triple j Unearthed Podcast

It's the triple j Unearthed Forecat! In a special one-off episode, triple j music director Claire Mooney gives you the inside scoop on the ten artists that will be at the forefront of Australian music in 2026. She'll tell you what's on the horizon and what makes them so special along with a little inside goss along the way.

In this week's episode you'll meet People's Party, the Sydney duo who've been selling out shows before they even dropped music! Plus, we'll celebrate the new album from Dead Mall, Jazzy Dale is back with the catchiest hit, Anna Schneider offers something magical for fans of Faye Webster and Alice Phoebe Lou and we'll also dive into the whimsical world of 17 year old star Amelie Farren.

Meet your Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner and the five finalists who've topped the class for Unearthed High 2025.

SPOILER ALERT: Western Sydney's 'New Film Star' Zion Garcia is bringing the action!

Claire Mooney is putting you ON in this week's episode of the Unearthed podcast

Every year is a good year in Australian music as far as triple j Unearthed is concerned… and 2025 has been an absolute monster of a year so far.

In this week's episode, Claire Mooney hits play on the debut EP from Unearthed High finalist Zafty and Purée show us exactly why they are on our Forecast list for 2025. Plus plenty more! 

Liam from the band literally jumps on the phone to make a massive announcement you’re not gonna wanna miss

Our 2024 Unearthed High champion returns with a song that came to life alongside Scarlett from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Grentperez!

Dare we say that they might even be your next favourite 

The Brissie producer shares six acts from triple j Unearthed to you need to get around. 

The heavy music king of triple j, Jack Bergin gave this track five stars. Plus, you'll meet hyper-pop princess Nabii, a Spacey Jane cp-signed band called Polly and something for Clairo fans too. Oh and we might just sneak it one of the best debut uploads of the year too, why not.

Don West returns for 2025 with his first new music of the year so far. That voice! Those biceps! Meanwhile Vlads stop by to try to enlist you in the  Vlads army and we'll hear a gorgeous new drop from Lottie McLeod, a debut official single from Dawwn and hard hitting bars from JJ Vacant and TEHIIRI.

We're hearing from a Tongan-Australian artist out of South Australia that's gonna melt your brain...

We’re gonna deep dive into this week’s Feature Artist who is rapidly building a loyal live audience, among them being Mallrat and Ninjirachi. 

The Western Sydney rapper and artist leads the charge on a firecracker of a tune that the Unearthed team can’t stop talking about. 

We're investing heavily in a brand new punk act today, featuring a range of artists we've known from different worlds, now colliding in the most unlikely way. If you like Amyl and the Sniffers, prepare your playlists accordingly.

You’ll get to know a bit more about 9lives, a young producer clocking millions of song streams online. This plus more all on this week’s 5 best songs of the week in Australian music.

This week you'll meet RARIA who's no stranger to a hit record, a brand new LP from Tasmanian artist Grace Chia, Dylan Billiondollars gives us the inside scoop into his new record and his unexpected connection with Tommy Richman, plus Unearthed musichead Sara Glaidous gives us her picks for who you need to get around in Australian music this week. 

Evie Irie is sounding stadium sized on her new song and for fans of Gracie Abrams, Lorde and Halsey, EGOISM drop a new offering ahead of their debut album that's out in May. Plus you'll hear new music from X CLUB - The Brissie duo who are making huge waves and playing some of the biggest stages internationally.

Next month sees the onset of his next national tour and with a big year looming there feels no better time to jump on board the Sam Alfred train. Are we teetering on the brink of seeing an international impact in the sphere of our homegrown Mallgrab? It sure feels that way. Plus, you'll hear the debut EP project from neve, the drummer of one of your favourite punk bands in the country, Teen Jesus...

The 3-piece band from Texas toured the country a few weeks ago with their eclectic music catalogue and while they’re adept in blending different music worlds and styles, we’re giving you 5 local acts that do just that.

Her name is theeth, she's worked with Alice Ivy and yup... you've got to get to know her! 

In this week's episode Claire hits play on a track that stopped us in our tracks from Ruby Mae. Plus, you'll hear from one of the most exciting and explosive collaborative LP mixtapes from DoloRRes & Cherry Chola.

Is this the best debut EP of the year already? Hear the gritty rock band before everyone else get’s their hands on them.