It’s all about the girls this weekend.

There are hundreds of playlists for International Women’s Day but this one is dedicated to the Aussie gals who have been killing the music scene Down Under and beyond. This Sunday spend some time to groove to some alternative tracks from these homegrown female artists, they might even be some of your favourites already. Add them to your Sunday ritual and you’ve got a great week ahead.

1. Mallrat – ‘Charlie’

She’s the golden girl of Aussie festival music. Mallrat’s ‘Charlie’ is a song about love and relationships, which don’t always go hand in hand. It’s a bop that will have you dancing on Sunday morning but will have you thinking about your own feelings for the rest of the evening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C1flskssaQ

2. Julia stone – Cover of Midnight Oil’s ‘Beds are Burning’

Julie Stone is a legend of Australian folk music and her cover of Midnight Oil’s ‘Beds are Burning’ is a soft yet fiery rendition of the original. It’s a fusion of musical genre we never thought we’d like so much, but it’s turned out a winner. This song is bound to ignite your passions, and maybe get you crying at the same time – put it on repeat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WnisEbdpN0

3. Stella Donnelly – ‘Boys will be Boys’

This song has a serious message, one that should be streamed across the country on Sunday. Stella Donnelly is like that big sister you look up to, you can tell she’s looking out for all of us out there and that’s why she’s on this playlist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcD9EKeCtIY

4. Thelma plum – ‘Homecoming Queen’

Don’t we all want to be the homecoming queen? Well now we can, Thelma Plum has been inviting us all to be part of her royal family with this pop track. That’s right, everyone gets to be a queen this Sunday – what’s not to love?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gl6MKiJl8o

5. Meg Mac – ‘Give Me My Name Back’

Known as one of Meg Mac’s most feminist anthems, ‘Give Me My Name Back’ is a response to victims of abuse and loss of personhood. With this track, Meg calls on us all to reclaim our dignity and identity, women and men alike. And when Meg Mac asks, we answer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox1x-bOsF2Q

6. Hayley Mary – ‘Like A Woman Should’

Hayley Mary is that uber cool gal you wish you could be, but you’d never be able to pull off the retro punk vibes. At least we can sing along to her songs. ‘Like A Woman Should’ is that song you crank up in your shower, there’s nothing like refreshed new wave rock to get your spirits up. Hayley Mary is the woman I want leading my pep rallies, she’d make it a smash hit in no time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AVTrufNI8I

7. Vera Blue – ‘Lady Powers’

‘Lady Powers’ by Vera Blue goes out to all of the ladies out there. We had to include one of Vera Blue’s tracks on the playlist – we’d be missing some magic if we didn’t. As a songwriter, Vera Blue has been always inspiring. She’s been crafting celestial funk for years now. Give Vera a listen this Sunday, singers like her have been giving women an even stronger voice on mainstream radio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9nvO8wL2g

8. Julia Jacklin – ‘Head Alone’

The lyrics to Sydney singer Julia Jacklin’s ‘Head Alone’ is like the diary entry we wish we could share but keep under our bed instead. But Julia isn’t scared to call people out when things get uncomfortable. This is a song to listen to when you need a little alone time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z3IJT3Ke0Y

9. Angie McMaghon – ‘And I Am A Woman’

Angie McMaghon’s ‘And I Am A Woman’ is a song close to all of our hearts. It’s a measured This should actually be the first song on your playlist and also the last song. Play this for your loved ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGiQq91MYJ4

10. Sarah Blasko – ‘We Won’t Run’

An iconic song to round up the playlist is Sarah Blasko’s ‘We Won’t Run’. It’s a great time to return to this hit. Need some feel-good music to give you a buzz, well this is the song that will have you dancing in the streets on Sunday night. Trust me, you’re going to be singing the chorus all week long.