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Get to know cookii

Into Kim Petras, 100 gecs and/or Charli XCX? Mysterious Melbourne PC pop-maker cookii is your new fave artist.

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Vetta Borne covers Gwen Stefani ...

After all that we've been through... I know former Feature Artist Vetta Borne's cool.

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Djanaba drops 'Big Titties&...

Co-written by Nick Littlemore and produced by Pnau, the song is made to make you feel good.

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Meet YNG Martyr!

How meme marketing and mid-gaming rap battles led to a huge viral hit from the Wurundjeri rapper.

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Introducing New Hitters...

The rising names in First Nations hip hop, presented by triple j Unearthed and triple j's Blak Out.

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Caloundra Music Festival drops s...

Unearthed legends like Liyah Knight (pictured), Pacific Avenue and Teenage Joans join festival faves on the giant bill.

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Hear Telenova's chat with K...

Having just dropped their debut EP, the former Feature Artists spill the beans on how it all came out.

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Watch JK-47 perform 'Guess ...

Bundjalung nation's finest tore apart Sydney's Lansdowne Hotel.

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NIMAs nominations announced!

Plenty of familiar faces like Beddy Rays (pictured), King Stingray, Sycco and more have copped noms.

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Get to know Pirra!

Pirra’s frontwoman Jess Beck is reclaiming her family’s stolen culture and identity.

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What a year for Teenage Joans!

Our reigning Unearthed High champs have had a mammoth twelve months.

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Five gr8 uploads from Unearthed ...

One week into the annual comp and the bar's been set.

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Get to know The Last Martyr!

If you're into cathartic head thrashing, this Melbourne heavy outfit will sort you out.

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Unearthed High is now open!

Our annual search for the country's best high school talent is back for 2021.

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Listen back to Blak Out

If you missed the first episode of triple j's new First Nations show, the full show's here for your catch up pleasure!

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Splendour In The City line-up an...

Catch The Lazy Eyes, Teenage Joans, Josh Cashman and more Unearthed faves alongside local legends Tash Sultana, Spacey Jane and Ziggy Ramo.

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Get to know Godlands!

She's taken over Adelaide's club scene and is fast becoming a festival favourite across the country.

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Milan Ring covers SZA for Like A...

One of Sydney's biggest R&B talents swept the floor with her mix of two SZA classics.

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Wanna play the NIMAs?

Here's your chance! Our annual comp is now open.

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If you like The Kid Laroi...

We've got five local hip hop talents you need to know.

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Meet ZAN!

Step into the world of ZAN, the queer Pakistani-born pop name you need to know.

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Watch King Stingray perform ...

Let King Stingray transport you to North-East Arnhem Land for a very special Reconciliation Week Live At The Wireless.

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Sly Withers cover Coldplay for L...

Watch the former Feature Artists take on one of the 2000's most iconic (and heartbreaking) tracks.

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Mia Wray proves she's a hit...

The third single from the powerhouse Melbourne vocalist shows she's worth the hype.

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Meet Pacific Avenue!

'Easy Love' is the big, warm upload from the Gerringong based band with huge summer festival energy.

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Moss takes on the Friday Mix

Our DIY Supergroup champion returns with one hard as hell mix.

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Watch Alice Skye's gorgeous...

Come on, this Like A Version will ~definitely~ mess you up.

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Thomas Headon teams up with G Fl...

The former Feature Artist was tapped by our fave drummer-turned-popstar for the COVID-inspired number.

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Meet Tilly Tjala Thomas!

'Ngana Nyunyi', the new one from the young singer-songwriter, aims to teach listeners her father's Nukunu language.

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Five First Nations artists you n...

No matter what genre you're into, there's an artist to discover in this mix.

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King Stingray announced on the N...

The National Indigenous Music Awards have dropped some iconic names on their live ceremony line up.

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Moss wins our DIY Supergroup comp!

'SABRE TEETH' is the winning track from the Brissy producer and self-described Wadawurrung man of mystery.

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Get to know The Boy of Many Colors!

Meet this week's feature artist.

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Meet our five DIY Supergroup fin...

Which of these talented music makers will be crowned our winner next week?

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Get to know Yb.!

'DANCE WITH ME TODAY' is the latest from the Brissy artist whose influences include Rex Orange County and Steve Lacy.

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Get to know Spinnabago!

If you're into Connan Mockasin or Mac DeMarco, head to Hobart to meet this psych-pop five piece.

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Hope D takes on Britney Spears f...

*insert the iconic violin intro of 'Toxic'*

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Nerve and JK-47 team up on huge ...

Two of the fiercest names in local hip hop join forces on 'ONE IN A MILLION'.

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Beckah Amani wins big at Queensl...

Not one, but two wins for the talented Gold Coast singer songwriter!

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Get to know Eluera!

The Central Coast talent has already won over Elton John as a fan of her sparkly pop output.

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ASHWARYA collabs with Vic Mensa ...

The 21-year-old Melbourne artist is making huge waves with her big pop single.

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Get to know Olive Amun!

'Blues' is the debut upload from the Melbourne based artist and if you love Dominic Fike and Mac Miller, you're gonna like it.

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Five great entries from the firs...

Seven days into our DIY Supergroup comp and these artists are already setting the bar.

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Watch A.GIRL dominate Bars Of Steel

OH. MY. GOD.

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Didirri covers Green Day for Lik...

The Warranambool native will be sure to wake you up with his gorgeous take.

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Ninajirachi & Kota Banks wip...

It's a Friday Mix for the record books, folks.

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Get to know smol fish

If you're a fan of Stella Donnelly and/or Julia Jacklin, you're gonna love the Perth based indie dazzlers.

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Alison Wonderland answers your p...

Just in time for DIY Supergroup, the legendary producer has plenty of words of wisdom for those keen to enter.

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Meet Telenova!

Formed with members from Slum Sociable and Miami Horror, the Melbourne trio are casting spells with their cinematic, lush indie soundscapes.

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Our DIY Supergroup comp is now o...

Your chance to collab with Gang Of Youths, Genesis Owusu, Alison Wonderland, Lime Cordiale, San Cisco, Vallis Alps and Touch Sensitive!

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Get to know iiiConic

The Ghana-born, Brissy-based rapper is at the forefront of Australia's newest wave of hip hop.

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Rapper Kobie Dee has lived a lot...

The Sydney rapper spoke to Home & Hosed's Declan Byrne about the struggles he overcame to get to where he is today.

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George Alice and EAST AV3 link u...

It's an Adelaide love fest with the Unearthed High champ and hip hop trio joining forces.

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Five trans artists you need to g...

For Trans Day Of Visibility, we're highlighting five trans artists and bands from across the country.

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The Kid LAROI serves a Drake cov...

For his Spotify Singles session, LAROI took on Drake's 'Shot For Me'.

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Get to know The Blossom!

The Sydney born triple threat collaborated with a massive international name in hip-hop on their dazzling latest upload, 'HARDCORE HAPPY'.

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Beddy Rays announce east coast t...

Wait A While? Wait no more, the Brissy group are coming your way soon.

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Teenage Joans add to their hitli...

Our reigning Unearthed High champs have returned with another tasty upload.

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And the NIDA comp winners are...

Congrats to the six local legends who'll be working with the talented team at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts to make their music video dreams come true.

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AMPED IS BACK, BABY!

Our on-air gig guide hosted by Steph Hughes returns this week after a year long hiatus.

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Get to know Weightless!

How the Sydney four piece are bringing their passion and positivity to the local metal scene.

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Get to know Jordy Maxwell

The Perth electrician turned to writing "emotional folky bangers" after a particularly sticky break-up.

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Phoebe Bridgers reviews five loc...

Stop smashing your guitars and drop the tissues, we've got five new artists all Phoebe Bridgers fans need to know.

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50 game-changing women of Aussie...

For International Women's Day, we're celebrating the female and gender diverse legends who've shaken sh*t up.

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Get to know Vetta Borne!

The producing powerhouse ('Circles' by George Alice, anyone?) is carving out her own path as a powerful pop soloist.

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Get to know LÂLKA!

How the Borneo-born, Brissy-based artist artist evolved from a classically trained pianist to a PC pop tour de force.

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Already missing Daft Punk?

These five Aussie tracks will fill the robot-shaped place in your heart.

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The textline reacts to Noah Dill...

Noah's also announced a run of live shows for WA and the East Coast through March and April.

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Get to know The Terrys!

Fans of Skegss, Hockey Dad and Ocean Alley - meet your new best mates from Gerringong.

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And the winners are...

PNAU and Empire Of The Sun front man slash songwriting superstar Nick Littlemore has handpicked ten artists to work with!

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Get to know Lola Scott!

Familiarise yourself with the Sydney slashie (singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer/all-round legend) and her expensive af pop songs.

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Ninajirachi and Kota Banks uploa...

'Secretive!' is the first taste of an upcoming project from the Sydney collab queens.

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Get to know Lemon Myrtle!

If you're a fan of Stella Donnelly, Thelma Plum and/or Missy Higgins, get around the Manjimup singer-songwriter,

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Hope D's making hits on hea...

The Brissy solo artist talks up her new EP, tour and working with one of her songwriting idols.

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Sycco announces her first headli...

Fresh off the back of making her Hottest 100 debut, Sycco's bringing 'Dribble' and more to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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Ten artists you need to watch in...

Every year, we dust off our crystal balls and lay out the ten artists on triple j Unearthed you need to keep your eyes and ears on for the next twelve months.

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Our brand new presenter lineup f...

These four superstars will join the triple j Unearthed team to bring you TOPS every weekday arvo from 5.30pm.

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Get to know PRICIE!

Ever dreamed of a Lizzo and Cosmo's Midnight collab? Cast your ears across the debut upload from PRICIE.

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If You Like Glass Animals...

Meet these five artists from triple j Unearthed! Plus, we chatted to the band's frontman Dave to suss his thoughts on the tasty selections.

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Get to know Freesouls!

From south west Sydney, the hip hop trio are all about bringing love (and pop punk influence every now and again!) to drill music.

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Mia Rodriguez kicks off Like A V...

Wrap your ears around the Unearthed Artist of the Year finalist's take on Rex Orange County!

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Get to know Hotel!

The Sydneysider debuted on triple j Unearthed with a five-star scorcher featuring a Triple One king.

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Five uploads with Big 'driv...

Can't stop listening to the Olivia Rodrigo smash? Get your ears around these five Aussie pop gems.

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Teenage Joans return after Unear...

'Something About Being Sixteen' is the Adelaide dream team's first upload for 2021.

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Write a song with Nick Littlemore!

In our first comp for 2021, you (yes, you!) could be working with a certified ~legend~ of Australian music.

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Get to know Groovy Daughter!

We're kicking off 2021 in style and soul with a Canberra song-maker that fans of Kaiit and Arlo Parks will love.

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A year in stats!

How many artists did we play? How many solo artists vs bands? How many songs about f*cking? We answer your burning questions.

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The most played artists on Unear...

Find out which fifty artists copped the most spins on triple j Unearthed radio in 2020!

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Get to know Liyah Knight!

Since her August debut, the Sydney singer-songwriter has been making a name as one of the country's fastest rising R&B stars.

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It's Hottest 100 time, baby!

All the deets and dates you need for the most wonderful time of the year.

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Get to know STUMPS!

Don your baggy greens and dancing shoes for the indie pop trio making tight and bright bops.

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Unearthed's Staff Top 10�...

The triple j Unearthed team have picked their top ten favourite uploads for 2020.

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Eliza Hull shares her fave local...

Plus, the Castlemaine artist chats about living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth and the need for accessibility in the Aussie music industry.

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Get to know Alter Boy!

Hailing from Perth, the queerlectro seven-piece are bringing Deaf, Hard of Hearing and trans stories to the front.

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Eight local artists who definite...

Ahead of his Unearthed special on triple j's Something More, host Tim Shiel has eight artists to introduce you to who are hittin' ~different~.

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The interactive map is back!

Find out where the bloody hell your fave artists from Unearthed are hanging out with our Interactive Map.

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"Bowraville's own Kend...

