The Initiation are a Sydney based band with a contemporary melodic rock sound that recalls artists such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World. They have toured extensively throughout Australia and played along side Trial Kennedy, Ivoryline (USA) and Washington to name a few. The Initiation honors the tried and tested guidelines for

Ngaratya could be described as Missy Higgins meets Aretha Franklin, classic Australian roots/folk with loads of soul. Ngaratya is comprised of 18 and 17 yr old sisters Alicia and Emily Johnson whose individual folk/ roots / soul sound has been wowing both Indigenous and non-indigenous audiences across Sydney for the past two years. Ngaratya have

Jess started making music some years ago and advertised for a drummer on Musolist in late 2008. Betty joined in December that year and VP was born. After trialing other musicians a decision was made to continue on as a duo. Violet Pulp were amongst the lucky winners of a competition run by Damien Gerard

Johnny Utah is a 22 year old indie/alternative Hip-Hop solo artist from Sydney, making up one part of the ‘I Forget, Sorry!’ artist collective (Johnny Utah, Phatchance, Coptic Soldier and Mind Over Matter). Johnny Utah is currently on the ‘I Forget, Sorry! 2010’ National Tour alongside Phatchance & Coptic Soldier, and is set to release

Rockets play music deriving from stories told over coffee and cigarettes. A unique yet familiar sound, they draw influence and inspiration from the likes of Denny Crane, Dallas Green & Young Jeezy. What was the first band you saw live? The first band I ever saw live was Coheed & Cambria as a youngster. I

As the only girl in cult surf band The Val Dusty Experiment, Rosie Sutherland provided a sweetness to their raw folk-rock sound. Now she has her own band Rosie and The Thorns and her distinctive edge is coming to the fore. You might almost get the sound if Lucinda Williams sang with Band of Horses

Daren Sirbough is a Sydney based songwriting lover of expression. His music is made up of catchy heartfelt words and melodies to keep your feet moving and your heart wandering. It is funny to think he only began writing music at the beginning of 2010 when you hear the way he makes music. This calmly

One day, with two guitars and shiny voices, Ruby for Lucy set about making songs that they wished to hear. And one day, there was a knock at the door – upon opening they found a present! Ruby for Lucy shook the box and to their surprise, an audience fell out! “What a lovely gift”,

The Convicts are a five-piece melodic punk / rock band from the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The music created can best be described as a blend of Californian 90’s punk rock mixed in with Classic 1980’s Australian rock, with a consistent and melodic feel evident throughout the music. The Convicts intend to represent the thoughts

As their Twitter profile says: ‘Pepa Knight & Marcus Azon frequently dress as forest animals and scurry through the underbrush’- certainly an interesting insight to their personality and also to their music. Described as surf rock meets afro pop, Jinja Safari were Unearthed winners for this year’s Splendour in the Grass. The duo have recently