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The Future is Here: Meet 20 Australian artists to watch in 2021

From ASHWARYA and BEXX to Teenage Joans and will hyde, here are 20 Australian musicians you’re gonna fall in love with in 2021.
After years of work, Lastlings are ready to make their First Contact

On their debut album, the pair of siblings pluck influence from club culture and Japanese culture to create a work of dance art.
Introducing Hauskey, and the stories of his intimate debut EP, Slow

The Perth-raised, Sydney-based musician has been one of 2020’s best break-out artists, and his future is looking even brighter.
Light, Sound and Spirit: The Return of The Avalanches

The Avalanches return with We Will Always Love You, a sweeping testament to humanity that folds decades of sound into a cosmic voyage of stunning beauty and life-affirming fun.
Rico Nasty wants you to let it out: “I'm really big on people expressing themselves.”

The DMV emcee has come a long way since her Sugar Trap beginnings, but on her debut record Nightmare Vacation, Rico Nasty fuses the old and the new with a manic smile.

Album Walkthrough: Jarryd James walks us through his masterful new album, P.M.

The sprawling second record is an exploration of hip-hop and electronica, arriving six years after his breakthrough debut album.

3 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Mark Ronson and Diplo's Silk City project just dropped their big return, and it's 10/10

After making their debut with the high-flying Dua Lipa collaboration Electricity, the pair tap into Ellie Goulding for their return.

4 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Premiere: Mal de Mer tease a new EP, share dynamite new single Far Cough

After sharing their single Gone Fishing last year, the Perth pop trio now eye their debut EP, incoming in the next few months.

4 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Bands

Premiere: Melbourne's The Velvet Club make alt-rock excellence with new tune, Alter Ego

After sharing a debut EP in late-2019 and a stand-alone single last year, the emerging five-piece carve something brilliant with their new song and video.

4 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Ross From Friends launches his own label, kicks it off with his new song Burner

After sharing his debut album via Brainfeeder, the British producer and DJ steps forward with new material, but this time under a label of his own.

6 days ago

By Hayden Davies

D & M

Here’s what West Australia’s changing live music rules means for gigs in 2021

There have been big changes to how large-scale WA events can run, but are all dance floors banned? Here’s what’s up:

6 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Introducing phem, who captures the feelings of Gen Z through gripping alt-pop

On her new EP how u stop hating urself (pt 1), the LA musician ponders about her world through angsty, almost Avril-Lavigne-esque pop music.

7 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Meet the future: Cat & Calmell and Baby Queen share new songs, chat to each other

Celebrating two recent releases and big years incoming, the cross-continental pair of artists chat about songwriting, fashion, superstitions and more.

7 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Rap / R&B

Album Walkthrough: Illy dissects his intimate & versatile new record, The Space Between

The Australian favourite enlists guests such as WAAX, G Flip and Wrabel for a genre-shifting, sound-exploring new record.

10 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Bands

Meet Teenage Joans, who dominate with Something About Being Sixteen

The Adelaide duo were just named one of our acts to keep an eye out for in 2021, and by the sounds of things, are our predictions are already coming true.

11 days ago

By Hayden Davies

News

It's a close one: Less than 350 votes are between #1 & #2 in the Hottest 100 this year

It's on track to be the closest Hottest 100 since 2007, when Muse beat out Silverchair by just a slither of votes.

11 days ago

By Pile News

Bands

Introducing Those Who Dream, the emo-pop Perth duo blossoming into a break-out act

The West Australian pop-rock-punk brothers have captured the hearts of the internet, and 2021 is shaping up to be there year.

12 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Bands

Lana Del Rey’s new single is stunning, but can you excuse her controversy?

It’s an age-old question. How do you listen to an artist when they’re knee-deep in scandals and controversy?

13 days ago

By Pile Rats

News

Introducing Sound States, a WA music mentorship program to help local musicians

The program is also announcing its first list of mentors today, all scheduled to speak over two days in February at the incredible Fremantle Arts Centre.

14 days ago

By Pile News

Electronic

Ghost Stories: The voices of The Avalanches' We Will Always Love You

We Will Always Love You is replete with sounds and voices pulled from popular culture. While you might recognise a few, there’s so much life to be found throughout.

14 days ago

By Conor Herbert

Bands

Hook Sly Withers' cover of Spacey Jane's unstoppable Booster Seat into my veins

One of West Australia's best bands tackle one of the state's biggest songs of the year, and the results are incredible.

14 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Olivia Rodrigo is aiming for one of history’s biggest debut singles, but who is she?

The American 17-year-old’s debut single may join the extremely rare list of first singles to debut at #1, but there’s a long story behind it.

14 days ago

By Hayden Davies

News

Get ready for the NT: Central Australia's Wide Open Space Fest is returning in 2021

The festival - held just outside of Alice Springs - will make a return this Autumn, after cancelling their Sampa The Great-headlined 2020 show.

17 days ago

By Pile News

Electronic

Brace Yourself: Run The Jewels' JU$T has been remixed by What So Not, and it's huge

The low-slinging, bass-heavy hip-hop remix is What So Not's first release since 2019, and here's hoping there's more to come.