Freshly crowned J Award winner Tasman Keith turns the heat all the way up on new one 'CONFIDENT'.

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Get to know Bad/Love!

In the year they've been in operation, the Melbourne heavy outfit have made a massive (and noisy!) impact.

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JK-47 wins Unearthed Artist of t...

The proud Bundjalung rapper can now add 'J Award' to his huge list of wins in 2020.

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Get to know Felivand

The Brissy producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist wants her dreamy neo-soul to soundtrack your days - the good and the bad.

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Five First Nations artists you n...

Ready to find your new favourite artist? You're in the right place.

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Barkaa's story of bars behi...

Home & Hosed's Declan Byrne brings you the story of how jail and motherhood forced rising rapper Barkaa to turn her life around.

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The NAIDOC Collaboration is here!

Five days. Three talented First Nations' artists. One song. The results are in!

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Get to know King Stingray

Although born into Aus music royalty, the Yirrkala surf-rock outfit are carving out a path of their own with the debut upload 'Hey Wanhaka'.

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Sycco, Ziggy Ramo and more link ...

Deadly Hearts: Walking Together is a celebration of 'the modern sound of Indigenous Australia'.

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Ten tees from Unearthed artists!

Just in time for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day on November 20.

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Get to know Blanke

The Canberra producer has moved back home from LA due to COVID and has bought his half-summery, half-apocalyptic EDM with him.

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Your J Award Unearthed Artist of...

Which of these five Aussie artists will fly the green flag strong and high this year?

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Nick Ward's new song detail...

The former Unearthed High finalist bares all in a song and music video funded with the help of triple j Unearthed's Level Up Grant.

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Alter Boy release Auslan music v...

With the help of one of triple j Unearthed's Level Up Grants, the Perth outfit have dropped a stunning music video featuring performances from Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing band members.

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An artist guide to social media

On this instalment of The Dirt, we chat to industry experts and artists like Cub Sport to suss out what it takes to make it on social media as an artist.

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Get to know Jesswar!

After both her hip hop career and community workshops were hit hard by COVID-19, the Brissy rapper fired back with a huge new single and music video.

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Love SZA? Meet these five artists.

All The Stars (of triple j Unearthed) that you need to know if you're a SZA stan.

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Get to know Big Words

What happens when you combine the busking heart of Melbourne with a global soul sound? That’d be this week's Feature Artist - Big Words.

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New songs for your dating profile

Need a song for your dating profile? triple j Unearthed is here to help.

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#AusmusicTShirtDay is returning ...

Our annual celebration of Aussie band merch is back for a second round!

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Get to know Private Function

Get around Melbourne pub-punk linchpins Private Function!

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Watch the NIDA comp music videos!

Back in April, we linked up seven artists with the creative whiz's over at the National Institute of Dramatic Art to craft their dream music videos. Now, we've got the (supremely impressive!) finished product.

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Get to know Ms Thandi

Described as one of "Sydney's most exciting new voices", the R&B singer-songwriter is making music to help you ~ feel yourself ~.

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Get to know Mia Wray

It's been a fortnight since the Melbourne 24 y.o uploaded 'Work For Me' - one of the year's most showstopping pop anthems.

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Australia's record label la...

What's a record label? What's a distributor? How does it all work?! Fret less, Unearthed's Tommy Faith is here with the latest installment of The Dirt and it's all about the world of record labels.

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JK-47’s striking debut album p...

The arrival of JK-47 adds fire to Australian hip-hop’s current wave of powerful new voices shaking up the culture.

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Get to know Stellie

Dust off your disco ball because the Adelaide pop crooner is this week's Feature Artist.

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Level Up Grant recipient EGOISM ...

Sydney dream pop duo EGOISM have released 'Here's The Thing' with the help of the triple j Unearthed Level Up Grants.

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Mia Wray uploads massive debut &...

24 y.o Melbourne soloist has burst onto triple j Unearthed with her debut upload 'Work For Me' and it's already breaking comment sections and textlines.

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'Moderation' is the pe...

The Central Coast pop-maker's latest single has got Unearthed and Elton John raving!

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Get to know Beddy Rays

Having been best mates since primary school, it's no surprise that the Redland Bay four piece are putting good times at the forefront of their festival-ready punk rock anthems.

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Watch: Teenage Joans cop Unearth...

See the exact moment that Tahlia Borg and Cahli Blakers found out they were the Unearthed High champs of 2020.

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Teenage Joans win Unearthed High!

The Adelaide best mates and garage rock dream team have taken out the comp with their euphoric anthem 'Three Leaf Clover'!

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Unearthed High Yearbook: 2020

Flip through the pages of 2020's yearbook and meet some of the colourful high schoolers from this year's comp.

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Unearthed star JK-47 drops debut...

Made For This establishes the 22-year-old as a deadly new force in the hip hop scene.

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Meet Raymondouu!

Behind the moniker of this Unearthed High finalist is Raymond Zhang. From his Perth bedroom, he appeared on Unearthed out of nowhere with whip-smart humour and soft DIY bedroom pop.

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Meet Sam Windley!

The Woy Woy talent is not just an Unearthed High finalist, she's a serious triple threat. The surfer-singer-songwriter's new one 'Neighbours In The Morning' is an indie charmer, plus she co-wrote it with Alex Lahey.

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Meet Aodhan!

Last year, the Albion Park teen was the winner of our Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative. This year, he's back as a finalist with a gorgeous new tune called 'Twelve Again'.

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Meet ok2222!

Oscar Kahans produces music under the moniker ok2222. Although the Unearthed High finalist has made his name as a collab king, his latest upload 'DEMONS' sees the Melbourne Year 12 student making brooding, dark hip hop solo.

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Unearthed fave Mia Rodriguez dro...

The 18 y.o Tik Tok star and former Unearthed Feature Artist has backed up the creepy-cool 'Psycho' with an addictive new single.

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Meet Teenage Joans!

From the Adelaide live music scene to the Unearthed High competition, Teenage Joans (made up of Tahlia and Cahli) are taking it all by storm with their angsty, thrashy garage rock.

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Meet your Unearthed High finalists!

The biggest congrats to the five insanely talented Aussie artists who are your Unearthed High finalists for 2020.

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Rudeboy E wins Unearthed High In...

Meet the Palmerston teen who blew us away with his hip hop heater 'Cold' and has taken out the Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative.

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Class Of... Gretta Ray

Do you wanna, do you wanna, do you wanna drive around the country and meet some excellent singer-songwriters? Unearthed High 2016 champ Gretta Ray is back to show off the comp's best folky uploads.

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Soothing tunes with Japanese Wal...

On triple j's Something More, Tim Shiel brings you an exclusive mix from Japanese Wallpaper and some of his favourite Unearthed High entries.

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Meet Alt Fiction!

The brotherly trio from small town Queensland have been making waves with their beachy indie pop and it all started with a mate burning CDs...

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Meet the Aussie social media sta...

Declan Byrne from triple j's Home and Hosed chats to MAY-A, Thomas Headon, Vetta Borne and other Unearthed up-and-comers who made their musical start online.

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Class Of... Ninajiarchi

Since placing as an Unearthed High finalist in both 2016 and 2017, the 19-year-old Central Coast producer has taken Aussie d-floors and festival stages by storm. We asked her back to check out the best dance and electronic entries so far!

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Great Gable on working with Matt...

The Bunbury band spoke to Richard Kingsmill on 2020 about the process of making their debut album with Aussie legend Matt Corby.

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Meet IJALE!

The Nigerian-born, Melbourne-based producer and vocalist is putting his African heritage front and centre in his soulful hip hop releases.

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If You Like BENEE...

You're in the right place! We've found five artists from Unearthed that you'll find supalovely if you're into the 20 y.o. Kiwi hit maker and pop game-changer.

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Class Of... Hockey Dad

The 2014 Unearthed finalists return to class and bring eight of the comp's best bands with 'em!

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New music from ROYBOY

The anonymous Sydney artist has followed up their DIY Supergroup win with a tasty carb-loaded treat called 'Bread'.

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The Kid Laroi on love, loss and ...

The former Unearthed High finalist and current global hip hop superstar chats to Richard Kingsmill on 2020.

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Annie Hamilton covers Methyl Eth...

"Why'd you have to go and cut your hair?" asks the Sydney dream pop soloist in her stunning cover of Methyl Ethel's iconic 'Ubu'.

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Advice from Aussie artists

Whether you're a student or years out of the school yard, we reckon these words of wisdom from Alex the Astronaut, Kwame, Tia Gostelow, Trophy Eyes and more will give you the motivation you need.

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Meet Bec Sykes

Less than a month ago, the Melbourne singer-songwriter uploaded her debut track 'Edithvale' and we've been feeling the secondhand heartache ever since.

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Hockey Dad's big brain play...

The former Unearthed High finalists from Windang dropped a new record called 'Brain Candy' and all this week, it's triple j's Feature Album!

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Class Of... Arno Faraji

See what Unearthed High's 2017 champ has to say about some of the comp's best hip hop heaters.

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New music from Arno Faraji

Unearthed High's 2017 winner has teamed up with a Sydney production duo to deliver a silky track that weaves together elements of neo-RnB, wavy hip hop, and slick electronica.

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Becca Hatch covers John Farnham ...

The 19-year-old from Western Sydney (and former Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner) came through to perform a cover of Farnsy's 1990 classic 'Burn for You' and her original '2560'.

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Answering your Unearthed High qu...

You asked on our Instagram story last week and we've answered!

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Meet FRITZ!

The 20-year-old from Newcastle has been stepping up her DIY dream pop with each release and her new one 'Arrow' is another sharp shooting hit.

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The Class Of... George Alice

Last year's champ has returned to the ol' schoolyard to introduce you to the best bop pops of Unearthed High (so far)!

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Meet Thomas Headon!

The 19-year-old London based, Traralgon raised solo artist has been impressing the heck out of us with his heartfelt, catchy-as indie pop.

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merci, mercy shares new one ...

Serving up a fresh cut of pop music this week, young songwriter merci, mercy is continuing hot streak of winning tunes.

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Unearthed High is back!

It's that time of year when we kick off our nationwide search for the country's best high school act.

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The Kid Laroi shares tribute to ...

"Go crazy, this one means a lot to me."

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Meet JK-47!

The 22-year-old Indigenous rapper is writing the manual on how to make the perfect Unearthed debut with two memorable tracks and a huge comp win already under his belt.

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The Five Star Club

Feast your ears on every song that has scored a five star review from the triple j Unearthed team in the first-half of 2020.

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Sycco chats milkshakes with Mall...

She's made a real splash with clever pop tracks like 'Peacemaker' and 'Nicotine' and with her new one 'Dribble' freshly out in the world, Home & Hosed's Declan Byrne wanted to dive deep on what makes the 18-year-old Brissy artist tick.

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JK-47 is our NIMAs comp winner

The talented MC from Tweed Heads South will be hitting the virtual stage for the National Indigenous Music Awards ceremony on August 8, and will bring us legendary tracks like 'The Recipe'.

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Meet Tina Says!

The powerhouse producer from Perth has taken Aussie d-floors by storm with her bass-heavy bangers. We chatted to her about her most memorable gig, WA's dance community and the influence she wants to have on women in music.

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Taka Perry takes on Like A Version

Former Unearthed Feature Artists Taka Perry and A. Girl team up with Gia Vorne and Emalia for a goosebump-inducing take on an iconic Kanye track.

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Meet Bermuda Bay!

Having already shared the stage with Alpine and Babe Rainbow, the Adelaide quintet have found their groove with lush indie-pop.

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Stevie Jean's guide to Darwin

The singer-songwriter chats about living in the NT, the food there, its influence on her music and what local artists we should be looking out for.

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The ten best Unearthed discoveri...

No global pandemic was getting in the way of these independent artists making a massive mark on the last six months of Aussie music.

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Meet the Level Up Grant recipients!

These sixteen independent artists are levelling up their music career with fresh instruments, music videos and upcoming singles and EPs.

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Meet Harper Bloom!

Love the storytelling songwriting of Alex the Astronaut and Courtney Barnett? This week's Feature Artist will have you gripped on every word with her electro-pop infused indie folk.

