As Inertia hit the road for The Emerald Whisper Australian Tour, there’s more than just breakdowns and blast beats filling the van speakers.
Between long highway drives and post-show wind downs, Sydney modern metal outfit Inertia lean on an eclectic mix of metal classics, pop favourites and local heroes to keep the kilometres rolling by.
Fresh off releasing their first new music in two years with ‘Emerald Whisper’, the band are taking their biggest headline tour yet around the country, before they arrive in a city near you, Julian, Mark and Olly have shared the tracks currently dominating the playlist.
‘Cry Baby’ The Neighbourhood
Julian: “I recently saw The Neighbourhood on their Australian tour and they were amazing. I’ve been digging through their catalogue and I keep coming back to this track, probably just cause it’s soo damn catchy and groovy.”
‘YUKON’ Justin Bieber
Julian: “Sometimes it’s nice to chill out on the drive after a show, this song is such an easy chill out pick for me.”
‘Drone’ Karnivool
Julian: “To be honest, this whole album would fill the playlist.”
‘Rosemary’ Deftones
Olly: “Self explanatory, one of the best songs of all time.”
‘Break Stuff’ Limp Bizkit
Olly: “Hype, energy, singalongs (or yellalongs) always lifts spirits in the van.”
‘Gutter Mouth’ Irken Armada
Olly: “Irken Armada are our best mates, and the best rising band in aus, huge riffs with a southern HC tinge is always welcomed.”
‘Falling Endlessly’ Willow
Olly: “Me and Julian rinsed this song + the whole album, pop rock done extremely well.”
‘Of The Mortal Self’ Royal Coda
Mark: “Post-hardcore legends doing what they do best.”
‘Pale Moonlight’ Dayseeker
Mark: “This band is the first international band we toured with a few years ago and they’ve stuck with us as an influence and a band we’re very grateful towards.”
‘Going To The Pool’ Doctor Robot [from the year nine million]
Mark: “We saw Doctor Robot last NYE and it was a life altering experience.”
Whether it’s modern metal, alternative rock or unexpected pop gems, Inertia’s playlist reflects the same genre-blurring approach that defines their own music, you can catch those influences coming together live as The Emerald Whisper Tour rolls across Australia over the next two weeks.
Inertia ‘The Emerald Whisper’ Australian Tour 2026
- Friday, July 24th – Sydney, Oxford Arts Factory
- Saturday, July 25th – Brisbane, The Brightside
- Friday, July 31st – Hobart, Altar Bar
- Saturday, August 1st – Adelaide, Jive Bar
- Sunday, August 2nd – Melbourne, Howler
Find out more and get your tickets here.
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