Inclusive Groove

Australian trio Necko draw on the sounds of 1970s stadium rock: atmosphere, catchy hooks and extended guitar solos. The three Sydney boys go from a whisper to a roar with Alek Necko's delicate R&B-flavoured falsetto and vintage wail, Reno Torrisi's explosive drumming and Alex Damon's dextrous bass and keys tap-dance. Their eponymous debut EP launched the band into over two years of touring acr...

Jack Earl and Adam Bransgrove are the lead singer and lead guitarist from Earl Gray. They're a five piece band, brewed on Dharawal land, rocking the East Coast with a fresh blend of indie rock! Full flavour, full volume, full throttle! After an enormous 2024, your favourite Illawarra indie band has returned with a shot of caffeine, ready to bring you a taste of what the future holds! All new music...

Stella Eve is a Canberran ballad songwriter whose style blends the sonic aesthetics of her childhood playlist with groove-hitting, mood-lifting music. This is the music you'll be whistling around the office come Monday. Stella has supported artists like Josh Pyke, Thelma Plum, Little Quirks, Rum Jungle, and many more... Her debut project, Here For You (2025), brought together multiple producers an...

Marley Fox is a non-binary artist, performer, and creative advocate whose work is all about self-expression, connection, and authenticity. They are known for blending music, performance, and community into spaces where people feel seen and celebrated. As a vocalist and member of The Midnight Tides , they bring passion, individuality, and heart to everything they do. Beyond music, they are an event...

Hailing from the heart of one of Sydney's Southern coastal splendours, Kim Girdlestone is a truly authentic and captivating singer/songwriter. Her style is what she calls 'Daisy Chain Blues' a rich, raw blend of blues, folk, and Americana grounded in heartfelt storytelling and soul- drenched vocals. Recently featured on 7NEWS with her band as part of Sydney's live music revival and she's just come...

Chelsea Daghita is an Australian indie singer-songwriter and musician based in the Wollongong and South Coast area of New South Wales. Known for her stripped-back, emotional music, her sound blends heartfelt, DIY storytelling with delicate melodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autumn Sunset was born in Wollongong, inspired by some of the most breathtaking sunsets you'll ever see. This 7-piece band blends the brightness of indie rock with the rich colours of jazz and funk, creating a sound that feels like a masterpiece painted across the sky. Like autumn leaves gathering along a footpath, Autumn Sunset has grown into an overflowing collection of imagination, groove and s...

LEON is a south coast NSW singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who spent years performing and recording as a session musician alongside artists including Charlie Collins, Ben Swissa, Hein Cooper, Billy Otto and Ben Morgan. Now focused on his own project, LEON blends blues, folk, rock and modern indie influences into songwriting that feels both timeless and current. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Mick Thomas is best known as chief songwriter of pub-rock icons Weddings, Parties, Anything. His current band The Roving Commission features old "Weddoes" bandmate Squeezebox Wally on Piano Accordion and a rotating schedule of talented performers to keep the party alive with Mick's unique mix of folk, roots and country. Running along side the Roving Commission is a whole raft of projects such as t...

Keens Brewer is a 23 year old Indigenous Australian Musician. Living with unilateral deafness, Keens has been playing music since she was 12 years old and has been singing her little head off since words could form in her mouth. Growing up, Keens was heavily inspired by blues and rock music, with herher dad introducing her to Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton, BB king, and Pink Floyd at a young age. Lat...

Wollongong-based singer songwriter Emily Duncan weaves a dreamy tapestry of ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics over stripped-back guitar on her latest EP, 'Maybe I Needed Time', sets the scene for a new, more mature musical direction for Emily, honest story- telling, without the frills, dealing with themes of personal growth, connection to the body and the sense that there's a kind of comfor...

Raised in Cronulla by a first-generation Greek mother and an Aussie father, Adam Newling is a singular voice in Australia's alternative music scene. Blending grungy alt-rock and country sensibilities with poetic lyricism and an unruly, heartfelt vocal style. Newling has carved out a sound that feels both nostalgic and entirely his own. Cutting his teeth as the longtime guitarist in Ruby Fields' ba...

