Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you in the loop with the freshest sounds from Australian music.
Catch up on previous coverage featuring BIG WETT, and Moss ft. Boo Seeka,
Here’s what else you might’ve missed:
BOY SODA – “Lil Obsession”
By now, we know BOY SODA can bring the soul (just spin “MERLOT” for proof), and his latest, “Lil Obsession”, is no different—smooth as hell.
Geoffrey O’Connor – “I Don’t Want To Be Loved”
In time for Valentine’s Day, Geoffrey O’Connor returns with a cynically titled—but still gorgeous—new single, “I Don’t Want To Be Loved”, featuring flute and harmonies by Chloe Sanger.
Vanilla Gorilla – “Exhale”
Bungwahl outfit Vanilla Gorilla return after three years with “Exhale”—a reggae-tinged tune with a nice summer groove, all about slowing life down.
Fletcher Kent – “Are You Ready”
The Central Coast singer gears up for Live Nation’s ‘Ones To Watch’ with a tender track about embracing adulthood and all its new experiences.
Cari Cari – “One More Trip Around The Sun”
With album number three on the way, indie rock duo Cari Cari have time on their minds—more specifically, how relentless it is. “One More Trip Around The Sun” is a driving, textured song that anchors you to the present.
e4444e – “Liberation”
Dreamy melodies and yearning lyrics set the tone for e4444e’s upcoming fourth album, Authentic Natural Tradition, out May 30 via Dinosaur City Records.
Somber Hills – “Vacancy”
Kiwi-turned-Sydney artist Somber Hills lightens up on “Vacancy”, a breezy summer pop tune featuring Jeida Woods—a nice departure from his heavier guitar-punk roots.
Day1 – “Kingdom”
Brisbane’s Day1 is living his best life, linking up with UK rapper Nafe Smallz for the slick, sun-drenched “Kingdom”, complete with a glossy Mykonos-shot video.
Hachiku – “Fun For Everyone”
Melbourne indie-pop artist Hachiku (Anika Ostendorf) delivers “Fun For Everyone”, a track that’s “a little sexy, a little raunchy”—an ode to crushes, desire, and growing up with queer role models.
Sumner – “Starlight”
Electronic duo Sumner drop a loved-up bop with “Starlight”, leading into their upcoming EP release and headline tour (kicking off Feb 14). The video? A stunning showcase of the Tasmanian wilderness they call home.
Placement – “Inertia / Heavy Lids”
Adelaide post-punk/noise outfit Placement have been busy on the live front, supporting Superchunk, Quicksand, and Party Dozen. Their latest, “Inertia / Heavy Lids”, is packed with smoky rhythms, sax howls, and commanding vocals—a taste of their debut album due later this year.
GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith – “Telescope”
Jay Watson (Pond, Tame Impala) and Ambrose Kenny-Smith (King Gizz, The Murlocs) dive deep into their groove-driven, soulful world with “Telescope”, lifted from the deluxe edition of Ill Times, out March 28.
Shady Nasty – “SCREWDRIVA”
Sydney post-punk trio Shady Nasty hit the motorway at full speed with “SCREWDRIVA”—a tense, chopped-up anthem from their debut album TREK (out Feb 21).
Npcede – “Spleen”
“Spleen” oozes swagger, tackling the existential dread of modern life—sleepwalking, scrolling, and indecision. A strong first taste of Naarm’s industrial/shoegaze/rap trio, with their debut self-titled EP dropping in May.
Oliver Cronin – “Maria”
Oliver Cronin shares the deluxe edition of his EP Halfway to Paradise, now retitled Edge of Paradise. New single “Maria” sees him teaming up with Filipino band Lola Amour—and he’s hitting the road for a headline all-ages Australian tour in April.
The Pretty Littles – “Taking On Water”
Led by Jack Parsons, Melbourne’s underground guitar rebels The Pretty Littles return with a new belter “Taking On Water”, the first taste of their new album, Force.
Tyne-James Organ – “One Way Ticket”
Sydney alt-rocker Tyne-James Organ wears his heart on his sleeve with “One Way Ticket”, the vibrant lead single from his upcoming album The Other Side (out May 16).
