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Presenting Fresh Sounds with Mentos — here to spotlight Australia's emerging talent and connect independent musicians with Rolling Stone
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FRESH SOUNDS
Meet the rising stars we're collaborating with for Fresh Sounds — each bringing their own unique energy to the mix
Fool Nelson
Fool Nelson bring a loud, loose energy that’s impossible to fake — all fuzzed-out riffs, cheeky lyrics, and anthems built for sweaty rooms and late-night drives. Hailing from the Central Coast, the band blends Aussie garage rock with a punch of pop sensibility, carving out a sound that’s raw, relatable, and ridiculously fun. With a growing fanbase and a rep for wild live shows, Fool Nelson are fast becoming ones to watch.
Check out their interview with Rolling Stone here.
Chanel Loren
Chanel Loren makes alt-R&B that’s effortlessly cool and emotionally rich — all smooth vocals, slick production, and lyrics that cut deep. Growing up in Sydney and London with Caribbean roots, she weaves global influences into a sound that’s both intimate and expansive. Blending soulful melodies with left-of-centre beats, her music feels like late-night thoughts wrapped in velvet. With a string of standout releases and a rising profile in the local scene, Chanel Loren is carving her own lane — and turning heads while doing it.
Nyassa
Nyassa crafts dreamy, genre-blurring pop that shimmers with feeling — all ethereal vocals, lush textures, and hooks that linger long after the song ends. Based in Melbourne, she draws from a wide palette of influences, weaving together electronic, R&B, and alt-pop into a sound that’s uniquely her own. With a voice that floats and production that pulses, Nyassa’s music feels like stepping into a hazy daydream. As she continues to build momentum, Nyassa is fast emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in the alt-pop space.
Romy B
Romy B is a 22 yr old award-winning folk-pop artist and songwriter from Perth, WA. Her sound has been described as 'a soulful acoustic feel with a cheeky undertone'.
She left school early to pursue music full-time, refining her craft through playing live as much as possible in the music scene. She draws inspiration from her solo travels, a good mid-life crises, love, heartbreak and all the gooey topics.
Romy loves to deliver an engaging live set, often backed by her incredible full band. They've performed all around Perth together and recently Winner of 'Nannup Emerging Artist Award’ for 2025.
Her music is available on all major streaming platforms, with recent demo's available to listen to on Soundcloud.
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Chanel Loren
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Nyassa
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