From a Land Down Under: 5 Great Australian Bands

Hazel English
Australian-born, Oakland, California-based singer-songwriter Hazel English released her debut EP Never Going Home via Marathon in October 2016 and has a second one due to follow shortly. English has been working with Justin Raisen (Angel Olsen / Charli XCX / Santigold), so 2017 should be a pretty exciting year.

Fractures
Fractures is the moniker of Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer Mark Zito, who makes incredibly immersive and lovely floaty pop music. Fractures will release his debut album Still Here on 10 Feb.

Oh Pep!
Melbourne-based folk/pop band Oh Pep! were formed in 2009 by Olivia Hally and Pepita Emmerichs. Their debut album Stadium Cake was released in June via Dualtone Records, and it's a lovely slice of pop worth checking out if you haven't already.

Owen Rabbit
One of Australia’s most enigmatic artists, Owen Rabbit released his debut self-produced and mixed EP One at the end of last year. Since the release of his 2015 breakthrough track Holy Holy, the Melbourne-based musician has carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting and unpredictable song-writers and producers currently releasing music.

Bossy Love
Glasgow-based Bossy Love feature John Baillie Jnr and ex-Operator Please singer – and genuine Australian – Amandah Wilkinson. They had a pretty exciting 2016, bringing their high energy live show to many a city up and down the UK, and with a number of single releases under their belt it's surely time for something bigger in 2017.