18 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Rap / R&B

With her clubby ALIAS EP, UK rapper Shygirl is unlike anyone else

We’ve seen Shygirl’s forward-thinking prowess throughout much of 2020, but with her new EP, it’s clear that she’s a face of the future.

18 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Electronic

Meet Verzache, the Toronto musician promising a genre-blurring 2021 breakout

Merging rap, indie and electronic through singles in late-2020 and now eyeing a new record later this year, the Canadian is worth keeping an eye on.

18 days ago

By Hayden Davies

News

Mark your calendars: Here’s everything to look forward to in music this year

2021 is quickly shaping up to be another brilliant year for music, and - fingers crossed - we might be able to see some of it live.

19 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Rap / R&B

Listen to MAZZA, a huge new team-up from slowthai and A$AP Rocky

It's the next taste from slowthai's newcoming record TYRON, out February 5th with collabs from Skepta, Rocky, Denzel Curry, James Blake and more.

20 days ago

By Hayden Davies

Bands

Meet Seathru, the NSW teens showing promise with their new song, Good Attitude

Yet to begin their final year of high school, the Berry-based trio are an act worth keeping an eye on in the year ahead.

1 month ago

By Hayden Davies

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The Future is Here: Meet 20 Australian artists to watch in 2021

After years of work, Lastlings are ready to make their First Contact

Introducing Hauskey, and the stories of his intimate debut EP, Slow

Light, Sound and Spirit: The Return of The Avalanches

Rico Nasty wants you to let it out: “I'm really big on people expressing themselves.”

Album Walkthrough: Jarryd James walks us through his masterful new album, P.M.

Mark Ronson and Diplo's Silk City project just dropped their big return, and it's 10/10

Premiere: Mal de Mer tease a new EP, share dynamite new single Far Cough

Premiere: Melbourne's The Velvet Club make alt-rock excellence with new tune, Alter Ego

Ross From Friends launches his own label, kicks it off with his new song Burner

Here’s what West Australia’s changing live music rules means for gigs in 2021

Introducing phem, who captures the feelings of Gen Z through gripping alt-pop

Meet the future: Cat & Calmell and Baby Queen share new songs, chat to each other

Album Walkthrough: Illy dissects his intimate & versatile new record, The Space Between

Meet Teenage Joans, who dominate with Something About Being Sixteen

It's a close one: Less than 350 votes are between #1 & #2 in the Hottest 100 this year

Introducing Those Who Dream, the emo-pop Perth duo blossoming into a break-out act

Lana Del Rey’s new single is stunning, but can you excuse her controversy?

Introducing Sound States, a WA music mentorship program to help local musicians

Ghost Stories: The voices of The Avalanches' We Will Always Love You

Hook Sly Withers' cover of Spacey Jane's unstoppable Booster Seat into my veins

Olivia Rodrigo is aiming for one of history’s biggest debut singles, but who is she?

Get ready for the NT: Central Australia's Wide Open Space Fest is returning in 2021

Brace Yourself: Run The Jewels' JU$T has been remixed by What So Not, and it's huge

With her clubby ALIAS EP, UK rapper Shygirl is unlike anyone else

Meet Verzache, the Toronto musician promising a genre-blurring 2021 breakout

Mark your calendars: Here’s everything to look forward to in music this year

Listen to MAZZA, a huge new team-up from slowthai and A$AP Rocky

Meet Seathru, the NSW teens showing promise with their new song, Good Attitude

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Album Walkthrough: Jarryd James walks us through his masterful new album, P.M.

Mark Ronson and Diplo's Silk City project just dropped their big return, and it's 10/10

Premiere: Mal de Mer tease a new EP, share dynamite new single Far Cough

Premiere: Melbourne's The Velvet Club make alt-rock excellence with new tune, Alter Ego

Ross From Friends launches his own label, kicks it off with his new song Burner

Here’s what West Australia’s changing live music rules means for gigs in 2021

Introducing phem, who captures the feelings of Gen Z through gripping alt-pop

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Meet the future: Cat & Calmell and Baby Queen share new songs, chat to each other

Album Walkthrough: Illy dissects his intimate & versatile new record, The Space Between

Meet Teenage Joans, who dominate with Something About Being Sixteen

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It's a close one: Less than 350 votes are between #1 & #2 in the Hottest 100 this year

Introducing Those Who Dream, the emo-pop Perth duo blossoming into a break-out act

Lana Del Rey’s new single is stunning, but can you excuse her controversy?

Connect

Introducing Sound States, a WA music mentorship program to help local musicians

Ghost Stories: The voices of The Avalanches' We Will Always Love You

Hook Sly Withers' cover of Spacey Jane's unstoppable Booster Seat into my veins

Olivia Rodrigo is aiming for one of history’s biggest debut singles, but who is she?

Get ready for the NT: Central Australia's Wide Open Space Fest is returning in 2021

Brace Yourself: Run The Jewels' JU$T has been remixed by What So Not, and it's huge

With her clubby ALIAS EP, UK rapper Shygirl is unlike anyone else

Meet Verzache, the Toronto musician promising a genre-blurring 2021 breakout

Mark your calendars: Here’s everything to look forward to in music this year

Listen to MAZZA, a huge new team-up from slowthai and A$AP Rocky

Meet Seathru, the NSW teens showing promise with their new song, Good Attitude

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