Emilee South plays commanding and fervent rock music.
Combining the raw edge of punk with the driving force of rock, South shouts unapologetically over chaotic guitar riffs and charging rhythms to themes of capitalism, feminism, privilege, power and community.
With influences ranging from Grinderman and IDLES to Sharon Van Etten, the band transition seamlessly from urgent hooks to unyielding power. With features in Rolling Stone, support from RRR and PBS and a double-add to Double J rotation, South’s debut album ‘LUXURY’, recorded with acclaimed producer Anna Laverty, is out now.
‘LUXURY’ Album, released June 2024 — 27,314 Spotify Streams
‘Rat Race’ and ‘Do Your Best’ added to Double J rotation
‘LUXURY’ listed in Rolling Stone ‘Best Australian Music of the Week’, June 2024
‘LUXURY’ added to RRR Soundscapes, June 2024
‘Do Your Best’ listed in PBS FM Top Tracks, July 2024
Stats and Streams
Supports
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Mo’Ju, Motorace, The Teskey Brothers, Phil Jamieson, Rocket Science, Ruby Boots.
Festivals
Mordi Fest (2024), LuliePalooza (2023), Across The Punt (2023), Sheila’s Shakedown (2021), St Kilda Fest (2020), Isol-Aid Music Festival (2020), Reclink Community Cup Livestream Festival (2020), Brunswick Music Festival (2019), Dirt Daze (2019), A Hitch To The Sticks (2019), Out On The Weekend (2018), Bigsound (2018), Kyneton Music Festival (2018), Americana Music Festival, TN (2017).
Headline Shows
‘LUXURY’ Album Launch (September 2024), The Curtin — 120 tickets sold
‘Control’ Single Release Residency (April 2024), The Gem
‘Weekend’ Single Launch (2023), The Old Bar — 120 tickets sold
‘Shotgun’ Single Launch (2019), The Old Bar
‘Heartbreaker’ Single Release Residency (2018), The Gem
‘Motel’ EP Launch (2017), Gasometer Band Room (350 cap) — Sold Out
‘Aloha, Au Revoir’ Debut EP Launch (2014), Northcote Uniting Church Hall (300 cap) — Sold Out
Poster by Sebi White
Press
“A robust rock cut.”
“Emilee South has emerged as a front-runner of our country's rock scene's next generation”
“Local music doesn’t fit the A-list bill much better than Emilee South.”
