Australia’s indie and rock scenes have always been vibrant, but in 2025, female-led bands are making waves in ways that feel organic, powerful, and musically groundbreaking. From post-punk revival to dreamy...

Australia’s indie-punk scene is thriving in 2025, and Adelaide’s Teenage Joans are leading the charge. The duo, consisting of Cahli Blakers (guitar, vocals) and Tahlia Borg (drums, vocals), has quickly become...

Introduction Australia has always punched above its weight in the music scene, delivering acts that go from local pubs to global stages. In 2025, the indie rock scene is thriving...

Australia has always been a hotbed for musical talent, producing acts that push boundaries and shape global trends. Today, a new wave of artists is emerging—bands that blend fearless creativity...

Origin & Formation Born out of a desire for representation on stage, the Sydney-based band The Buoys emerged in 2016 when founder Zoe Catterall picked up a guitar, frustrated by...

Amyl and the Sniffers: Australia’s Raw, Raucous Punk Powerhouse Bursting out of Melbourne’s gritty music scene, Amyl and the Sniffers have bulldozed their way into the global punk spotlight with...

Australia’s stages have always been crowded with talent — and some of the most unforgettable moments have come from bands where the chemistry between female and male members makes the...

Some shows stay in your bones. Not just because of the noise, or the sweat dripping from the ceiling, or the way your ears rang for two days after—but because...

Roots & Rise Magic Dirt formed in 1991 in Geelong, Victoria, featuring Adalita Srsen (vocals/guitar) and Dean Turner (bass), alongside Daniel Herring and Adam Robertson  Celebrated in alternative rock circles...

Origins & Sound Formed in 1989 in Finley, NSW by Janet English (bass/vocals), Kram (drums/vocals), and Damian “Whitt” Whitty (guitar)  Their breakthrough came in 1996 with Ivy and the Big...

Formation & Rise to Fame Baby Animals emerged in 1989 in Sydney, led by Suze DeMarchi (vocals/guitar), with Frank Celenza, Dave Leslie, and Eddie Parise rounding out the lineup  Their...

Celebrating Women in Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs 2025 On July 26, 2025, Triple J aired its first-ever Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, a special countdown celebrating the...

Few bands in rock history have left as lasting a mark as The Runaways, the all-female American rock band formed in 1975. With members like Joan Jett and Lita Ford on...

In today’s global music scene, few artists embody innovation, artistry, and technical mastery like St. Vincent, the stage name of Annie Clark. Known for her genre-defying sound, avant-garde approach to production,...

Poly Styrene (X‑Ray Spex) – Proto-Riot Grrrl Visionary Born Marion Eliot, Poly Styrene founded X‑Ray Spex in 1976 after feeling the pull of punk’s rebellion. Her debut single, “Oh Bondage, Up...

The Cookies – 1960s Harmony Innovators Often overlooked next to their punk peers, The Cookies were an all-woman vocal group from the early ’60s, hitting the charts with sweet harmonies...

Patti Smith – The Godmother of Punk Patti Smith burst onto the NYC scene in the mid-’70s, merging rock with poetry and raw emotion. Her debut Horses (1975) remains a...

Janis Joplin – The Wild Blues-Screamer From Port Arthur, Texas (b. 1943), Joplin exploded onto the San Francisco scene in 1966, fronting Big Brother and the Holding Company with her...

Jane Birkin – The Effortless Icon Born in London in 1946, Jane Birkin soared to fame during the '60s after moving to France. She became synonymous with art-house films like...

The Cranberries From Limerick, Ireland, The Cranberries soared in the early ’90s with Dolores O’Riordan’s haunting vocals leading hits like “Linger,” “Zombie,” and “Dreams.” Their distinct blend of alternative rock...

Blondie Formed in New York City in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Blondie rose from the CBGB punk scene into a boundary-pushing new wave/pop powerhouse. Known for eclectic...

Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer, actress, and cultural icon who left an indelible mark on music and film. Discovered at...

Tal Wilkenfeld emerged at 21 as one of the most gifted bassists when she joined Jeff Beck’s band in 2007, despite having played bass for under four years Bass  Voted “Most...

Hailing from Sydney, Courtney Barnett’s stream-of-consciousness lyrical style earned global acclaim. Debuting with Sometimes I Sit… (2015), she quickly became a voice of modern indie rock. She’s toured internationally and inspired countless...