The Grogans

The Grogans are a Melbourne-based trio consisting of Quin Grunden, Angus Sneddon, and Jordan Lewis. Formed in 2016 during high school, they have become central figures in the thriving Australian surf and garage rock scene.

Their sound identity is a sophisticated blend of 60s surf-pop, garage rock, and blues, characterized by heavy use of vintage-style reverb, tremolo-laden guitars, and multi-part vocal harmonies. Unlike many of their contemporaries who lean into punk aggression, The Grogans maintain a melodic, often nostalgic sensibility that draws heavily from the British Invasion and early American surf movements. Their career arc shows a steady evolution from the raw, high-energy garage sounds of 'Cacteyed' to the more nuanced and psych-leaning arrangements found on 'Which Way Is Out' and 'Find Me A Cloud'. Critically, they are praised for their 'genre-fluid' approach within the rock umbrella and their ability to capture a specific Australian coastal aesthetic. They occupy a cultural space alongside acts like Hockey Dad and Skegss but distinguish themselves through a deeper engagement with vintage recording aesthetics and a broader stylistic range that includes soul and blues influences.