The Hilltop Hoods
Adelaide\'s globally successful hip-hop trio.
Cold Chisel
Adelaide-formed pub-rock legends, Australian icons.
Sia
Adelaide-born global pop songwriter and vocalist.
Horrorshow
Acclaimed Sydney-Adelaide hip-hop duo.
Bad//Dreems
Adelaide pub-rock revivalists.
The Superjesus
Adelaide alt-rock band of the late 90s.
The Adelaide music scene
Adelaide (Australia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. South Australia\'s understated but fiercely loyal indie and metal community.
The most represented genres are rock (3), hip-hop (2) and pop (1).
The earliest year on record is Cold Chisel (1973) and the latest is Bad//Dreems (2012); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: The Hilltop Hoods, Cold Chisel, Sia and Horrorshow. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Adelaide music
What music is Adelaide known for?
Adelaide is known for metal, indie music. Notable acts include The Hilltop Hoods, Cold Chisel, Sia.
How many bands are from Adelaide?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Adelaide, spanning hip-hop, rock, pop.