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Best Australian Music of the Week: February 3rd-9th

Stay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup

Surprise Chef

Nick McKinlay

Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you in the loop with the freshest sounds from Australian music.

Catch up on previous coverage featuring Banjo Lucia, Dom Dolla, Hilltop Hoods, and Ball Park Music.

Here’s what else you might’ve missed:

Divebar Youth – “Divide”

Vinnie Barbaro’s project delivers an electric new track, landing just in time for Laneway Festival Adelaide and a run of Australian tour dates in March and April.

Chillinit – “Walk The Line”

Chillinit kicks off 2025 with a reflective boom-bap tune, setting the tone for a big year of releases and touring.

Dope Lemon – “Electric Green Lambo”

Angus Stone channels hazy nostalgia and reckless adventure on Dope Lemon’s latest single, released alongside the announcement of his upcoming album Golden Wolf (out May 9).

Lasca Dry – “Sunset Baby”

Tasmanian artist Lasca Dry blurs the lines between love and obsession on this smouldering, sun-soaked track.

Ruby Gill – “Touch Me There”

Ruby Gill goes bold with “Touch Me There”, teasing a “rawer, looser, and cheekier sound” ahead of her sophomore album Some Kind of Control (out March 28).

Miramar – “Work It Out”

A shimmering, pop-driven reflection on love, conflict, and finding a way forward, with vulnerable lyricism at its core.

Surprise Chef – “Bully Ball”

Melbourne’s jazz-funk innovators push into groove-heavy territory with “Bully Ball”, the first taste of their upcoming album Superb (out May 16).

Sleepazoid – “ALICE”

Naarm post-punk outfit Sleepazoid unleash their fiercest track yet—an intense, gritty ballad lifted from their debut EP Running With the Dogs (out March 6).

Velvet Trip – “Calling Out Your Name”

Psych-pop dreamers Velvet Trip deliver an infectious track, announcing their upcoming EP Glimmers (out May 2) and an East Coast tour.

Sara Berki – “Looks Like”

Sara Berki’s heartfelt country ballad captures the magic of new love, inspired by her own real-life romance.

Alexander Biggs – Stay With the Horses

Biggs’ sophomore album traverses emotional highs and lows, blending humour, heartache, and moments of quiet beauty.

Annie-Rose Maloney – “A Bit of Love”

A delicate, introspective opener to her debut album Circle Walking (out Feb 28), inspired by her experiences as a high school teacher.

Rich Delinquent – “Black LaFerrari” (feat. FRVRFRIDAY & Starr Adara)

Fusing pop, R&B, and electronic elements, this moody, late-night anthem is built for neon-lit drives.

RARIA – “THINKOFME”

A heartbreak song, navigating the messy aftermath of a breakup with sharp pop hooks.