Melbourne folk rockers Jack and Pat Pierce, better known as Pierce Brothers, have been carving out their own path in the indie-folk scene for years. What started as busking sessions in Bourke Street Mall has grown into a massive international career, with the two now known for their incredible live shows and affecting songwriting.

From those early street performances where they shared the pavement with the likes of Tash Sultana and Tones and I, the duo built a loyal following the old-fashioned way: gig by gig, tour by tour. Along the way, they’ve played sold-out shows around Australia and the world, hit major festivals across Australia, Europe, and North America; as well as supported some huge names including James Blunt, Ben Harper, Zac Brown Band, and St. Paul and the Broken Bones to name a few.

With multiple Top 10 ARIA albums, and over 30 million streams to date, Pierce Brothers haven’t taken their foot off the gas for years, and there’s no sign of slowing down!

Right now, they’re back in the studio working on a new album and have just announced a massive return to the UK and Europe in 2026.

Opelousas have a unique and hauntingly hypnotic take on blues and rock that will leave you mesmerised. The rhythms of Opelousas seep right into your bloodstream and their powerful performances leave punters crying out for more.

Inspired by the Louisiana spice capital of the same name, the Melbourne-based trio was formed by Kerri Simpson in 2018, drawing on the trio’s mutual love for the music of the deep south.

Their second album Opelousafried, released in February 2024, was album of the week upon release on both RRR and PBS radio, and has been nominated for Music Victoria’s Best Blues Album of 2024. Their debut album Opelousified won the award in 2019.

Their sound is a roux of Kerri Simpson’s dynamic vocals, electric guitar and baritone guitar, Alison Ferrier’s contagious guitar riffs, bucolic fiddle, and sultry vocal tones, seasoned with ARIA-award-winning Anthony “Shorty” Shortte’s expert swamp-soaked percussion.

When two distinct artists unite, the results can be intimate and unexpected. Melbourne singer-songwriters Rowena Wise and Didirri, both acclaimed for their unique styles—Rowena’s poetic folk storytelling and Didirri’s raw, introspective songwriting—have crafted a deeply personal song exploring love, conflict, and commitment.

Their collaborative single, "No Cure For Love", highlights their magical synergy, blending Didirri’s emotional depth with Rowena’s ethereal melodies.

On their national tour, the duo performs together as one ensemble, presenting songs from their debut albums, solo material, and collaborative works in a special, extended band set.

The Cosmic Psychos are (almost) an Australian punk rock institution who formed in Spring Plains, Victoria in 1982, spearheaded by founding member and bass player Ross Knight. 

To date, the band have released 10 studio albums since their self-titled debut (1987) and their influence has been global, with UK band The Prodigy sampling their music on 1997’s ‘The Fat of the Land’ LP and Nirvana producer Butch Vig proclaiming them an influence on both Nirvana and the Seattle grunge scene of the 1990’s. 

In 2009, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam spoke candidly of the effect the band had on him growing up in Seattle. The band’s repetitive lyrics, fuzzed out guitar and wah-wah bass sound has remained unchanged over their 30 plus year career and continues to win over new audiences. 

A documentary by film maker Matt Weston, released in 2013, titled ‘Blokes You Can Trust’ featured a whose who of global indie tastemakers and music makers espousing the Cosmic Psycho’s legacy in Australian musical history. The documentary has given the band new life and they currently find themselves fielding touring and interview requests as far flung as Spain, Germany and Costa Rica. 

It’s been a wild ride for the Psycho’s mainstay Ross Knight who originally formed the band in 1982 for ‘shits and giggles’. He’s been trying to balance the demands of fronting one of Australia’s defining punk bands and managing his vast third-generation farm ever since; which includes running cattle, tending a vineyard and volunteering his time and tractor to the local fire service. 

The Cosmic Psychos have survived the passing decades, musical trends and fashions with ease. Most fans will tell you they’re simple blokes (you can trust), just making straight-ahead, good-fun, Australian influenced punk rock.