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triple j Unearthed Podcast

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Dave Ruby Howe and Max Quinn are your guides through the week's best new independent Australian songs. Meet the next big Australian breakout and stay ahead of the curve. You'll also hear only the very best special content from triple j Unearthed.

Episodes

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: July 7th 2023

The Unearthed team fills you in on 5 excellent Australian tracks you might have missed in the first half of 2023 including some dirty throwback pop and an undiscovered gem from the 6K hip hop scene.

Jul 06, 2023

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: June 30th 2023

It doesn't make me a bad person, it makes me a bad bitch" says Eilish Gilligan on a triumphant return. Plus DRH has eyes on your next fave WA band after DICE, Old Mervs and Spacey Jane wrote the script.

Jun 29, 2023

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: June 23rd 2023

Nearly three years after a stunning debut, Kee'ahn has new music that DRH thinks is worth the wait. And you'll also hear from the QLD trio who have recruited Juno Mamba, Memphis LK, Sumner and more on their mixtape.

Jun 22, 2023

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: June 16th 2023

A Melbourne club duo spread the gospel about acid and techno + The Moving Stills drop an instant classic that features Adam Newling wailing on the harmonica.

Jun 15, 2023

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: June 9th 2023

Billy Davis assembles an A-List of collaborators for his new song + you'll hear a solo artist balancing influences like The 1975 and '90s alt rock.

Jun 08, 2023

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: June 2nd 2023

DRH catches up with the next great act to emerge from the same band scene as Teenage Dads and The Grogans. And there's a new song designed to trigger core memories for fans of The OC.

Jun 01, 202330 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 26th 2023

What does it sound like when Flume opens up his song vault and lets the Unearthed community finish one of his unreleased bangers? We've got the top 5 results, ranging from destructive EDM to glitchy hip hop and ice cold techno reimaginings.

May 25, 202327 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 19th 2023

A Gold Coast producer is dropping a new song every week and DRH thinks his latest hits different. Plus you'll hear what it sounds like when Tia Gostelow helps out her old bandmates IVEY with a bittersweet collaboration.

May 18, 202325 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 12th 2023

WA songwriter Sash Seabourne is on the pod talking about his Australian Idol experience and how growing up in "survival mode" influenced his personal new song. Plus you'll head on a mind bending trip with SA's finest six piece psych outfit.

May 11, 202338 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 5th 2023

You're gonna hear attitude, C bombs and impressive steez on a debut track by an artist breaking out as our own 'Blak Britney' + a euphoric house track that DRH rated the full 5 stars.

May 04, 202324 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: April 28th 2023

There's new music from a former Unearthed High discovery doing big things on the international stage, and two of the best RNB voices in the country join forces.

Apr 27, 202323 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: April 14th 2023

You'll hear what it sounds like when PNAU's Nick Littlemore connects with a Newy solo artist to produce their new track and get acquainted with a rising star from the local underground club scene.

Apr 13, 202327 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: March 31st 2023

You'll meet an artist going out on her own after singing songs for Peking Duk and Tones And I. Plus, a vulnerable new track from the breakout voice of 2023.

Mar 30, 202325 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: March 24th 2023

Some melodic punk favourites have bounced back after label dramas with their catchiest track yet. And you'll hear some local heavy hitters link up with the next wave of hip hop stars.

Mar 23, 202320 min

Top 5 Songs of the Week: March 17th

You'll hear a bloody clapback from funny internet person Sez. Plus, is South Australia the nation's breeding ground for the best new guitar bands? DRH seems to think so!

Mar 17, 202326 min

Top 5 Songs of the Week: March 10th

DRH psyches you up early for Unearthed High's 15th anniversary with some talented alumni + you'll hear the new project from a beloved Brisbane band member doing something completely different.

Mar 09, 202324 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: March 3rd

Ivan Ooze is on the podcast talking about finding his way back to music after a mental health break + you'll hear the latest NSFW banger from a local party starter.

Mar 02, 202326 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: February 24th

You'll hear the seductive debut track from a Melbourne artist teaming up with Vetta Borne. Plus DRH predicts another breakout band from the WA rock scene to go big.

Feb 23, 202324 min

The 2023 Forecast: Ones To Watch

We've given the Unearthed magic 8 ball a firm shake and come up with 10 Australian artists you need to watch in 2023. Hear the whole lot in full and get to know the next gen of local talent.

Feb 02, 202354 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: December 12th

One of the most buzzed about bands coming out of Adelaide delivers on the hype + what it does sound like when you infuse a bit of soul to Gold Fang's magnetic future-reggae movement? Featuring RAAVE TAPES, Gold Fang, ALBI., The Empty Threats and Down And Out.

Dec 16, 202224 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: December 9th

One of the country's most charming and cheerful artists breaks things up with their saddest song to date. And there's a new band from Canberra defining the sound of the nation's capital. Featuring Lucille Croft, dogworld, Bumpy, Hollie Col and drest.

Dec 09, 202225 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: November 25th

A former Unearthed High finalist drops back in with new music and DRH chats to Yb., the brainy indie artist who you'll fall for if you like Steve Lacy, King Krule, Stevan and more. Featuring Melaleuca, Maina Doe, Yb., Divers & Kitschen Boy and Raymoundouu

Nov 25, 202230 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: November 18th

Hear the song that's got the triple j team dishing out 5 star reviews. And a long lost Brisbane supergroup returns with their first new music since 2017. New music from nuum, Vv Pete, COTERIE, Babaganouj and OPUTJO.

Nov 18, 202227 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: November 11th

Never shy of an overshare, Bec Stevens joins the podcast to talk authenticity and her new music. As well as that, cop some dancefloor heat from a viral new duo. Featuring Chutney, Ally Rendall, Bec Stevens, Interupt and ENOLA.

Nov 11, 202232 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: October 21st

One of 2022's most unexpected Australian duos comes together ridiculously well on their new release + you'll hear a relatable rocker about love and friendship to pull out of a spiral. Featuring Damaged Goods Club, LANKS, Ahlei, Heartbreak In Blue and Pot Plant House Party.

Oct 21, 202224 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: October 14th

What does it sound like when a fan favourite Australian psych band splinters off into a dreamy, mermaid-pop side project? You'll hear that and another sibling from what could be Brisbane's most talented family. Featuring Ms. Thandi, GURPAAL, King Ivy, Baby Cool and Madoc Plane.

Oct 14, 202224 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: October 7th

Hear the buoyant songwriting of a WA artist that Dave demands you get on your radar + we make some noise about Melbourne groove gods Close Counters and their new party starter. Featuring Close Counters, TEND1E, Kiera Jas, Loretta and GAZAL.

Oct 07, 202224 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: September 30th

WIIGZ come through on the podcast to talk about ditching film school to embrace their debaucherous music personas. And then three rising stars of Australian pop mix sugar, spice and everything nice for a super-powered break up bop. Featuring WIIGZ, Sumner, Grenade Jumper, Ivoris x Zhuli x Holly Hebe and Ken Paolo And The Space Cadets.

Sep 30, 202230 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: September 23th

Local hyperpop pioneer Donatachi joins the podcast to receive some long overdue flowers. And also, hear a shapeshifting bit of boogie from an artist earning comparisons to Sycco and Remi Wolf.

Sep 23, 202227 min

Top 5 Songs Of The Week: September 16th

Breakout singer songwriter Suzi jumps on the podcast to tell how a nightmare gig inspired her new single + some solo music from an artist that's been working with MAY-A, Lime Cordiale and more big names.

Sep 16, 202231 min