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Issue 2026-01 - September 2026: 5 Emerging Artists to Watch

Issue 2026-01 — September 2026
5 Emerging East Coast Australian Indie Artists You Should Be Watching Right Now

Australia's next great wave of independent music won't come from a boardroom, a television talent show, or a carefully manufactured social media campaign. It's already happening in rehearsal rooms, small venues, local festivals and independent studios right across the East Coast — from Newcastle's grassroots scene to Sydney's alternative underground and the Gold Coast's genre-bending creatives. If you're looking for the next names to add to your playlists before everyone else discovers them, start here: Elestial (Newcastle), Dallow (Gold Coast), Jarrod Grant (Newcastle / Coffs Coast), Polybius (Sydney) and Izzy Day (Gold Coast).

Gear Spotlight

Asanasi S-800 Snare Drum Stand

Asanasi S-800 Snare Drum Stand — Heavy Duty Double-Braced & Multi-Angle Basket

Built for maximum stability on stage and precise positioning in the studio — extra-thick 28mm heavy-gauge tubing and double-braced tripod legs for high-impact playing.

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6.35mm Woven Audio Cable

Audio Cable — 6.35mm Straight Male Jack to 90 Degree, Woven (5 Metres)

Extended reach with a space-saving right-angle plug, reducing strain on your guitar, bass or keyboard input jack while delivering crystal-clear signal across larger stages and studios.

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Artist Spotlight

Ben Harris

⬡ Oz Soundz Sponsored Artist

Ben Harris

Indie Pop / Singer-Songwriter · Northern Beaches, Sydney

Sydney singer-songwriter Ben Harris is quietly building one of the most compelling indie-pop catalogs in Australian music. We spotlight the Northern Beaches artist whose debut EP Homesick marks a genuine storyteller coming into his own.

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Tips & Tricks

Gear Guide

Coated vs Uncoated Guitar Strings: What Australian Players Actually Need to Know

Walk into any music store, browse online, or chat with fellow guitarists and you'll encounter one of the most debated topics in the guitar world: coated versus uncoated strings. But here's the thing — neither option is universally better. For Australian players dealing with coastal humidity, summer heat, and long distances between gigs, the right choice comes down to where you play, how often you perform, and what your hands demand.

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