Australian music
A broad Australian-scene label rather than a narrow genre, this entry should be read as a national music tag spanning Indigenous traditions, rock, pop, and newer global pop-rap exports.
Origins and context
The label reflects Australian music as a national scene and identity marker, not a single stylistic school.
The sound
Instrument palette
The voices and tools most associated with this sound.
- Didgeridoo
- Guitar
- Drums
- Synthesizers
- Voice
History
Australian music has two overlapping histories: the long continuum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musical traditions, and the imported Western styles that took root after European colonisation. Indigenous music in Australia stretches across millennia and remains central to cultural life, while later colonial and postcolonial traditions developed into bush ballads, folk, country, and eventually the modern pop and rock industry. By the late 20th century, Australian artists were regularly breaking beyond national borders, especially in rock and pop. Spotify’s own artist pages and editorial coverage point to AC/DC, INXS, Kylie Minogue, Tame Impala, and The Kid LAROI as examples of globally visible Australian acts, which underscores that “Australia” on a music platform usually functions as a national scene label rather than a distinct genre with a single origin point.
Notable artists
- AAC/DC
- KMKylie Minogue
- TITame Impala
- TKThe Kid LAROI
Essential listening
- 1
AC/DC
- 2
Kylie Minogue
- 3
Tame Impala
- 4
The Kid LAROI
Explore connected genres
Sources and further reading
- Indigenous music of Australia
- Music of Australia
- Spotify
Spotify’s artist pages and editorial coverage identify AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, Tame Impala, and The Kid LAROI as prominent Australian acts.
- newsroom.spotify.com
The Kid LAROI’s Spotify artist page and Spotify newsroom coverage connect him to Australia and describe his rise from an Australian audience to global visibility.
- Spotify newsroom coverage of Australian artists