indie pop

If you asked Majelen what her music feels like, she’d say it’s a sonic journey—imagine Ani DiFranco’s lyrical fire meets Ed Sheeran’s heart-on-sleeve storytelling, with a dash of acoustic doof doof.

Picture this: romantic wanderers, their hearts thumping to a rhythm of adventure and love, moving through mountaintop sunrises, coastal sunsets, and the wild Australian outback. It’s the soundtrack of backpackers chasing both dreams and horizons, all wrapped up in Majelen’s one-of-a-kind sound.

A graduate of the prestigious Conservatorium of Music, Majelen's roots are in jazz guitar, but her heart beats for the raw energy of acoustic music. She’s crafted a signature playing style that defies convention—her right hand doesn’t just strum; it drums, creating a rich, percussive landscape that makes her live performances a force of nature. It’s a rhythmic technique that transforms her shows into a dynamic, immersive experience, leaving audiences entranced.

Her songs are more than just music—they’re stories that invite reflection and joy. With lyrics that stir the soul, melodies that soar, and a pulse that drives you forward, Majelen’s music is an uplifting escape into her world of wanderlust and wonder.

Her debut studio album, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, is set for release in 2024, distributed by Virgin/Universal Music Group under her own Australian-based label, Liondance Records. The industry is already taking note: she’s been nominated for Musician of the Year and Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards, while her tracks have charted in the top 100 across Australia, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the UK. She’s even collaborated with Australian guitar maker Cole Clark Guitars, resulting in her own signature “Majelen” model, and has caught the eye of top-tier brands like Sheeran Loopers.

Having toured extensively through the UK, Europe, and the USA in 2023 and early 2024, Majelen is now gearing up for an exciting run of shows across Australia, the UK, Europe, and beyond in 2025. Her music isn’t just a performance; it’s an invitation to join her on a journey—and there’s no telling where it will take you next.

Renowned for their emotional lyricism and powerful stage presence, Perth-based outfit Joan & The Giants have been captivating audiences with their distinctive brand of alternative-pop.

The band began with longtime collaborators Grace Newton-Wordsworth and Aaron Birch, who formed Joan & The Giants in 2019. Coming together from different backgrounds, Aaron from a remote Indigenous community in the Kimberley and Grace from a farm down South of WA, the pair are now based in Perth with band members Riley Sutton and Liam Olsen.

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No strangers to the spotlight, Joan & The Giants have embarked on multiple sold out WA tours, headlined festivals to thousands of people, had rave reviews, a premiere and airplay on Triple J and rotation on Unearthed. In 2022 JATG’s debut EP spent over 3 months on the top 10 metro community radio charts. They also received multiple nominations in last year’s prestigious International Songwriting Competition alongside artists such as Missy Higgins and Eskimo Joe. Most recently they won the 2022 WA Music Award for ‘Best Lyrics' for single ‘The Weekend’, and were nominated in two seperate categories for ’Folk’ and ‘Outstanding Indigenous’. The band have supported prominent acts like Caravana Sun, Weyes Blood, Didirri, Eskimo Jo, Murray Cook, Odette, Winterbourne. Dulcie and more.

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"Joan & The Giants, have a knack for writing songs that pull at the heartstrings"

(AU Review)

"Poignant, heartfelt, and achingly raw"

(Scenestr) [About 'Just For You']

"A moving and important love song with depth and real life pain."

4 / 5 (Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About 'Home Song']

"Another impressive one for 2021 from Joan & The Giants. They've zeroed in on an emotional centre point like a professional dart player throwing bullseyes at your heart."

4 / 5 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J) [About 'Just For You']

Following on from her successful 3 single run in 2022, Hayli has released 'Sometimes'. Sometimes tells the story of leaving behind a toxic relationship to focus on yourself. This relationship could be anyone... family, a friend, or even a lover. The message is that you deserve better. You can hear Sometimes LIVE at one of Hayli's east coast shows over the winter.

Hayli is a Indie/Pop/Country/Rock artist based in South Australia. Debuting in 2022 with her single ‘Mustang Crescent’, the Australian singer songwriter has finally revealed the secrets of her lyrics book.

Over the past years Hayli has composed her own lyrics, dedicating her emotive creativity to the “note section” of everyone’s lives. From love, to hate, to impartial romances, misfortune, family and sassy expression; Hayli ambiguously tells the stories of both herself and those around her.

Hayli works as a co-writer with young upcoming artists and collaborates with many musicians as a session vocalist, violinist and pianist.

Hayli started producing her own music with Palomino Sound Recorders at the beginning of 2021, before shifting to an independent approach in 2022 with Jam House Studios. She has worked with respected global musicians including Steven Jeffery (AUS/USA/Atlas Genius), Fred Eltringham (US) and Govinda Doyle (Aus). The 12 month project of bringing life to Hayli’s lyrics book has landed her with 3 singles and an EP underway.

YID! is a wild Melbourne-based ensemble whose daring fusion of traditional Yiddish tunes with elements of electronic dance music, Weimar Republic cabaret, free jazz, indie pop and big band flourishes – plus a dash of late – 70s funk – demands to be seen, heard and danced to! The 23 – piece YID! mixes tribal beats, improvised riffs and angelic vocals, channeling the sweet tunes of traditional Eastern European folkloric songs. Ahead of YID!’s WOMADelaide appearance, Mark Moray chats to the ensemble’s organiser and bass player Simon Starr.