Discover Australian Melodic Hardcore Bands #3

In todays instalment of Discover Australian Melodic Hardcore Bands I decided to go with three very different sounding melodic hardcore bands.

Northern Territory

Tapestry

In 2015 the city of Darwin brought us a five piece melodic hardcore band named Tapestry. The group has since played many local shows, signed to Backbone Music Group, played with the likes of Polaris and The Plot in You, headlined shows across Australia, have toured multiple times and released two EPs. I believe they moved to Victoria for more live gigging opportunities. This band has made their mark in the scene and has posted about tracking a debut album so keep an eye out.

Queensland

Sentiment

Formed in late 2020, Sentiment came into the scene heavy with their debut single Sentiment. They released a softer, more groovy single on April 15 2021 called Once a Rose, Now a Parasite which is when I discovered them. This is one of those bands you would expect to see supporting bands like Counterparts, Ambleside, Hindsight, Bloom and Stepson. 

Western Australia

Among Them

Formed in late 2014 Among Them released they debut demo in late 2014 Expectations, a three track EP in 2015 and their debut emotional, heavy and unique album Coming and Going in 2018. I can't find their old music online but if its anything like their album I'm sure its good stuff. I haven't seen them post anything for a couple years... fingers crossed they come back soon.

Discover Australian Melodic Hardcore Bands #2

In todays instalment of Discover Australian Melodic Hardcore Bands I decided to go with a newer band and two veterans.

New South Wales

Vilify

Melodic hardcore band Vilify is an all-star group of  metalcore musicians, Made up of members from The Beautiful Monument, Liberties, SETMEONFIRE, and Cold Era. The band released their debut EP CLARITY in December of 2020 and a the new single Veils of Grey earlier on in the year in February. These people are solid and talented musicians and I'm excited to watch them grow.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vilifyau/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vcCPOlMYtuwIS7W7fzZno?si=WKbh3vXcTrysd_h8T65BYQ/

Queensland

Stepson

Emotional heavyweights Stepson formed in late 2014 releasing their debut single Leak. This band has done countless headline tours across Australia, Supported bands like Counterparts, Title Fight, While She Sleeps, Stray From The Path, The Acacia Strain, Polaris, Capsize and Northlane. Their set to go on their first international tour with Polaris across the EU & UK and show no sign of slowing down. So far this year they have headlined a tour for their new album Help Me, Help You, played 2 festivals and are booked to support Being As An Ocean's on their Dear G-D... 10 year anniversary tour. A discography made up of three EPs, one single and an album should give you the impression these boys know their way around and its obvious when you see them live.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepsonpunk/

Bandcamp: https://stepsonpunk.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zAwXQwC3M34U7lKFgeX1y?si=z4vV0YUpTvaTX0HZIKKyyQ/

South Australia

Ambleside

Named after a street in their hometown Ambleside is made up of 5 people. They formed in late 2013 releasing their debut EP New Tide and in 2015 they remastered and rereleased New Tide with Mutant League Records. This newer version of the ep had less songs than the original but also included Tired Eye which became their most popular song until the famous Wash Away came out. They've been on countless tours both as a supporting acts and as the headliner. They have played shows with international bands like Silverstein, The Plot In You and Movements. Ambleside are one of my favourite bands of all time so I'm very biased when it comes to their music. Ambleside played shows with Stepson regularly until the pandemic.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amblesidehc/

Bandcamp: https://stepsonpunk.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Fr8MbK08l3g9yHrXb4j4Y/

Discover Australian Melodic Hardcore Bands #1

Today I will be sharing three great melodic hardcore bands each from different states.

New South Wales

Keepsake

From the city of Sydney, past Wild Fires members and a few new faces come together to write sad songs you can't help but sing along to. Keepsake released their debut EP Slowburn on the April 10th of 2021 and have been talking about releasing new music very soon. I've personally seen this band live and they put on a great show.

Check out the song Passivity from their debut EP on YouTube:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aukeepsake/

Bandcamp: https://keepsakeau.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20PmpnVklB8MTdPPnjxXvM?si=jOKChaulSxaiBEQF2KnecQ

South Australia

Raccoon City

Formerly known as Raccoon City Police Department the band released music from 2011-2015 then went on hiatus. They returned several years later releasing a single under their new name Raccoon City. This emo/melodic hardcore group is made up of  5 talented people from Adelaide. From all the images and footage I have seen they put on a great show.

Check out the single CARNATION from their second album on YouTube:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaccoonCityband/

Bandcamp: https://rcpd.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jjLXvgaQQxuk5KWsGKZhc?si=MmpL_eRrTr2BsCQYvwyt3A

Western Australia

Vacant Home

Formed in late 2016, the isolated city of Perth brings us a 5 piece melodic hardcore band. They started their journey by releasing their first single Shiver on the Dreambound YouTube channel to which they received raving reviews. Since being formed the original vocalist and bassist have left but they have new members and continue to play play gigs. I have personally seen this band many times and was never disappointed . 

Check out their very first single Shiver on YouTube:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vacanthomeau/

Bandcamp: https://vacanthomeau.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7prTdTVfJtpIkodHVYOxxH?si=HuQGoheoTpqkfFL0LZfiaQ