The A-Z Of Australian Artists You Need To Get In Your Ear Holes This Instant: Part 3
We’re at round three already! Time sure does fly when you’re having fun.
ICYMI, this series is set to Ausify your algorithms and bring forth Aussie artists to your ear holes. Whether it’s a big-time multi-award winning artist or smaller up-and-comers, we’ve scoured each and every crevice to bring you the best of the best.
So far, we’ve covered off A–G and H–M, so this time, we’re jumping straight into N–T. Spoiler alert: we sure are a nation that’s rife with talent, so strap in.
N: Ninajirachi
Nina Wilson, AKA Ninajirachi, has taken the EDM genre by storm. With a stage name that combines her real name with her fave Pokémon, her music takes influence from “nature, fantasy, science fiction, and ideas of occult and magic”. It’s funky vibes, that’s for sure.
Ninajirachi breakthrough success first came from her 2017 single “Pure Luck”, which was endlessly played on triple j (and for good reason, too). She was also a finalist in triple j’s Unearthed High competition in both 2016 and 2017.
Jumping forward to this year, her debut album dropped a few months ago, aptly titled I Love My Computer. The album peaked at number 18 on the ARIA charts, and has also garnered eight nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards (which is the most noms of any artist this year).
If you’re big on electronic music and hosting a doof doof in the privacy of your room, Ninajirachi is about to be your new fave artist.
O: ONEFOUR
Credited for being pioneers of drill music in Australia is ONEFOUR, a rap group originating from Mount Druitt in Sydney. Their debut EP, Against All Odds, dropped in 2020 and peaked at number seven on the ARIA Charts.
Their sound pulls heavily from UK drill music, with a unique twist by using an Australian accent instead. It’s representative of a Western Sydney subculture that is often overlooked, making the group a pretty pivotal part of the Australian music scene.
After years of dropping sporadic singles, their debut album, Look at Me Now, was released in June this year, peaking at number two on the ARIA Charts.
The group have even had a Netflix documentary released about them, ONEFOUR: Against All Odds, which premiered at SXSW Sydney in 2023.
They’re one of the biggest hip-hop groups in the country, with roughly 2.6 million monthly Spotify listeners and 170 million views across YouTube as of October 2025.
P: Polish Club
Polish Club are a garage rock duo from Sydney, consisting of vocalist and guitarist David Novak and drummer John-Henry Pajak. They’ve since released six studio albums, even winning the award for Most Performed Rock Work at the 2024 APRA Awards.
The duo’s debut album, Alright Already, peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Charts, and was hailed by Music Feeds as “a highly original, daring release […] which should be admired”. It was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2017 ARIA Awards, too.
They’re known for their fast, loud, and energetic performances, with music that draws inspiration from rock staples like The White Stripes and The Ramones. If a solid rock album (or six) tickles your fancy, these guys will be right up your alley.
Q: Queenie
This up-and-coming superstar is already taking the music industry by storm. Queenie (real name being Eloise Thetford) was nominated for two awards at the AIR Awards earlier this year — Breakthrough Artist, and Album of the Year for New Moult.
Speaking of New Moult, it debuted at number 19 on the ARIA charts, and pairs together raw emotions and powerhouse vocals with complex soundscapes and ethereal melodies. It’s an experience, to say the least.
Her on-stage presence has been deemed as magnetic, with theatrical flair and bursts of energy quickly becoming a hallmark of her performances. She’s performed at festivals like Beyond the Valley, Queenscliff Music Festival, PANAMA, and Blues on Broadbeach.
R: REDD.
From uploading YouTube covers to winning awards at the Melbourne International Film Festival, REDD. was a finalist in triple j’s Unearthed High comp in 2023.
Their blend of punk-meets-hip-hop-meets-pop is energy in a song — its chaotic creativity putting on quite the show. Speaking on their single, “FUGH SHI”, REDD. said that they were “trying to catch energy in its purest form”.
“I wasn’t worried about it making sense. […] The song was written about house parties I went to and the absolute chaos that ensued.”
If you think music like this gives off insane live performance vibes, you’d be correct. REDD.’s energy on stage is uninhibited, electric, and the perfect representation of their creative spirit.
S: Sia
Our singer-songwriter queen!!!!! The multitalented Sia has come a long way from the humble beginnings of her first solo studio album, OnlySee, in 1997.
Her mainstream breakthrough came in 2014 with her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at number one in the U.S. Billboard 200. Now that’s a crazy feat.
“Chandelier” became a top-ten single, and a trilogy of music videos she co-directed (starring Dance Moms alumni Maddie Ziegler) were also a smash success. Since then, she’s continued to release music, including subsequent albums This Is Acting (2016) and Everyday Is Christmas (2017).
Her songwriting credits are seemingly endless, producing successful collaborations with the likes of David Guetta, Rihanna, Flo Rida, Beyoncé, and more. Now that’s a repertoire.
With ten ARIA Awards, a MTV Video Music Award and nine Grammy nominations, it’s safe to say that Sia is making the Aussies proud through her rise to fame. There’s nothing we love more than a success story. <3
T: Thelma Plum
A Gamilaraay woman, musician, and creator, Thelma Plum hails from Brisbane and has been making music for as long as she can remember.
Her debut album, Better in Blak, tells a story of culture, heritage, and above all, love. It’s an incredible piece of work capturing Plum’s experience as a young Aboriginal woman living in Australia, and suffice it to say that the people definitely agreed. It was nominated for seven ARIA Awards, with the title track (“Better in Blak”) in the top 10 of the triple j Hottest 100 that year.
Her second studio album, I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back, was released in October 2024 and peaked at number seven on the ARIA Charts. When announcing it to her fans, Plum noted that it was “created with love, heartache, forgiveness, and care in mind”. It’s an incredibly personal piece of work, to say the least.
It’s also been nominated for five ARIA Awards at the 2025 ARIA Music Awards. The album was received well by critics, with AAA Backstage saying that “the album showcases Thelma’s growth as an artist and storyteller, weaving together tales of heartbreak, love, and personal reflection”.
That brings us to the end of round three, gang. At this point, your playlists should be feeling nice and Ausified, but never fear — our final piece will be filled with even more fab artists designed to tickle your fancy (and hearing).
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