Fave new Australian music releases of the week handpicked by Futuremag Music Editor Brooke Gibbs.

CXLOE - SHAPESHIFTER

The track will be featured on CXLOE’s highly anticipated debut album, Shiny New Thing which will be released on 17 May. Shiny New Thing promises to be a journey through the preservation of identity and embraces the fact that artists can be multifaceted without compromising their authenticity in pursuit of becoming the next 'Shiny New Thing.’

The Dandys - Sorry

After a massive year in 2023 that saw The Dandys perform at Splendour In The Grass, showcase at BIGSOUND, release their debut EP and go on tour with Hope D, the band seemingly vanished. Causing unnecessary unrest and worry, Brisbane/Meanjin alt-rockers, The Dandys, have come out with a statement about their whereabouts over the past six months with a backhanded apology in the form of a belting new single titled, Sorry.

Psychic Social Club - Where did you go?

Naarm's Psychic Social Club bring their vibrant spirit backed by a big indie-pop-rock sound in their latest single, Where did you go?, accompanied by a playful, satirical music video about an eccentric director, making a music video.

LAVELIN - ADDICTED

Meanjin (Brisbane)/ Yugambeh (Gold Coast) based indie-pop artist, LAVELIN, made a powerful impact late last year with her debut single Blind. She is now following that up with the announcement of her debut EP Forget About Us to be released on Friday, May 24, alongside the stunning lead single Addicted.

LUCIDBLOOM - Signals in the Skies

Signals in the Skies sees the band exploring new sonic realms, pushing indie music boundaries with their compelling sound and evocative lyricism. Recorded at Studio85 by Murray Sheridan and produced by the band, the single highlights LUCIDBLOOM’s signature atmospheric soundscapes and thought-provoking concepts.

Bukowski - one hundred seconds

After taking a couple of years to work on new music and focus on their personal lives, Bukowski's newest offering is a punchy, commanding reintroduction and the first taste of an exciting new era to follow throughout 2024. When talking about the new release, Frontman James Karagiozis explained, “The lyrics just flowed out - maybe it had something to do with the headspace I was in at the time. I was questioning everything, wondering if I was truly living or just existing. Looking back, I think it was a subliminal message to myself - a call to grab life by the horns and experience it to the fullest. Whatever that means for you, go for it, head first!”

Sam Fowles - Butterfly Baby

Butterfly Babe serves as an introduction to Fowles’s unique brand of psychedelic soul, blending influences reminiscent of Bill Withers meeting Fat Freddy’s Drop with a dash of Hendrix.

Katie Brooke - Can’t Fake That

Produced by Rusty Crook at his studio in Tamworth, NSW, this release is reminiscent of country music’s golden 90s ear. Can’t Fake That is triumph musically and lyrically for the singer-songwriter - a proud celebration of authentic country music.

Xela - My Watch

Sydney-based Xela releases her second self-produced single, My Watch, as a sassy pop-funk tribute to time wasters and overcoming the self doubt associated with it. Inspired by artists including Thundercat and Erykah Badu, her soulful, sultry voice layered on funky, syncopated beats and guitar riffs creates a fun, head-bopping track.