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Best Mates, Housemates, and the Story Behind "Scared To Lose"
After a massive year of collaborations, Sydney trio PEPTALK returns to their roots. Frontwoman Phoebe Sinclair breaks down the deeply personal rewriting process of their new indie-pop anthem.
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The Songwriting Sanctuary: Mihali Notaras on the magic yellow couch and his restless heart
From an accidental songwriting partner in the form of a bright yellow leather couch to the profound influence of his Greek heritage, Sydney acoustic-pop artist Mihali Notaras pulls back the curtain on his creative evolution. Fresh off the release of his vulnerable new single "Restless Heart," Notaras opens up about stepping out of his comfort zone in Indonesia, the theatrical roots that shape his live shows, and how finding balance through philosophy keeps his creative tank full as he heads into a major studio season for the remainder of 2026.
Discover Your New Favorite Track: Exploring the Local Sounds Spotify Playlist
The Local Sounds Spotify Playlist serves as a dedicated digital stage for Australia’s independent artists, bridging the gap between radio discovery and on-the-go streaming. By featuring a curated mix of fresh, radio-ready tracks, the playlist offers listeners an essential gateway to the best emerging and independent talent in the country.
From Sonic Streets to the Sea: A Conversation with Jana Leona
Cologne-based Indie-pop rising star Jana Leona breaks down the vulnerability of crafting her latest single, "while losing my mind." From studio secrets and steel tongue drums to the power of protein-packed banana bread, Jana shares how she maps her sound into geography.
Leah McFetridge on "Feeling Grown" and Trusting the Process.
Forged in the high-stakes industry of weddings and corporate gigs, this Perth pop/R&B artist puts the hook first. With her new track "Feeling Grown," the outstanding release from her upcoming EP Landing, she breaks down the process that shapes her sound, the creative freedom of the West Coast music scene, and why she’s ready to bring an explosive, expanded energy to her signature live-looping show.
Inside the Unstoppable World of Eliza Hull
Castlemaine-based artist Eliza Hull is turning raw vulnerability into her greatest strength. In this intimate look at her rising music career, she opens up about stripping the grunge out of "Tomorrow," navigating life with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder, and why some of the hardest moments can lead to breakthroughs.
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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
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"
A Cellular Shift for Chloe Dickson
Muso's Gear That Gives Back
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
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
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