🎵 Big news, music fans! Record Store Day Australia 2026 is set to be a massive party for your ears, landing on April 18th! This year's star-studded lineup is headlined by none other than the legendary electronic duo, Empire of the Sun. Yup, Emperor Steele (Luke Steele) and Lord Littlemore (Nick Littlemore) are making waves with the special expanded edition of their iconic debut album Walking On A Dream. This album was a total game changer back in 2008, winning four ARIA Awards and hitting Australia's top 10 charts. Plus, its hit single "We Are the People" found fame when it synced to a cool Honda Civic ad and even cracked the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 65 later on! 🚗✨
But that's not all! 🚀 Record Store Day is all about scoring those killer exclusives, and this year, you can snag special drops from the likes of Spacey Jane, Ruel, and even TV favorite Bluey. And if you're a Holy Holy fan, you're in for a treat. Their final release Sweet Bitter Sweet is making its vinyl debut, with fresh new tunes and reimagined versions of fan favorites from their 14-year journey. This collection promises to be an emotional send-off while the band takes a chill break. 🌟
Record Store Day Australia kicked off in 2008 and continues to rock the boat every third Saturday of April, promoting the vibrant music scene and supporting over 200 local record stores. It's all about getting fresh beats out there and supporting indie artists, so don’t sleep on it! 💤
The country's top music makers like Ninajirachi, You Am I, Pond, and more always step up to share exclusive creations, with a total of 400+ rare releases up for grabs this year. But remember, they're only available in independent record shops. So, grab your crew, dust off that record player, and immerse yourself in this musical adventure! 🎉
Keep your ear to the ground for more release news coming soon, Australia! 🔥 For all the Record Store Day deets, hit up recordstoreday.com.au and get ready to celebrate the sweet sound of vinyl!