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Halen Ryan is a multi instrumentalist from Kiama, playing in pubs since he was 14 his Influences stem from the early British Invasion such as The Beatles, kinks and the who to Aussie classics like cold chisel and midnight oil. Halen has been in local bands The saltwater criminals from 2023 and is now in Wollongong bands Buzzwagon and good for nothing He has worked alongside artists such as Ross Wi...

In this episode, we’re joined by benchwarmers, an alt-rock trio from Wollongong/Dharrawal made up of Cole Park, Victor Strange and Will Coleman. Blending deeply personal, confessional lyricism with elements of emo, slacker rock, shoegaze and noise pop, benchwarmers create music that feels nostalgic and fresh, energetic and soothing, funny and tragic - often all at once. Their sound sits somewhere...

Hailing from the South coast of NSW, The Chordroys distinct sound of refreshing indie rock is one not to miss. The Chordroys pull inspiration from all corners of the music world, with music styles similar to the likes of The Vanns , Mumford and Sons , The Rions , Plini , Gang of Youths , Tame Impala , Boy and Bear and an endless list of others. The South Coast gents bring a unique mix of psychedel...

Cooper Smart and Harry Leighton are two members of local band Dirty Merchants who formed in late 2023 when the four of them found themselves jamming in a garage after previous bands had fallen apart. Made up of three brothers and a best mate, the band has quickly developed a loud, energetic sound built for live shows. After winning the opening slot at Changing Tides Festival in 2024, they've been...

Renzo, Lincoln and Lana are members of High Catz, an emerging punk-rock band from Wollongong. Having already headlined their own shows and shared the stage with local acts including Earl Gray and Dead Nettles, the band are quickly building a name for themselves within the region’s lively punk and alternative music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Composed of lead vocalist Jack Clare, drummer Jarrah Henderson-Jackson, guitarist Harvey Jakubiw, bassist Jye Gibson and keyboardist Martin Sholl, giraffeHead are creating a unique combination of Jazz, RnB, Funk and Soul, with a distinctive and direct goal of creating the most enjoyable, crowd-pleasing, funky music audiences have ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Paul Greene is an ARIA Finalist Songwriter, Producer and performer based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. His music has been difficult to define, melding elements of folk, roots, soul and Americana, but his new work is at home in 'country". He is also the founder of Sounds Delicious, which is many things: 1: Recording Studio: making music sound good, refining and developing artist...

Originally from Batemans Bay, Lizzie Jack is a singer songwriter based in Wollongong. She fronts the local band The Beanstalks, a folk-rock four piece based in the gong whose music blends Noah Kahan lyricism over Aussie pub rock musicality. Alex Fordyce is a founding member of The Beanstalks, starting as the bassist and later switching to lead guitar. As one of the main songwriters in the band, he...

Brendan Neville is the primary songwriter for the band Dribs - who have been playing in sheds, odds and ends since 2017. We've been in love with being silly our whole lives and see the band as an expression of what we felt was a huge amount of overly seriousness particularly in music. We aspire to ensure our live performances are real and an opportunity to feel as if you were just watching us play...

Max Reuben is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi- instrumentalist from Wollongong, Australia, whose music refuses to stay confined to a single genre. Blending elements of indie, psychedelic pop, alternative rock and metal, his work is driven by a curiosity for experimentation while remaining grounded in honest, introspective songwriting. Rather than settling into one lane, Max sees every pro...

Logan Ritchie and Harry Dawkins are the lead singer and lead guitarist from Roommates which is a pop rock band hailing from Wollongong, NSW, known for their catchy, energetic, and poetic sound that instantly pulls listeners in. Blending infectious hooks with raw emotion, Roomates craft a unique brand of rock that captures the heart of their coastal city and beyond. Their music draws inspiration fr...

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...