INDIE SOUNDS FROM THE HARBOUR CITY
2022...35 years in the making, the new Vi-Nil compilation album is available on Digipak CD and clear purple and green splatter vinyl.
CD contains.10 bands, 20 tracks.
Killer-art courtesy of Ben Brown, and featuring Hard Ons, Conspirators, Psychotic Turnbuckles, Labradogs, Howling Commandos, Lipstick Killers, Gulf Klub, Stig Cant Clap, The 22s and The Klerks.
All tracks from 1983-1986 single releases. This will be the first time we have released any of these bands on CD.
The vinyl contains 14 tracks and is a total work of art. Art by Ben Brown.
INDIE SOUNDS FROM THE CENNY COAST
20 track 2023 CD compilation album featuring ten awesome bands from the NSW Central Coast region.
Tyrants, Lemon Joe, Lion Island, Froth Dogs, Shacked, Not Good Not Bad, Turtle Custard, Sitting Down, Soda Simulator and Outer Control.
Infectious chunks of power pop, indie rock, funkadelia, garage, pysch, pub punk, sugar pop and more.
12 track vinyl compilation album featuring six awesome bands from the NSW Central Coast region.
Tyrants, Lemon Joe, Lion Island, Shacked, Not Good Not Bad, Turtle Custard.
Catchy chunks of power pop, indie rock, funkadelia, garage, pysch and killer sugar pop
Art by Marty Schneider
INDIE SOUNDS FROM NEWY & THE HUNTER
THE 2024 INDIE SOUNDS compilation features 13 awesome Newcastle bands. 13 tracks on clear and splatter vinyl, and 26 tracks on digipak CD.
Drugs in Sport, Howlin' Rats, PIT, I Hate People, The Grounds, Butterknife, Mucho Sonar, Trashed Again, Jan, Boudicca, Golden Gaytimes, Goon Gremlins and Elestial.
From melodious dreamy pop to garage grunge, solid hard rock and snotty punk, this one has it all. Killer art by FOX.
The perfect Newcastle musical snapshot.
INDIE SOUNDS FROM THE GONG & surrounds
The 2025 INDIE SOUNDS compilation features 14 hard kicking bands from Wollongong and surrounding areas.
14 tracks on vinyl and 28 tracks on CD.
From punk to melodic garage and tainted lullabies, this is the quintessential Gong showcase.
Hugs, Owen guns, Leftards
Radio rejects, Ocaen,
Sugar Beats, Dark Clouds,Shakamoto ,
Loose surface, Strike Outs,
Rawrus Tongue, Sweaty Bettys , Misso,
Little girl likes her brain,
This one rocks a little heavier than previous Indies, but it's still just as lovable! Art by Glenno.
INDIE SOUNDS FROM THE HARBOUR CITY Vol.2
The 2026 INDIE SOUNDS compilation features some of the best current Sydney bands, including Hard Ons, Van Ruin, The Darrans, Mezcaltones, Nunchukka Superfly, The On and Ons, The Jane Does, Tshitaki, Fowl Weather Vein, Disgraceland, Division 4, Jupiter 5, Pocketwatch, and Little Incursions.
From pop to punk, post-punk, garage and rock...we've got you covered. 14 tracks in all on coloured vinyl, and 25 tracks on digipak CD.
Awesome artwork by Pineapple Stickers
INDIE SOUNDS from the HARBOUR CITY Vol.2- the bands
the hard ons
the hard ons
the hard ons
Timeless in every sense.
Still punching out killer riffs and sweaty tunes after 40 years
Popped punk at its finest!
the darrans
the hard ons
the hard ons
Northern beaches noise-makers who put the fun into LOUD!
Love a beer and a party...
Lock the fridge.
jupiter 5
the hard ons
jupiter 5
60s and 70s garage punk exponents with some wicked musical pedigree.
Interplanetary sonic mayhem with the perfect dash of lunacy.
tshitaki
the hard ons
jupiter 5
A bulldozer to your brain , with killer melodies to boot.
Absolutely insane live!
A beautiful brutal pill.
.
division 4
the on and ons
the on and ons
The 80s mod band hit the studio to put down a brand new track.
A touch of yesteryear with some sleek futuro airs.
Slick popsters!
the on and ons
the on and ons
the on and ons
Power pop veterans of the indie scene with a strong nod to the 60s.
Jaggedly popped guitar and swirling keys.
Paisley pop exponents.
disgraceland
the on and ons
disgraceland
Surf-side garage rock with a madman at the helm.
Tongue firmly planted in the butt cheeks.
A live must!
pocketwatch
the on and ons
disgraceland
Young guitar-pop purveyors.
Best dressed pop-rockers on the circuit, with more energy than a busted bee hive!
Sonic happy jacks!
the mezcaltones
nunchukka superfly
the mezcaltones
Tarantino meets Tex Mex.
Desert-surf hillbilly rock that's always a visual spectacle.
Saddle up and slap those chaps!
the jane does
nunchukka superfly
the mezcaltones
Effervescent infectious pop that comes fully aerated.
Plenty of bounce per ounce.
Dangerously infectious!
little incursions
nunchukka superfly
nunchukka superfly
Portishead reminiscent trip hop from seasoned industry players.
Lazy, alluring airs that wash over you almost hypnotically.
Drop the pill!
nunchukka superfly
nunchukka superfly
nunchukka superfly
A frantic, hectic aural assault.
