Triple J Announces Unearthed High 2021 Finalists

Triple J's annual Unearthed High competition has arrived once again, with the stalwart radio station announcing the five finalists chosen for 2021.

The quintet of prodigious music makers from around the country are in with the chance to win a huge slew of prizes: they'll be flown out to Sydney to professionally record their next big single in the triple j studios, get connected with some of the biggest names in the industry, and join the hugely prestigious alumni of previous Unearthed High winners.

The finalists for 2021 include:

Sydney synth-pop producer edith (aka Abby Taylor) for her dreamy alt tune Who Cares.

Queensland music student and wunderkind Jacob Biermann for his latest track, Red.

Perth underground rapper KAYPS with his breakout song NUISANCE! 

Northern Sydney indie-rock four-piece The Rions and their new tune Night Light.

And Melbourne pop chanteuse TIA for her latest single, Conversations.

As well as being in the running for Unearthed High 2021, KAYPS has also been announced as the recipient of this year's Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative. 

The artist will receive personal mentoring for the Association of Artist Managers, as well as an APRA AMCOS Songmakers songwriting program tailed to his musical style, taking place right inside his own school of Helena College.

The five performers now join the ranks of previous finalists and winners of the competition including Gretta Ray, Japanese Wallpaper, Tia Gostelow, Montaigne, Hockey Dad and stacks more.

Tune in to triple j Mornings next week to find out who will take out the top prize. You can find out more about the finalists via the triple j website here.

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