credit: Hannah McKimmie

HighSchool

“Potent indie pop that recalls early Beach Fossils, aspects of The Cure, while channeling elements of The Go-Betweens, but really they are forging fresh paths, & laying claim to a sound of their own.” CLASH

HighSchool are Rory Trobbiani & Luke Scott, a duo from Melbourne whose debut EP (Forever at Last) is a lo-fi gem. Championed by the likes of NME, The FADER, DIY, The Line of Best Fit & So Young, it served as a brilliant introduction.

Relocating to London from Melbourne in 2022, they toured with both CHVRCHES & NewDad before playing a summer of festivals. The autumn brought headline shows in the UK & across Europe, promoting not only their EP but also anthemic track ‘Only a Dream’ (a limited 7” on Dan Carey’s ever-great Speedy Wunderground label). They finished the year back home touring with Sam Fender on his Australian tour before headlining their own sold-out Melbourne show at The Corner Hotel.

Now signed to [PIAS], they've recorded their second EP with Finn Billingham (Sam Akpro, Sunken). Coming Spring 2024, it seamlessly builds on their debut. Primed by ‘August 19’, the first track to be aired, a richly atmospheric song that leans in on a bedroom pop sound.

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Events featuring HighSchool

Mar 14, 2024
12:00am — 12:40am
Presented by
Now Wave
Mar 14, 2024
5:15pm — 5:40pm
Presented by
SXSW DAY PARTY: Sounds Australia
Mar 14, 2024
11:00pm — 11:40pm
Presented by
Planetary Group
Mar 15, 2024
4:00pm — 4:30pm
Presented by
SXSW DAY PARTY: CLASH
About
From:
Melbourne, Australia
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Subgenre:
Alternative
Professional Connections
HighSchool is seeking the following:
  • Brand Partnership
  • Gear Endorsement
  • Other Artists to Tour With
  • Booking Agent - US
  • Sync/Music Supervisors