By Megan E. Bloom
Editor-in-Chief
Artists from Down Under that aren't 5 Seconds of Summer or Lorde
Musicians from Australia and New Zealand have been blowing up the
world’s music scene since Lorde’s 2013 debt album Pure Heroine. Since
then there has been a massive rise in the popularity of artists hailing from
Oceania. There is nothing wrong with blasting 5 Seconds of Summer or
Iggy Azalea (I’m guilty) but there is an entire world of music just waiting
to be heard from this part of the globe.
Below are the top 5 bands from Oceania that you should know:
Broods
This New Zealand duo has jumped into the indie scene with their electro-
pop album, Evergreen. Front woman, Georgia Nott’s melodic, airy vocals
mesh perfectly with her brother, Caleb’s pumping synth.
Sounds like: Chvrches, Zella Day
Luluc
Their sophomore album Passerby, released in the summer of 2014, is one of those albums that is easy to fall in love with. The Australian duo’s indie folk sound has a calm and relaxed vibe that feels incredibly organic.
The hosts of NPR’s All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton fell head over heels for them, landing them a spot on their Tiny Desk Concert series.
Sounds like: Low, Angel Olsen
The Kite String Tangle
Danny Harley’s EP Vessel is a combination of Sam Smith’s soulful vocals, the interesting instrumental sounds of Gotye, and the upbeat vibes of Dan Croll. His voice is incredibly smooth, flowing like a river alongside his alternative beats.
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Last Dinosaurs
This pop-rock band from Brisbane has not released music since their 2012 LP In a Million Years but their songs still sound as fresh as they did three years ago. They are planning on releasing new music soon.
Sounds like: The Wombats
the Ember Days
The beautiful, haunting vocals and the ambient instrumental comes together to create the Ember Day’s own unique sound.
Sounds like: Ascend the Hill, Daughter
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