Bunbury’s reputation has been shaped by a handful of loud headlines, but the city’s creative output tells a completely different story. Beyond the stereotypes is a scene full of artists building something that's breaking out of the South West. Here are three acts proving Bunbury deserves a closer look.

Side effects may include a good bloody time. You've probably already seen & heard them all over Tiktok and Instagram , but meet the South Carolina banterlords bringing back the pop punk we were raised on. Pop punk has always thrived on misfits in many different forms, and Fun While It Lasted are proudly carrying that torch. Born out of Lexington, South Carolina in 2017, the band started as Austin Whitney’s stubborn refusal to quit. The first lineup dissolved before it ever

Fuck industry hype, RATSALAD play gigs harder than your headlining acts. Meet the Gero locals rocking their way round the pub, the globe, and into your hearts. So here's the scoop, they're bloody sick and they bloody rock. I could finish the article there but i'd be doing a disservice to you all. I first stumbled across RATSALAD from my Spotify Algorithm and I never turned back. From first listen I was hooked as if they were a fine wine, with notes of WAAX, Grinspoon, and Par

Breakdowns, big hooks, and bold riffs. Belgravia are Perth's loudest love letter to pop punk. If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when five self-proclaimed losers accidentally write bangers, Belgravia’s your answer. Hailing from Perth and slinging pop punk/easycore with a wink and a wallop, this band’s journey is as chaotic as their riffs, and we're here for it. Belgravia started like most great things: with three mates, a dream, and a revolving door of band members.

If punk's a party, Ratshit Strap just kicked ya door in. Meet the 4 piece punk renegades raising hell throughout the 6160. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a CAKE cover band implodes and leaves behind a trail of bass riffs, broken drumsticks, and roller hockey bruises, meet Ratshit Strap. Born in 2022 from the ashes of “Prolonging the Nugget” (yes, really), this Freo-based punk outfit is loud, fast, and allergic to taking themselves too seriously. Seb (bass & lead vo