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Dave Ruby Howe and Max Quinn are your guides through the week's best new independent Australian songs. Meet the next big Australian breakout and stay ahead of the curve. You'll also hear only the very best special content from triple j Unearthed.

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    Forecast: Meet the Australian artists that will shape 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 53:28


    It's the triple j Unearthed Forecat! In a special one-off episode, triple j music director Claire Mooney gives you the inside scoop on the ten artists that will be at the forefront of Australian music in 2026. She'll tell you what's on the horizon and what makes them so special along with a little inside goss along the way.

    Forecast: Meet the Australian artists that will shape 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 53:28


    It's the triple j Unearthed Forecat! In a special one-off episode, triple j music director Claire Mooney gives you the inside scoop on the ten artists that will be at the forefront of Australian music in 2026. She'll tell you what's on the horizon and what makes them so special along with a little inside goss along the way.

    Meet the duo who've sold out every single show before dropping any music!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 26:00


    In this week's episode you'll meet People's Party, the Sydney duo who've been selling out shows before they even dropped music! Plus, we'll celebrate the new album from Dead Mall, Jazzy Dale is back with the catchiest hit, Anna Schneider offers something magical for fans of Faye Webster and Alice Phoebe Lou and we'll also dive into the whimsical world of 17 year old star Amelie Farren.

    Meet the duo who've sold out every single show before dropping any music!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 26:00


    In this week's episode you'll meet People's Party, the Sydney duo who've been selling out shows before they even dropped music! Plus, we'll celebrate the new album from Dead Mall, Jazzy Dale is back with the catchiest hit, Anna Schneider offers something magical for fans of Faye Webster and Alice Phoebe Lou and we'll also dive into the whimsical world of 17 year old star Amelie Farren.

    Meet your Unearthed High stars for 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 44:00


    Meet your Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner and the five finalists who've topped the class for Unearthed High 2025.

    Meet your Unearthed High stars for 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 44:00


    Meet your Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner and the five finalists who've topped the class for Unearthed High 2025.

    Are we ready for EP drop of the year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 32:00


    SPOILER ALERT: Western Sydney's 'New Film Star' Zion Garcia is bringing the action!

    Are we ready for EP drop of the year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 32:00


    SPOILER ALERT: Western Sydney's 'New Film Star' Zion Garcia is bringing the action!

    Who is this emerging Australian artist who's received early support from Skin On Skin and Surusinghe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 27:00


    Claire Mooney is putting you ON in this week's episode of the Unearthed podcast

    Who is this emerging Australian artist who's received early support from Skin On Skin and Surusinghe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 27:00


    Claire Mooney is putting you ON in this week's episode of the Unearthed podcast

    ALL the Australian albums and EPs of 2025 so far!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 84:00


    Every year is a good year in Australian music as far as triple j Unearthed is concerned… and 2025 has been an absolute monster of a year so far.

    ALL the Australian albums and EPs of 2025 so far!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 84:00


    Every year is a good year in Australian music as far as triple j Unearthed is concerned… and 2025 has been an absolute monster of a year so far.

    We've launched Unearthed High and are already meeting superstars who are turning heads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 33:00


    In this week's episode, Claire Mooney hits play on the debut EP from Unearthed High finalist Zafty and Purée show us exactly why they are on our Forecast list for 2025. Plus plenty more! 

    We've launched Unearthed High and are already meeting superstars who are turning heads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 33:00


    In this week's episode, Claire Mooney hits play on the debut EP from Unearthed High finalist Zafty and Purée show us exactly why they are on our Forecast list for 2025. Plus plenty more! 

    PSA: HUGE PLAYLUNCH NEWS INSIDE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 37:00


    Liam from the band literally jumps on the phone to make a massive announcement you're not gonna wanna miss

    PSA: HUGE PLAYLUNCH NEWS INSIDE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 37:00


    Liam from the band literally jumps on the phone to make a massive announcement you're not gonna wanna miss

    Mariae Cassandra, Scarlett from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Grentperez are in the studio together!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 32:00


    Our 2024 Unearthed High champion returns with a song that came to life alongside Scarlett from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Grentperez!

    Mariae Cassandra, Scarlett from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Grentperez are in the studio together!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 32:00


    Our 2024 Unearthed High champion returns with a song that came to life alongside Scarlett from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Grentperez!

    If You Like Fontaines D.C. here are five Australian artists dripping in post-punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 19:00


    If You Like Fontaines D.C. here are five Australian artists dripping in post-punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 19:00


    6 Pack: 1tbsp brings in his favourite tracks from Unearthed right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 20:00


    The Brissie producer shares six acts from triple j Unearthed to you need to get around. 

    6 Pack: 1tbsp brings in his favourite tracks from Unearthed right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 20:00


    The Brissie producer shares six acts from triple j Unearthed to you need to get around. 

    Do we have another Yolngu Matha hit on our hands!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 33:48


    The heavy music king of triple j, Jack Bergin gave this track five stars. Plus, you'll meet hyper-pop princess Nabii, a Spacey Jane cp-signed band called Polly and something for Clairo fans too. Oh and we might just sneak it one of the best debut uploads of the year too, why not.

    Do we have another Yolngu Matha hit on our hands!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 33:48


    The heavy music king of triple j, Jack Bergin gave this track five stars. Plus, you'll meet hyper-pop princess Nabii, a Spacey Jane cp-signed band called Polly and something for Clairo fans too. Oh and we might just sneak it one of the best debut uploads of the year too, why not.

