and beyond. Pop your headphones on, turn up the volume and enjoy. Who knows – you might even discover a new favourite.
IF YOU LIKE CLAIRO…Check out Matahara for silky indie sounds that will make you want to dance around your bedroom.
IF YOU LIKE WET LEG…Check out smol fish for a taste of earnest rock made by bunch of mates.
IF YOU LIKE PAVEMENT…Check out Cool Sounds for addictive guitar-pop and lyrics too witty for their own good.
IF YOU LIKE SUKI WATERHOUSE…Check out Annie Hamilton for sparkly dream-pop that shimmers like a mirror ball.
IF YOU LIKE THE STROKES…Check out Radio Free Alice for an Aussie twist on early 2000s indie sleeze.
IF YOU LIKE JULIA JACKLIN…Check out Carla Geneve for visceral imagery and the bliss of raw emotion.
IF YOU LIKE THE CLEAN…Check out The Great Divides for idiosyncratic folk-rock that will have you feeling like you're driving through the countryside.
IF YOU LIKE BILLIE EILISH…Check out Lotte Gallagher for unparalleled vocals way beyond the artist’s age.
IF YOU LIKE THE BEATLES…Check out The Murlocs for the kind of twang that will make your eardrums sing.
IF YOU LIKE TAME IMPALA…Check out Vaughn for breezy electronic music to sink into.