In Australia, rock, punk and heavy streams are surging, and local artists are increasingly finding new audiences
far beyond home.
Spotify editors Joe Khan (AU & NZ) and Shannon Carragher (UK & IE) unpack what’s driving the growth, why the Australian and UK & Irish scenes connect so naturally, and how editorial helps music move across borders.
From emerging talent to global playlists, this is a conversation about scenes, discovery and turning local momentum into global connection.