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Hauskey covers The Killers for L...

The WA native (and former Feature Artist) who blew us away with his debut upload 'Slow', chose one of the world's all-time favourite tracks for LAV.

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Meet VACATIONS!

From Newy backyards to worldwide tours, the four piece have been solidifying themselves as a driving force in Aussie indie.

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Ninajirachi on finding her voice

At just 20 years old, the NSW Central Coast producer has been crafting club heaters longer than she could legally attend one. She chatted to triple j Good Nights about her levelled up new EP 'Blumiere'.

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Re-introducing Dallas Woods

He's co-written some of Baker Boy's biggest hits, worked with Jerome Farrah and performed with KIAN. But with a single as strong as 'Glitters Ain't Gold', there's no doubt that it's time for Dallas Woods' to take the spotlight.

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The Kid Laroi releases Juice WRL...

The 16-year-old South Sydney rapper's collaboration with his late friend is a masterclass in emo trap.

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Wanna play at the NIMAs?

We're looking for one Indigenous Australian artist to perform at the virtual ceremony of the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards!

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Meet MAY-A!

Her Unearthed profile might only reveal that this week's Feature Artist is "18. From Byron. Living in Sydney. Socially awkward, constantly heartbroken". But, as we discovered, there's so much more to the talented young gun.

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George Alice returns with new si...

After taking out Unearthed High last year with 'Circles', Adelaide's George Alice is back with an iso-inspired dreamy bop called 'Stuck In A Bubble'.

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A Brief Inquiry Into... The 1975

Join super stans Bridget Hustwaite (Good Nights, triple j), Claire Mooney (triple j Unearthed) and Nathan Wong (Unearthed Super User) as they dive deep into The 1975 and introducing you to five artists from Unearthed that you'll be a fan of if you love the UK icons.

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The genesis of Genesis Owusu

There's a good chance you've seen Genesis Owusu tear up a live stage, but there's plenty more to love about the Ghana-born, Canberra-raised artist on the rise.

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Meet No Money Enterprise!

Behind the social media success of their mariachi-infused drill track 'German', the Logan City four piece have a bigger goal in mind.

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ROYBOY wins our DIY Supergroup c...

The mysterious Sydney artist blew us away with their spitfire hip hop track 'switchUP', which transformed samples from Tame Impala, Flume, Amy Shark and G Flip.

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Meet Sputnik Sweetheart!

Inspired by bands like Cub Sport and Wolf Alice, the Canberra pair are making indie punk-rock to spark conversation and a live crowd alight. We chatted to vocalist Nette about activism, community and their goal to create a "musical fingerprint".

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How'd you make that?!

Our five DIY Supergroup finalists take you through a quick tutorial on how they completely transformed samples from Tame, Tash, Tkay, Flume and more.

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Introducing the Indigenous Takeo...

Throughout Reconciliation Week, you'll be hearing from some familiar faces as they take you through the best new music from Indigenous artists on our daily music show.

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Ten more brilliant DIY Supergrou...

Although we've announced our five finalists, we wanted to show some love to ten more creative Aussie artists that entered the comp.

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Meet Aodhan!

The 16-year-old has already ticked off bucket list items like working with his musical idol and taking out the Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative.

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Meet our DIY Supergroup finalists!

From almost 900 entries, we've narrowed down the best of the bunch to five talented musos from across the country.

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Meet Noah Dillon!

In his latest upload 'Matthew McConaughey', the Perth singer songwriter delivers a searing message on masculinity with Stella Donnelly-esque tongue-in-cheek lyrics and Ball Park Music-y frenzied guitar.

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Ten Unearthed songs for the Tony...

Earlier this week, goofy and regular footed folks united over the announcement that the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games were being remastered. We enlisted the help of Super User Spencer Scott to find ten songs on Unearthed we'd add to the iconic soundtrack.

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Our Super Users soundtrack your iso

Soundtracking social iso should be an essential service tbh. We put some of our brilliant Super Users to the test and asked what they're top songs from Unearthed have been.

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The Dirt: Applying for grants

You might’ve seen the new triple j Unearthed Level Up grants on offer. To help artists put their best foot forward with their application for these grants and more, we’ve hit up an expert in the field to share some insight on how to make yours stand out.

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Meet Jeida Woods!

If South West Sydney was looking for their answer to The Weeknd, this week's Feature Artist would be it. With each upload, we've become more obsessed with Jeida Woods' clever fusion of future-facing hip hop and his worldly roots.

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Meet D'arcy Spiller!

This week's Feature Artist doesn't just write songs to listen to, they're songs to be felt. If you love the way Florence Welch and Maggie Rogers cast spells with their visceral songwriting, get to know this Melbourne artist.

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Aodhan works with Josh Pyke on n...

The 15-year-old Dharawal singer-songwriter won our Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative in 2019 and has teamed up with Aussie legend Josh Pyke on new song 'Drive'.

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If You Like Lime Cordiale...

Then we've got five artists from Unearthed that 'Naturally' you'll love. Plus, hear from Oli and Louis chat about their fans, first gigs and their reaction to making the Hottest 100.

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Seven stand-outs from week one o...

A week into the #DIYSupergroup competition, we've heard neo-soul crooners, swirly psych rock, electro bangers and everything in between. We've compiled seven of the best for you to check out.

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Five top tips for producing

triple j's Mix Up legend Andy Garvey is your very own fairy mix-mother! She's whipped up five top tips for budding producer's - just in time for our #DIYSupergroup comp.

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Meet The Lazy Eyes!

Only a few years out of high school, these Sydney young guns scored a spot on the Laneway Festival lineup before releasing a single song. Fans of Tame Impala and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - prepare to get excited by their nostalgic psych rock.

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DIY Supergroup!

If you've ever dreamt of collaborating with some of the biggest names in Aussie music - we're talkin' Tame Impala, Flume, G Flip, Tash Sultana, The Jungle Giants, Tkay Maidza and Middle Kids - then you're in luck. Our brand new comp is giving you the opportunity, for the first time ever, to do just that.

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Meet Grievous Bodily Calm!

The instrumental five-piece out of Perth are making a mixed bag of electro, hip hop and jazz that needs to be heard (and boogie-d to) to be believed.

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First ever Super User review spree!

We chucked twenty of the most enthusiastic Aussie music lovers into one Zoom chat. The results were chaotic and wholesome.

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Meet Johnny Hunter!

The Sydney-via-Wollongong four piece might be known for their rowdy live shows, but they've polished their pub rock in the triumphant new upload 'Try As You May'.

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Iso tips from six Unearthed alumni

We asked Lime Cordiale, Alex Lahey, Spacey Jane, Sycco, Kwame and Hallie how they're keeping their head straight and their art great while they're cooped up in isolation.

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Meet Hope D!

The Brissy artist will have you dancing along to her diary entries in the form of brutally honest indie-pop-rock.

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Here's what triple j Uneart...

A complete list of Unearthed's programs for 2020 - including some brand new shows.

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Ten of our favourite shirts from...

#AusMusicTShirtDay is back on April 17th. It's a bit earlier than usual to show Aussie artists some much-needed support, so why not pick up a tee from an Unearthed legend?

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Meet Hauskey!

The Sydney-based artist's sunny-side-up bop 'Slow' is one of our favourite songs of 2020 (so far).

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Meet Becca Hatch!

The 19-year-old from Western Sydney won our Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative in 2017, has played at the Sydney Opera House and is making world-class R&B.

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George Alice - life after UE High!

In July 2019, we met a 16-year-old artist from South Australia named George Alice. A month later, she took out Unearthed High with her track ‘Circles’. But what has she been up to since?

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#Covered19

It’s Unearthed’s answer to Italians singing on their balconies. Australian artists are covering each others songs from the comfort of their own home and the results are incredible.

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Meet Big Nasty!

Two singles into their career and already making a name for themselves - even if that name's a bit of a misnomer.

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Meet Great Gable!

They were inspired after a Jack Johnson concert and from those humble beginnings they've gone on to sell out shows around the country! Meet Great Gable, this week's Unearthed feature artist

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Meet your Download Festival comp...

They'll join the likes of My Chem, Jimmy Eat World and Deftones.

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Feature Artist: Mia Rodriguez

With more than two million followers and one killer pop song, we reckon 2020 is the year of Mia Rodriguez.

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Feature Artist: Shannen James

Add some sparkle to your favourite Fleetwood Mac track and you've got yourself a Shannen James song.

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If You Like... Ruel

We've got five artists you've got no choice but to stan.

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Feature Artist: The Moving Stills

Get swept away with the cruisy indie-rock outift from the Central Coast.

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Your horoscope according to Unea...

Ugh, such an Aries move predicting your month with songs from Unearthed!

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Feature Artist: Memphis LK

Meet the mesmerising electro-pop producer outta Melbourne making cosmic sounds like no other.

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Unearthed Forecast: Ones to Watc...

Meet the ten Aussie acts we're tipping to make a storm in 2020.

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The Tinderboxers take out Party ...

Big ups to the indie quartet who'll be opening the stage of the iconic Tassie festival.

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Feature Artist: Agung Mango

Get to know the multi-talented Melbournian many are tipping as one of the country's hottest hip hop exports.

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The Hottest 100 by the numbers

It's stats time baby

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Feature Artist: 100

They like it fast, they like it loud: Get to know this week's feature artist 100!

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Feature Artist: DVNA

Straight outta the Gold Coast and into your playlist - meet DVNA.

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Feature Artist: Taka Perry

Meet this week's Feature Artist - Sydney producer extraordinaire Taka Perry.

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Meet your Laneway x Unearthed 20...

Whatta start to 2020 for these Unearthed legends!

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Feature Artist: Reside

Meet this week's Feature Artist and our UNIFY competition winners - it's Reside!

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Meet the winners of our epic Nor...

After much searching and listening, it's time to meet the winners of Unearthed's Northlane 4D Tour competition!

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triple j Unearthed's Festiv...

We've got the essential playlist you need to get your festival season started the right way.

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Feature Artist: Planet Vegeta

The winners of this summer's Unearthed Field Day Competition are your Feature Artists all this week!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Dave and Max take a look at new music from the likes of ok2222, Timberwolf, Jai Piccone and more on this, the last episode of the triple j Unearthed Podcast for 2019!

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The 50 Most Played Artists on Un...

It's been a huge year of new Australian music on www.triplejunearthed.com. Which 50 artists have dominated Unearthed Radio for 2019?!

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Hottest 100: All the deets!

It's just about time to get yr votes in first- here's everything you need to know.

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Juice WRLD's Impact on Aust...

We take a look at the impact the late US rapper had on Australian music, through the work of five Unearthed artists.

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Feature Artist: Squid Fishing

Tassie punx Squid Fishing are this week's Unearthed Feature Artist!

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

It's December 6th! Christmas is under a month away and these five songs are your early present.

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Unearthed Staff Top 10s: 2019

The Unearthed team pick their personal favourite uploads from 2019!

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Field Day winners!

You wouldn't bloody believe it but Planet Vegeta are joining the Field Day lineup as our competition winners! Velvety hip-hop ahead.

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Feature Artist: Sycco

Meet the teenager turning Brisbane heads. Oh, and it's pronounced 'psycho'.

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

We bring you five of the best songs on Unearthed this week!

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Reside win our UNIFY Unearthed c...

Congrats to the Melbourne alt-emo/rock group, who'll be opening things up at UNIFY in January!

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The best Unearthed finds are com...

Tune in to triple j to hear from some of the best Unearthed finds, curated by triple j specialists - all this week!

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Feature Artist: GANGZ

Ballarat's latest hometown heroes take up the Unearthed Feature Artist spot this week!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: The return of Ro, Approachable Members of Your Local Community and Dulcie join forces, and more!

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Tones and I wins the 2019 J Awar...

The biggest congrats to the Byron busker turned global phenomenon!

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Feature Artist: Jaguar Jonze

The Brissy artist is posting up as our Feature Artist all week!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Max Quinn and Dave Ruby Howe dive into new music from Sycco, Spacey Jane, GILL BATES and more!

