Conceived in the echo chambers of Canada’s motel bathrooms, Meres hails from northern Tasmania/Lutruwita. The punk-adjacent four-piece blends reverberating vocals, brooding dissonance, and visceral sharpness into a sound that sits between weirdo-scary-pop-rock, snack-rock, and 90s grunge with teeth. Influences include Speedy Ortiz, Bad History Month, and Adalita. Introspective, cynical, and uncomfortably honest, Meres explores themes of dissidence, obscurity, and the mundane. They've landed AMRAP chart placements, national airplay, and multiple grants, including the 2023 Nick Balcombe Foundation “Live Your Dream” Grant. Frontperson Mary Shannon has been a three-time Tasmanian nominee for “Live Voice of the Year” at the National Live Music Awards. Their long-awaited debut album WORRIED SICK arrives April 2025, produced by Anna Laverty, engineered by Ben Simms (A. Swayze & the Ghosts), and mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, The Pixies).

PRODUCER/MIXER/ENGINEER

Anna Laverty is a music devotee.  Her dedication to music production, mixing and engineering has seen her steadily establish herself as one of Australia's finest producers.

Based in Melbourne, Anna has recorded albums for The Peep Tempel, Paul Dempsey, Jae Laffer, Cut Copy, Ruby Boots, New Gods and Eagle & the Worm.

Since moving back to Australia after several years abroad, Anna has been involved in the production and/or engineering of many of Australia's premier artists including Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Kate Miller-Heidke and Paul Kelly - to name a few.

Anna started promoting and booking gigs in her home town of Perth, Western Australia at the tender age of 16 and this became the launch pad for a career that saw her graduate from the coveted WAAPA (Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts) with a Distinction in Sound Engineering.  Embarking on an antipodean migration, she harnessed her entrepreneurial skills by establishing the successful Soho indie club night "Hooked Up" and created her own label imprint of the same name along the way, consistently cultivating her talent as a producer.

In 2008 Anna joined London's Miloco Studios, working alongside industry luminaries Ben Hillier (U2, Blur, Elbow, Patrick Wolf and the Macabees) and Paul Epworth (Adele, Azealia Banks, Foster the People and Cee Lo Green).  Working with these master craftsmen afforded Anna the opportunity to add an impressive roll call of international acts to her credits including Florence and the Machine, Bloc Party, Depeche Mode, Travis and Jarvis Cocker.

Comfortable working with a diverse range of artists and genres, Anna is a dynamic producer whose creative ingenuity is equally matched by her technical prowess.

If you would like to work with Anna, request a full discography or get further information, please contact us on info@catherineharidy.com or Anna directly at aklaverty@gmail.com

minimalist power ballads & art-rock 
DON'T LET THE DOG YEARS CASH IN ♥ 
New EP - The Dog Years - out May 25

Emilee South plays fervent and charging rock music. Combining the raw edge of punk with the driving force of rock, South shouts unapologetically over chaotic guitar riffs and driving rhythms to themes of capitalism, feminism, privilege, power and community. 

With influences ranging from Grinderman and IDLES to Sharon Van Etten, the band transition seamlessly from exciting hooks to unyielding power. Their debut album, recorded with acclaimed producer Anna Laverty, is due for release late 2023.

Bookings & Collaborations: contact@xyloaria.com

Bella Deer is an Australian singer/songwriter and performing artist from Geelong, Victoria known for her emotive storytelling, powerful vocals, and expansive sonic landscapes. With a sound that blends raw lyricism and heartfelt melodies, her music is often compared to Florence and the Machine, though she maintains a distinct voice all of her own. Bella has steadily built a dedicated following, captivating audiences with her emotional depth and raw performances.

Her live shows are a true testament to her talent, headlining sold-out performances across Australia and sharing stages with notable acts such as Husky Gawenda, Thirsty Merc, and Thando. Bella's single "Care Too Much" earned her finalist spots in the prestigious APRA AMCOS Vanda and Young Global Songwriting Competition, as well as an Honourable Mention and finalist recognition in the International Songwriting Competition, further solidifying her place as one of Australia's most promising emerging artists. Internationally, she performed in Seoul, South Korea and Italy at the Ferrara International Buskers Festival.

With the upcoming release of her debut EP in late 2024, Bella continues to push the boundaries of her sound. The EP delves into themes of personal growth. As she prepares for a series of EP launch shows, Bella Deer is firmly positioned to leave a lasting impact on both the Australian and international music scenes.

Pirra are a quartet based out of Wollongong making strikingly danceable indie pop. Their live show is a mix of live instrumentation combined with washes of synth and programmed sounds to make a rich, catchy and seductive blend of modern pop which will find you bopping in your seats.

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