Newcastle indie label backs three young rock bands
Music producer Luke Mack founded The General Records. He signed Jetlag, Iryss and Hazyshade to revive Newcastle's indie music scene.
Luke Mack is a musician and producer who moved to Newcastle from Sydney. Mack started his own indie label to support young rock bands.
The General Records signed three bands: grunge-inspired Jetlag, jazz-influenced Iryss and lo-fi Hazyshade. All three are early in their careers but already winning local competitions and drawing crowds.
Mack plans to release their first album on vinyl and CD in January. Each band will contribute two tracks.
His goal is to bring back the spirit of the 1990s music scene. Indie labels toured bands together then and released records as collectives.
- Jetlag, Iryss, Hazyshade
- Bands signed
- Vinyl and CD
- Release formats
- One on side A, one on side B
- Tracks per band
Why it mattersSupporting new artists through collaboration builds strong music careers beyond streaming numbers alone.
AustraliaNewcastle's live music scene attracts touring musicians and audiences; supporting local bands keeps venues busy and builds the city's reputation.