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Meet your Falls Festival competi...

The Unearthed competition winners heading to Falls this year are bringing some spice with 'em!

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Get a taste of our In The Pit sp...

Josh Merriel and Mitch Alexander are in charge tonight from 6pm, serving up two hours of the best new heavy music from triple j Unearthed! Find out some of their choice picks.

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Our Fave Band Shirts from Uneart...

#AUSMUSICTSHIRTDAY returns, baby! Mark November 15th in your diaries now!

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Feature Artist: flowerkid

The Unearthed muso who has stolen our hearts, quickly too, is your Feature Artist this week.

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Nyxen serves up a song for the summer and Columbus make their hectic return, while imbi the girl and Genesis Owusu join forces on somethin' a lil spesh.

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The Nights win our RÜFÜS DU SO...

"Not only was this one a nice melodic journey, it was also dancefloor ready."

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Feature Artist: BOI

Get to know a lil more about BOI, this week's Unearthed Feature Artist!

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The Unearthed Artist of the Year...

Find out which five Unearthed champs are up for the big gong this month.

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Introvert are back in a big way, Stevie Jean deals some heavy Led Zepp-ish vibes and more!

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Our RÜFÜS DU SOL competition f...

570 remixes down to a final five.
Feast your ears ahead of the winner's announcement next Tuesday!

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Feature Artist: SCABZ

Get to know Sydney's SCABZ, they're your Feature Artist this week!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Alexander Biggs drops another emotional track, Eluera stuns and Angie McMahon is recruited by JIM ALXNDR on one of our favourite collaborations this week.

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WeirdoGvng and GANGZ are opening...

Our newest Unearthed competition heroes are representing for Canberra and Ballarat - keep an eye out.

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Altai takes out our Festival of ...

The gal from Yarrahapinni is set to join Julia Jacklin, Methyl Ethel and more out in Port Mac this December.

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Feature Artist: Ocean Sleeper

Horns all the way up, Gippsland's Ocean Sleeper is this week's Feature Artist!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: Some long awaited new tunes from Montgomery and Tobiahs. Get to know D'Arcy Spiller and enjoy the return of Emerson Leif.

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THIS THAT winner announced!

Biiiig big ups to BOI!

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Feature Artist: Hazlett

Get lost in some dreamy sounds with Hazlett, your Unearthed Feature Artist for this week!

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The Five Best Songs of The Week!

This Week: One of Adelaide's finest comes through with some more chaos, while Sydney's Blanke dishes up a stone cold #banger.

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The Dirt: Mental health in the m...

As part of the ABC's Your Mental Health Week, we're revisiting this conversation featuring Tia Gostelow and Slowly Slowly's Ben Stewart. The Aussie artists chat about what you can do if you're struggling to take care of your mental health.

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Remix Tips from RÜFÜS DU SOL

5 pieces of advice on how to approach your RÜFÜS DU SOL remix, courtesy of... RÜFÜS DU SOL!

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Feature Artist: Dave Winnel

Come dance to EDM king Dave Winnell, this week's feature artist!

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NIDA Video Clips 2019

Watch the winning clips from our 2019 NIDA x Unearthed comp!

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Feature Artist: A.GIRL

Get to know the Sydney songwriter before she plays Listen Out this weekend!

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Feature Artist: Debbies

Jervis Bay's favourite boys are your Feature Artist all this week!

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The Five Best Songs Of The Week!

This week: Do we detect a hint of Kylie Minogue sneaking into the Unearthed podcast? Plus, the future of soul is in soft hands via KYE.

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Yours & Owls comp winners!

Big shoutouts to Debbies and Swells!

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Feature Artist: East AV3

Ride through the fire with these young guns from Adelaide

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Wanna Remix RÜFÜS DU SOL for t...

Here's your opportunity!

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The Five best songs of the week!

This week: What's the go with all of these IV League solo projects? Plus, Max and Dave talk up Jedia Woods' Dark Gospel transformation.

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Five Acts From Beyond The Capitals

Five artists from outside the big smoke you gotta hear

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The Dirt: Remote Control

How to take control of your career from outside the capital cities

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The Interactive Aus Music Map!

Get Outta Town, and get on the map

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Mornington Glory

Meet the artists putting the Ninch on the map

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Get Outta Town!

All this week, you're gonna Get Outta Town on triple j Unearthed

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The Five best songs of the week!

This week: Are we in the middle of a Rebecca Hatch Glo Up? Plus, a BIGSOUND recap, and you meet the band bringing disco into 2019.

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Feature Artist: Hallie

Meet Hallie, a born performer and this week's Feature Artist on Unearthed!

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Meet Your One Night Stand Compet...

They join the big names heading to Lucindale this year!

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The Five best songs of the week!

This week: Are GL Unearthed's most underrated band? Plus, new Thornhill > new Tool? We ask the question.

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If You Like... Mallrat

You need to hear these artists on Unearthed!

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Feature Artist: Semantics

Semantics are making incredible, melodic punk rock with a passion for mental health. Come meet 'em!

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

This week: A remix comp finalist, an Unearthed high finalist, a NIDA comp winner, an indie-rock dream and a song that'll blow you away if you're a Blink fan.

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Feature Artist: Egoism

Meet Egoism, the Sydney duo making shimmering indie-pop!

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The Five best songs of the week!

This week, an international pop hit from a Newcastle songwriter, and we revisit the 2004 Big Day Out Lineup.

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George Alice wins Unearthed High...

Congrats to your 2019 Unearthed High winner, George Alice!

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The Five best songs of the week!

This week: maybe the best week of songs we’ve had on the podcast. Ever.

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2019 Unearthed High finalists!

Meet your 2019 Unearthed High finalists!

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Meet the 2019 Unearthed High Une...

Meet the 2019 Unearthed High Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative Winner!

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Feature Artist: Approachable Mem...

They’re the good bois here to do kindness and cool indie. Get to know Approachable Members Of Your Local Community.

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The Five Best Songs Of The Week!

This week: What’s the sound of modern Australian pop in 2019? Plus, get ready to have your mind melted by Ninajirachi.

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We're heading to BIGSOUND

Come hang out with the Unearthed team and some of the year's breakout bands at the Unearthed BIGSOUND showcase!

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If You Like... Chance The Rapper

"If you're mad and disappointed like I am, Australian Music can be our therapy." Chance The Rapper couldn't come to Australia, but we're giving Australia a second chance.

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Feature Artist: Saint Lane

Meet stand-up comedian turned rapper Saint Lane, this week's feature artist!

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The Unearthed High Indigenous In...

Thelma Plum tells you why it's such a great opportunity for high school age Indigenous artists

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The Five Best Songs Of The Week!

This week: Tones & I releases what just might be her best song yet and Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart goes solo.

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Shoutouts to Dallas Woods!

He'll be flown to and perform at the National Indigenous Music Awards as our 2019 champion!

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Feature Artist: TOWNS

Hard-hitting slacker duo TOWNS are your Feature Artist all this week on triple j!

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The Five Best Songs Of The Week!

This week: we check in on Unearthed High and meet two teens making their way to the top. Plus, the great Bakers Eddy debate of 2019.

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Gayarra-Gi Winanga-Li: Songs in ...

The theme of NAIDOC week for 2019 is Voice Treaty Truth – Let’s Work Together For A Shared Future. What better way to celebrate Indigenous voices than by focusing on songs in Indigenous languages?

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Feature Artist: Miiesha

We're featuring the Woorabinda songwriter all this week!

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

The best tracks uploaded for this week, ending 5th July

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The Most Hit Profiles Of 2019 So...

As part of triple j's Mid-year Report for 2019, we're checking in on the new artists on triplejunearthed.com that you've been loving this year.

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Feature Artist: Hoodzy

We're featuring the 16yo rap rocket all this week!

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

The best tracks uploaded for this week, ending 28th June!

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Unearthed High Cheat Notes

Wanna be top of the class in 2019? We've made u this cheatsheet!

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The Unearthed High Report Card

The best songs from Unearthed High this week!

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2019 One Night Stand line-up!

triple j’s One Night Stand is coming to Lucindale, SA!

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Feature Artist: Death By Denim

We're featuring the WA textiles all this week!

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

The best tracks uploaded for this week, ending 21st June!

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Meet your Unearthed Splendour co...

They're joining the SITG lineup courtesy of Unearthed!

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Feature Artist: Teen Jesus And T...

We're featuring the Canberra grunge gals all this week

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Dream Festival Set Times

Who's playing the Unearthed Stage?

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The Five Best Songs of the Week!

The best tracks uploaded for this week, ending 14th June!

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Unearthed High 2019!

Time is running out! Enter now or forever hold your peace.

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Feature Artist: 3K

These dogs go woof all week as our Feature Artist

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Unearthed High 2018: One Year On

We catch up with one of the best Unearthed High classes of all time, one year later.

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The Friday Five! 07/06/19

These are the five BEST new uploads of the week concluding May 7.

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If You Like Alex Lahey...

Meet these new artists on Unearthed we think you'll like!

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Feature Artist: Essie Holt

We're featuring the Melbourne Pop Queen all this week!

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Reconciliation Week Collab 2019:...

This year for National Reconciliation Week, we’re teaming up two excellent Indigenous Australian artists from triple j Unearthed to collaborate on a track.

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Feature Artist: HVWKS

The Brissy beatsman is your Feature Star all this week!

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triple j's Dream Festival 2019

One big party on three stages

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TRENDSETTERS: Pop-Punk's no...

They're in the business of victory. Let's take it from the top.

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Feature Artist: Kinder

They Sydney electro duo are your warm, warped Feature stars this week!

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The Dirt: Music Photography

triple j Unearthed heads into the pit with Jess Gleeson and into the studio with Giulia Giannini McGauran to answer your burning questions about the industry.

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Feature Artist: Spacey Jane

We're featuring the Perth bbies all this week!

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What Does Australian Hip Hop Sou...

Your handy local hip hop guide

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Feature Artist: Stevan

Meet Stevan, the supreme teen from Wollongong and this week's Unearthed feature artist!

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5 Tracks For Your Next Pub Feed ...

A soundtrack to your pub sesh with The Chats

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Feature Artist: Yergurl

Meet Yergurl: former Unearthed High finalist, Groovin The Moo comp winner and this week's feature artist!

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Congrats to Dorah Jacson!

Our Big Pineapple competition winner for 2019

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If You Like Post Malone...

Meet the Australian artists channeling those Postie Vibes in new and great ways!

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Feature Artist: Kirklandd

Meet this week’s feature artist Kirklandd!

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Choccy Milk Songs

We tweeted. You uploaded. You absolute lunatics.

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Feature Artist: Jess Day

Get to know Adelaide's Jess Day, our sunshiney Feature Artist all this week!

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Feature Artist: Choomba

Get to know Choomba, the electro thumpers we're featuring all this week on Unearthed!

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The Dirt: Labels and A&R

Do you need to sign a record deal to have a successful career as an artist?

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Feature Artist: Ivey

The golden Goldies are your Feature Stars all this week on Unearthed!

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Underground Uprising: Hip-hop in...

TRENDSETTERS looks at Sydney's hip-hop underground, as the subculture becomes the culture.

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Feature Artist: Windwaker

Get to know Windwaker, the breakout heavy hitters from Melbourne!

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triple j Unearthed's Five S...

Welcome to Australian music’s hottest new club!

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Feature Artist: Cry Club

Wollongong come Melbourne power duo Cry Club are your Unearthed Feature Artist this week!

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The Drop winners announced!

Here's who'll be playing The Drop festival as our Unearthed winners

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Unearthed GTM Winners!

Meet the artists we've handpicked to open Groovin' The Moo!

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If You Like Bring Me The Horizon...

Some artists are a lot like BRING ME THE HORIZON, you know

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Feature Artist: Tones And I

Get to know the Mornington Peninsula busker turned Feature Artist star this week on Unearthed!

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triple j Unearthed’s Dream Fes...

We’re taking you to the triple j Unearthed Dream Festival!

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Feature Artist: Redhook

Get to know the Sydney pop-punk studs!

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Feature Artist: Nerve

The Brissie rapper is this week's feature artist on Unearthed!

