Australian Music

INXS (pronounced “in excess”) is an Australian rock and New Wave band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass, Andrew Farriss on keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax. For twenty years they were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose sultry good looks and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements.

Girlband is an Australian pop group formed in 2006 whose four members are Renee Armstrong, Renee Bargh, Jess Smith and Patrice Tipoki. The members of Girlband have worked intensively in acting, dancing and modeling, but it is uncertain if the group is still together.

Faker is an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Nathan Hudson, drummer Lucio Pedrazzi, guitarist Stefan Gregory, and bassist Nicholas Munnings. Faker has released two studio albums, and despite forming in 1996, Faker’s first studio album Addicted Romantic, was only released in 2005. Faker became a mainstream success with their second album, Be the Twilight, and went on to continue touring nationally.

Sister2Sister are multi-platinum selling singers, songwriters and television presenters who also happen to be sisters in real life. They have their own website fans can visit for more info and updates about the siblings.

The Dissociatives was an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer DJ Paul Mac, Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes. Their debut single Somewhere Down the Barrel entered the Australian Top 40 charts on debut on March 15, 2004 and was one of the five most played tracks on Australian radio in March. The first single release Somewhere Down the Barrel reached #8 during its debut week.

1200 Techniques were an Australian hip hop group. They formed in 1997 and released two LPs before going on hiatus in 2005.

GUD is an Australian comedic music-based trio comprised of Paul McDermott, previously of the Doug Anthony All Stars, former Gadflys guitarist Mick Moriarty, and Club Luna Band keyboard player Cameron Bruce.

An Horse is a two-person indie pop band from Australia, comprising of Kate Cooper and Damon Cox. In 2008 they toured the United States as an opening act for Tegan and Sara, prior to the release of their first album.

Closure in Moscow is a progressive rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2006, comprising lead vocalist Chris De Cinque, drummer Beau McKee, guitarist and backup vocalist Manny Zennelli, bassist Brad Kimber and guitarist Michael Barrett. Only 18 months after first forming, they signed to Taperjean Records and released their debut EP (self-proclaimed ‘albumette’) on April 19, 2008, titled The Penance and the Patience. They have established a name for themselves with an array of shows in their home country.

Gus & Frank are an Australian independent five-piece pop-rock band that has infiltrated the local music scene with their unusual blend of throbbing bass riffs and infectious melodies. Most well known for their captivating live performances, Gus & Frank’s most successful single (so far) was So Entertaining which reached high rotation on commercial radio and TV and catapulted their debut album Confessions of a Rooftop Killer to the top of the independent charts during 2004. Enjoy the video of Wonderful Life, the first video from the group’s 2nd album.