What does it actually mean to be an "independent" artist in 2026? It’s a question that goes far beyond just not having a label. In the milestone 10th episode of the Oz Sounds Unleashed Podcast, Local Sounds' John White sat down with host Jason Plumridge to unpack the "Indie Squeeze" and the evolving landscape of Australian music.
John shares the origin story of Local Sounds, which began in 2022 as a regional Radio Station in the Northern Rivers of NSW. What started as a local dream has now grown into a national platform designed to give independent artists a "virtual stage."
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