Middle Palms

Middle Palms
Origin	Nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Genres	Indie pop, rock, reggae [1]
Years active	c. 2019–present
Labels	Independent
Members	Sam Sherlock Floyd Taylor Charlie Wilkinson Callum Waller

Middle Palms is an Australian indie pop rock band from Hobart, consisting of Sam Sherlock (vocals), Floyd Taylor (guitar), Charlie Wilkinson (bass) and Callum Waller (drums). ^[2]

Middle Palms formed while in high school and blend smooth vocals and catchy guitar riffs with reggae-influenced grooves. Their sound is influenced by artists such as Coldplay, The Whitlams, and Ocean Alley. They have built a growing fanbase through regular performances in Tasmanian venues and private party bookings, with a debut EP scheduled for release in 2024.

Career

The band gained initial recognition through Triple J Unearthed, receiving national radio play in April 2024. ^[3] They released the singles "Talk Too Much" and "Fingers" in 2024. ^{[4] [5]}

The band regularly performed at various venues across Tasmania and quickly gained demand for private party bookings. Their debut EP was anticipated for release in 2024, showcasing their evolving sound that fuses indie pop rock with reggae elements.

In January 2025, Middle Palms won Triple J Unearthed's competition to perform at Party in the Paddock. ^{[6] [7]} They appeared on the main stage in February 2025 alongside Empire of the Sun and The Kooks at the festival which saw 13,000 people attend. ^{[8] [9]}

Discography

Extended plays

Title	Details
Runaway Girl	Released: 21 December 2024 [10] Label: Independent

References

1. "Live Music Middle Palms". Junction Arts Festival. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
2. "Tasmanian indie pop rock band Middle Palms celebrates first play on Triple J". Pulse Tasmania. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
3. "Two First Plays from Abbey Lane and Middle Palms!". ABC Triple J. April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
4. "Tasmania's Middle Palms Return with 'Fingers'". The Partae. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
5. "Middle Palms Up Their Game With New Single, 'Fingers'". AAA Backstage. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
6. "We Just Added Middle Palms To Party In The Paddock 2025". ABC Triple J. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
7. Salter, Saree (18 January 2025). "Middle Palms' journey from punters to performers". The Examiner. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
8. Varvaris, Mary (30 January 2025). "Party In The Paddock Unveils 2025 Festival Set Times". The Music. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
9. Durrant, Declan (7 February 2025). "With record crowds, Party in the Paddock feels its future is secure". The Examiner. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
10. "Middle Palms on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 April 2025.