Sometimes the music industry can overlook the vast resources of talent that are Australia and New Zealand.  We don't make that mistake.  Here, we present a relatively fresh look on some of the hottest and coolest acts to come from Down Under and give you some reasons why you should no longer ignore them:

These days, bands rely heavily on selling albums, shirts, posters, and other branded merchandise to make a living on the road.  Too often, though, bands compete with each other because of everyone having the same products.  So here's a salute to some of the more creative solutions to not only make money, but make their fans feel good: