Underrated Aus + NZ Artists
I've been enjoying a lot of music that I didn't realise was by Aussie or NZ artists until I've finally looked into them, and wish I knew sooner. Thought it would be fun to share a few of my faves in a list that's easy to keep track of cause I haven't seen many people talk about them!
This Melbourne based duo are what I have been obsessed with lately. Smooth sythns, great vocals and chill beats, these guys have a great sound mixing real instruments and electronic sounds. Despite announcing the breakup/retiring of this duo, they're well worth listening to!
Not Everything Turns To Gold
I have been a fan of Sex on Toast for nearly 10 years now, they're a fantastic band making soulful, funky and fresh music with nostalgic 80s funk-jazz and synth-pop inspiration. There's a cheeky sense of humour from this Melbourne based band, with a great mix of sounds that you're bound to enjoy
Do you remember when he broke out around 2012-2013 and got really popular for a bit? I do. I had forgotten about him for a while and recently rediscovered him, and his music is still awesome! I really enjoy his powerful R&B style vocals, and the hints of jazz in the otherwise alt-pop style sound he's got!
Sydney based rock band that are really easy to get into. They've got a bit of a psychedelic and reggae rock fusion going on, and I've enjoyed many chill afternoons listening to them
Yes, I know he's probably the most well known artist on this list, but when's the last time you listened to his albums? His radio hits were great (if unfortunately over played) but I don't see enough people appreciating the rest of his stuff! While I wish he'd come back with more solo stuff, he seems to be having more fun inThe Basics and doesn't seem interested in returning as Gotye. Anyway, we all know the kind of alternative, indie-electronic music he makes, go listen to his stuff again!
These guys are a newer find for me, but they've got a really cool mix of indie pop-rock and sythns going on. I get their songs stuck in my head a lot lately, they're real catchy and great to listen to while I'm on a walk!
Psychedelic jazz fusion babbbeeeeyyyyy!!! This is some of my favourite sounding music, with entrancing synths over jazzy tunes, they are quite addictive to listen to and I'm very glad my friend showed them to me
Based in the Northern Territory, this band is led by the blind, keytar-playing Yolngu elder Andrew Gurruwiwi. Singing in their native tongue, Yolngu Matta, this energetic funk band with a hint of reggae will have you groovin'!
With deep and haunting vocals, this New Zealand singer-songwriter has a unique and folky sound. He is another artist I have been obsessed with lately. His songs are dark, moody, and a great mix of accoustic instrumentation with interesting electric sounds
You probably remember her from her feature on Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know, but she has a gorgeous voice and a lot of fantastic songs of her own. She's very alt-pop with hints of contemporary R&B and soul inspired sounds
Hi Def Distance Romance - Reimagined
