This is a guest post by Matt Hickey [pictured right], co-editor of Australian music blog Who The Bloody Hell Are They?

When editor of the blog for Perth music conference One Movement, Andrew McMillen, approached me to write a guest post, I decided to pick my top five tracks from the many Australian artists playing at the One Movement Showcase Music Festival.

Whothehell.net regulars won’t find too many surprises here since these are acts we’ve given love to in the past; some of them have even gotten quite big since then. But in case you’ve been living under a rock and you’re heading to Perth, these are five acts you should push your way to the front for.

1. Sarah Blasko – ‘Don’t U Eva’

How can you go past Sarah Blasko? She sells out tours in Australia now, hopefully her presence at One Movement gives her some international momentum – she deserves it. Smokey vocals, some tight production and a great song here. This was her debut single; that piano line still gets me every time.

2. Snob Scrilla – ‘Chasing Ghosts’

Combining elements of rock, electro and hip-hop can have mixed results, but for every latter-day Dizzee Rascal there’s a Snob Scrilla. This one’s off both his EP and album, and I listened to it a whole lot when I was first introduced to his stuff. Had it been a vinyl I’d have likely worn down the grooves. Also check out album cut ‘King John’ on his MySpace; it’s one of my favourites of 2009.

3. Philadelphia Grand Jury – ‘Going To The Casino (Tomorrow Night)’

These guys have been everywhere in 2009. This is a super energetic and catchy song, and it only feels more vibrant live. It’s their first single and still probably the best summation of their strengths. They’ve toured a shitload, and most people have probably already caught them treading the boards, but if not then they’re definitely one to get to the front for.

4. I Heart Hiroshima – ‘Punks’

What these guys do with just two guitars (no pedals) and a drum kit still knocks me over. It’s all about the riffs. And the vocals – Matt Somers sound like he’s having an anxiety attack whenever he sings. A great live show replete with crowd banter to mix with the best.

5. Canvas Kites – ‘Wayside’

Canvas Kites are the new project from Thom Moore of Mercy Arms (aka the Britney/K-Fed of Australian bands). I liked that band and I like what I’ve heard from this one too. I’ve not seen them live but it sounds like it would translate well. Let me know what you think if you see them.

Matt Hickey is the co-editor of Australian music blog whothehell.net and a freelance journalist for publications such as The Vine, The Cool Hunter, Rave Magazine and The Music Network. He was on the selection panel for artists showcasing at September 2009 Brisbane music industry showcase Big Sound, and wishes he’d had some of these acts on the bill! This post appears over at whothehell.net, too. Contact Matt Hickey via email.