EGOISM creates a sound that is both expansive and deeply intimate, characterized by the seamless vocal interplay between Scout Eastment and Olive Rush. Their music occupies the sweet spot between the hazy textures of 90s shoegaze and the sharp, hook-driven sensibilities of modern indie pop. It is music that feels like a memory you can't quite place, filled with shimmering guitars and driving rhythms that push against a sense of quiet longing.
What truly distinguishes the band is their ability to make suburban life feel cinematic. Their production is lush and polished, yet it retains a raw emotional core through confessional lyrics and breathy, harmonized delivery. They use reverb not just as an effect, but as a space for their stories of self-examination and growing pains to breathe, creating a sonic environment that is consistently warm and inviting.
Start with their 2025 album 'And Go Nowhere' to hear their sound at its most refined and confident. Tracks like 'Enemies' or 'Getting Older' serve as perfect entry points, showcasing their knack for writing soaring choruses that mask a deeper, more complex emotional weight. It is the ideal soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in the bittersweet moments of everyday life.
Egoism (typeset as EGOISM) is an Australian pop band from Sydney, New South Wales. The band was formed in 2015, and currently consists of co-lead vocalists Scout Eastment (bass) and Olive Rush (guitar) with drummer Adam Holmes. The band released their debut album, And Go Nowhere, in May 2025, which peaked at #9 on the Australian Artist Album Chart upon release. The band has also released three EPs − 2017's It's Wearing Off, 2020's On Our Minds and 2025's (Trust Me) − as well as several stand-alone singles.
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