Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ brings you the best new sounds from Australian artists.
Catch up on our past coverage of The Grogans, Private Function, The Teskey Brothers, Royel Otis, Calum Hood, The Living End, Bean Magazine, and Blusher.
Here’s what else dropped last week:
Jamaica Moana – “KEEP IT REAL’ (feat. Prinnie Stevens)”
Sydney-based artist Jamaica Moana shares a more introspective side on “KEEP IT REAL”, featuring Prinnie Stevens. Produced by Milan Ring, the track incorporates personal voice notes from Moana’s late father and marks a shift toward R&B, following the high-energy “TUGGAWAR”.
SHOUSE – “Sunrise”
Electroninc duo SHOUSE lean into their sunrise-after-the-rave aesthetic with this warm, trumpet-laced slow burn. It’s more Ibiza terrace than peak-hour banger, built for that fuzzy in-between space when the night hasn’t quite let go.
Charlie Collins – “Rock Bottom”
Charlie Collins shares “Rock Bottom”, a raw, guitar-heavy single from her upcoming album Nightwriter. The track explores themes of emotional burnout and personal reflection, pairing grunge influences with confessional songwriting.
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L-FRESH The LION – “RED LIGHTS (ft. Nardean)”
L-FRESH The LION teams up with Nardean for “RED LIGHTS”, a track that highlights self-determination and creative independence. Built on smoky production and rhythmic precision, the single continues his exploration of identity and resilience.
FELIVAND – “hey you”
FELIVAND’s latest, “hey you”, blends soft-focus guitar and synth textures with intimate vocals. The track balances a restrained delivery with emotionally charged lyrics, offering a nuanced take on confrontation and communication.
SKEM – “No Surprises”
SKEM returns from a hiatus with a heavy, diaristic track that wears its scars openly. “No Surprises” isn’t flashy — it’s quietly confessional, wrestling with grief, doubt and the question of whether music is still the right path.
Ella Ion – “Map / Creature Skin”
Ella Ion breaks a period of quiet with a double release, “Map” and “Creature Skin”. The tracks maintain her signature dreamlike sound while introducing a more confident and deliberate approach to songwriting and production.
Juno Mamba, edapollo – “U Always”
Juno Mamba and edapollo offer a more upbeat and melodic collaboration with “U Always”. The track blends organic instrumentation with layered electronic textures, leaning into a brighter, more expansive sound compared to their previous work.
Odd Mob – “Get Busy (Rework)”
Odd Mob reimagines Sean Paul’s early-2000s hit “Get Busy” for a contemporary club setting. The rework updates the original with a high-energy electronic production aimed at dancefloor impact and nostalgic appeal.
Tim Minchin – “The Song of the Masochist”
Tim Minchin’s “The Song of the Masochist” is a groove-driven jam that blends humour and heart. Recorded mostly live, it captures a raw, playful energy ahead of his new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, out July 25th.
