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Blissful Melancholy is a duo based in Melbourne known for their melodic original compositions.  Formed in 2025, the band consists of Freya on lead and harmony vocals and Sam on guitar, bass and keyboards. The duo blends rock and pop sensibilities with folky/alternative elements to create songs with strong hooks, catchy melodies and relatable lyrics that represent ‘slice of life’ and emotional beats.

Blissful Melancholy spent 2025 writing songs and performing in bars across Melbourne to road test their songs with the odd covers thrown in for good measure. With a lot of material already written and having established their sound, the duo is intending to record and release their first EP in 2026 to solidify their reputation as a must see act in the Melbourne music scene.

Blissful Melancholy is a duo based in Melbourne known for their melodic original compositions.&nbsp; Formed in 2025, the band consists of Freya on lead and harmony vocals and Sam on guitar, bass and keyboards. The duo blends rock and pop sensibilities with folky/alternative elements to create songs with strong hooks, catchy melodies and relatable lyrics that represent &lsquo;slice of life&rsquo; and emotional beats. Blissful Melancholy spent 2025 writing songs and performing in bars across Melbourne to road test their songs with the odd covers thrown in for good measure. With a lot of material already written and having established their sound, the duo is intending to record and release their first EP in 2026 to solidify their reputation as a must see act in the Melbourne music scene.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne is a J-AIR radio show playing all the newest music made in Melbourne. Melbourne has a vivacious, creative community of musicians constantly creating new fresh sounds of all genres. On the show we will not only be playing music but conducting live interviews with musicians.

The one-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne is a J-AIR radio show playing all the newest music made in Melbourne. Melbourne has a vivacious, creative community of musicians constantly creating new fresh sounds of all genres. On the show we will not only be playing music but conducting live interviews with musicians.
The one-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne

Indie Spotlight Melbourne Podcast 03.05.26 Episode 86 Blissful Melancholy Band

Markoe is a Melbourne-based soul-pop artist who made a bold leap from primary school teacher and mother of two, into the unpredictable world of music. Her rebrand wasn’t subtle—it was a full transformation. She traded lesson plans for lyrics, left behind a former artist name, and rebuilt from the ground up with a sound that’s raw, ambitious, and emotionally fearless. Markoe is making music that lives in the grey—between motherhood and ambition, desire and duty, past pain and present growth. Drawing influence from like Billie Eilish’s stripped-back vulnerability and Ariana Grande’s Sweetener, Markoe explores mental health, love, trauma, and the emotional weight of everyday life. Her music is raw, reflective, and haunting—written for anyone navigating the quiet in-between spaces of ambition and identity. 

Markoe is a Melbourne-based soul-pop artist who made a bold leap from primary school teacher and mother of two, into the unpredictable world of music. Her rebrand wasn&rsquo;t subtle&mdash;it was a full transformation. She traded lesson plans for lyrics, left behind a former artist name, and rebuilt from the ground up with a sound that&rsquo;s raw, ambitious, and emotionally fearless. Markoe is making music that lives in the grey&mdash;between motherhood and ambition, desire and duty, past pain and present growth. Drawing influence from like Billie Eilish&rsquo;s stripped-back vulnerability and Ariana Grande&rsquo;s Sweetener, Markoe explores mental health, love, trauma, and the emotional weight of everyday life. Her music is raw, reflective, and haunting&mdash;written for anyone navigating the quiet in-between spaces of ambition and identity.&nbsp;

Indie Spotlight Melbourne Podcast 26.03.26 Episode 89 Markoe

Her Sound Presents… A Night Celebrating Women in Music.

Eight incredible singer-songwriters, Shani Weiss, Celeste Kate, Sara Jane, Dragonfly Industri, Kat Greta, Laura Ellen, Brooke Reuss and Alexis Naylor, take the stage for one night only, sharing their love of music through intimate 20-minute sets of original songs.

The evening continues with a live Q&A hosted by Gracie Newton-Wordsworth, where you — the audience — can ask questions about their music, creative process, and personal music journeys.

To close the night, the artists reunite on stage in a powerful moment of unity, performing a song by a celebrated Australian female artist.

A once-off event. A night not to be missed.

Her Sound Presents&hellip; A Night Celebrating Women in Music. Eight incredible singer-songwriters, Shani Weiss, Celeste Kate, Sara Jane, Dragonfly Industri, Kat Greta, Laura Ellen, Brooke Reuss and Alexis Naylor, take the stage for one night only, sharing their love of music through intimate 20-minute sets of original songs. The evening continues with a live Q&amp;A hosted by Gracie Newton-Wordsworth, where you &mdash; the audience &mdash; can ask questions about their music, creative process, and personal music journeys. To close the night, the artists reunite on stage in a powerful moment of unity, performing a song by a celebrated Australian female artist. A once-off event. A night not to be missed.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne Podcast 19.03.26 Episode 88 Sara Jane and Brooke Reuss

Bianca Camiolo is a Melbourne-born artist bringing bold personality and high energy into the world of dance music. Blending pop vocals with EDM, house and techno influences, her sound captures the spirit of late nights, crowded dance floors and the freedom that comes from losing yourself in music. Raised in Melbourne and performing across the city, Bianca has been immersing herself in the local club scene, collaborating with DJs and producers while developing a sound that bridges emotional songwriting with upbeat electronic production. Her music is driven by nightlife culture, pop influences and a desire to create songs people can dance to while still connecting with the story behind them. Known for her authentic and energetic stage presence, she’s often told her performances feel as much like a conversation as a show. Bianca’s humour and unfiltered personality naturally come through on stage, making audiences laugh and feel comfortable letting go. With a growing catalogue of dance-driven tracks and a passion for collaboration within the Australian music scene, Bianca Camiolo is carving out a space where honest songwriting meets the energy of the club.

Bianca Camiolo is a Melbourne-born artist bringing bold personality and high energy into the world of dance music. Blending pop vocals with EDM, house and techno influences, her sound captures the spirit of late nights, crowded dance floors and the freedom that comes from losing yourself in music. Raised in Melbourne and performing across the city, Bianca has been immersing herself in the local club scene, collaborating with DJs and producers while developing a sound that bridges emotional songwriting with upbeat electronic production. Her music is driven by nightlife culture, pop influences and a desire to create songs people can dance to while still connecting with the story behind them. Known for her authentic and energetic stage presence, she&rsquo;s often told her performances feel as much like a conversation as a show. Bianca&rsquo;s humour and unfiltered personality naturally come through on stage, making audiences laugh and feel comfortable letting go. With a growing catalogue of dance-driven tracks and a passion for collaboration within the Australian music scene, Bianca Camiolo is carving out a space where honest songwriting meets the energy of the club.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne Podcast 03.05.26 Episode 86 Blissful Melancholy Band

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