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Hailing from the scenic Barossa Valley, The Occupation bore their roots on the dawn of 2021 with the release of their single "And Then... We Were Two". A duo consisting of Josh and Claudia; the two are primarily focused on studio recording and pushing the envelope of what is deemed 'alternative rock'. Stylistically influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens and Nick Cave; The Occupation deliver a unique sound and vision that needs to be heard. Their aforementioned debut single is a tour de force of their vision with its enchanting vocals, intricate arrangement and odd time signatures.

Hailing from the Barossa Valley, The Occupation bore their roots on the dawn of 2021. A solo project by Josh Watson, the project primarily focuses on studio recording and pushing the envelope of what is deemed 'alternative rock'. Influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens and Nick Cave; The Occupation is known for enchanting melodies, odd time signatures and sombre lyrics. Their latest single "Who You Are, You Are" is described as a song of acceptance in light of suffering. It features emotive vocals and lyrics set to a backdrop of equally expressive instrumentation.