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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

The 3-piece band from Texas toured the country a few weeks ago with their eclectic music catalogue and while they're adept in blending different music worlds and styles, we're giving you 5 local acts that do just that.

Her name is theeth, she's worked with Alice Ivy and yup... you've got to get to know her! 

In this week's episode Claire hits play on a track that stopped us in our tracks from Ruby Mae. Plus, you'll hear from one of the most exciting and explosive collaborative LP mixtapes from DoloRRes & Cherry Chola.

Is this the best debut EP of the year already? Hear the gritty rock band before everyone else get's their hands on them.

triple j Unearthed Executive Producer Tommy Faith sat down with Latin music expert García of García Entertainment to go deep on five Latin-Australian artists that are making waves within Latin-Australian culture and beyond.

There's a sneaky side project from one of the King Stingray members to get across + Sara and Dave are buzzing about the anonymous Sydney dance duo making noise atm.

Allday shows his versatility on a clubby collaboration with POOLCLVB! Plus MUDRAT's anarchist anthem sounds the horn for the coming rat summer.

For the 5 best tracks of the week, we hear from Maddy Jane who is leaning into her authentic sound after taking a break from music and a member of supergroup Full Circle presents us with a mod- R&B track proving why they are in one Australia's most talked about music-crew.

Sara Glaidous hits play on the 2024 Unearthed High champ who's made her first upload since winning the comp! Plus you'll hear from the artist who supported Jorja Smith and jumped on stage with Coldplay this year. 

South Summit sound more confident than ever as they deliver big time on their debut album. Plus, an artist from a decorated local pop group launches a solo project that's got people talking.

Unearthed's Dave and Sara show you some essential new Australian tracks including Rum Jungle's latest winner and something instantly iconic from hyper-heavy provocateur Ennaria.

Is the Australian summer about to soundtracked by UK inspired dance? All signs point to yes with this new Bryson Hill heater. 

Suzi's back after a one year hiatus and we're spinning a pop punk hit from TOWNS.

Coldwave show us how to take the trumpet's womp womp to a whole new level while a What So Not collaborator is bringing the energy. 

Stunning new music from one of this year's Bigsound standouts + Allday gives his blessing to a 2024 makeover of one his classics.

Say goodbye to brat summer and welcome in a Wett Summer courtesy of hedonism's best friend BIG WETT! Plus we've got a firecracker track from an Unearthed High alumni ready to go big.

Meet the five finalists who've topped the class for Unearthed High 2024! From vibrant West Coast rap to heartfelt bedroom pop and mainstage-ready stars, the talent this year is undeniable!

The next big WA band drop their debut album details and a must-hear new track + get to know the local folk trio that earned Phoebe Bridgers' tick of approval

You'll hear a Melbourne artist delivering vulnerability that's as powerful as it is painful. Plus Adelaide's The Tullamarines back up the hype that they're one to watch on the Aussie indie scene.

Unearthed High is back again for 2024 and here are some early high achievers! You'll hear from an upcoming rapper ready to go toe-to-toe with hip hop's biggest stars. Plus a former finalist back again for another shot at the honours board.

The Unearthed team has been buzzing about the raw, confrontational work of newcomer Dina Juana who's now uploaded 2/2 great songs. Plus an artist on the Listen Out 2024 line-up keeps building the hype as Australia's next big name in dance music.

WA's Shadow drops a GOATED team up with Nerve on production + rising four piece Civic Video are giving big Spacey Jane areas with their latest track.

Your 2023 Unearthed J Award winner makes a triumphant and attention grabbing return + producer Boone turns his local library into a heaving dancefloor on his viral banger.

Eves Karydas continues to redefine herself with the latest taste of her new album + local rap supergroup Flight Academy recruit all their mates from the east coast scene on a huge posse track.

There's one track that's got everyone at triple j breathless this week - a super hyped collab between two of Western Sydney's boldest new artists. Plus you'll hear the debut track for an in demand Naarm DJ and producer.

Need some healing indie after a big week? Hang out with Anika Luna on the podcast this week as she serves up new Surf Trash that'll sort you out. Plus, prepare to be introduced to acts that'll have you shimmering like listening to Dua Lipa or melting like listening to Lianne La Havas.  

If you're a fan of acts like Mac de Marco and Twerps, Sara has found you a local band to fill your slowcore indie void.Unearthed Australian Music Producer, Sara Glaidous dives deep with you this week on the podcast to serve up 5 of the best tracks from the week including heavyweights Aleksiah and 2022 Unearthed J Award winner Elsy Wameyo who is taking Hip-Hop to the next level with her upcoming LP.

Claire Mooney hits play on ZOBOT, she's back with a dark hot club hit to kick start a new era. Plus our Bars of Steel comp winner has dropped some severe heat and the new one from Cloe Terare might just be her best yet.

Fremantle five-piece Ra Ra Viper return with new music in almost a year, you'll hear a little sneak peak into some of our TOPS First Plays this week with clovo, plus the ultimate First Nations collab between Moss and Nooky.

Get a kick out of the EP from the Sydney based act who's been working with members of BROCKHAMPTON. Plus Sara Glaidous jumps on the podcast to give you a taste of 2017 Unearthed High Winner Arno Faraji's debut mixtape. 

SPEED drop new music and 2023 Unearthed High winner LEE. makes a huge return? Anika Luna makes her podcast debut to confirm that all the rumours are true. Plus if you're a fan of Clairo and/or beabadoobea, you NEED to hear this 17 year old act who's next up.

An Unearthed Draft 2024 pick uploads for the first time in 2024! Plus join Jerry Agbinya on the podcast to hear a band who'll be supporting Interpol in the UK and Europe, an act he claims to be "one of the most exciting bands Australia has to offer". 

Executive Producer Tommy Faith jumps on the podcast to spin new heat from South Summit, he also brings you a tune from the Gold Coast local who's going to be playing co-headline shows with 2018 Unearthed High winner, KIAN. 

On this weeks episode Claire Mooney dives into the long-awaited debut album from Asha Jefferies. FOURA returns with new music in about 2 years, kick starting a new era for her sound, plus a fantastic whirlwind of a song from 21-year-old artist, Cowboy Malfoy.

This week on the podcast Adelaide's favourite duo TOWNS return with a new song kick starting a new era. smol fish are back too as they gear up for a run of dates on their debut Overseas tour to the UK and Europe and Claire Mooney spins the debut track everyone has been losing their minds over.

Hit maker Vetta Borne returns with a saucy, sexy banger and the debut upload from Tash has swept us off our feet. Plus Claire Mooney will introduce you to one of the most exciting up and coming electronic producers and DJs.