Put another shrimp on the barbie, ya flamin' gallah! 26 January is Australia Day! And what finer way to celebrate than to get a bunch of whining bloody pommes to list their favourite bands and artists from Down Under.

In case you thought Australian music was all about failed pop stars straining for one last pop at dignity before an endless tour of the UK's pantomime circuit, think again. Australia has a magnificent music scene. And here to prove it, is a list of some of the country's finest.

Think we've missed out on an Antipodean masterpiece? Go down under the article to the comments box to leave you suggestions.

ACDC - 'Highway To Hell'

OK, so Brian Johnson, the band's vocalist since 1980, isn't Australian, but with the other 80% in posession of Aussie passports , they still qualify, very much, as an Australian band. Once of the original metal acts, ACDC are famed for high octane tunes, screeching vocals and, of course, Angus Young's schoolboy uniform. (Stephen Morris)

The Avalanches - 'Frontier Psychiatrist'

Back at the turn of the millenium, The Avalanches released a mindbendingly awesome album by the name of 'Since I Left You'. It was made up entirely of samples - some miniscule in length - resulting in brand new songs that sounded completely weird and just a little bit wonderful. And 'Frontier Psychiatrist' is one of the album's highlights. Get it here. (Stephen Morris)

Emily Barker - 'Pause'

We've featured a couple of Emily Barker And The Red Clay Halo's songs on our free downloads pages of late ('Fields Of June' with Frank Turner being one of them). Emily Barker's is a familiar voice to anyone who likes gritty crime drama on the beeb. Her songs have featured on the opening credits to the English verison of 'Wallender' and 'The Shadow Line'.

There's something enigmatic and enchanting about the gentle delivery from Emily Barker, originally from Western Australia. Absolutely spell binding. Get 'Pause', as used on 'The Shadow Line' here. (Stephen Morris)

Cloud Control - 'Gold Canary'

Cloud Control come from the gorgeous Blue Mountains just outside Sydney. And there's something of the verdant landscape that seeps through their music, none more so than in this single from 2011. Get 'Gold Canary' here. (Stephen Morris)

Rowland S. Howard — 'Dead Radio'

Rowland S. Howard, sometimes known as Roland Howard, made an explosive solo album (now out of print) called Teenage Snuff Film. The music is more tense, murderous and evil than Nick Cave's southern gothic noodlings. The opening song is a chilling wonder. Get it here. (Mark Nicholls)

The Jezebels - 'Try Colour'

The Jezebels have been all over Shout4Music of late, what with free downloads and a recent Back Page interview with Sam Lockwood from the band. We make no apology for this. They are, after all, very good. If you haven'te taken advantage of the free download of this Stevie Nicks-ish track yet, here's another chance. (Get it here)

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Seeker Lover Keeper – 'Light All My Lights'

Seeker Lover Keeper, formed in 2011, combines the talents of Aussie singer-songwriters Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmann and Holly Throsby. Tinged with romantic idealism, hope and mellifluous vocal harmonies, 'Light All My Lights' speaks of how the unity of two people is more powerful than facing the world separately and alone. 'We can be higher than our heights/I'll be a fighter by your side/And we'll all be so strong.' (Sheila Ring)

Angus and Julia Stone – 'Love Will Take You' (pictured)

Chugging along like an olden-day train, Sydney's Angus and Julia Stone's inoffensive 'Love Will Take You' ruminates on love's uplifting emotional journey that can enrich people's lives and lead to a sense of belonging in the world. Amidst a flurry of sumptuous string instrumentation, the brother-sister duo sing, 'If we hadn't had the heart/We wouldn't have this home' and 'In my arms let's share the cold.' Get it here. (Sheila Ring)

Megan Washington - 'I Believe You Liar'

Megan Washington is a huge hit in Australia. And with her fantastic voice and great song writing, it's both a shock and a shame she's not more well known in the UK. her songs range from kooky playfulness to searching and sorrowful ballads. Get it here. (Stephen Morris)