About
Photo credit: Hugh Fahey-Gilmour
Dolce Blue (pron. Dolchay Blue) are the kind of band that arrive not with a shout, but with a calm assurance that lingers like smoke curling through a dimly lit lounge. Hailing from Perth, WA, they craft alt-pop and indie-rock with a timeless elegance; songs that sway between sweetness and sorrow, glistening with intimacy yet built for the stage. Their music is equal parts champagne sparkle and velvet shadow, calling to mind the charm of a jazz lounge while resonating with the pulse of modern indie greats.
Since their debut with Forever is Too Long (2019) and the Always Blue EP (2020), Dolce Blue have steadily built momentum. Signing with Blue Grey Pink (two-time WAM Independent Label of the Year), they released their sophomore album Sweet Melancholy in 2023, followed by a regional WA tour, a solo national tour, and an unofficial BIGSOUND showcase that introduced their evocative sound to new audiences.
Their artistry has earned them airplay on Triple J and Unearthed, multiple RTRFM most-played features, plus many more, and nominations in Happy Mag’s Needle Song Awards. They have also shared stages with a distinguished roster of peers, including Eliza & the Delusionals, Dear Seattle, Didirri, Sly Withers, Noah Dillon, and Little Quirks. In 2024, the band unveiled Sweet Melancholy Deluxe, a 20-track expanded edition that lifted their monthly Spotify listeners beyond 10,000, further solidifying their growing reach. Vents Magazine hailed them as “a special songwriting force… capturing melancholy like no other.”
Now recording their third studio album with ARIA-winning producer Alex L’Estrange, Dolce Blue are refining their sound for a new chapter. With each release, they prove themselves not only as songwriters but as curators of mood. A band that can make a crowded room feel like a smoky speakeasy, where every note carries both heartbreak and hope.
“Dolce Blue are doing Indie Pop Rock and they're doing it well, a true testament to the booming music scene in WA!” Anika Luna, triple J
“Okay take me to dreamy indie pop paradise why don't you.” Claire Mooney, triple j
“This band knows their way 'round tight and tidy indie stuff!” Dave Ruby Howe, triple j unearthed
“the band continues to evolve and captivate audiences with their catchy melodies, honest storytelling, and infectious energy.” Backseat Mafia
“Dolce Blue are a remarkably special band, if you haven't come across them already. The four-piece specialise in this blend of melancholic and sweet indie-pop; detailed with swaying melodies and rich, yet often-intimate lyricism that blend together to create hazy bursts of alt-pop and indie brilliance, something they've consistently shown ever since their debut a few years ago.” Pilerats