Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you in the loop with the freshest sounds from Australian music.
Catch up on previous coverage featuring Young Franco.
Here’s what else you might’ve missed:
Andrew Gurruwiwi Band – “Go To Sleep (The Legend Of Ŋamini Baŋ’ Baŋ’)”
Andrew Gurruwiwi Band kicks off the year with an absolute shredder, “Go To Sleep (The Legend Of Ŋamini Baŋ’ Baŋ’).” This epic Aboriginal folk metal track sounds huge, and the spooky video is definitely worth a watch.
The Bennies – “Young Turks”
Rod Stewart’s classic gets a sun-soaked makeover from The Bennies, complete with a beachy new video. ‘Get ya togs on and get ready for our blazing hot version,’ says the Aussie band—and they’re not kidding.
Letters to Lions – “Seven Years”
Letters to Lions roar back with a new track and a celebratory tour in March. “Seven Years” is a heartfelt ode to getting the band back together after seven years—returning in fine form.
Hevenshe – “Wish I Had a Friend”
Hevenshe (aka Jenna McDougall) drops a warm, comforting track that feels like a hug. In her words: “I pray this song makes your heart exhale and reminds you that you’re loved and treasured, even when you forget to nurture your relationships or ask for help.”
Teether & Kuya Neil – “ZOO”
Teether & Kuya Neil explore alienation and displacement on the heavy “ZOO”, a pounding track that’s their first new release since STRESSOR (2023). It’s the lead single from their debut album YEARN IV, out May 2.
Bella Amor – “rocks in my pocket”
Bella Amor’s got a thing for crystals, so naturally, she wrote a song about it. Produced by Alice Ivy and co-written with Yorke, the track’s got some feisty energy. Consider this your warning: don’t mess with her aura.
merci, mercy – “Cigarettes In The Dark”
An upbeat track from the Sydney artist with deeper themes of self-compassion and embracing alone time. “For me, the thing that brings me back to myself is having a cigarette alone in the dark… while looking hot,” explains merci, mercy.
Slowly Slowly – Forgiving Spree
Slowly Slowly delivers a powerhouse rock album, packed with stage-ready tracks. Highlights like “Gimme The Wrench”, “How Are You Mine?” and the ’80s pop-tinged “That’s That” shine on this nine-track gem.
SOMA – “Say It”
Sydney artist SOMA takes us to the cosmos with the sultry “Say It”, giving us a sneak peek into her debut mixtape COBRA, dropping next month.
YAGKI – “Adults”
Lebanese/Australian independent artist YAGKI returns with her first new music of 2025, the confessional and personal single “Adults”.
