We all agree that 2015 was a stellar year for Australian music, yeah? Good. Well, if our calculations are correct, 2016 is poised to be even better.

What makes us say that? Just look at the list of underground artists who were quietly plotting away in bedrooms and rehearsal spaces around the country, ready to make 2016 their own.

In addition to the sheer number of great debut releases on the horizon, there’s a lot of hard-working local bands ready to capitalise on the man-hours they’ve put in.

Here’s a few of the artists we reckon are going to make 2016 a memorable year for Aussie music.

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