Australian critic's picks
Once a month, a Guardian Australia music critic celebrates a local artist that more people should know about
Critic’s pick: Hockey Dad, the surf-rock duo with surprising depth
It’s easy to dismiss them as classic Triple J fare but their sharp, summery melodies and stadium-ready bonanzas have won them legions of global fans
Critic’s pick: Haai, the DJ making euphoric electronica with Kylie, Fred Again and Jon Hopkins
The Australian-born, London-based producer was once sceptical of dance music. Thankfully that changed – when she set foot in Berghain
Critic’s pick: Grace Cummings, the singer with one of Australia’s most powerful voices
With the worn edges of Chrissy Amphlett and country-swing of Helen Reddy, this young performer’s distinctive voice sounds unbelievable live
Logic1000: one of dance music’s most intriguing artists enters a new era
Co-signed by Four Tet, the Sydney-born producer and DJ finally has a debut album: a ‘love letter to house music’, and to the messiness of life
Daine: Australia’s thrilling new pop persona enlists viral rapper Kreayshawn for latest track
In a new monthly column, one of Guardian Australia’s music critics celebrates a local artist more people should know about. First up: Melbourne’s Daine
