Characterised by emotional chords and evocative songwriting, the music of Alison Road is comforting, but still sombre.

Excelling in evocative storytelling, both audio and visual, Tessa Fleur has created an ethereal world of her own.

Part WWE Fighter, part Fembot, part Diesel mechanic and part Outback Truckers. This, is Fat Dog and The Tits.

Masterfully toeing the line between accessibility and originality, Miss Mardy are set for an enormous 2025.

Sunder places a heavy onus on storytelling, their deeply personal and introspective lyricism separates them from contemporary acts.

Meanjin sweethearts Mr Finn present a triumphant display of neo-psychedelia buoyed by deeply personal songwriting.

Embracing soft-rock heritage with heavier and at times goofy live performances.

There’s something addictive about the quartet’s debut, it doesn’t reinvent the wheel but it does have an undeniably refreshing sound.

Arugula are a colourful and curated mix of indie, psychedelic and garage rock.

A boundary-pushing punk-rock quartet based on Kaurna Land.

Purgatory behind him, mystery in front - he begins his march into the unknown. 

REVIEW: Stage Door Sessions | 24.09.24

An amalgamation of psychedelia, indie rock and experimental digitisation, comparisons for Vinted Vineer are redundant.

A mix of traditional folk and new-wave Western Australian rock, Alison Parade exist in both the past and the present.

A comforting brew of softness, sentimentality and spirit, Jack Davies (and The Bush Chooks) are a salve the 21st century nervous system

Special Features offer an ode to the grunge soundscapes of the 90s while presenting a glimpse into the future of Australian rock.

A slow transition from angst to indifference and (sort-of) resolution, Big Dead’s music creates and then cures its own ailment

Dead Witch are both hypnotic and hefty - like condensed milk in a strong shot of espresso. 

Lottie McLeod brings to light all the pent up thoughts and feelings that come with being a teenager in the 2020s.

Blue Diner paints colourful monochrome soundscapes that are as poignant as they are heavy.