MISS ME – KAIYAH MERCEDES
Written in the middle of grief, heartbreak and bitterness, Miss Me reflects on the moment you know you made the right choice. At its core, this track traces the winding aftermath of leaving someone who never met you where you were.
YORKE – BREAK UP SEASON
Setting the pace for a fresh generation of Australian pop, Yorke drops her bold new single. In the words of Yorke, “Break ups suck, but at least we have pop music.” Yorke describes this as her favourite song she’s ever released.
FRIDAY* – Rituals (EP)
FRIDAY* returns with his highly anticipated new EP rituals, led by focus track braid, marking a decisive evolution in both sound and concept. Following his debut EP Darling (2023), which introduced him as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices, FRIDAY* now steps into a darker, more expansive creative era shaped by identity, technology and transformation.
DMA’S – HURRACANE
Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come. Built on a soaring melody and emotional charge, Hurracane is quintessentially DMA’S; a guitar-led, anthemic classic with an immediate, memorable chorus.
OLIVER CRONIN – 7500 MILES
Following his return to music, this Australian one-to-watch continues his pulsating pop exploration. This track was written on a writing trip in LA where all Oliver could think about was going home to his wife. 7500 miles is the distance between Sydney and LA.
ASHA RYDER WEST – DESIRES
Expertely playing with light and dark textures, this song from the Melbourne artist navigates themes of personal conflict and emotional release with ease. West’s brand of storytelling through song highlights her emotionally resonant style and makes for a srtong addition to her growing body of work.
ALEX THE ASTRONAUT – BUSINESS MAN
Alex describes this song as being about commerce and art. Alex shares, “I never wanted music to be interrupted by money. Unfortunately, the money monster is always chasing us down. I have no solutions – only this little story.”
FULL SPEED – JIMI THE KWEEN
Kicking off Pride Month, this release serves sparkly, glitchy, digital nostalgia. It was created with one of Naarm/Melbourne’s hottest producers, Lucy Blomkamp, who has worked with countless Aus music It-Girls.
SHEWITA – CANVAS (EP)
One of Australia’s most exciting new Pop R&B voices releases her debut EP. Across six tracks, Shewita moves fluidly through an array of genres, from gospel ballad ‘80s synth-funk to Y2K R&B Pop without ever losing its footing.
ARKY WATERS – JUST
This rising producer/DJ continues a prolific run toward his highly anticipated debut album, with the release of his most daring single to date. Here, he pivots away from the formulaic to deliver a track defined by intentional disorder.
GIA DARCY – WHAT’S TO BLAME?
Featuring Perth singer/songwriter Sam McGovern, this is a change of pace from Gia’s usual optimistic-pop shimmer. It swaps synths for an acoustic guitar and love-up lyrics for glimmers of uncertainty left unspoken.
