EP 10: The Buoys

On the tenth episode of Underknown, I sit down with Tess Wilkin, drummer of Sydney’s all-female rock band The Buoys. Fresh off the release of their  new single “Bitch.” Tess opens up about the story behind the track, the double standards women face in music and society, and how language shapes culture. We dive into her journey from putting down the drumsticks at age 14 to rediscovering the drums at 30, joining The Buoys by chance, and building the chemistry that fuels their explosive live shows. Tess also shares candid insights about touring Europe, the impact of Triple J and ARIA charts, and creating safe, empowering spaces through music.