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Feature Artist: Dulcie

Get to know Perth four piece Dulcie who blew us away with their first ever single!

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Feature Artist: Yours Truly

From UNIFY to Download Festival in the UK, meet Yours Truly, who are truly taking over the world.

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The Unearthed Forecast 2019: One...

The 10 artist we think are about to have a massive year!

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Meet Your Party In The Paddock W...

Hurricane Youth are blowing into the festival and are set to make some big waves!

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Feature Artist: Fergus James

He’s 19 and already smashing it. Meet this week’s triple j Unearthed Feature Artist, Fergus James.

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If You Like Ocean Alley...

We've got five new acts you're gonna love!

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How’d your Unearthed faves do ...

Here's how your faves from Unearthed fared.

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Feature Artist:Dallas Woods

Inspiring change with Black Power anthems, meet Dallas Woods, this week’s triple j Unearthed Feature Artist.

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The Dirt: Should I Join APRA?

Full-time Unearthed employee and part-time volunteer musician Max Quinn takes on APRA AMCOS, makes some coin, and also drives over a huge pothole.

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Laneway Unearthed Winners!

We've added five new acts to Laneway 2019!

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Vote Now in the Hottest 100!

Here's how!

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FOMO Comp Winners!

These are the artists playing FOMO for Unearthed!

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Meet the acts opening up Falls F...

Meet the legends bringing it to Falls across the country

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the triple j Unearthed 2018 Mix!

It's the end of the year - and we're celebrating with a mix of some of the best songs we discovered on triple j Unearthed in 2018.

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Pass the Aux! An Unearthed Roadt...

Wherever you're heading this summer, we've got your road trip playlist sorted.

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The 50 Most Played Artists on Un...

The highlights are too many to list, so we made a bunch of graphs and stuff. But which artists got the radio pumping the most?

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If You Like... CHVRCHES

If you just can’t get enough CHVRCHES, you’re in luck. Yr Unearthed pal Elsa Silberstein has found five new Australian acts on Unearthed you’ll love If You Like CHVRCHES.

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Presenter Faves - triple j prese...

Here's who your triple j faves picked as ~their~ favourites off Unearthed this year!

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Staff Top 10s: 2018

These are our Staff Top 10s of 2018!

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Kwame wins the 2018 Unearthed J ...

Shoutouts to Kwame, winner of the 2017 Unearthed J Award for Artist Of The Year!

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October's best music videos!

From Chinese restaurant romance to creepy motorbike helmet Romeos, these are the best new vids we saw in October.

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If You Like RUFUS DU SOL...

If you love the pulsing, emotive dance music of the Sydney trio, you'll love these five new producers.

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Meet Your 2018 J Award Nominees ...

The 5 artists who made a stand out contribution to independent Australian music this year

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Meet your DMA'S Remix Comp ...

Borderland State is our 2018 Remix Champion!

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Meet Your DMA'S Remix Final...

All very deserving winners, this is gonna be tough.

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The DMA'S Remix Megamix!

Some of our fave DMA'S remixes in one convenient mix!

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Our Fave Band Shirts from Unearthed

#AUSMUSICTSHIRTDAY is coming! Nov 16 baby!

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Watch 2018's winning NIDA c...

The NIDA comp videos are here and they are AMAZING

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If You Like... Skegss

Craving more of that sweet slacker rock? Claire Mooney is here to introduce you to five Unearthed acts you'll probably like If You Like Skegss.

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The Dirt : Remixing The Unconven...

Kim from The Presets is here to guide you through!

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Meet Your Listen Out Winners!

They'll be joining the likes of A$AP Rocky, Skepta, BROCKHAMPTON, Confidence Man and way more! Go you good things!

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Do I Like Billie Eilish? An Educ...

If you love Billie Eilish you're gonna love these acts on Unearthed and vice versa!

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The Dirt: Co-writing etiquette

In the lead up to 50 Songs in 5 Days, The Dirt takes a look at the Do's and Don'ts of co-writing songs, and how to get the most out of your writing sessions.

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The Rubens Pick Their Favourite ...

A bunch of the best live acts going around, as chosen by Sam and Elliot.

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PNAU's Favourite Songs On U...

Pnau's Nick Littlemore gives you his top 5 songs on Unearthed

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Kian wins Unearthed High 2018!!

The soulful 16yo singer behind Baker Boy's 'Cloud 9' has been crowned the Unearthed High champ for his emotive single 'Waiting'.

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If You Like... Client Liaison

Unearthed Kween Nat Tencic explains to you why she loves the Melbourne business bois, and introduces you to five new, independent artists on triplejunearthed.com who you might love If You Like Client Liaison.

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The Unearthed High Yearbook: 2018

It's time for us to celebrate the Class Of 2018!

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

We have our five finalists, but everyone's a winner, baby. Izzy Moore gives you the final marks for Unearthed High 2018.

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July's best music videos!

Uncanny group hugs, black magic, and what is the deal with laundromats? That and more in the best vids we saw in July.

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Meet your Unearthed High finalists!

From more than 1100 song uploads, we’re down to just five artists.

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Juice win Unearthed High’s Ind...

Shout outs to the winners of this year’s Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative!

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Unearthed BIGSOUND Showcase + Co...

We’re throwing The Party Of The Year™ this September!

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

After 100+ uploads pouring in over the final weekend, Isabella Moore returns with a handful of highlights.

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The Sleepyheads win triple j...

The posi-punks will open up the ONS in St Helens!

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Late Bloomers: 5 killer tracks f...

Saving the best til last?

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FAKE ID: Meet the teen beatmaker...

They can't even hit the club, but they sure are making Club bangers!

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The Dirt : Getting your start in...

The best advice from young pros on what you need to be doing to kick start that music industry career!

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

There's one week to go! Isabella Moore gives you the word on the strongest teen acts of 2018 so far.

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

We've entered the final two weeks of Unearthed High 2018! These are the teens making scenes in twenny eighteen.

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Get Outta Town! Regional teens k...

You’re about to meet some teenagers from regional Australia making cool as hell music. From beasty indie chill through to QOTSA-style rock and roll regional Australia is bringing the heat in Unearthed High 2018.

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NAIDOC Week Collab 2018

We teamed up Ziggy Ramo, Alice Skye and A.B Original's Trials- now you get to hear the song they made!

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

There's less than three weeks to go to throw your hat in the ring for Unearthed High 2018! Here's who's leading the #squad.

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NAIDOC Week on triple j Unearthed!

Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week on triple j Unearthed!

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Early Assessment: hip-hop artist...

Three weeks into Unearthed High, and we’re seeing more and more excellent, teenage hip-hop acts uploading their rap songs to triplejunearthed.com.

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If You Like... Kendrick Lamar

Does Kendrick's influence extend to the next generation of local artists coming through? Mmmm yeah, it does.

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

Teen Queen/Unearthed Super user Isabella Moore is back on triple j Unearthed radio bringing you alllllll the heat, playing the cream of the crop in Unearthed High so far.

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The Unearthed High Report Card r...

Who's top of the class so far? High school Super User Isabella Moore brings you the weekly honour roll, showcasing the competition's highest achievers.

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The Most Hit Unearthed Artist Pr...

As part of triple j's Mid-year Report for 2018, we're checking in on the new artists on triplejunearthed.com that you've been loving this year.

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Meet your Splendour in the Grass...

We're putting Kwame on the biggest stage of his life...

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Unearthed High 2018 is Open!

The search for Australia's new high school champion has begun!

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Who Are Our Favourite Unearthed ...

We look back at some of our fave Unearthed High winners

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Past Classes: Where Are These Un...

It’s time for a visit from the ghosts of classes past.

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If You Like... Arctic Monkeys

You love AM? Same! Unearthed’s Stacy Gougoulis has found 5 new Australian acts from Unearthed you might like If You Like Arctic Monkeys.

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5 Indigenous Artists You Need To...

These are 5 Indigenous Artists You Need To Know in 2018; important, Australian voices that we're stoked to be able to share with you.

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May's best music videos!

May vids? Mais oui! Here are the best May baby visuals of the bunch.

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Baker Boy picks his favourite so...

We got Baker Boy into the Unearthed studio to tell us about his favourite songs on triple j Unearthed right now!

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Middle Kids Family Tree

What did Middle Kids sound like before they were Middle Kids? Hear the projects on Unearthed that made Hannah, Tim and Harry who they are today.

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Meet your What So Not comp winners!

They'll jump on tour with the big boom legend real soon..

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Hey Yeezy, need some beats?

We heard Kanye was on the lookout for beats - meet the the new Australian artists we wanna team up with Yeezus

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Fierce Frontwomen

Gemma Pike highlights some of the badass frontwomen on Unearthed that you gotta be across

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Didirri's favourite songs o...

Didirri spills the beans on his 5 faves on Unearthed

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Parkway Drive's favourite s...

We invited the guys from Parkway Drive in to present and review some of their fave Unearthed tracks!

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April's Best Music Videos!

Diner staff burnouts, Addams Family dinners and laundromat love are just some of the things you'll see in the best vids of the month.

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The Dirt : Music Publishing

Having a brain fart over music publishing. What is it? Why do you need it? Well cool our jets because we have enlisted the help of some pros who know a thing or two about it and are here to shed some light.

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If You Like DMA's...

If you have ants in your pants about the new DMA's album, let triple j Unearthed's Celline Narinli relieve your discomfort with 5 Aussie artists that we reckon you'll love if you're a fan of the Newton boys. Nothing but dreamy vocals tinged with brit-pop baby!

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Finding Your Ft!

meet the featured vocalists taking over Unearthed!

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Finding Your Ft.

Meet the feature vocalists taking over Unearthed!

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If You Like... Childish Gambino

While we anticipate what's coming next from Childish Gambino, triple j Unearthed's music director Dave Ruby Howe has picked five local artists that you'll vibe to if you like Donald Glover's sharp, zeitgeist-heavy hip hop and sprawling funk odysseys. Awaken your love to these new Australian artists.

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Angie McMachon's favourite ...

We invited Angie McMahon into the Unearthed studios to play radio host, and rate and review her favourite new songs. Here's what she picked!

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March's Best Music Videos!

From pool party cameos to desert noir road trips, here are some pearler vids we caught in March.

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NU KIDS ON THE BLOCK - The Austr...

After a long while of Nu Metal being a bit of a dirty word, we’ve come full circle and we’re hearing its influence on some of the thickest new acts on triple j Unearthed.

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The Dirt: How to get a start in ...

Cop some advice on how to get a start in electronic music production!

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Next Wave Punk: Meet The Women R...

The past twelve months have seen a reinvention of Australian punk and DIY music, led from the front by incredible young women.

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International Women’s Day on t...

Join triple j Unearthed in celebrating International Women’s Day!

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February's Best Music Videos!

The greatest music videos from unsigned and independent Aussie artists - February edition!

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We've added SIX new artists...

Meet your Unearthed competition winners: Shoutouts to Adrian Eagle, Split Feed, Tasha Zappala, Daniel Aaron, Moaning Lisa and Good Doogs!

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If You Like... Ball Park Music

Join Max Quinn from the Unearthed team to meet five new Australian bands you’ll like If You Like Ball Park Music. You’re also gonna hear from Ball Park’s singer and songwriter Sam Cromack - who's in to give you his take on some of these new songs as well.

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Dear Drum: "How Do I Get My...

Dear Drum is a new mailbag from triple j Unearthed’s Green Drum to give you the inside track on the Australian music industry, triple j, and a whole heap of other stuff. If you’ve got a Q, hit us up for an A. Just like these fine folk did:

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The triple j Unearthed Podcast!

The brand new triple j Unearthed podcast is here and you're about to discover your new favourite independent Australian artists! In a podcast!

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Unearthed's Best Animal Bands

It's triple j's Animal week so we tracked down the best bands on triple j Unearthed that have actual real life animals in them

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Ben Folds Picks His Unearthed Fa...

The living legend chose some unexpected winners from triple j Unearthed

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Dave and Sharon's Infinite ...

triple j Unearthed super user Dave McCarthy is a very special man with a very special dog named Sharon. Sharon has a very special taste in music.

