England might be Morrissey’s, but Melbourne clearly belongs to The Halves. Originally emerging from the Meanjin/Brisbane scene, the post-punk four-piece have taken over their new home in Australia’s music capital, drawing inspiration from British sounds and the world around them. The group are hot-handed and have continuously solidified their importance in the city’s music scene through their recent single releases, ‘Grace' – a rousing anthem built to be screamed by a crowd –

Some of the most prominent figures of Australian Gothic: Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Secret River and Jean Elliot. Drawing inspiration from Sharon Van Etten and Ethel Cain, Jean Elliot captivates audiences and transports them into the eerie landscape of rural Australia. The Sydney-based musician plays with haunting, natural imagery and blends genres to push musical boundaries. The debut EP, Butcher, Lover, Runner, is a haunting 26-minute escapist narrative. The first track, “

Hailing from Kent in the United Kingdom, the three-piece band Camber offer something more than the typical English guitar-rock indie group. Rather than representing the post-punk scene Britain has been steadily acclaimed for, the group pull inspiration from across the pond to produce their unique indie-Americana sound. Fans of Pinegrove’s confessional lyrics and Hudson Freeman’s acoustic resonance will feel right at home at a Camber gig- the band’s own music being a blend of