Tame Impala
Neo-psychedelia at its finest — Kevin Parker's studio sorcery heard worldwide.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Psychedelic rock's most prolific act — they release entire albums like other bands release singles.
Twelve Foot Ninja
Genre-blending prog-metal with pop sensibility — Melbourne's most inventive heavy act.
Kylie Minogue
Melbourne's global pop icon since the 1980s.
The Living End
Melbourne rockabilly-punk trio.
Client Liaison
Melbourne retro-futurist synth-pop duo.
The Melbourne music scene
Melbourne (Australia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Australia's cultural capital — coffee, art, and a fiercely independent underground music scene.
The most represented genres are pop (2), indie (1) and rock (1). The scene also includes metal and punk.
The earliest year on record is Kylie Minogue (1968) and the latest is Client Liaison (2013); the busiest decade on the map is the 2000s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Twelve Foot Ninja and Kylie Minogue. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Melbourne music
What music is Melbourne known for?
Melbourne is known for rock, metal music. Notable acts include Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Twelve Foot Ninja.
How many bands are from Melbourne?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Melbourne, spanning indie, rock, metal, pop, punk.