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Meet your Sydney City Limits Une...

Big love to Pisties who join an already stacked lineup

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Ones To Watch: 2018

Meet our Artists To Watch for 2018 - ten wonderful new acts we reckon you need to keep an eye on this year.

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January's Best Music Videos!

Here are the best dang music videos we saw through January. Slow start for the year? We think not!

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If You Like... Angus and Julia S...

If you're seeking a victory lap of laidback, natural sounds, drifty male and female duets to bliss out to, then *sings* why don't you stay?

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How did your Unearthed faves go ...

Short answer? Prettay good. Prettay, prettay, prettay good.

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The Dirt: Loving Your Publicist

So, what is a publicist, and what do they do? Here's the hot scoop.

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How will these artists off Unear...

So, how will our favourite Australian artists fare this year? Let's find out!

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Meet your 2017 Laneway Festival ...

Huge shout out to these legends, who'll open up Laneway for Unearthed!

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8 of Gren Drum's best momen...

A selection of our favourite small green friend's best moments, before things get even more gren in 2018.

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December's best Music Videos!

From December 1 allllllllllllllllll the way through to December 31, these are the best music videos we saw in December

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Peking Duk's Favourite Unea...

Australia's fave party bois Peking Duk dropped by the triple j Unearthed studio to share some of their fave independent local tracks of 2017.

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Ball Park Music review your tunes!

Yr best pals Sam and Jen from Ball Park Music are here to dish all the hot goss about the best new Australian music floating around rn.

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Slip Slop N Slap Playlist!

To soundtrack your summer fun, we've put together a sun-safe-friendly playlist of tracks from triplejunearthed.com to take with you to the beach, the park, your local cricket game or wherever the heat takes you.

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Summer Mix Series: 2018

if you're in need of an All-Australian soundtrack to ~thos summer ni-ights~, we've got you covered.

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Staff Top 10s: 2017

These are our favourite songs of 2017.

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The 50 Most Played Artists of 2017!

It’s been an immense year – but which artists were played The Most on triple j Unearthed digital radio in 2017?

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If You Like SIA...

Here are 5 independent Australian acts we reckon you’ll dig If You Like Sia!

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Live At The Steps: all the videos!

Relive all the action from Live At The Steps with live clips from Tired Lion, Mallrat, Skegss and Baker Boy!

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Stella Donnelly wins the 2017 Un...

A huge congratulations to Stella Donnelly, winner of the 2017 Unearthed J Award for Artist Of The Year!

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The Dirt: How to combat Writer&#...

How to combat writer’s block, with tips from ILLY, The Kite String Tangle, Vera Blue, Jess Locke, Ecca Vandal and more!

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CORE - the best new Heavy songs ...

Join Karina Utomo as she explores the darkest corners of triple j Unearthed to bring you the best new heavy songs on the 2017 edition of CORE!

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Tired Lion's dream rock fes...

Tired Lion warm you up for Live At The Steps with their ~dream rock festival line-up~ featuring their fave acts off triple j Unearthed.

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Gordi's all time Unearthed ...

Gordi stops by to share a few of her favourite Unearthed acts of all time.

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Best New Videos: October

From hypercolour hip-hop to teenage chill chiefs, these are the best new music videos we saw in October!

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If You Like Drake...

If you're reading this then you're actually very punctual and on time to discover five Australian acts that we reckon you'll vibe if you like Drake.

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Meet your 2017 Unearthed J Award...

Meet the 2017 Unearthed J Award for Artist Of The Year nominees!

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Dear Drum: how does a song get f...

Dear Drum is a mailbag from triple j Unearthed’s Green Drum to give you the inside track on the Australian music industry, triple j, and a whole heap of other stuff. If you’ve got a Q, hit us up for an A. Just like these fine folk did!

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Five Artists From The Bush You N...

All through this week, triple is going bush and looking at the lives of Australian's living outside the big smoke. We're exploring some of those locations and meeting five artists who are making music from the bush. Check 'em out:

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Meet your Lorde Remix Comp winner!

Last week, we introduced you to five Remix wizards who all brought something innovative and original to Lorde's ‘Homemade Dynamite’. Now, you get to meet the competition winner, chosen by Lorde herself.

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Meet your Lorde Remix Comp final...

More than 1,000 flips, pitch-shifts and “awesome, right?”-s later, we’re ready to reveal to you the five artists who stood out as the best and most creative to our ears.

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Live At The Steps just got so mu...

triple j Unearthed have teamed up with The Push and Parliament of Victoria to present 2017’s Live At The Steps!

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Watch the winning NIDA comp clips!

Earlier in 2017 we teamed up six artists on triple j Unearthed with some of NIDA’s best film students to make super-sharp film clips for their tunes. Today you get to see them!

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Best New Videos: September

From choreographed aerobics to masses of heaving human flesh, these are the best clips to grace our eyeballs throughout September

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The Dirt: Remixing

Stuck with your Lorde remix? What So Not came in to give us his hottest pieces of advice for up'n'coming remixers!

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If You Like... Meg Mac

Meg Mac is a special Australian artist, and in this radio special, we’re recommending you five new Australian artists who you might like if you like Meg Mac.

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The Dirt: Bedroom DIY

You've been tinkering and noodlin' away on some ideas for songs for a while now, haven't you? That's actually super exciting! But how to take those ideas to the next level and take your first steps beyond the comfortable confines of your abode? That is the question.

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Best New Videos: August

From PC Music bubblegum goodness and upside-down worlds to the most whack episode of the Saddle Club you’ve ever seen, getcha peepers on the best new videos from August.

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Artist-on-Artist at BIGSOUND 2017

We caught up with a bunch of upcoming Australian talent to ask them who they thought were the talk of BIGSOUND this week.

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If You Like... Gang Of Youths

In this special, triple j Unearthed's Nat Tencic picks five excellent new independent Australian artists you might like if you like Gang Of Youths. We sure do.

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Dear Drum: "How do I get pl...

triple j Unearthed’s Green Drum gives you the inside track on the Australian music industry, triple j, and a whole heap of other stuff. If you’ve got a Q, hit us up for an A.

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The Jungle Giants pick Unearthed...

They're all about celebrating bad ass talent, cos let's face it, it's the best kind right?

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Arno Faraji wins Unearthed High ...

You ready to meet the best High School act in the country?

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Best New Videos: July

From a groovy cannibal dinner party to a pint of beer that goes a very long way, these are the best vids we caught in July.

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Dr Karl's scientific analys...

To celebrate Science Week, we recruited total ledge & Aus music lover Dr Karl to give us his hot takes on Unearthed.

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Which Teen from Unearthed High i...

So -- who’s the Chillest Teen musician in the country? Let’s meet some contenders.

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Meet your 2017 Unearthed High fi...

It’s time to unveil your 2017 Unearthed High finalists!

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Here’s our 2017 BIGSOUND showc...

Cop our huge lineup!

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If You Like Allday

5 new acts we reckon you'll like if you like Allday!

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Gretta Ray's all time Unear...

The reigning champ stops by to share a few of her favourite Unearthed High acts of all time.

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The Best Tracks of 2017 (so far)...

Our team of Unearthed Super Users are to uncovering incredible new Australian music what Inspector Rex is to being the best damn solving canine on the planet/

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When you start you don't kn...

What do your favourite acts wish THEY knew, starting out?

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The Unearthed High Report Card: ...

Unearthed High 2017 has kicked off big, and if you're wondering who's top of the class this year, we've recruited Super User Isabella Moore to tell you more.

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Best New Videos: June

A 90s VHS dream, a puppet love triangle and a teenage LA riot make some incredible visuals for the best Unearthed videos of June.

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5 Indigenous Acts You Need To Hear

To celebrate NAIDOC week, we've pulled together a sweet playlist of some of the most exciting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander acts we've come across in the past year!

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Unearthed High is open for 2017!

Triple j Unearthed is scouring classrooms across the country once again, in search of Australia’s best new High School music act.

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The Most Influential 90s Artists...

We’ve done some serious number crunching to find out who are the most influential artists of the 90s on triple j Unearthed. So, who’s getting referenced the most in 2017?

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Post-party comedown tracks with ...

Jack and Mitch of Northeast Party House have curated the perfect post-party comedown playlist for you from tracks off Unearthed!

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If You Like... Lorde

Join Max Quinn from the Unearthed team to meet five new, independent Australian artists you might like If You Like Lorde!

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Dear Drum: "What's the...

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Best New Videos: May

Vintage '70s aesthetic, a kaleidoscope of various body parts and DIY moon face. These are just some of the visual gems you'll see in the best videos of May.

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Emily Wurramara and Steady colla...

The two rising Indigenous artists have created an anthem for National Reconciliation Week.

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Thundamentals reviewed your tracks!

Get to know these *flame emoji* up-and-comers before they hit stages around the country with Thundamentals in June.

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The Dirt: Getting to Know Your (...

How do you take your career in music to the next level, and who can help you get there? With a lil help from Alex Lahey, Tia Gostelow, Tired Lion, and BAD//DREEMS, we’re here to give you a heads up.

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Best New Videos: April

Neon wallpaper, fish jazz bands and an 80s recording studio in space are just a few of the weird things you'll see in the best videos we found in April.

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Dear Drum: "Should I Drop O...

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How to make your own merch!

Always wanted to make your own merch, but never known how? We're here to help you out.

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If You Like... Mac DeMarco

If you're into DIY King Mac DeMarco,set your status to brb and get ready to froth: we're gonna show you 5 new Australian bands we reckon you'll like If You Like Mac Demarco.

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Record Store Day 2017: the Unear...

Get deep into all the best Record Store Day gigs with our definitive guide.

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Amy Shark's music video tips

Amy Shark’s in to share 5 tips on how to direct your own music video. She’s directed her own clips like the one for ‘Adore’, worked on documentaries and was previously the videographer for the Gold Coast Titans.

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Best New Videos: March

A Black Mirror nightmare from the 2015 J Award winners, Alex the Astronaut wears all her clothes at once plus some shirtless wrestling, these are the best vids of March.

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Meet the artists opening for ARC...

Fair warning: these bands all rip hard, and you won’t wanna miss ‘em.

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If You Like Milky Chance...

Unearthed’s Celline Narinli has gone deep into the Australian Music wilderness to highlight 5 new acts that you might be into if you like Milky Chance.

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7 important new voices that need...

Meet 7 new female voices breaking boundaries with their music. #GirlsToTheFront

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Best New Videos: February

A life-sized Tetris block, an artful mannequin challenge and a bittersweet funeral, these are the best vids we saw in February.

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Jess Kent reviews your tunes!

5 killer tunes that'll make you do the stanky face, which Jess says - in official studio terminology - means that they're total tune rags.

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How to own 2017 like a Boss Bitc...

Time to introduce the world to your inner boss bitch.

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5 new acts Dune Rats foam hard

*the dunies review your tunies*

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If You Like Violent Soho...

You'll love these new independent Australian artists on triple j Unearthed!

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Unearthed Forecast: Ones to Watc...

For the second year in a row, we're here to talk tarot, and we're sensing several musical blessings in your immediate future. This is our our forecast of the artists we reckon you need to watch in 2017.

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Nice To Meet You: our first inte...

We’re taking you back to their first ever interviews with Unearthed – so you can meet them all over again!

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REMI pick 6 rising artists on Un...

Your pals Remi & producer Sensible J take over triple j Unearthed to recommend you 6 rising artists!

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Summer Mixtape Series: 2016

No matter your movements this holiday period, we've got your summer tunes sorted with the very best in independent Australian music.

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Staff Top 10's: 2016

Seven people. 25,000 songs. Here's what we loved the most this year.

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14 of the best reviews on Uneart...

2016 has seen the triple j unearthed community dive deep, embrace their weirdness, and deliver some of the most passionate, distinct and elaborately confusing song reviews we've ever seen in the 10-year history of triplejunearthed.com.

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The 50 Most Played Artists on Un...

So who’d we play the most on Unearthed Digital Radio this year? Thought you’d never ask.

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Best New Videos: November

Look and listen. Here are some of the best Australian music videos we saw in November...

