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The Australian hip/hop scene is entering a new era as a wave of talent is rising through the scene. This includes artists like Nerve, Triple One and most significantly, Chillinit. Raised in Hurstville, Sydney, Chillinit has no major industry backing, but instead produces and distributes his music independently through his own 420 Family label.
The music of The Teskey Brothers is a soulful throwback to a lost sound. Their music would fit in a century ago, but it doesn’t feel outdated. Over a decade ago, brothers Sam, on guitar, and Josh Teskey, on vocals, teamed up with childhood friends and long-time jamming buddies Brendon Love, on bass, and Liam Gough, on drums.
One of Sydney’s easiest to listen to bands is Polish Club. However, they often reject being labelled under the genre of rock, despite being a two-piece rock band. Their debut album, Alright Already, a fast, energetic and loud explosion of sweaty garage rock, was driven by the dumb fun that the two band members had cutting it in just eight days.
Kristy Lee Peters, aka KLP, is a DJ with a nine-year history within the Sydney music scene. After a successful five-year run hosting triple j’s House Party, every Saturday night, she has taken a step back in 2019 to focus on her music.
After eight months of silence, Crocodylus are back with a hot and heavy new track. ‘Ghosts’ is the Sydney based rock band’s first track since ‘My Baby’, which similarly featured as Release of the Week back in early September 2018.
Down For Tomorrow, a Sydney based quartet, have nailed the number one defining feature of pop punk, angst. Moving forward from their single ‘What Could Have Been’, released earlier this year, the band has tapped into some genuine and real emotion.
“While on tour in London, the 111s still manage to drop straight fire.” @tripleoneofficial / Australian hip-hop artists Triple One have released the first track off their upcoming EP, The Libertine 2.
Buddy Ryan is a Melbourne hip hop artist that combines his passion for rapping with his appreciation for soul music. The Connecticut-born lyricist honed his craft in Los Angeles while emceeing through his college years.
“The next Violent Soho? Potentially. See how they stack up.” @glasshouseglassmouse glasshouse, the four-piece rock band from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, have just released their follow up to debut EP plastic.
Ghana-born Citizen Kay moved to Australia at the age of six and in his subsequent musical career has blended these two cultures through music. This has led him to three studio albums and two ARIA nominations for albums Demokracy (2014) and We The People (2015).