Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ rounds up our favourite Australian music releases from the past seven days. Catch up on previous coverage of Paul Kelly, Alex the Astronaut, Sarah Blasko, and Willaris. K, and check out fresh highlights below.
Mia Rodriguez – “RUNNING 4 MY LIFE!”
Just in time for Halloween, Mia Rodriguez drops a dark-pop track rooted in dance music. “I want to bring that energy back—I want everyone to dance again!”
SO.Crates – “Like OOOO”
Hip-hop/neo-soul duo SO.Crates tease their upcoming album Be-Sides and Rarities with “Like OOOO”, a funk track featuring smooth vocals and lively drum breaks. They describe this collection as “rediscovered castaway tracks” that showcase their evolution over 8+ years.
Snowy – “Buried Alive”
Melbourne indie musician Liam “Snowy” Halliwell reflects on solitude in the lovely “Buried Alive”. He recorded it in his car, capturing a deep sense of thoughtfulness. Look out for his new album dropping next Friday.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – “Phantom Island”
Fresh off their 26th album, Flight b741, King Gizzard unveil the orchestral “Phantom Island” and announce a 2025 tour. “Here’s a track from the other set of 10. It’s even more maxxed out than the last one,” frontman Stu Mackenzie says.
Keelan Mak – Boy’s in Love
Keelan Mak’s new EP, Boy’s in Love, is a full circle moment packed with dance beats. Mak shares, “This work is about feeling happy and true to myself for the first time – no heartbreak, just some gay fun.”
BIRDEE 王煒 – “Fix You”
Sydney’s rising pop star BIRDEE 王煒 delivers her final release for 2024 with a bold anthem for anyone who’s ever been wronged. “It’s for the ones who have grown out of being people pleasers and unapologetically know who they are,” the artist explains.
JACOTENÉ – Stop Calling”
JACOTENÉ’s debut single from her upcoming EP cuts ties with toxicity, expressing frustration and empowerment in the face of manipulative relationships. “It’s about independence and refusing to be drawn back into unhealthy dynamics,” she says.
Yung Milla – “BOSSIN’”
The NT rapper returns with “BOSSIN’”, a fiery single celebrating resilience and ambition. “The track captures the journey of overcoming pain and trauma while striving for a better future, all while staying true to oneself and the grind,” he reveals.
Delivery – “Only a Fool”
Melbourne five-piece Delivery are firing on all cylinders with “Only a Fool”, the latest cut from their upcoming second album, Force Majeure. This track showcases their typically uninhibited, all-in dynamic.
Carla Wehbe – “christmas doesn’t feel the same without you”
Lastly, Carla Wehbe releases her original Christmas single, exploring the loneliness some feel during the festive season. “This song captures that side of Christmas,” Wehbe says.