    Is Don West the Future of Australian Soul?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    Don West returns for 2025 with his first new music of the year so far. That voice! Those biceps! Meanwhile Vlads stop by to try to enlist you in the  Vlads army and we'll hear a gorgeous new drop from Lottie McLeod, a debut official single from Dawwn and hard hitting bars from JJ Vacant and TEHIIRI.

    Is Don West the Future of Australian Soul?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    Don West returns for 2025 with his first new music of the year so far. That voice! Those biceps! Meanwhile Vlads stop by to try to enlist you in the  Vlads army and we'll hear a gorgeous new drop from Lottie McLeod, a debut official single from Dawwn and hard hitting bars from JJ Vacant and TEHIIRI.

    Why is Charli XCX following this South Australian artist?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 34:42


    We're hearing from a Tongan-Australian artist out of South Australia that's gonna melt your brain...

    Why is Charli XCX following this South Australian artist?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 34:42


    We're hearing from a Tongan-Australian artist out of South Australia that's gonna melt your brain...

    Who is this rising force that's got support from Mallrat and Ninajirachi?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 30:00


    We're gonna deep dive into this week's Feature Artist who is rapidly building a loyal live audience, among them being Mallrat and Ninjirachi. 

    Who is this rising force that's got support from Mallrat and Ninajirachi?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 30:00


    We're gonna deep dive into this week's Feature Artist who is rapidly building a loyal live audience, among them being Mallrat and Ninjirachi. 

    Zion Garcia, the young artist making music that sounds bigger than room he is in.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 30:00


    The Western Sydney rapper and artist leads the charge on a firecracker of a tune that the Unearthed team can't stop talking about. 

    Zion Garcia, the young artist making music that sounds bigger than room he is in.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 30:00


    The Western Sydney rapper and artist leads the charge on a firecracker of a tune that the Unearthed team can't stop talking about. 

    '"Why the f**k did you kick me in the face?"'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 27:00


    We're investing heavily in a brand new punk act today, featuring a range of artists we've known from different worlds, now colliding in the most unlikely way. If you like Amyl and the Sniffers, prepare your playlists accordingly.

    '"Why the f**k did you kick me in the face?"'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 27:00


    We're investing heavily in a brand new punk act today, featuring a range of artists we've known from different worlds, now colliding in the most unlikely way. If you like Amyl and the Sniffers, prepare your playlists accordingly.

    Are you a fan of the White Lotus theme song? Well, we have a new anthem for you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 27:00


    You'll get to know a bit more about 9lives, a young producer clocking millions of song streams online. This plus more all on this week's 5 best songs of the week in Australian music.

    Are you a fan of the White Lotus theme song? Well, we have a new anthem for you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 27:00


    You'll get to know a bit more about 9lives, a young producer clocking millions of song streams online. This plus more all on this week's 5 best songs of the week in Australian music.

    Why is this Sydney teenager in the studio with Tommy Richman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


    This week you'll meet RARIA who's no stranger to a hit record, a brand new LP from Tasmanian artist Grace Chia, Dylan Billiondollars gives us the inside scoop into his new record and his unexpected connection with Tommy Richman, plus Unearthed musichead Sara Glaidous gives us her picks for who you need to get around in Australian music this week. 

    Why is this Sydney teenager in the studio with Tommy Richman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


    This week you'll meet RARIA who's no stranger to a hit record, a brand new LP from Tasmanian artist Grace Chia, Dylan Billiondollars gives us the inside scoop into his new record and his unexpected connection with Tommy Richman, plus Unearthed musichead Sara Glaidous gives us her picks for who you need to get around in Australian music this week. 

    Make space, Jamaica Moana has stepped into a brand new era of certified heat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 35:00


    Evie Irie is sounding stadium sized on her new song and for fans of Gracie Abrams, Lorde and Halsey, EGOISM drop a new offering ahead of their debut album that's out in May. Plus you'll hear new music from X CLUB - The Brissie duo who are making huge waves and playing some of the biggest stages internationally.

    Make space, Jamaica Moana has stepped into a brand new era of certified heat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 35:00


    Evie Irie is sounding stadium sized on her new song and for fans of Gracie Abrams, Lorde and Halsey, EGOISM drop a new offering ahead of their debut album that's out in May. Plus you'll hear new music from X CLUB - The Brissie duo who are making huge waves and playing some of the biggest stages internationally.

    Diving deep into Sam Alfred, Australia's next export in the international dance scene.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 31:00


    Next month sees the onset of his next national tour and with a big year looming there feels no better time to jump on board the Sam Alfred train. Are we teetering on the brink of seeing an international impact in the sphere of our homegrown Mallgrab? It sure feels that way. Plus, you'll hear the debut EP project from neve, the drummer of one of your favourite punk bands in the country, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

    Diving deep into Sam Alfred, Australia's next export in the international dance scene.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 31:00


    Next month sees the onset of his next national tour and with a big year looming there feels no better time to jump on board the Sam Alfred train. Are we teetering on the brink of seeing an international impact in the sphere of our homegrown Mallgrab? It sure feels that way. Plus, you'll hear the debut EP project from neve, the drummer of one of your favourite punk bands in the country, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

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