Monday 26th January 2015 by Andrew Trendell | Photos by WENN

Happy Australia Day: The 16 coolest bands from Down Under

From Chet Faker and Sia to Nick Cave and INXS

Jagwar Ma: Everyone has a cliche vision of Down Under. Beach shorts, long hair, endless summers. Well, the incredible sunshine psych-meets-dance rock sound of the 'Ma are the sonic version of that - and they're one of the most incredible, escapist live acts on Earth.

Many happy returns to the good people of Australia. Yes, it's Australia Day - a celebration of the colourful past, present and future of all the amazing things to come from Down Under.

From the classic sounds of INXS and the majestic menace of Nick Cave through to the modern vanguard of Sia, Chet Faker, Jagwar Ma and countless more, Australia is the true home of some pretty incredible artists.

Here are 16 of the absolute coolest bands to emerge from Australia.