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2 September 2026 – Today's Discovery Pick — was permanent
By Editorial Team - September 2, 2026
Summary
Our 2 September Discovery Pick spotlight falls on Wollongong's was permanent, whose new rebrand single O Freedom, My Freedom launches with a show tonight.
Key Facts
- Selects Wollongong indie act was permanent as Today's Discovery Pick for 2 September 2026.
- Highlights rebrand single 'O Freedom, My Freedom' and same-day show at La La La's.
- Recommends listening sequence: Luke Francis → Good for Nothing → Morphia Slow → Hot Dress → blocked.
- Entities: was permanent, O Freedom, My Freedom, Luke Francis, Good for Nothing, Morphia Slow, Hot Dress, blocked, Wollongong, La La La's
- Tags: todays-discovery-pick, was-permanent, o-freedom-my-freedom, indie-rock, wollongong, curation, listening-guide
Start today's discovery listening session with Wollongong's was permanent. Their new single “O Freedom, My Freedom” is a definitive statement piece, inaugurating their new band identity with a celebratory release gig tonight at La La La's.
From that high point, listeners should explore the guitar and DIY trail: Luke Francis → Good for Nothing → Morphia Slow → Hot Dress → blocked for today's most gripping guitar hooks and rough-edged independent songwriting.
By delivering a compelling new single, a refreshed identity, and a same-day live show, was permanent encapsulates everything that makes grassroots indie music vibrant and timely.