Modern pop stylings that wash skyward aided by rhythmic, house-infused chords and bold, immersive vocals: this is Pirra, Wollongong’s seductive four-piece who blend infectious melodies with inspired disco patterns. Having teamed up with producers such as Konstantin Kersting (Tones & I), Roy Kerr (London Grammar), and most recently Sam Littlemore (PNAU) – who produced the highly acclaimed 2021 release ‘Never Apart’ – Pirra’s brand of synth heavy, indie-pop is built for the festival stage.
An indie band that plays a heart string? Sign us up. Jet City Sport Club has honesty unbound, with a vulnerability to stop you in your tracks. Harnessing 90’s era guitar music with a special blend of delicate vocals, bold leads and intimacy, they’ve garnered the attention of triple j and scored support slots for The Vanns, The Grogans & Trophy Eyes. JCSC bleeds a nostalgia that echoes the rolling suburbs and pubs of Sydney. You’ve no doubt seen them at your local, now watch them rock the Lost Paradise stage.
Sydney songwriting duo Salarymen scratch that big melodic itch that only an Aussie band can. Summer-drenched garage pop that tips its cap to those rich, paisley harmonies of old – Salarymen have more hooks than your grandad’s dingy. Nabbing a spot at SXSW in 2023, touring Japan and playing national support for Royal Otis, Salarymen are the bell bottomed, jangle jumping gift that keep on giving. Sun, Salarymen and a shandy in hand? My goodness, we’re excited.
An Australian artist celebrating her vast ancestry in more ways than one, BIRDEE 王煒 incorporates the traditional dream-like tunes of her Chinese, Greek and Russian heritage to channel something expressive and unique. Her approach to pop is inundating, combining expressive modern drum patterns, ascending instrumentation and vocal melodies to rival that of the world’s best. Atmospheric and much like her namesake, BIRDEE 王煒 soars.
A dynamic melting pot of RnB infused pop and sexy party-funk, Thunder Fox defy convention while seamlessly navigating between genre, technique and rhythm. Spending as much time in the studio as they do on stage, Thunder Fox have amassed two full length albums, over a million streams and 200K+ views on Youtube with an output that has landed the band on Australia’s most prestigious stages alongside Matt Corby, Ocean Alley, M.I.A. and The Kooks. Expect staccato grooves, synth pulses and a much needed horn section or three.
Marked by bold vocal melodies and the ability to stop on a dime, Sputnik Sweetheart keep an audience on their toes in more ways than one. Finding energy amongst emotion, the band have sculpted a sound amid geographical change, breakdowns and the ever changing self. Groovin’ The Moo, selling out shows nationwide and effortless hits? All in a day’s work for Sputnik Sweetheart.