My 20 Favorite Aussie Bands

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1977)
Also known as: Flowers (1977–1980); Iva Davies & Icehouse
Members: Iva Davies, Michael Paynter, Guy Pratt, Bob Kretschmer, MORE
Genres: Rock, New wave, Synth-pop

My Favorite Song
"No Promises"

Also known as: The Longnecks, Safety Matches
Members: Chris Cheney, Scott Owen, Andy Strachan, Travis Demsey, Joe Piripitzi
Genres: Punk rock, Pop punk, Rockabilly, Alternative rock

My Favorite Song
"Prisoner Of Society"

The Presets are an Australian electronic music duo of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes. Formed in 2003 and signed to Modular Records, The Presets released two EPs in advance of their debut album, Beams, released in 2005 to positive critical response.

My Favorite Song
"My People"

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1980)
Members: Steve Kilbey, Marty Willson-Piper, Peter Koppes, MORE
Genres: Alternative rock, New wave, Neo-psychedelia, Post-punk, Dream pop
Record labels: Arista Records, Second Motion Records

My Favorite Song
"Under The Milky Way"

Active until: 2010
Origin: Brisbane, Australia (1989)
Members: Bernard Fanning, Darren Middleton, Ian Haug, Jon Coghill, John Collins, Steven Bishop
Genres: Rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock, Grunge

My Favorite Song
"My Happiness"

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1983 by vocalist Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey and guitarist Blixa Bargeld

My Favorite Song
"Red Right Hand"

Little River Band are a rock band originally formed in Melbourne, Australia, in March 1975. The band achieved commercial success in both Australia and the United States

My Favorite Song
"Reminiscing"

You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by lead singer-songwriter-guitarist, Tim Rogers

My Favorite Song
"Berlin Chair"

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1964)
Members: George Young, Harry Vanda, Dick Diamonde, Stevie Wright, Gordon Fleet, Tony Cahill
Record labels: Albert Productions, Parlophone, EMI, EMI Records, Polydor Records, United Artists Records
Genres: Rock, Pop music

My Favorite Song
"Friday on My Mind"

Origin: Newcastle, Australia (1992)
Members: Daniel Johns, Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou, Paul Mac, Julian Hamilton
Genres: Grunge, Post-grunge, Art rock, Alternative rock
Record labels: Sony Music Entertainment Inc.,

My Favorite Song
"Tomorrow"

Origin: Redcliffe, Australia (1958)
Members: Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Phil Collins,
Brothers: Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
Genres: Pop music, Soul music, Disco, Rock, Soft rock

My Favorite Song
"How Deep Is Your Love"

Origin: Melbourne, Australia (1985)
Also known as: The Mullanes (1985)
Members: Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mark Hart, Matt Sherrod, Craig Hooper, Tim Finn, Paul Hester, Pete Jones, Eddie Rayner
Genres: Rock, Pop rock, Jangle pop, Indie rock, Alternative rock, New wave (early work)

My Favorite Song
"Don't Dream It's Over"

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1976)
Also known as: Farm (1972–1976)
Members: Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey, Peter Gifford, Bones Hillman, Andrew James
Genres: Alternative rock, Hard rock, New wave (early)

My Favorite Song
"Beds Are Burning"

Also known as: Orange; the Barking Spiders
Origin: Adelaide, Australia (1973)
Members: Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Don Walker, Steve Prestwich,
Genres: Pub rock, Rhythm and blues, Hard rock, Rock and roll

My Favorite Song
"Khe Sanh"

Origin: Brisbane, Australia (1993)
Members: Darren Hayes, Daniel Jones
Genres: Pop rock, Pop music
Record labels: Columbia Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records

My Favorite Song
"Truly Madly Deeply"

Also known as: Hunter
Origin: Auckland, New Zealand (1970)
Members: Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter, Mark Williams, Paul Hewson, MORE
Record labels: Polydor Records, Liberation Music

My Favorite Song
"Are you old enough"

Active until: 1994
Origin: Melbourne, Australia (1973)
Albums: Living in the 70's, Ego Is Not a Dirty Word, MORE
Genres: Glam rock, Rock, Pop rock

My Favorite Song
"Living in the 70's"

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1980)
Members: Chrissy Amphlett, Mark McEntee, Charley Drayton
Genres: New wave, Pop rock, Pub rock
Record labels: Chrysalis Records, Warner Music Group, Virgin Records, RCA Records, BMG

My Favorite Song
"Pleasure & Pain"

Origin: Frenchs Forest, Australia (1977)
Members: Michael Hutchence, J.D. Fortune, Jimmy Barnes
Genres: Rock, New wave, Alternative rock, Post-punk, Dance-rock
Record labels: Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group

My Favorite Song
"Need You Tonight"

Origin: Sydney, Australia (1973)
Members: Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, Axl Rose,
Genres: Hard rock, Blues rock, Rock and roll
Did you know: AC/DC's "Back in Black" is the third-best-selling album of all time by claimed sales (50 million).

My Favorite Song
"Back In Black"