City Sounds: Beryl, 22 November
12:00pm -12:45pm @ Queen Street Mall Stage
Sydney-based Beryl have established a reputation as one of the city's most unique acts, known for their captivating live performances and distinct melding of indie-rock and art-folk across their prolific discography (15 releases to date). The band’s songwriting is both blunt and vulnerable, and coupled with intricate instrumental arrangements, Beryl’s cathartic sound has amassed a cult following and critical acclaim throughout the local music community, with their 2023 LP Dry Peel Crack nominated for Album of the Year at the FBi Radio SMAC Awards. Currently anticipating the release of their sophomore album Body Break in October 2025, Beryl will perform as an official showcasing artist at this year’s SXSW Sydney in the same month.
The band’s debut release Dry Peel Crack was an album that is seeping with deep vulnerability and masterful songwriting that only comes from years of experience. The album provides listeners with a snapshot of Beryl at their greatest, showcasing their range, uniqueness and ability – solidifying them as one of Sydney’s most exciting acts. This is a masterclass in the craft of songwriting and being so distinctly clear and confident in the vision. — Jasmin Williams and Rin Evans, 2SER