Newcastle post-punk quintet dust are fast cementing their status as one of the country’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.

Having formed in 2020 the group consists of vocalists and guitarists Gabriel Stove and Justin Teale, bassist Liam Smith, guitarist and saxophonist Adam Ridgway, and drummer Kye Cherry gathered whenever they could to hone their craft, performing at every possible chance as they sharpened their sprawling yet intricate sound.

All the while hard at work behind the scenes, putting the finishing touches on their debut EP ‘et cetera, etc’.

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.

Leaning heavily on themes of mortality, family, and social commentary, et cetera, etc arrives not just as an accomplished debut, but a vital addition to local music as a whole.

Since the release of the EP their music has allowed the band to reach new audiences and already expand their fanbase beyond their Australian roots with headline shows across the UK and Europe as well as playing well known festivals as London’s Pitchfork Festival and London Calling in Amsterdam in 2023.

All the while touring relentlessly in Australia supporting acts such as DZ Deathrays, Press Club & Trophy Eyes and supporting international acts as Slowdive, Interpol & Bloc Party.

2024 has already seen the band head over to the United States for SXSW and they have just been announced on a massive UK and European tour supporting Interpol later in the year. With new music on the horizon to be released through Kanine Records this is shaping up to be a break out year for the band.