{"id":30162,"date":"2020-02-13T21:58:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T21:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=30162"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:28:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:28:09","slug":"melbourne-playlist-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/melbourne-playlist-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Playlist – Great Music by Musicians from Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the cultural capitals of Australia, Melbourne<\/a> has a rich musical heritage, especially in live-performance. The alleys, pubs and parks of Melbourne have helped launch many world-famous musicians\u2019 careers.<\/p>\n

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1. Can\u2019t Get You Out Of My Head \u2013 Kylie Minogue \u2013 2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Australia\u2019s pop princess, Kylie Minogue\u2019s career has spanned multiple decades as well as genres. Whether it\u2019s fashion, disco or dance, Kylie\u2019s career has been one of reinvention and creativity. She has sold tens of millions of records world-wide, as well as picking up many Australian critical accolades.<\/p>\n

2. Where I Stood \u2013 Missy Higgins \u2013 2007<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Acoustic pop artist Missy Higgins is one of Australia\u2019s most earnest musicians. Her fourth studio album contained a book of essays as well as covers of Australian composers. She also works to keep her touring carbon neutral and pursues animal and environmental rights. All this to go along with a rising pop career with four studio albums.<\/p>\n

3. Physical \u2013 Olivia Newton-John \u2013 1981<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An Australian icon, Olivia Newton-John has had a successful career in both music and film. Her portrayal in the film Grease turned her into a world-wide star, and her music career led her into a four-time Grammy Award winner. She remains one of the world\u2019s best-selling artists of all-time.<\/p>\n

4. Chains \u2013 Tina Arena \u2013 1994<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of Australia\u2019s best-selling musicians, Tina Arena is also multilingual and able to sing in French, Italian and Spanish. Arena is also a noted advocate for better career management by record labels and in the music industry. As one who\u2019s managed to last for multiple decades, Arena takes very seriously the long-term management of musicians.<\/p>\n

5. Like Demi \u2013 Nat Vazar \u2013 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Melding indie pop with rock sensabilities, Nat Vazar is a fast rising talent known for her insightful songwriting. Her songs grapple with modern and contemporary social issues.<\/p>\n

6. All Out Of Love \u2013 Air Supply \u2013 1980<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A soft rock global sensation, Air Supply was one of the best-selling artists of the 80\u2019s. A classic love song of the decade, All Out Of Love<\/em> has enduring popularity on television shows and movie soundtracks.<\/p>\n

7. Love You Most \u2013 Laura Jean Anderson \u2013 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With clever songwriting and catchy instrumentals, Laura Jean Anderson is a popular artist operating in the landscape between pop and indie rock.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t Dream It\u2019s Over \u2013 Crowded House \u2013 1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Made of New Zealander Neil Finn and Australians Paul Hester and Nick Seymour, Crowded House is one of Australia and New Zealand\u2019s top pop acts. Crowded House had significant commercial success in the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s and continues to feature on movie and television soundtracks.<\/p>\n

9. Sweet Disposition \u2013 The Temper Trap \u2013 2009<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Formed in 2005, indie rock The Temper Trap are most famous for their 2009 single Sweet Disposition<\/em>. The hit charted in the top ten on Irish and UK billboards and was featured in several movie soundtracks.<\/p>\n

10. Are You Gonna Be My Girl \u2013 Jet \u2013 2003<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most popular garage bands of the 2000\u2019s, Jet paved the way for Australian bands to develop their own sound independent of English and American bands. Are You Gonna Be My Girl<\/em> ended up charting as one of the top indie hits of 2003.<\/p>\n

11. Suddenly \u2013 British India \u2013 2015<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having released six studio albums, British India is one of Australia\u2019s most prolific bands of the 2000\u2019s. They bring an unpolished garage band sound with indie influences.<\/p>\n

12. Captain \u2013 Something For Kate \u2013 1997<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An eleven time nominee for the ARIA Music Awards, Something For Kate are a critically acclaimed alternative rock band originating from Melbourne. They have released six studio albums and have been a major innovator in the genre since the 90\u2019s.<\/p>\n

13. The Opener \u2013 Camp Cope \u2013 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Led by singer Georgia MacDonald, Camp Cope are one of Australia\u2019s most popular contemporary bands. Their sound has been described as \u201cpower emo\u201d and have been nominated for many awards such as the ARIA, National Live Music Award and Music Victoria Award.<\/p>\n

14. Funky Town \u2013 Pseudo Echo \u2013 1979<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An Australian new wave band, Pseudo Echo were very popular in the 80\u2019s and are best known for their cover of Funky Town<\/em>, a song originally performed by Lipps Inc.<\/p>\n

15. Voodoo Child \u2013 Rogue Traders \u2013 2005<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of Australia\u2019s most popular electronic bands, Rogue Traders achieved substantial commercial success with electropop singles and hits. They had seven Top 20 hits on the ARIA Singles Chart in the 2000\u2019s.<\/p>\n

16. Don\u2019t Believe Anymore \u2013 The Eternal \u2013 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Eternal are known for their dark lyrics, moody melodies and Eastern musical influences. They are often categorized as doom metal and progressive metal and are one of Australia\u2019s best-known metal bands.<\/p>\n

17. Georgia \u2013 Vance Joy \u2013 2014<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An indie pop sensation, Vance Joy burst onto the scene with his highly acclaimed album Dream Your Life Away<\/em> in 2014. Since then, he\u2019s continued to tour around the world as well as releasing further studio album. Georgia<\/em> was one of his first singles and features his stripped down, folk influenced sound.<\/p>\n

18. Into My Arms \u2013 Nick Cave \u2013 1997<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Singer, songwriter, author, screenwriter, actor and composer, Nick Cave wears many hats. He\u2019s perhaps best known for the gothic rock hat he wears with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. This band made Nick Cave a gothic rock icon with his pale look and long black hair.<\/p>\n

19. You\u2019re the Voice \u2013 John Farnham \u2013 1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Originally beginning his career as a teen pop idol, John Farnham has reinvented himself as a successful adult contemporary singer. He is one of his country\u2019s most popular performers and has had number one records in five different decades.<\/p>\n

20. Somebody That I Used To Know \u2013 Gotye \u2013 2011<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Belgian born, but Australian raised, Gotye works in indie pop and rock and is best known for his Grammy Award winning single Somebody That I Used To Know.<\/em><\/p>\n

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