Max Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter and frontman of Profannity, whose music blends raw blues, pub rock, and lived experience. As both a solo artist and the driving force behind Wollongong band Profannity, his sound is built on unfiltered storytelling, gritty grooves, and a deep connection to live music. Originally starting as a stripped-back acoustic project, Max's music evolved into Profa...

Chiara Kovac is a Sydney-based musician whose work has grown from early acoustic songwriting into a fuller, heavier live sound shaped by collaboration, instinct and a love of Australian indie music. In this episode, Chiara reflects on learning saxophone, singing from primary school, teaching herself guitar, and developing her sound through recording, performing and working closely with her band. S...

Matt "Chibbsy" Bragg is an Australian musician, producer, and podcaster with deep roots in the South Coast music scene. Over the years, he's played in bands including Trample, Toy Not Suitable, Fires Were Started, and currently performs with Mac Tango and Fat Bald Idiot. Alongside performing, Matt is the host of two podcasts, 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and Screech & Roll, the latter...

Max Mandile and Baylen Russell are the lead singer and drummer of Indie-Surf band Streless from Dharawal/Wollongong. Despite this label, the South-Coast band come from many different genres and influences. A must-see energetic live act, their recording style is much more reserved as proven by their debut single 'Fourth Wheel!' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kane Calcite is an independent folk-inspired songwriter whose sound drifts between sun- washed surf rock and grounded alternative folk. Blending aspustic storytelling with coastal rhythms and electric warmth, his music feels equally at home on long road trips and late-night campfires. Rooted in melody and mood, Kane's songs capture movement, memory, and the quiet pull of the ocean. On stage, Kane...

Ramstone are an Australian classic/heavy rock band from Nowra on the South Coast of NSW. Formed in 2021 and evolving from an acoustic duo into a full four-piece in 2023, they write and perform big, rhythmic rock ’n’ roll anthems built for pubs and stages alike, and have shared stages with iconic Aussie bands including The Angels and Dragon . Drawing influence from classic and modern rock - from AC...

Glenn Whitehall is a touring/session musician and songwriter based in The Illawarra. Over a varied 20+ years in music, he has shared stages with international and local legends, and is frontman for soul/rock band The Sacred Crows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This project is the creative outlet of producer and multi-instrumentalist Lucas Trevisan. Lucas embarks on this solo journey to truly express his creative purpose with his extensive musical knowledge and skill-set. The 7-piece one-man band describes his genre as 'psychedelic groove', which is based around a fusion of funk and psychedelic rock with a sprinkle of jazz and samba groove. He is dedicat...

South Coast artist Cassy Rae is known for her smooth live vocals and a quirky, genre-blurring sound shaped by indie, rap, blues and singer-songwriter influences. Her music balances raw emotion with strong rhythmic feel, creating songs that are both intimate and groove-driven. Raised in a musical household and surrounded by guitars, Cassy Rae found her way into music early, playing Avril Lavigne co...

The Vanns are a four-piece indie rock band from Kiama, Australia, formed in 2012. I've been following them since Keep My Cool , and it's been amazing to see them evolve throughout their discography of Through the Walls , Last of Your Kind, and All That's in My Head , selling out shows across Australia and touring internationally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Rogers is a key part of the vibrant Wollongong music scene, known for his dynamic musicianship and ability to elevate every project he's involved in. A versatile and passionate drummer, Patrick has performed with a range of acclaimed artists and bands, including Warbaby, Adam Newling, and Ruby Fields, showcasing both technical skill and an instinctive feel for rhythm that brings power, cha...

Dan Southern is a Nowra-based creative, musician, and drummer at heart who has been writing, recording, mixing, and releasing his own music since 2012. He is married, has three kids, and five dogs, and lives a life that is loud, chaotic, and permanently soundtracked by whatever he's working on next. Entirely self-taught, Dan founded his home studio, Ghetto Bird Studio, recording artists such as Ad...

Jack Tickner is a music therapist from Wollongong specialising in neuro-affirming practice and improvisation. He also plays in Basil's Kite, Wollongong, and the American/Australian band Yowie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.