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Check out the best new music from Aussie acts released between September 22nd-28th below!
Brad Cox – Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions
Delivering what might be his most creatively charged and emotionally unguarded work to date, Brad Cox’s Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions feels unfiltered and unshackled from commercial expectation, while the production ventures confidently into bolder sonic territory. Inspired by The 1975, Bruce Springsteen, and The War On Drugs, it’s a mature, fiercely personal album that rejects trend-hopping in favour of something more honest, and more real.
Pierce Brothers – “Alaska Alaska”
Featuring acoustic glimmers, rousing harmonies, and raw yet inspiring glow, the new single “Alaska Alaska” from folk duo Pierce Brothers is a heartfelt addition to the pair’s new sonic chapter. It powerfully draws into relatable territory, both lyrically and musically, with the track balancing yearning yet uplifting instrumentals with lyricism inspired by a truly affirming real-life love story.
The Living End – I Only Trust Rock n Roll
Their first new album in eight years, The Living End’s I Only Trust Rock n Roll shows the lauded punk rock trio as passionate as ever. With a 25+ year legacy propelling them forward, The Living End have created their most locked-and-loaded statement to date, giving us their much-loved blend of rockabilly and punk.
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Kobie Dee / Hellcat Speedracer – “Maroubra Villain”
Kobie Dee and Hellcat Speedracer have linked up for a single that could very easily become the sound of the summer. The proud Gomeroi rapper’s razor-sharp storytelling enters a whole new world, backed by the Sydney-based electronica duo’s pounding, club-ready production.
Vera Blue – “Parallel Desire”
Building on from her previous single “In the Corner”, Vera Blue’s new release sees her at her most commanding and expressive, with soaring vocals moving through a soundscape of choirs, ghostly strings and haunting electronic production. It perfectly captures the tension between innocent craving and desperate obsession.
5 Seconds of Summer – “NOT OK”
5SOS’ long-awaited return is here, with a brand-new single “NOT OK”, the first taste of their upcoming sixth studio album Everyone’s a Star!. The new record is the Sydney band’s first with Republic Records which promises 5SOS in their “most ambitious era yet,” even dubbing this new chapter as “5SOS 2.0”.
DICE – Wings
DICE’s new EP marks a turning point in sound and spirit for the four-piece. Arriving one year on from their debut album Midnight Zoo, Wings leans into a more cinematic, emotionally driven space, capturing life’s fleeting highs and lows and reframing them as scenes from a film. The EP as a whole is a collection of moments that feel both personal and universal.
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream (Reimagined)
Seventeen years after its release, Empire of the Sun’s “Walking on a Dream” remains an iconic and beloved song. The duo have released Walking on a Dream (Reimagined), a seven-track EP that revisits their career-defining single through a global lens of collaborators and remixes. The most eagerly anticipated remix is the previously unreleased festival favourite “Walking on a Dream (Resurrection)” which sees French DJ Michael Calfan’s 2011 progressive house classic “Resurrection (Axwell Recut)” fused with the original vocal.
Ruel – “Wild Guess”
The third release off Ruel’s forthcoming record Kicking My Feet, out in October, “Wild Guess” showcases a raw, stripped-back vulnerability that highlights the emotional depth of his evolving sound. With soft, folk-inspired vocals and bare acoustic textures, the track gently captures the slow unraveling of a relationship and the quiet ache of not fully understanding why it ended. It follows the bluesy “The Suburbs” and lead single “I Can Die Now”.
Bliss n Eso – The Moon (The Dark Side)
The follow-up to The Moon (The Light Side), Bliss n Eso’s ninth studio album continues the journey so beautifully. It takes listeners on a brand-new adventure, deeper into sound, space, and time. The album launched with new track “Reach The Heavens” (ft. Benny Morrell), a showcase of collaborative chemistry with one of Australia’s most exciting voices. Soaring on Benny’s emotive vocals, the track is at its most powerful when each artist is given space to flow and express in their own way.
Charley – “Cherries”
Her most captivating release yet, Charley’s “Cherries” is a sultry and empowering new single, celebrating queer love with a striking Marie Antoinette-inspired music video. The track is the first taste of her debut album, slated for release in 2026.
Mel Blue – nomorejacketsplease
Electronic trio Mel Blue’s new album nomorejacketsplease is informed by, and devoted to, London’s unique and vbrant underground dance music scene. It pays homage to their favourite artists, sounds, and songs, especially those they feel sentimental towards while splitting their lives between London and Sydney.
Harvey Sutherland (ft. They Hate Change) – “Running in Place”
Harvey Sutherland has tapped Florida’s They Hate Change for his latest single “Running in Place”. The collaboration came following a chance meeting at Melbourne’s Miscellania nightclub, where Sutherland and They Hate Change’s Vonne and Dre realised their mutual appreciation of German minimalist Jan Jelinek. A Trans-Pacific-Partnership ensued, with the trio sharing beats and thoughts over Whatsapp. It is the latest track off his forthcoming album Debt, out October.
The Temper Trap – “Giving Up Air”
Following last month’s comeback with “Lucky Dimes”, The Temper Trap have returned with “Giving Up Air”. A soaring, synth-driven epic, the song pairs a massive, euphoric chorus built for festivals and dance floors with lyrics that dig into the weight of grief.
Death by Denim – “Ketamine Dream”
The first taste of their new album Ladybug, set for release in November, Death by Denim’s “Ketamine Dream” is a track that “hits like ketamine for your headphones” — disorienting, euphoric, and unexpectedly healing. This new chapter finds the band returning to their rock ’n’ roll roots with raw energy and a vulnerable edge. Ladybug reflects personal struggles and triumphs that shaped the past year, capturing the cathartic process of moving through pain into renewal.
Mo’Ju – Mo’Ju with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Double J Live at the Wireless)
One of Australia’s most vital voices, Mo’Ju has released their powerful new live album Mo’Ju with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Double J Live at the Wireless). It captures a landmark 2023 performance at Melbourne’s iconic Hamer Hall, presenting reimagined arrangements of their most powerful works, including the stirring, soul-charged anthem “Change Has To Come” – a song about resilience, accountability and the urgent need for collective action and social transformation.
The Paper Kites / Jem & Troy Cassar-Daley – Bernard Fanning Covers
Following the announcement of the anniversary vinyl and CD release of Bernard Fanning’s debut solo album, Tea & Sympathy, two reimagined recordings have been released — The Paper Kites’ rendition of Fanning’s “Believe” and Jem & Troy Cassar-Daley’s cover of “Songbird”.
A childhood favourite of The Paper Kites’ frontman Sam Bentley, “Believe” is transformed in the band’s signature style of warm, cinematic folk, honouring the original while making it entirely their own, while the cover of “Songbird” by Troy Cassar-Daley and his daughter Jem offers a deeply personal reinterpretation and leans into gentle folk-pop with a minimal, emotive arrangement.
Carla Geneve – “Ashamed”
The third single from her forthcoming album Don’t Be Afraid, Carla Geneve’s “Ashamed” shows her at her most reflective, with piano-led instrumentation framing her direct, intimate lyrics. Originally quite theatrical and grandoise, it was redone to create something that felt more upbeat and hopeful, with a sound that better served the narrative.
Paul Kelly – “The Body Keeps the Score”
“The Body Keeps the Score” proves why Paul Kelly remains one of Australia’s most treasured musical storytellers. The track echoes the sentiment of the book by Bessel van der Kolk, exploring how complex trauma can become buried in our bodies, surfacing unexpectedly to affect not only those who experienced it but those around them too. It is the second taste of his upcoming album SEVENTY, due for release in November.
