Opening the SW Sydney chapter in woman-led RnB pop dominance, it’s Jessica Jade.

Post-punk edge x new wave synths x country pathos = Spike Fuck

Lush melodies pushing up thru the cracks in the distortion and grit – it’s EBM Nathan Moas style

The Lismore locals continue to bring their unique, undistilled sound to the table

‘Honey’ is mature post-rock from the nominally infantile Babey, our Melb-via-Syd Indie crush this week.

Two decades in the music scene has led Simona Castricum to new 80s callback track, ‘The Half Light’.

Sparrows aka Jess Nitties has has found her own take on the Nordic scene’s indie electro pop sensibilities with her relatable sad girl lyrics.

Born on a school bus years ago, EGOISM are making the grade with lush guitar pop explorations of existential dread, mental health and gaslighting.

DRMNGNOW’s new one ‘Ancestors’ “is a reminder that Indigenous peoples are driven by a responsibility that dates back into time immemorial. A responsibility that can lead to so much healing for this land”.

When you find post-punk dream pop this good, you LOCK. THAT. SHIT. DOWN.