2000s and later

Later in the 1990s, and into the new millennium, garage rock saw a resurgence in Australia, alongside the US and UK. Bands such as Jet and The Vines rose to prominence. During this time Australian roots music came to some prominence with artists such as John Butler (leading the John Butler Trio), and The Waifs. Even more popular were singers-songwriters such as Delta Goodrem, Missy Higgins and Ben Lee.

The Dance scene in Australia (especially in Sydney) is growing, with the success of Australian acts overseas such as Kylie Minogue, Rogue Traders and Slinkee Minx. Minogue’s early success helped catapult Australian Dance music into the US, UK and Europe.

Somewhat belatedly, Australian hip hop artists began to receive commercial attention through artists like Hilltop Hoods, MC Trey, Maya Jupiter, 1200 Techniques and The Herd.

There is also a small, but vibrant hardcore punk and straight edge music scene with bands such as Embodiment 12:14, I Killed The Prom Queen and Parkway Drive as well as an emerging electro pop-rock movement started with Sydney-based band Sam Joole Band.