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The Triffids
63,069 listeners
The band originated in Perth, Western Australia in the late 1970s. They went through various line-up changes until the early 1980s when the… read moreThe band originated in Perth, Western Australia in the late 1970s. They went through various line-up changes until the early 1980s when they moved to Sydney and later Melbourne and released their first LP Treeless Plain. The band toured … read moreThe band originated in Perth, Western Australia in the late 1970s. They went through various line-up changes until the early 1980s when they moved to Sydney and later Melbourne and released their first LP Treeless Plain. The band toured extensively in Europe and caught the attention of the UK mus… read more
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Died Pretty
15,252 listeners
Died Pretty (sometimes The Died Pretty) was an indie rock band centred around singer Ron Peno and guitarist Brett Myers. The band formed in… read moreDied Pretty (sometimes The Died Pretty) was an indie rock band centred around singer Ron Peno and guitarist Brett Myers. The band formed in Sydney, Australia in early 1984 and played their last shows in 2002. Their music started from a b… read moreDied Pretty (sometimes The Died Pretty) was an indie rock band centred around singer Ron Peno and guitarist Brett Myers. The band formed in Sydney, Australia in early 1984 and played their last shows in 2002. Their music started from a base of early electric Bob Dylan with psychedelic influences.… read more
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Sunnyboys
28,491 listeners
Sydney band Sunnyboys remain one of the most highly regarded and best-loved bands of the Australian post-punk era. Fronted by the enigmatic… read moreSydney band Sunnyboys remain one of the most highly regarded and best-loved bands of the Australian post-punk era. Fronted by the enigmatic and youthful singer/songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Oxley, the band breathed some freshness and v… read moreSydney band Sunnyboys remain one of the most highly regarded and best-loved bands of the Australian post-punk era. Fronted by the enigmatic and youthful singer/songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Oxley, the band breathed some freshness and vitality into the Sydney music scene in the early 80s. Essent… read more
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Hoodoo Gurus
113,649 listeners
Hoodoo Gurus (sometimes just shortened to 'Gurus') are an Australian alternative rock band combining elements of seventies power … read moreHoodoo Gurus (sometimes just shortened to 'Gurus') are an Australian alternative rock band combining elements of seventies power pop, bubblegum pop, Beatle-esque harmonies, psychedelia and grungy garage rock. Guitarists Dave Fa… read moreHoodoo Gurus (sometimes just shortened to 'Gurus') are an Australian alternative rock band combining elements of seventies power pop, bubblegum pop, Beatle-esque harmonies, psychedelia and grungy garage rock. Guitarists Dave Faulkner, Rod Radalj, and Kimble Rendall were joined by drumme… read more
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Beasts of Bourbon
26,624 listeners
Beasts of Bourbon was an Australian rock 'n' roll band from Sydney, New South Wales that formed in 1983, with a line-up that has … read moreBeasts of Bourbon was an Australian rock 'n' roll band from Sydney, New South Wales that formed in 1983, with a line-up that has changed as the band splintered and reformed several times. Although they received limited commerci… read moreBeasts of Bourbon was an Australian rock 'n' roll band from Sydney, New South Wales that formed in 1983, with a line-up that has changed as the band splintered and reformed several times. Although they received limited commercial success, they are widely influential and critically accla… read more
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Mental As Anything
79,974 listeners
Mental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have p… read moreMental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have produced many innovative music videos. Although they have worked in a much broader musical idiom, M… read moreMental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have produced many innovative music videos. Although they have worked in a much broader musical idiom, Mental As Anything are in many respects comparable to British… read more
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The Saints
159,476 listeners
The Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock… read moreThe Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock 'n' roll and 1960s Detroit punk band The Stooges. The Saints music pioneered the fast t… read moreThe Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock 'n' roll and 1960s Detroit punk band The Stooges. The Saints music pioneered the fast tempos and buzzing guitars parallel to more widely-known punk… read more
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The Cruel Sea
55,365 listeners
The Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the a… read moreThe Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the addition of vocalist Tex Perkins (also a member of The Beasts of Bourbon and a solo artist) proved … read moreThe Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the addition of vocalist Tex Perkins (also a member of The Beasts of Bourbon and a solo artist) proved an inspired decision. Combining the charismatic Perkins with… read more
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Paul Kelly
156,236 listeners
There are at least nine artists with the name Paul Kelly: 1) an Australian singer-songwriter 2) an American film and TV composer 3) an Ame… read moreThere are at least nine artists with the name Paul Kelly: 1) an Australian singer-songwriter 2) an American film and TV composer 3) an American soul singer & songwriter 4) an Irish folk singer and songwriter 5) a member of British … read moreThere are at least nine artists with the name Paul Kelly: 1) an Australian singer-songwriter 2) an American film and TV composer 3) an American soul singer & songwriter 4) an Irish folk singer and songwriter 5) a member of British bands Birdie and East Village 6) a member of English rock ba… read more
