Aussie music coming in strong!

If there’s one truth that doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough in relation to the Aussie music scene, it’s that our local artists are absolutely on fire right now. Each and every day a new act from across the country will emerge from being a humble bedroom artist or DJ to declaring themselves to the country, setting themselves on a one-way path to superstardom. This year has countless local artists that fit such a description, with all of whom coming from across the nation in what’s made for one of the strongest Aussie music scenes in recent memory.

So, we figured we’d collate a couple of those artists for you. And by god, we’ve pulled together quite the list. From psychedelic rock to R&B, UKG and more, we’ve got all your music needs covered. Check it below.

Velvet Trip

Inner West psychonauts Velvet Trip have been on a tear as of late, racking up a gig count so large we get dizzy just thinking about it. Playing a host of shows for their recent Electric Dreams tour, the voodoo duo are seemingly spending more time on as opposed to off-stage these days. Not to mention, they’ve also got a new album out in last month’s Harmony Blooms, which went so far as earning them triple j Unearthed’s Artist of the Week. They’re a band that’s definitely paid their dues over the past couple years, so it seems only fitting that 2024 be the year that the nation is put onto the greatness that is Velvet Trip.

Royel Otis

Bondi jammers-turned-nation sweethearts Royel Otis are seemingly on a rocket ship to global domination, taking their indie rock bops about adolescence and young adulthood all the way from local bars and hideouts to the biggest stages across the nation. It’s most recently culminated in their debut album Sofa Kings, which has already given us beloved singles like ‘Going Kokomo’ and ‘Kool Aid’. Most recently, they’ve announced a national tour and have just scored a spot on Barecelona festival Primavera Sound, in what’s a massive win for the Aussie indie scene. The future is definitely bright for the young duo, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

Forest Claudette

Melbourne-born Forest Claudette is rife with star power, the R&B heartthrob managing to make their mark on the local music scene in just a few short years. It’s resulted in opening slots for some of the nation’s biggest acts like Northeast Party House, collabs with Cosmos Midnight and an ARIA (!!). It all sounds almost too good to be true, but thankfully, Forest’s music and abilities as a performer are unparalleled, as evidenced by their recent collab with US funk collective, Earthgang. Definitely a shooting star of an artist, we’re more than excited to see what the future holds for them.

FOURA

Melbourne/Naarm producer Foura has quickly risen to the forefront as one of the nation’s biggest champions of dance and UKG, with the beloved deckslinger bringing her unique flare to parties and clubs all across the country. Armed with a flurry of edits and UKG treasures, along with a singular ability to inject energy and intimacy into a dance floor, Foura is seemingly incapable of turning up a bad DJ set. The same can be said for her original works, with her collabs like ‘On Tonight’ with Big Skeez as well as solo tracks like ‘Can’t Get My Head Around It’ that emit the unspoken truth of the UKG and DNB genres.

1300

Sydney hip hop crew 1300 have made short work of the local hip hop scene since they burst onto the scene with 2021’s Brr. Racking up a reputation for hard-hitting live performances mixed with an honest artistry that proudly displays their cultural heritage, they’ve become one of the biggest hip hop acts in the country as of late. A particular high point came when they took over triple j’s Like A Version, in which they covered PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’ while performing their original hit, ‘Rocksta’. They’re definitely pushing the culture for Sydney and Aussie hip hop as a whole right now, and we’re guessing that 2024 is the year they go global.