dust

Newcastle post-punk quintet dust are fast cementing thier status as one of Australia's most singular and essential bands. Urgent, mesmeric, and arresting both on and off the stage, the collective have wasted no time in ensuring that their music and message reaches as far as it possibly can. Offering a contemporary take on Australian post-punk, along with elements of experimental jazz and electronic music, dust have curated a sound that is as dark, introspective, and angular as it is powerful and progressive. In March 2023, Dust unveiled their debut EP, 'et cetera, etc,' a testament to their creative prowess and sonic innovation. Blending contemporary Australian post-punk with experimental jazz and electronic influences, Dust has forged a sound that is simultaneously brooding, introspective, and dynamically progressive. In the year since their debut EP dust have worked to valiantly graduate from in demand support act into a seasoned live outfit. Appearances at The Great Escape, BIGSOUND, SXSW (Sydney and Austin) alongside multi-date tours supporting Interpol and Bloc Party nationally in Australia and touring across Europe & UK and playing at well know festivals as London Calling in Amsterdam and Pitchfork Music Festival in London. April 2024 has the ban back with a new single ‘Trust U See' which shows the clearest example of dust’s live show prowess. ‘Trust U See’, in their own words, is an “alarming and visceral sonic exploration of both literal and underlying feelings. Justin’s literal lyrical recount of searching for pain relief and feeling frustrated is paralleled with metaphorical messages of trust, relationships and frustration. As dust continues to evolve and explore new musical territories, together, they’re set to provide Australian music with the sort of powerful jolt that will reverberate for years to come.