Hi-octane energy that takes zero prisoners.
Rip the bandaid!
fowl weather vein
fowl weather vein
fowl weather vein
A captivating intensity permeates the FWV sound.
Kinda post-punk. Kinda borderline mental to a degree.
A rivetting gritty edge
van ruin
fowl weather vein
fowl weather vein
Classic Northern beaches garage rock that's wrapped in salt air and early morning surfs.
Blazing guitar. Snappy backbeats.
Get ruined!
the tour
fowl weather vein
the tour
This years's tour is a killer.
July 3-Dissent Bar ACT
July 4 -Ryan's Hotel Thirroul
July 5- The Marlin Ulladulla
July 10-The Hamo Newcastle
July 11- Six String Erina
July 12- Deadset Darlinghurst
July 17- Lou Lou Room Wynnum
July 18 -Coffs Harbour Hotel
July 19-Blah Bar Lismore
July 24- Crowbar Sydney
July 25 Vi-Nil HQ Ourimbah
July 26- Link & Pin
This years's tour is a killer.
July 3-Dissent Bar ACT
July 4 -Ryan's Hotel Thirroul
July 5- The Marlin Ulladulla
July 10-The Hamo Newcastle
July 11- Six String Erina
July 12- Deadset Darlinghurst
July 17- Lou Lou Room Wynnum
July 18 -Coffs Harbour Hotel
July 19-Blah Bar Lismore
July 24- Crowbar Sydney
July 25 Vi-Nil HQ Ourimbah
July 26- Link & Pin Woy Woy
July 31- The Vic Orange
August 1 Crossroads Dubbo
August 7- Diamond Dogs Dapto
August 8- Wings & Tins Dee Why
INDIE SOUNDS from the gong & surrounds- the bands
the owen guns
the owen guns
the owen guns
Irreverent. Honest. Insane
The Owen Guns don't hold back, and say what they wanna say in a way that no other band can.
Rivetting live!
sugar beats
the owen guns
the owen guns
Indie garage with plenty of that ragged pop essence.
Blistering. Powerful. Edgy.
Perfectly serrated.
leftards
the owen guns
dark clouds
Leftards are a lunatic asylum set to music.
Veterans of the scene, they put the K in krazy and never disappoint live.
Ever evolving.
dark clouds
the owen guns
dark clouds
Brutally beautiful live, The Dark Clouds are unmatched for their brill live deliveries.
Darkness of the enthralling ilk.
loose surface
loose surface
loose surface
A shit ton of fun, and our fave late night rockers.
They love their beers, and we love their all round nice guy (and gal) 'tude.
Climbing the ranks fast.
misso
loose surface
loose surface
Catchy, quirky indie pop with plenty of squelched guitar.
Edgy surf sounds and just enough weirdery to keep ya intrigued.
Good. Different.
sweaty bettys
loose surface
sweaty bettys
We've loved The Sweaty Bettys since our first encounter.
Infectious punky street sounds with oodles of catchy melodies.
Ya can't help but love 'em.
strike outs
loose surface
sweaty bettys
Bulldozer punk rock.
Twins born with music in their veins and a brutal punch that slams harder than Tyson in his heyday.
Once bitten!
rawrus tongue
rawrus tongue
rawrus tongue
Loud, raucous,sweaty rock that lives on the edge of 101 punk avenue.
No time to breathe, just dive in.
Grievous bodily assault by guitar!
radio rejects
rawrus tongue
rawrus tongue
A lotta fun at a rapid pace.
Beautifully popped punk with plenty of sweaty tongue in cheek.
Catchy as all hell.
ocaen
rawrus tongue
shakamoto
Absolute killer live!
Jumpy, infectious, squelched street-punked rock.
Molten indie goodness!
shakamoto
rawrus tongue
shakamoto
Another live powerball!
A menacing sizzle that bites with both layers.
Scarily good !
little girl likes her brain
little girl likes her brain
Guitars aplenty and a don't give a rats attitude.
A solid assault to the brain and buggerall holds barred!
Crank it!
hugs
little girl likes her brain
Perfectly popped indie rock with a punkesque edge.
Infectious to the core.
A warm hug for your ears!
the tour
the tour
What's an album without a launch tour? Last year we locked in ten dates and had a ball. This year we are upping the anti to fifteen shows!
More details soon.
June 27-Federal Hotel Bellingen
June 28 -Planet Skate Port Macquarie
June 29-Civic Hotel Lismore
July 4- Dissent Bar ACT
July 5- The Vault Port Kembla
July 6 -Marlin Ulladulla
July 11-E
What's an album without a launch tour? Last year we locked in ten dates and had a ball. This year we are upping the anti to fifteen shows!
More details soon.
June 27-Federal Hotel Bellingen
June 28 -Planet Skate Port Macquarie
June 29-Civic Hotel Lismore
July 4- Dissent Bar ACT
July 5- The Vault Port Kembla
July 6 -Marlin Ulladulla
July 11-Elton Chong Penrith
July 12-Wings & Tins
Dee Why
July 13 Link & Pin Woy Woy
July 18-PFR Lounge Brisb
July 19 Lou Lou Room
Wynnum, Brisbane
July 20-Mo's Desert House Gold Coast
July 25-Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle
July 26--Vi-Nil Records HQ, Ourimbah
July 27 -Six String Brewery Erina