Vote before it's too late!

Voting for the inaugural HOMEGROWN HUNDRED is moving into its final week, so make sure you get your votes in before it’s too late!

We have already seen an incredible number of votes come through,…

This is part six of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

So many bands absolutely killed it this year - far more than we can mention here, but here are some of the highlights!

The Tullamarines…

This is part five of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

This week we 're checking out some of the highlights of 2025 when it came to alternative music and and the hip-hop scene.

Worm Girlz…

This is part four of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

Here we cover the year's highlights in jazz, funk, soul, reggae, and psychedelia - kicking things off with the ultimate break out of 2025, the…

This is part three of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

Country, folk, and melancholy pop are three well-loved genres in Australia, and there was plenty of it to choose from in 2025!

On the sad…

Our fave Christmas-themed new releases from Australian artists

It's that time of year again, and if you're searching for new tracks to add to your Christmas day playlist, here's some of our top suggestions!

Starting off with a few cool…

The early emerging trends!

Australia has voted for hundreds of homegrown songs within the first two weeks since voting opened for the 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED - and some tracks are already emerging as front-runners! (more about that below).

With still…

This is part two of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

It's safe to say there was plenty of top-quality upbeat pop and dance music coming from Australia in 2025! One of several artists to see…

This is part one of a six-part series on the year in indie Aussie music. 

We found a lot to love in this year's metal scene, including some real stand-out albums. Genre-blending was the name of the game on st…

Guidelines and FAQ

Here are the full guidelines and frequently asked questions regarding the 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED.

About

What is the HOMEGROWN HUNDRED?

The HOMEGROWN HUNDRED is a public-voted music countdown conducted by Grassroots Earworm for the first time in…

Mark your diaries, because voting opens soon!

‘If only there was a countdown like the Hottest 100, but with only Australian songs…’

Guess what??

At Grassroots Earworm, we love triple j's annual Hottest 100 - it's fresh, it's fun, and…

Time for your annual T-shirt stock-up!

It's that time of year again - time to throw on a band T-shirt and support a good cause!

Ausmusic T-shirt day is an annual Aussie tradition - a day to wear your fave…

ALBUM REVIEW: Barefoot Spacemen, Tailspin

Eight-piece funk band Barefoot Spacemen's debut album Tailspin blends classic funk and soul grooves with old-school disco rhythms and modern R&B to create a collection of songs that is all their own.

The album follows…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Serendipiti (feat. Amela), Feather

A beautiful one-shot video for a spellbinding folk-pop song about closure.

Northern Rivers artist Serendipiti together with featured artist Amela from the Gold Coast give an authentic and enchanting performance.

Directed…

Our own guide to the best gig guides!

Here at Grassroots Earworm, our focus is on bringing studio recordings to fresh ears - but where do you turn when you want to get out and catch a live show?

Here…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Birdcapital and Tom Benter, Dusk

Give yourself something to ponder for days with this haunting music video full of intriguing imagery.

Directed by The Monaro Show and Lithana Panichit, the video was inspired by liminal…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Boogie Rockafella, Can You Feel It?

The premise is simple: football, pubs, and rock & roll.

Filmed at locations around North Melbourne (and featuring a cameo from former North Melbourne player Majak Daw), it's a…

Helping spread Australian music

Aussie musos Thelma Plum and Keli Holiday are fronting the call to ‘ausify your algo’ - a new campaign to help promote the discovery and spread of Australian music.

Music Australia's new Ausify campaign, which is…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Julia Why?, Deep Fake

Hazel the cocker spaniel is the star of this video from Sydney-based shoegaze band Julia Why? 

Deep Fake is about breaking free from social media, and features scenes of Hazel scrolling…

ALBUM REVIEW: Isy Cappo, Somewhere in the Lost and Found

Sydney artist Isy Cappo weaves together contemporary R&B, neo-soul, dance pop, and funk to bring us her debut EP Somewhere in the Lost and Found.

This album is rich and…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CHEAP-SKATE, CELLPHONE

We couldn't go past a clown-themed punk video, especially one with a neat little storyline involving a clownish interview.

CELLPHONE is the lead single from Gippsland artist CHEAP-SKATE's debut album REMEMBER YOU WILL…

Three other artists you might like

If you're a fan of Australian music legend Paul Kelly, here are three other artists we think you might like too!

BARRY MICHAEL

Melbourne artist Barry Michael has had a long career in music…

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE WEEK: OC3ANEYES, Two and a Half Freestyle

This video was the result of the 10x10 music video project, part of Adelaide Fringe. Ten artists were paired with ten filmmakers and given just ten days to plan,…