Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you plugged into the freshest sounds from Australian music.
Catch up on past coverage featuring Rowena Wise and Didirri, Ziggy Ramo, ASHWARYA, PANIA, Ninajirachi, and CLAMM.
Here’s what else you might’ve missed:
Mild Minds – GEMINI
Mild Minds (the project of Australian producer Benjamin David) delivers a sleek, club-ready follow-up to MOOD, blending airy pads, broken beats, and early trance influences with a hint of melancholic R&B nostalgia.
Geoffrey O’Connor – I Love What We Do
Melbourne indie-pop artist Geoffrey O’Connor leans into collaboration on his most instrumentally rich album yet, layering harp, flute, and choral harmonies for a lush sound.
DEVAURA – “Vertigo”
Fresh from her Laneway Sydney win, DEVAURA channels raw emotion into “Vertigo”, a soaring first taste of her debut EP.
The Empty Threats – “Phone Call”
A restless, bass-snarl of a track from Adelaide’s punk-noise act that captures “brain rot” in sound, with electrifying clarinet and a title lifted straight from a run-in with the cops.
Milly McPherson – “Milly’s Song”
Twenty-one-year-old Sydneysider McPherson reclaims an old song with fresh perspective, crafting an indie-folk anthem that should sit well with fans of Courtney Barnett and Joni Mitchell.
Jerome Blazé – “Another You” (ft. Dylan Atlantis & Miles Nautu)
The first in a series of monthly remixes, Blazé reworks the closer from 2024 album Living Room with experimental R&B and laidback hip-hop flourishes.
Maia Toakley – BEFORE I LET GO
Toakley’s sophomore EP is a fuzzed-out, melody-driven gut punch, with “Unaware” delivering hooks that won’t leave your head.
Wet Kiss – “Isn’t Music Wonderful”
Wet Kiss return after three years with a stylish, sharp-tongued single announcing their second album this time via Dinosaur City.
Elle Murphy – “You Left the Rain”
Melbourne’s Murphy strips it back on this haunting piano ballad, pouring emotion into a tale of fractured friendships.
Harrison Storm, Emily Rink – “Call Me When You Get In”
Storm and Rink craft a heartfelt tribute to loss, with Matt Corby’s production talent elevating this reflective indie-folk number.
Alex Watts – “Become”
Watts assembles an all-star lineup for “Become”, a groove-soaked release blending jazz, soul, and polished production from Grammy-nominated Nick Herrera.
Sonic Reducer – “BABYMAN”
Canberra’s punk upstarts come out swinging with “BABYMAN”, a high-energy blast from the city’s reigning Best Live Act and Artist of the Year winners.
The Pretty Littles – FORCE
Underground guitar band The Pretty Littles return with FORCE, their first album in five years. Led by Jack Parsons and bolstered by new members from Neighbourhood Youth, the record is a striking mix of garage-rock.
aleksiah – “Clothes Off”
With wit and vulnerability, aleksiah’s “Clothes Off” takes on sexual shame and body image issues, wrapping tough topics in bright pop and a splash of humour.
Miami Horror – WE ALWAYS HAD TOMORROW
Miami Horror return with WE ALWAYS HAD TOMORROW, an album brimming with upbeat electronic bliss, led by producer Benjamin Plant. Listen to highlight “WE’RE ALL MADE OF STARS”, featuring Telenova.
Djanaba – “Times Like SIS”
Djanaba introduces her debut project with “Times Like SIS”, a heartfelt blend of electronic pop.
Anna Lunoe & Melanie C – “Girl”
A powerhouse collab that merges Anna Lunoe’s production with Melanie C’s iconic vocals, “Girl” is an outright pop banger. What started as a backstage meeting at Coachella has blossomed into a high-voltage dance anthem.
Geography – Cyclone EP
Naarm/Melbourne’s Geography unveils her debut EP Cyclone , with the title track providing a preview of the atmospheric, emotive sound shaping this exciting new release.
Teether & Kuya Neil – “BLUSH”
Teether and Kuya Neil team up for the dreamy and smitten track “Blush”, ahead of their debut album Yearn IV due out May 2nd. Catch them live at Golden Plains and their Melbourne headline shows this March.
Hachiku – The Joys of Being Pure at Heart
Anika Ostendorf’s Hachiku drops The Joys of Being Pure at Heart, an album that explores vulnerability and deep connection through indie-rock and alt-pop. Featuring tracks like “Don’t Put Your Head Under Water”, the record arrives as Hachiku kicks off her world tour.
GUM, Ambrose Kenny-Smith – “Dud”
A collaboration between Jay Watson (GUM, Pond, Tame Impala) and Ambrose Kenny-Smith (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard), “Dud” is a heartfelt tribute to loss, co-written with Kenny-Smith’s late father, Broderick Smith. The track blends grief with a powerful celebration of life, setting the stage for their upcoming album Ill Times.
KAHUKX – “Too Many Times” (ft. RV)
KAHUKX teams up with UK rap legend RV for “Too Many Times”, a hard-hitting track produced by SHYY. The blend of Jersey-style drums and sharp samples sets the perfect stage for RV’s intense delivery and KAHUKX’s distinct flow.
Joan & the Giants – “Still Breathing”
Ahead of their debut international shows in Austin, Texas for SXSW, Joan & the Giants return with their first music of 2025, an emotional indie-rock single.
GLVES – “Echo”
Ambient electronica and moody vocals define “Echo”, the latest track from GLVES.
EDIE – “Bleed”
With 80s-inspired danceable synths and EDIE’s biting vocals, “Bleed” becomes a bitter ode to love and its complexities.
Haters – “Dead Inside My Head”
Queensland trio Haters are back with “Dead Inside My Head”, a noisy punk tune that sets the stage for their debut album Non-Violent, dropping March 21st.
Street Legal – Bruxism EP
Adelaide’s Street Legal have dropped their debut EP Bruxism. The four-track release blends brooding synth-pop with restless new wave energy.
