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Check out the best new music from Aussie acts released between February 2nd-8th below!
Blusher – Rager
Following their acclaimed 2025 EP Racer, Blusher have reimagined the tracks with their own remixes on Rager. The EP also features a new song, the title track, which brings a nostalgic 2000s touch to the trio’s signature fresh electronic pop sound with a chant ready hook that will be immediately stuck in your head.
The Amity Affliction – “House of Cards”
The title track of The Amity Affliction’s forthcoming album, due out April 24th, “House of Cards” was penned by frontman Joel Birch for his brother and sister (and himself), taking stock of the relationship shared with their mother – a central figure at the heart of House of Cards. The album will be the first to feature bassist and clean vocalist Jonny Reeves, who replaced Ahren Stringer last year.
Karnivool – In Verses
Almost 13 years in the making, In Verses is a culmination of the last decade of life experiences that have brought Karnivool to this point. Meticulously crafted and delivered, the LP’s ten tracks journey through collective frustration, catharsis, and a rediscovery of identity. It not only provides a fitting moment of reintroduction for long-time and casual Karnivool fans, but for newcomers, the new album marks a striking gateway to a body of work built on an intense love for the craft.
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Joan & the Giants & Seb Szabo – “Figure It Out”
A celebration of the friendship that has flourished between Joan & the Giants’ vocalist Grace Newton-Wordsworth and Seb Szabo, “Figure It Out” delves into their individual experiences as they navigate singlehood, and how they carry each other through both the highs and the lows. Released late last year, the song is now accompanied by a new music video of the pair performing at Melbourne’s Forum.
Matt Corby – Live From Sydney ABC NYE 2025
Matt Corby’s latest release – one that came as a surprise – documents his performance at ABC’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Sydney Opera House. The nationally televised event drew more than 4.6 million viewers, with Corby’s emotional performance quickly emerging as one of the night’s defining moments. The EP features “Resolution”, “Brother”, and “Miracle Love”, alongside a moving rendition of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart” and a cover of Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need”.
Sleepazoid – New Age
Featuring the loved singled “New Age”, “3am”, “Fig Tree”, and more, sleepazoid’s new EP New Age wield’s misdirection like a magic trick. While their debut EP running with the dogs saw them make quite the entrance, New Age is even more self-assured, cementing the group as an essential act in the next wave of Australian music.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – “Sunburned in London”
“Sunburned in London” is Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s first new material since their acclaimed third album, 2022’s Endless Rooms. The single finds the quintet – Fran Keany, Joe White, Marcel Tussie, and brothers Tom and Joe Russo – at the peak of their powers. Led by Russo’s understated, emotive vocal, its six-minute-plus runtime is bathed in washes of mesmeric guitars and gossamer group sounds.
YNG Martyr – “Since You Been Gone”
YNG Martyr has reworked Kelly Clarkson’s 2000s hit into a bass-heavy track that hits best at full volume. “Since You Been Gone” came together in Los Angeles during a session with longtime collaborator REYKO!, starting as a studio experiment before turning into a sub-loaded, metallic rework built for crowd energy. It was originally never meant to be released, but gained momentum after Martyr shared a snippet to fans on Discord.
Royal Ratbags – “Hesitation”
A sharp, self-aware punk cut born from awkward dance floors and the beautifully off-beat moments of trying your best, Royal Ratbags’ “Hesitation” is driven by a pulsing rhythm section, sharp guitar interplay and the band’s signature wall-of-sound energy. It nods to the raw spirit of Bikini Kill and the Sex Pistols, while remaining playful, punchy and unpolished in all the right ways. The group have also announced their debut EP Supermarket Woman, due out March 27th.
Tame Impala (ft. Jennie) – “Dracula”
Tame Impala’s standout track “Dracula”, from their fifth studio album Deadbeat, has been given fresh legs via a collaboration with Blackpink’s Jennie. Fans had been speculating about a collaboration for days prior to the teaser. Clues included a subtle edit to the original “Dracula” music video description on YouTube, where a line previously reading “My friends are saying ‘shut up Kevin just get in the car’” was changed to replace Parker’s name with Jennie’s.
Memphis LK – “Some Kinda Heaven”
Perfectly capturing the delicate balance between melancholy and euphoria that has become Memphis LK’s signature sound, “Some Kinda Heaven” continues to push the boundaries of modern dance music, creating moments that are as cathartic as they are immersive. This release comes at a special time in her life as she embraces motherhood with her new baby, Xuri, adding a fresh perspective and depth to her music.
ISHAN – “Her Boyfriend’s House”
Produced and mixed by Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy), “Her Boyfriend’s House” is an indie-pop infused rendition of a seemingly romantic evening going awry — sparked by a very real situation that Ishan has now learned to reflect upon with a smile. With disco rhythms reminiscent of Olivia Rodrigo and The Wombats, the song offers solace in the notion that sometimes, amidst life’s chaos, all you can do is smile and move forward.
