EGOISM is a Sydney-based indie pop and dream pop outfit that has become a central fixture of the Australian 'jangle' and 'dream' scenes since their formation in 2015. Led by co-vocalists Scout Eastment and Olive Rush, the band's identity is defined by a dual-lead vocal strategy that creates a unique harmonic depth, often compared to the interplay found in bands like The xx but with a much brighter, guitar-forward palette.
Their sound evolved from the lo-fi leanings of their 2017 debut EP 'It's Wearing Off' into a highly sophisticated, hi-fi production style seen in their 2025 full-length debut 'And Go Nowhere.' Critically, they are praised for bridging the gap between the DIY ethics of the Sydney underground and the commercial viability of Triple J-style indie pop. Their influence web includes 80s jangle pop (The Go-Betweens), 90s shoegaze (Slowdive), and contemporary Australian peers like Hatchie. The band occupies a cultural position as chroniclers of young adulthood in Australia, focusing on themes of identity, stagnation, and the passage of time.
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