E^ST

Melisa Bester is a South African-born Australian singer-songwriter and musician, best known for her former solo project E^ST. Under that moniker, Bester released four extended plays: Old Age (2014), The Alley (September 2015), Get Money! (July 2016) and Life Ain't Always Roses (October 2018). Her debut studio album, I'm Doing It, was released on 31 July 2020. Bester also toured nationally as a support act for Twenty One Pilots in March–April 2016 and for Panic! at the Disco in October 2018.

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News / Music

A LETTER TO THE FANS: E^ST's New Album Is 'As Raw & Real As Possible'

There's a tonne of new music released every Friday and wading through it to find your next favourite album is an almost impossible task. 'The Music' team get it and we're here to help, bringing you our Album Of The Week each Friday. Here's why E^ST's album 'I'm Doing It' is this week's pick.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: E^ST - I'm Doing It

"Treasure this."

Features / Music

This week's must-listen singles: Tourist, SAFIA, E^ST + more

Also, a ripper new single from Ruby Fields and an almost-ten-minute stunner from Lana Del Rey..

News / Music

E^ST Announces Headline Tour In Support Of Forthcoming EP

'Every song is super honest and I feel relieved to have written them and to be able to share them now.'

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Amy Shark, E^ST, Alexander Biggs

"The crowd screamed along to 'Adore' and 'I Said Hi' like their lives depended on it and we said a temporary farewell to Shark amid a sea of gold confetti."

Features / Music