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22 of Lewi McKirdy's best U...

#1: "I'm going to f**k with some people and play this"

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Experience Client Liaison's...

The retro culture aficionados have chosen some funky fresh bangers for you to charge to the company card, so you can feed the rhythm inside.

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If You Like Flume...

Our #1 best discovery from triplejunearthed.com has influenced a generation of young producers. Dave Ruby Howe introduces you to five of them.

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Here's what went down at ou...

Celebrating 10 years of triplejunearthed.com!

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Tash Sultana wins the 2016 Unear...

Huge congratulations to Tash Sultana, our 2016 Unearthed J Award winner!

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San Cisco's Australia-wide ...

San Cisco take you for a ride coast-to-coast with 5 acts they're digging from all around Australia.

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The 100 Best Discoveries off tri...

We're celebrating 10 years of triplejunearthed.com with a decade of discoveries!

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The Complete History of tripleju...

This is the complete story of how triplejunearthed.com has happened, over the last ten years, as told by the people who made it happen.

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Meet the 2016 Unearthed J Award ...

Congrats to these five legends!

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10 years of triplejunearthed.com.

We're so excited to share this with you.

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Tkay Maidza's choice Uneart...

Tkay Maidza brings 5 choice Unearthed tracks to get the party started.

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The Mainies playlist

You just got your P's. Now you need some tunes to take cruising down the main street. Dw, we got you.

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The Jezabels' top 5 female ...

The Jezabels give a shout out to their favourite kick-ass female-fronted acts on triple j Unearthed.

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A Performance Enhancing Playlist...

Get the most out of your workouts with this pumped up playlist curated by PT Kiko Berry.

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Help us celebrate 10 years of tr...

We’re celebrating 10 years of triplejunearthed.com by throwing a massive free party this November!

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Watch the winning NIDA comp clips!

A little earlier in the year, we gave five artists on triple j Unearthed the chance to team up with NIDA’s best film students to make professional film clips for their music. Now, we bring you the results.

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Hear Gretta Ray's new song ...

Unearthed High champ Gretta Ray is back with ‘Unwind’ – a stunning new song she recorded here at triple j.

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If You Like London Grammar...

You’re about to meet five artists new artists on triple j Unearthed that you might like If You Like London Grammar!

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Where the funk? Harts picks his ...

The Shred King ™ finds the funkiest songs on Unearthed

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SAFIA's favourite Canberra ...

As one of the ACT's biggest success stories, and also one of our favourite Unearthed finds in recent memory, we thought it would be fitting to get them into the Unearthed studios to review the next generation of Canberran up-and-comers!

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What to expect at the BIGSOUND U...

This year's Unearthed BIGSOUND showcase is jam packed. Not sure what to expect? We gotch you.

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Vera Blue picks the most honest ...

Vera Blue's songs are stirring and honest, and fittingly, we got her in to the Unearthed studios to pick the five tracks on Unearthed that stand out to her as being the most honest.

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5 acts Allday's buzzin on

One of our favourite Unearthed discoveries, in the studio, playin you songs.

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Gretta Ray wins Unearthed High 2...

You ready to meet the best high school act in the country?

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Plumpton High take over triple j...

Vanessa, Tyrah and Waza from Plumpton High in Western Sydney take over Unearthed Digital Radio for an hour of #UnearthedHigh tunes! This is the Plumton High Unearthed Takeover, and you are just in time.

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Meet your 2016 Unearthed High fi...

Finally, we're ready. Are you? It's time to meet your five Unearthed High finalists for 2016.

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Unearthed HIGHlights: some of th...

We're giving the artists behind some of our favourite songs so far the chance to tell you about the music they've made in their own words. Hear some of our Unearthed HIGHlights!

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If You Like The Avalanches...

You might like these new Australian acts!

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The top 10 Unearthed Discoveries...

As we’ve hit the mid-year, the triple j fam is taking a look back at some of the best and most lol-worthy moments of the year so far. We set our best team of tunehounds – the triple j Unearthed Super Users – on the case of picking their top 10 tracks of the year so far.

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5 new Indigenous artists that yo...

In celebration of NAIDOC week, and this year's NIMAs comp, we've put together a playlist of some of the most exciting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander talent we've come across in the past 12 months. Check 'em out!

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Unearthed High's Indigenous...

This year, we’re very excited to add a special Indigenous initiative to Unearthed High.

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If You Like ... The Shape Of Pun...

Refused's third album was an instant classic, and in this special, triple j Unearthed’s Damon Hughes pulls it apart, works out what makes it tick, and recommends you a bunch of new Australian bands you might like if you like The Shape Of Punk To Come.

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The Smith Street Band recommend ...

Punk is Calling all this month across our triple j networks, and to celebrate, we invited The Smith Street Band in to Unearthed to recommend you some of their favourite new Australian acts!

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South of The Mainland: Punk in T...

Tasmania might also be the biggest contemporary breeding ground for some of the country’s best punk music. Here's why.

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triple j Unearthed Pro Skater So...

In this special, we recast some of the great musical moments from the THPS soundtracks – Dead Kennedys, cky, Public Enemy & Anthrax – with modern day equivalents from triplejunearthed.com.

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Best New Videos: May

Hey, hey, hey, here are some sick clips we saw in May, May, May!

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Meet your #PlaySchoolRemix Winner!

It's a big shout out to Noosa Heads remixer COPYCATT, who took out our 2016 #PlaySchoolRemix competition!

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triple j Unearthed at the Big Pi...

triple j Unearthed Super User Kritty Barker tackled her hometown festival, the Big Pineapple Music Fesitval, over the weekend. It is safe to say she had a very fun time. Here's her #exclusive report:

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The guy who arranged the Play Sc...

Well, this was unexpected.

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Pieces of The Middle East

For Pieces of The Middle East, triple j Unearthed’s Dave Ruby Howe connects the dots between the post-TME acts that you can hear on Unearthed, as well as picking the brains of former members Bree Tranter, Joseph Ireland, and Rohin Jones about the disbandment of The Middle East in 2011, their new music, and recent discussions of a reunion.

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How NOT to get your songs played...

Quick recap: for the second time in as many attempts, rogue triple j breakfast host Alex Dyson has been disqualified from a triple j Unearthed Remix comp. Don't be like Alex. Avoid these mistakes.

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5 Remix Tips with KLP!

We’re giving you the chance to go all DJ Big Ted and remix the Play School theme song! House party host and resident remixer KLP has twisted the Play School theme into an uplifting mega-jam: hear it (and get her remix tips!) here.

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Best new videos: April

In a month that was absolutely chock-a-block with great new Australian music videos, these are five that really caught our attention...

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He was my mentor: Artists on Une...

Prince's influence is matched only by his artistry. Here, some of our favourite Australian artists on Unearthed reflect on his legacy.

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Three new acts that will make yo...

City of Churches? More like City of Choons! Meet three new acts lighting up the Adelaide scene.

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Ta-ku recommends his favourite U...

Let one of the country's biggest taste-makers recommend you some tunes.

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Splendour Debuts: artists on Une...

The massive Splendour in the Grass lineup is now with us, and 2016 is shaping up as a particularly killer year for Australian artists discovered right here on triplejunearthed.com.

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New in Reviews: Super User Favou...

Our Super Users have followed their noses right to triplejunearthed.com to leave you a tonne of reviews in 2016, and we asked them about their personal favourite finds so far this year:

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Best new videos: March

There's been a heap of great new Australian video clips this month. Here are five of the very best...

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10 Songs in 10 Minutes with Damo...

This is the fastest radio show you are ever going to hear...

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New In Reviews: International Wo...

Let some of our favourite triple j females recommend you some independent Australian women they're loving the sound of right now!

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Girls To The Front! Internationa...

It's Girls To The Front for International Women's Day 2016 on triple j Unearthed!

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Brendan Maclean's Mardi Gra...

"I am the sparkliest man in the country and these are the artists I’m shining my glorious gay light on!"

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Best new videos: February

Banana sparklers, tennis court romance, jetty rap, office worker immolation and car park kisses. Those are just some of the scenes in the best new video clips from artists on triple j Unearthed.

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New in Reviews: 11 songs the tri...

To make it easier for you to find the best new tunes, we're gonna spotlight some of our current favourites every couple of weeks. Consider this your go-to for brand new music - cherry-picked recommendations from our ears to yours.

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If You Hate Kanye West...

If you hate Kanye West – his rapping, his bravado, his rants, his fashion, the autotune, his anything - you’re about to hear from 5 emerging Australian hip hop artists who you might hate just as much.

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Get Smoochin' with Kyran an...

It's totes the time to be feeling all loved up, and we've hooked up with triple j weekend team Kyran and Gen for a special #GetSmoochin' playlist!

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Unearthed Forecast: Ones to Watc...

Put away your weathervane: here's the Unearthed forecast of artists to watch in 2016.

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Best new videos: January

Every month we watch hundreds of video clips from Unearthed artists. These are some of the best we saw in January.

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200-101: Unearthed Success Stories

triple j's second Hottest 100 was revealed over the weekend, and the countdown included a bunch of your favourite artists who uploaded their independent Australian music to triple j Unearthed in 2015. Aw yeah!

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Artists on Unearthed in the 2015...

Yesterday’s Hottest 100 countdown was a massive one for Australian music, and an equally massive one for artists who’ve uploaded their independent Australian songs to triplejunearthed.com.

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Pump Up: Unearthed Workout Mix!

Remember the resolution you made in the early hours of Jan 1? Yeah. We're here to help you with that.

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Summer stunners: 5 songs you mig...

Even if you’ve been having a lazy summer, you can rest assured that great new music uploaded to triplejunearthed.com never stops coming.

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The 9 Stages of Discovering New ...

Finding your new favourite artist on triplejunearthed.com is a joy unlike any other.

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Here's what happens when yo...

What's it actually like to win a triple j Unearthed comp? We handed Field Day comp winner Jess Kent the keys to our Instagram account and she took it for a spin to give you the inside scoop.

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Summer Mixtape Series: The Morni...

We asked some of our favourite up-n-comers for 30-minute all-Unearthed mixes to bookend the summer party season.

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Summer Mixtape Series: Party Sta...

We asked some of our favourite up-n-comers for 30-minute all-Unearthed mixes to bookend the summer party season.

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Driving Songs Mixtape: 2015!

We've teamed up again with the facebook-famous Queensland Police Service to deliver you another Driving Songs Mixtape.

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Staff Top 10's: 2015

triple j Unearthed staff unveil their own Top 10 lists for 2015.

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Year in Reviews: 2015

The best, weirdest, funniest reviews on triplejunearthed.com this year.

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triple j Unearthed in 2015

What a year it's been for Australian Music. Check out some of our favourite stats and highlights from 2015 in one handy infographic.

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The 50 Most Played Artists on Un...

Shout outs to the 50 Most Played artists on Unearthed Digital Radio in 2015!

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Is this the most versatile music...

Meet Connor Brooker, one of the best we got.

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Tired Lion win the 2015 Unearthe...

HUGE CONGRATS to Tired Lion, our Unearthed J Award winner for 2015!

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Denni's Indigenous Ausmusic...

Our 2015/2016 Falls Marion Bay comp winner and proud Palawa songwriter Denni Proctor takes over the Unearthed ~airwaves~ from hometurf in Tasmania to play five of her favourite new Indigenous Australian artists.

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If you like Missy Higgins...

This Thursday night, Double J are giving Missy Higgins the J Files treatment at 8PM. In celebration, we've decided to look back on her legacy as a treasured Australian songwriter, and identify five artists you might like if you like Missy Higgins.

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Meet the 2015 Unearthed J Award ...

Meet your Unearthed J Award nominees!

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triple j Unearthed ARIA Week sho...

As part of Ausmusic Month, we're teaming up with ARIA Week to bring you our 2015 Unearthed ARIA Week showcase!

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Ok Sure wins Hermitude #HRMX com...

You uploaded more than 700 remixes, and we've whittled down to five finalists. We're excited for you to meet 'em.

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Watch the winning triple j Unear...

