Originating in Sydney, psych-tinged noise-rock band Party Dozen released four albums before their fifth, 21 Bum Salute. Known for DIY origins, they toured with Amyl and the Sniffers and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, collaborated with Nick Cave on Macca The Mutt and billy woods, and performed on KEXP.
Tropical Fuck Storm is an Australian art punk and noise rock band formed in Melbourne, Victoria in 2017. Founded by Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin of The Drones, the supergroup also includes Lauren Hammel and Erica Dunn, and is known for its chaotic live performances and experimental sound.
Ben Kweller is an indie rock artist who began his career in his teens, notably fronting the Texas nineties band Radish. He released his solo debut Sha Sha in 2002 and is known for his versatile style. His album Cover the Mirrors features Waxahatchee and The Flaming Lips.
Australian rock icon Tim Rogers, born in Kalgoorlie, is celebrated as the charismatic frontman and songwriter of You Am I, known for their witty, guitar-driven anthems. His versatile artistry extends to acclaimed solo work like "What Rhymes with Cars and Girls" and collaborations, earning him multiple ARIA Awards. Rogers' distinctive lyrical style and engaging stage presence define his career.
Sydney's Ratcat, formed 1985, pioneered Australian indie rock, blending pop melodies with punk energy. Fronted by Simon Day, they famously achieved simultaneous #1s with "Don't Go Now" and the album "Blind Love." Their "Tingles" EP and "That Ain't Bad" also topped charts. Known for bridging indie and mainstream, they released "All Stripped Back" in 2023.
Formed in 2019, Australian hardcore five-piece SPEED evolved into a global powerhouse, breaking out with their 2024 debut album ONLY ONE MODE. Their subsequent EP, ALL MY ANGELS, reflects on loss and grief while experimenting with synths and samples.
José Ángel Ledesma Quintero, "El Coyote," born in Coyotitán, Sinaloa, Mexico, is a celebrated banda and regional Mexican singer. Known for his powerful vocals and fusing ranchero, banda, and norteño styles, he boasts hits like "Arboles de la Barranca," "Para Impresionarte," and "Suspiros." He was a vocalist for La Original Banda El Limón before launching his solo career with "Aquí Me Quedaré" and has received Latin Grammy nominations for Best Banda Album.
When The Sun Sets, a Chicago-based pop-punk band, blends modern and classic styles with emotional, relatable lyrics often addressing mental health. Known for energetic live shows, their popular songs include "February" and "Came Up Short." They have collaborated with artists like The Home Team and 408, and their EP "You + Me 4 Never" has over 400,000 streams.
