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Greatest Hits + Local Artists: How Local Sounds Is Redefining Radio for Independent Artists in Australia
Local Sounds Radio is flipping the script on mainstream playlists by seamlessly blending legendary global hits with a dedicated spotlight on independent Australian artists every half hour. Now streaming nationwide, the station serves as a powerful movement to amplify emerging local voices and connect communities through a unique "Local + Legendary" sound.
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Authenticity and the Open Road, the Stories Behind Penny Burke’s Music
Ballarat based singer-songwriter Penny Burke opens up about the personal experiences shaping her music and how staying genuine remain the core of her storytelling.
Inside Out - Out Of Focus’s Genre-Blending Sound
Newcastle trio Out Of Focus are carving out their own space on the East Coast music scene by throwing out the rulebook. Frontman Ethan Gunther breaks down the happy accidents behind their latest EP "Caught In The Blur," and the latest release "Pitch Black Waves," which is spinning now on Local Sounds Radio.
How Adelaide’s Soulbird Carved Out Their Own Style
Adelaide quartet Soulbird nearly took their debut single, "Meet You There," in a completely different direction. From finding their feet in the local scene to embracing darker emotional landscapes, the band opens up about their creative journey and what’s next on the horizon.
From Brisbane to Jakarta: Shumo AG’s Global Leap
At just 14 years old, Brisbane singer-songwriter Shumo AG has teamed up with Indonesian indie-pop giants Batas Senja on "Iron Veins," a powerful new single bridging the music scenes of Australia and Indonesia.
Victoria Crosby Breaks the Good Girl Mold
Between baking early-morning pies at her local café and managing a busy FNQ mango farm, country artist Victoria Crosby isn’t interested in being boxed in. The regional singer-songwriter is stepping out of her bush-ballad comfort zone. Her infectious new single, "Good Girl Problem," has a 80s country-pop energy with the down-to-earth authenticity of the bush.
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Shots Fired: Charli Rose Steps Into the Spotlight
In Conversation with Sarah Jane & The Noise
Hi-Fidelity Homegrown: This Month’s Best-Sounding Local Submissions
FINDING THE CALM IN THE CHAOS
The Unconventional Rise of Loc Schuster
The State of Independence: Local Sounds Joins Oz Soundz Unleashed Podcast
Whose Party: From Bedroom Beats to Alt-Rock Anthems
Turning Small Town Boredom into Pop Gold
The Strange, Honest Pop of Her Shadow Crown
Doing Your Best For Those That Matter Most
This Is Not A Love Song
150 songs and a wall of Post It Notes
Stepping into the Molly's Boots
From DIY Roots to a "Real Debut"
Muso's Gear That Gives Back
A Cellular Shift for Chloe Dickson
The Byron Bay Artist Embracing Life’s Big Questions
Across Oceans & Influences:
Higher Than Ever: A Night with Hilltop Hoods
Looking Beyond the Boots for Real Character
The Adult in the Room
From the Farm to the Main Stage
Rising with the Light
Discover Your New Favorite Track: Exploring the Local Sounds Spotify Playlist
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
The story of Yon and Hither
Not Your Typical Love Song
The Song Born From a Miracle
Told She’d Never Play Again
How Local Sounds Amplifies Artists
GENEVIEVE: From Stage Lights to “Drive Home”
A Little Light: Discovering Simon Orton
Meet giddy: The Story Behind Her Debut Single “kintsugi”
Local Sounds: Independent Music, Amplified
Allsorts: A Fresh EP Worth Your Ears
The Real Cost of Creativity: Local Sounds’ 2026 Artist Reality Check
Intellectual Grit Meets Pub-Rock Roots in Tape/Off’s Fort Sensible - Album review by Jonah Rizqallah
FLAMING HEART FEST IS BACK IN 2026! - Supported by Local Sounds
Australian Artists Are Still Fighting for Airplay on Australian Radio
Local Sounds Radio Goes National: Your New Discovery Playlist!
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