Earlier this year, we teamed up with NIDA to give six Unearthed artists the chance to make professional film clips with a bunch of the Institute's best film students. Now, we give you the results.

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Remix tips from Disclosure, SBTR...

Remix tips from some of the world's best. What have you got to lose?

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Anger Management: Mental As on t...

In amongst the best new heavy sounds from triple j Unearthed, Leah Sharman from the University of Queensland’s School of Psychology discusses her research on the healing qualities of metal music.

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Turn Up on triple j Unearthed

All electronic music, all weekend. Turn Up on triple j Unearthed!

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Hear Mosquito Coast's new s...

Here it is! ‘Commotion’ is the new single from Mosquito Coast, your winners of Unearthed High in 2015.

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triple j Unearthed takes you to ...

We're hitting one of the nation's biggest Music conferences in Brisbane to scout out the best new live acts in the country and let you know who's creating the biggest buzz.

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If you like Tame Impala...

Like Tame Impala? You'll love these five artists who upload their tracks to triple j Unearthed.

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Mosquito Coast win Unearthed Hig...

And the winner of Unearthed High 2015 is...

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Meet your 2015 Unearthed High fi...

Shout outs to our 5 Unearthed High finalists for 2015!

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Meet Vallis Alps: from start to ...

Meet Vallis Alps, as we follow them from the start of their journey as a band to Splendour in the Grass.

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Unearthed High: Distinguished Ac...

Each year, we're blown away by the massive number of talented teens who upload their original music to our website during Unearthed High. Now, it's time for you to get to know some of them a little more personally.

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Unearthed High: What Do You Win??

So just what do you get if you win Unearthed High? We've made a pretty big addition to this year's prize.

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DENNI and Kuren collab for NAIDO...

Earlier in the year, we spotlighted 5 new Indigenous Artists you need to know right now, and this week we've organised for two of those artists to collaborate on a brand new track for NAIDOC week.

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triple j Unearthed's 10 Qui...

Huge shout outs to some the excellent quiet achievers of triple j Unearthed.

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2015 Big Pineapple Festival wrap

We gave Unearthed Super User Kristy Barker a AAA pass to her hometown festival. Here's what Kritty saw and heard at Big Piney 2015:

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E.T. Boogie with Steph Hughes

Intrepid genre explorer Steph Hughes boards the starship to take you to some of the grooviest galaxies in the triple j Unearthed cosmos.

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5 new Indigenous artists you nee...

To celebrate the launch of this year's Unearthed NIMAs competition and National Reconciliation Week, we've put together a little playlist of some of the most exciting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island talent we've come across in the past 12 months.

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9 Songs for a Modern Day O.C. So...

Here at Unearthed, we've combined two great loves - new Australian music and the life and times of Orange County's richest - to make you a modern day mixtape for The O.C.

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If you like Chet Faker...

We've put together five Unearthed tracks that you should check out if you like Chet Faker. You’re in for some amazing vocal performances, crafty musicianship and hypnotic beats.

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FAR OUT on triple j Unearthed

triple j Unearthed goes Far Out to celebrate the big fish in some of those smaller musical ponds.From bedrooms in Broome to smelly sharehouses in Newcastle, these are the best new sounds being made outside the “big smoke” across triple j and Unearthed.

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Gooch Palms SXSW Tour Diary

Unearthed faves Gooch Palms are making you a Tour Diary as they take on #SXSW and move all their stuff to the States.

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triple j Unearthed's Small ...

Summer festival season has come to a close, but the fun’s not over yet! Here’s our guide to the best ~small festivals~ you can get around this year.

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Girls to the front! Internationa...

Here at Unearthed, we're bringing #GirlsToTheFront by highlighting the amazing contributions to Australian music made by women.

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CORE - exploring the darkest cor...

triple j Unearthed's Damon Hughes is opening up the pit ahead of the Soundwave festival for |Core| - our new series exploring the darker corners of triplejunearthed.com.

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Wanna Make Music? Start here!

Making music is one of the most fun and most rewarding creative pursuits you can probably ever undertake, but it can also be one of the most confusing. We're here to help with all the info you could ever need as a musician starting out.

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Summer Mixtape series on triple ...

Get up on our 2015 Summer Mixtape series!

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2014 on triple j Unearthed

Here's everything you need to know about 2014 on triple j Unearthed, all tied together in one handy infographic!

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Top 50 Most Played Artists on Un...

Our top 50 most played artists on Unearthed digital radio in 2014! *drum roll*

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The Dirt: Mastering

Rosie Beaton chats to mastering engineer, Andrew Edgson to uncover how you can get your music to reach its sonic potential.

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Meg Mac Wins Unearthed Artist of...

A huge congrats goes out to 24-year-old Meg Mac, winnner of the J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year!

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The Dirt: Venue Booking

We speak to Jake Snell from Monster, to get all the dirt on what it's like to be a venue booker in the Perth live music scene.

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Come to the triple j Unearthed A...

You’ll be treated to live sets by Kingswood, Meg Mac and L-FRESH The LION, as well as DJ sets by triple j’s own KLP and Matt & Alex. Plus, it’s FREE!

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Watch: the winning triple j Unea...

Check out the finished clips from this year's triple j Unearthed and NIDA music video competition winners.

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The Dirt: Lighting Design

We speak to lighting designer extraordinaire Eamon Barling to get you all the tips for top-level production.

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The Dirt: Crowdfunding

Rosie talked to the founder and CEO of Pozible, as well as Tora, Twelve Foot Ninja and Microwave Jenny about their experiences with crowdfunding.

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The Dirt: Getting a Grant

We talked to Paul Mason, Acting Executive Director of Arts Funding at The Australia Council about how you can apply for a grant to make music or tour your work.

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Meet our 2014 Unearthed High Fin...

More than 650 acts entered this year's Unearthed High competition, and these supremely talented six young artists are our 2014 finalists!

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The Dirt: Music Psychology

Tim Byron is a music writer and an academic in the area of music psychology, we spoke to him about why we like the songs we like.

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The Dirt: Sampling and Clearances

Jake Stone from Music NSW and music industry lawyer Julia Kosky talk sampling: how to get permission, and how to source free samples.

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The Dirt: How To Score A Spot On...

Rosie Chats to Aidan McLaren, Co-Director of festivals The Hills Are Alive and NYE On The Hill.

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10 of the best Unearthed discove...

Six months and over 10,000 new track uploads into 2014 the triple j Unearthed team can safely say the quality of independent music being made in Australia this year is absolutely astounding. We’ve heard jaw-droppingly good sounds from all corners of the country but these ten discoveries totally take the cake.

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Genre babies! 5 brand new Uneart...

Rock? Heard that. Seapunk and Nintendocore? Fuhgeddaboudit! Here's 5 NEW Unearthed genres you need to hear.

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Ask a musician

What does it take to forge a career in music? Linda Marigliano from triple j finds out! Guests include Julian Hamilton from The Presets and singer Montaigne.

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Guide to Naming Your Band

CHOOSING A KEWL BAND NAME IS DIFFICULT. LET US HELP YOU.

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The Dirt: Album Art and Band Merch

Designers and illustrators Sonny and Biddy from We Buy Your Kids discuss creating album art that stands out, and what makes strong merch.

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The Dirt: Live Music Photography

Music photographer Kanye Lens discusses equipment, when to get that perfect shot, and how to capture the essence of a gig.

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Guide To PR And Management For A...

We spoke to Claire Collins, owner of Bossy Music, an independent management and PR company, to learn all about publicity and management for artists.

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Guide To Being A Record Producer

Record producer Lachlan Mitchell discusses what you should look for in a producer, how one can help your band, plus heaps more.

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Indigenous Resources - Links

triple j Unearthed is committed to encouraging and supporting Indigenous music. Here we have compiled a list of links that may be helpful for Indigenous musicians around the country. These include links to media outlets, training facilities, mentoring programs, grant providers, music festivals and other organisations that provide assistance to Indigenous musicians.

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A tribute to Kurt Cobain

A quick browse through the influences section of the Unearthed website will show just how big an impact Nirvana and Kurt Cobain still have today.

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Welcome to the new site

Welcome to the new triplejunearthed.com! Find out more about the new features, get the brand new iOS or Android app and tell us what you think.

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Top 50 Most Played Artists on Di...

As you’d expect from a station with tunes sourced from the wild melting pot of diversity that we call home here at triple j Unearthed, the final wash-up offers a little bit of everything including sweet slackerism, urgent garage punk and more brashly confident rappers than ever.

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Guide To Being A Booker

triple j Unearthed spoke to Andy Gumley (pictured being lovingly embraced by Dune Rats at Splendour), booker with Village Sounds to help you find out everything you need to know about the role of a booker, how they can help you as an artist, plus heaps more.

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Guide To Understanding APRA

triple j Unearthed spoke to Greg Morrow from the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to help you find out everything you need to know about how much and how often artists can earn royalties, how to register, and heaps more.

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Meet our 2013 Unearthed High Fin...

Congratulations to our six finalists!

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Guide To Underage Gigging

Rosie Beaton spoke to Chris Zajko from Music NSW and Indent to tell you everything you need to know about lining up gigs when you're under 18.

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25 most played songs of 2013 so far

We love this list. Not just because it shines the spotlight on the 25 most played tracks on triple j Unearthed radio so far in 2013, but also because it’s a great reflection of the diversity and stellar quality of music that comes through triplejunearthed.com.

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Legal Advice for Young Bands

Julian Hewitt is a music lover and music lawyer so we had Rosie Beaton pick his brain to uncover the traps young music makers should look out for so you don't end up in a legal pickle.

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50 most played artists on digita...

triple j Unearthed has been spotlighting new Australian talent for years and 2012 marked the first calendar year of our fulltime digital radio station.

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Meet our 2012 Unearthed High Fin...

Congratulations to our six finalists!

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The Music Industry

Remember that while a manager, booking agent, publicist, publisher and/or record label can be vital for your success, it’s your work ethic that will always be the most important.

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TV, Films and Games

Pnau's music has been used in several ads and tv shows.

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Radio and Other Media

"Radio is not life or death for your music." - Kevin Mitchell, Jebediah

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Marketing Yourself

"Just because you've got 10000 online friends, doesn't mean you're going to sell 10000 records." - Josh Pyke

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Guide to Getting Gigs

In the immortal words of Art vs Science, “Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! But more importantly, gig, gig, gig! It's how you get better.”

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DIY Recording

"Use anything you can get your hands on." - Gotye

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The Art of Songwriting

The good news (and the bad news) is there’s no right or wrong place to start a song.

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Josh Pyke talks High School bands

Josh Pyke recently popped in to triple j for a chat with afternoon guest-hosts Veronica and Lewis.

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Band name DOs and DONTs

After three years of Unearthing high school bands we've discovered a curse! Every winning band has so far has changed their name. We’re hoping this year by providing a few DOs and DONTs we may break the curse once and for all.

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Promoting Yourself

You've come so far so soon, young grasshopper, but there's still more to do, so it’s time to spread the word about your band.

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Gigging

Don’t think twice about it, playing live is crucial.

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Recording

DIY recording is excellent for quick and cheap demos of your music.

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Songwriting

Instead of trying to be a creative powerhouse straight off the bat, take it slowly and toy around with other peoples’ songs.

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Rehearsing

Rehearsing is important for all artists, but especially for a young band as it will give you the opportunity to refine your skills and become better acquainted with your new band members.

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Starting a Band

You’ve taken the first step and declared your intentions, but where do you go from here?

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The Doctor Knows Best

Starting a band is easy. Get some mates who play instruments or know their way around a computer, write some songs, become famous. It's pretty much that simple.

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Promo Badges

If you'd like to link to your Unearthed profile on other sites, give these banners a bash.

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Photo guide

To get your profile page looking great you should upload your photo in this format.

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Studio Recording

No such thing as a free lunch – or is there?

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Recording Tips

DIY recording is excellent for quick and cheap demos of your music.

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Links To Music Industry Support ...

Information and resources for Australian independent artists.

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Making an mp3

An mp3 is a digital audio file format which is compressed but without losing too much quality. To get your music on Unearthed we need it in this format!