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Royal Commission’s Dean Robb is Calling His Own Shots
From playing local gigs with Disapora to low-fi recordings on a $13 microphone, Dean Robb talks toxic bosses, 4-track mobility, and why doing it yourself beats playing second fiddle in a band.
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We Wanted It Big, Fat, and Wooly: The Layman Preachers on their "Baddest" release yet.
The Layman Preachers break down their fantastic new single, sharing studio techniques, how they achieved that sound and building a 7 piece tour ready band.
Sound Decisions: How In-Store Audio Drives Business Growth
Up to 50% of Aussie shoppers stay longer in retail stores where the music feels right, yet many businesses still treat audio as an afterthought. SoundVerge asked Karen Holmes, Director of OneMusic Australia, about their latest report on the power of retail store playlists, local Australian artists, and licensing.
Calling Her Own Shots: Sarah Grace Buckley Goes Solo
After a decade on the road with family, Sarah Grace Buckley is stepping out under her own name. We discuss Nashville sessions, pedal steel guitar, and why her debut single Tequila & Mexico marks a brand-new era.
Australia Doesn’t Have a Local Music Content Problem. It Has a Discovery Problem
Australian artists are producing world-class music, but streaming platforms are making their music harder than ever to discover. As domestic listening drops to historic lows, local curation and active listener discovery are crucial to keeping Australian independent music alive.
Victoria Crosby Flips the Script on Country Heartbreak.
Far North Queensland Country singer Victoria Crosby chats about café eavesdropping, flipping the typical Nashville theme on its head, and why her soon to be released high energy single is best served like a fast long black.
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From the Red Centre to the Rainforest: Bilby Brave Builds Her Sound
BIGSOUND 2026 Artists - Bigger Hair, Bigger Shoes, and No Regrets: Unpacking the Evolution of Queenie
Katie Reid on Winter In Sydney, Self-Trust, and Her New Single July
BIGSOUND 2026 Artists - Brisbane’s blue diner.
Best Mates, Housemates, and the Story Behind "Scared To Lose"
The Songwriting Sanctuary: Mihali Notaras on the magic yellow couch and his restless heart
Discover Your New Favorite Track: Exploring the Local Sounds Spotify Playlist
From Sonic Streets to the Sea: A Conversation with Jana Leona
Leah McFetridge on "Feeling Grown" and Trusting the Process.
Inside the Unstoppable World of Eliza Hull
Homegrown Hi-Fidelity: The Best-Sounding Local Submissions
Resilience in the Rhythm: Oleksa’s Journey from Kyiv to Global Charts
Selve on Breaking Outta Heaven
Cherry Daisies on Vulnerability, Community, and Launching Their New EP
Greatest Hits + Local Artists: How Local Sounds Is Redefining Radio for Independent Artists in Australia
Authenticity and the Open Road, the Stories Behind Penny Burke’s Music
Inside Out - Out Of Focus’s Genre-Blending Sound
How Adelaide’s Soulbird Carved Out Their Own Style
From Brisbane to Jakarta: Shumo AG’s Global Leap
Victoria Crosby Breaks the Good Girl Mold
Shots Fired: Charli Rose Steps Into the Spotlight
In Conversation with Sarah Jane & The Noise
FINDING THE CALM IN THE CHAOS
The Unconventional Rise of Loc Schuster
Turning Small Town Boredom into Pop Gold
Whose Party: From Bedroom Beats to Alt-Rock Anthems
The Strange, Honest Pop of Her Shadow Crown
150 songs and a wall of Post It Notes
Doing Your Best For Those That Matter Most
This Is Not A Love Song
Stepping into the Molly's Boots
From DIY Roots to a "Real Debut"
A Cellular Shift for Chloe Dickson
Muso's Gear That Gives Back
The Byron Bay Artist Embracing Life’s Big Questions
Across Oceans & Influences:
Looking Beyond the Boots for Real Character
The Adult in the Room
From the Farm to the Main Stage
Rising with the Light
Satire, Social Greed, and the Power of Sass
From Newcastle Gigs to Her Big London Debut
From Newcastle to the “Pittsburgh Sessions”
My Brain Feels So Good
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