Australia

"Burt was truly one of a kind. He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures."

Frontman Louis Parsons tells NME about their uplifting new single and how a “metamorphic period” for the Australian indie rock band catalysed their upcoming record

The Burundian-Australian indie folk artist comes into bloom on her debut album, ‘This Is How I Remember It.’ – and embraces the fact that “we’re never just one thing”

One of Australia’s most promising new exports have captured lightning in a bottle on this effortlessly cool LP

Other acts include Bicep, Barry Can't Swim, Ninajirachi, Fcukers and more

After swapping Australia for London and reconquering Glastonbury, the Aussie party-starters embrace the rave with their electrifying third album ‘3am (La La La)’

The Australian alt-R&B star explores their evolving Black queer identity, falling in love and joy with the double EP ‘Jupiter & Stone Between’

Hear their new single ‘Operating At A Loss’ and read the Melbourne band’s chat with NME about personnel changes, taking second-album risks and why you're seeing more antipodean bands crack the international touring circuit

Tracks by Aphex Twin, The Cure, Stereolab and more accompanied the Aussie musician as he toured Europe for the first time

The 23-year-old’s debut was partly inspired by grief, but his gorgeously crafted songs focus on life’s transience and joys