@second_idol

Emotive visceral alt-rock that is usually dark, loud and vengeful.

 Sydney, NSW
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Joined January 2014
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Kate Farquharson of Second Idol writes an op-ed detailing her experiences growing up in a hometown tainted by colonialism, a sentiment that inspired the band's latest single 'Postcolonial Blues'. themusic.com.au/features/pos…

Exploring The Postcolonial Blues: The Weight Of History And The Search For Belonging

Kate Farquharson of Second Idol writes an op-ed detailing her experiences growing up in a hometown tainted by colonialism, a sentiment that inspired the band's latest single 'Postcolonial Blues'.

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…and @YUNGATITA @BlanketOfficial @second_idol @girrlpuppy #borderline @StrangeNeighbs @mhaolmusic @illuminatihotts @parlours__ @runnner_music #bestnewmusic #musicblog #musicdiscovery idreamofvinyl.com/2025/03/10…

Our Favorite New Songs This Week 3/7/25

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5798tQG7xg144FNPRxlCZM?si=CXKTgsTrQfiygBGdiVZx-g&pi=998dqXeIRS-9x A bit late this week due it being at The New Colossus Festival but here are the best new releases...

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#only #good #music in my #SpotifyPlaylist open.spotify.com/playlist/6e… w/ #kingsinister #hante #nuunns @typeonegative #screamidol @Hauntme_music @second_idol @thecure #megalmodas @_Kellermensch @PINK_TURNS_BLUE #send me #your #Songs submithub.com/radio/shellsho… shellshockedradio.com
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"Second Idol are pitch perfect in their message on this one. Fans of Placebo should find plenty to love here." - @theAUreview | Get the first listen to Second Idol's new track 'Postcolonial Blues' 👇 theaureview.com/music/exclus…

Exclusive Single Premiere: Second Idol "Postcolonial Blues" (2025) - The AU Review

Discover the best new music, travel, film, gaming, arts, food, culture and book content on Australia's premier independent online publication. Since 2008.

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HEY, HI, HELLO!!! how are y’all feeling on this wintry monday evening? please give it up for our latest feature artist: the equally savage & sexy, rip-roaring rock’n’rollers with social commentary as biting as their earwormish riffs, gadigal/sydney-based quartet ✨SECOND IDOL✨
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Thanks so much @elliebean666 + @transgenre_au 🩷
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Second Idol returns with music video for new single "Boxing Ring" | @second_idol plasticmag.co.uk/2024/04/sec…

Second Idol releases new music video

Sydney-based rock outfit Second Idol have been going from strength to strength with their blend of alternative rock, goth, grunge and post-punk over the last four years. Led by vocalist and guitarist...

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Much love @realrealclout 💖 "Their sound has a 90s verve to it that feels intoxicating and edgy, evoking the same kind of spirit as bands like Placebo, who’s unconventional and atmospheric approaches gave them a similar kind of intensity. "
CLOUT@realrealclout25 Mar 2024
.@second_idol explore gender inequality in music on their powerful latest single 'Boxing Ring' buff.ly/3xaVLLm
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March 23rd Show on @Aspenwaiteradio @KDUBRadio1 Featuring amongst others @counting7s @PNTPmusic @METZtheband @shadowshow_det @bellalunemusic @mgd20161204 @thewivez @amileighmusic @sixsunmusic @second_idol @twinskeletonsuk @LOT_SPiRiTS
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Alternative Revolution is live at 6pm tonight on anchor.radio. Usual banter between me & Ed, along with some of the finest new releases, tracks from @DylanWardMusic_ ,@maryshelleyband,@Kindsight2, @RLEUKOfficial,@second_idol,@TeenageWaitress, @thisislibcard & many more

Home | Anchor Radio

Anchoring friendships upon waves of sound

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Cheers @chrisredjam ♥️
Chris Redjam@chrisredjam19 Mar 2024
March 19th Radio Show on @Aspenwaiteradio @KDUBRadio1 Featuring amongst others @second_idol @sixsunmusic @MammothPenguins @fyouneral @RaveryMoore @amileighmusic @yesofficial Pythies, Frozen Sky, Pink Milk, Acid Mammoth & Dichotomy Engine.
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Our Favorite New Songs This Week 3/8/24 from @second_idol @TherosadocsUK @bottlerockets_ @bl00msday @beddyrays @winonafighter @listentohook @LinnKochEmmery @marbellasband @weareswimschool #NewMusicFriday #NewSingle #Spotify #Playlist #indie open.spotify.com/playlist/58…

Our Favorite New Songs This Week 3/8/24

The best new releases out this week. Email paul@idreamofvinyl.com with new tracks for consideration on future playlists #indie #alternative #newmusicfriday #musicblog

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“It feels as though we're thrown into a boxing ring with each other, fighting for scraps, where often the more femme-presenting individual wins and men leer from every corner.” Read our chat with @second_idol, unpacking the belting new song 'Boxing Ring': themusic.com.au/features/the…

The Anger & Irony Driving Second Idol’s Belting New Single ‘Boxing Ring’

“It feels as though we're thrown into a boxing ring with each other, fighting for scraps, where often the more femme-presenting individual wins and men leer from every corner.”

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HAPPY RELEASE DAY 🌟💞 cc: Slow Cinema, King Ibis, @second_idol & Sam Heselwood
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BOXING RING // 8.3.24 Pre-save the single now: bit.ly/sibxngrng #australianmusic
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📷 Marcus Wright Mailing list sign-up: bit.ly/3Uw5ipK #AustralianMusic
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Thank you to bipoc_punk insta for featuring Kate in its showcasing of BIPOC people in punk <3 Bipoc people in punk rock FTW. Photo by the lovely Jasmine Tan. #bipoc #punk #australianmusic instagram.com/p/Crcea4RuKxO/

BIPOC in Punk (@bipoc_punk) • Instagram photos and videos

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Last night was beautiful, thanks to everyone who turned up and caught us before @cry_club ❤️‍🔥 Gorg photos from The Underground Stage 📷 theundergroundstage.com/show…

Second Idol @ Crowbar Sydney, 26th Mar

“Second Idol’s set is as strident and uncompromising as ever, a determined blast to the face. There’s more focus these days too, a band committed to strike you right in the guts, shatter your…

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❤️‍🔥SELFISH SUNDAYS set times are here❤️‍🔥 ICYMI @cry_club dropped a new single so get on it 🔥 👏 Drink specials 5-8pm. FREE ENTRY via RSVP: bit.ly/3TsLq4E See you there and GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW NSW FRIENDS ☑️ Thx @YoursandOwls @CrowbarSyd 📷 Nova Farrell
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VERY EXCITED to be main support for the incredible @cry_club in this absolutely stacked instalment of Selfish Sundays by @CrowbarSyd x @YoursandOwls Sunday 26 March. FREE ENTRY 🔥 #SydneyGigs #SydneyMusic #AustralianMusic #SecondIdol
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