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Sydney pop-punk band Refinery Drive are a passionate mix of attitude, power and energy. Their unique sound blends pop, punk, metalcore and jazz. They’ve been referred to as the “Aussie Paramore” and definitely draw inspiration from Tonight Alive and New Found Glory. Meeting at Sydney’s Big Music and School of Rock Australia, Jenna, Jack, Dorian and Oli have been touring and performing since before they were teenagers. They love playing live and are a regular on the Sydney pub scene. The Underground Stage put it perfectly: “Refinery Drive slam large pop-punk nails straight to the back of the head, no apologies, no restraint. From start to end it’s like it's trying to provide a point, a message and a warning. A fabulous vocal flying high over a beefy band rarely disappoints.” The band has supported some incredible acts like DZ Deathrays and The Buoys, and they’ve won band comps Northern Composure Unplugged (judged by INXS's Kirk Pengilly), the Triple M Gotcha4Life band comp and RockFest Sydney. Most recently they reached the final of the 2023 Sounds Good band series. Their single 'Promises' released in early 2024, produced by ARIA nominated artist Lachlan Cronin, set a fresh tone for the band and picked up Triple J airplay courtesy of Josh Merriel. Their follow-up release 'Fool Me Twice' premiered on Triple J Unearthed TOPS, was featured as Triple J Unearthed Track of the Day and received Triple J airplay courtesy of Ebony Jade. Their next single "Headlights" is set for release on 16 January 2025.