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Check out the best new music from Australian artists released between October 6th and 12th below.
Jack Ladder – “Undignified”
Jack Ladder’s “Undignified” is a haunting, melodic exploration of heartbreak and self-reflection, capturing the messy grace of falling apart. The track dives into the disappointment that follows love’s collapse, when the life we thought we deserved slips away and brings out our least dignified selves. Its accompanying video, directed by Derek Henderson, mirrors that melancholy through a puppet wandering Sydney’s streets, caught between memory and loss.
ENOLA – “Time Will Make You Change”
ENOLA’s “Time Will Make You Change” is a raw, dreamlike alt-rock track that explores love, loss, and the inevitability of transformation. Fueled by haunting vocals and crashing guitars, it captures the bittersweet moment when two people grow apart despite a deep connection. It’s both tender and cathartic — a reminder that even heartbreak can lead to growth.
Pete Murray – “Higher”
The focus track from his eighth studio album Longing — his first fully independent release — Pete Murray’s “Higher” is a powerful anthem about resilience, self-belief, and pushing beyond your limits. With its soaring chorus and driving energy, the track channels determination and inner strength, the kind that fuels you to keep going, no matter the challenge. It’s Murray’s rallying cry to rise above doubt and reach for something greater.
HAAi – Humanise
HAAi’s Humanise is a bold evolution of her sound, exploring what it means to stay connected and emotional in an increasingly digital world. Blending human vulnerability with machine precision, the album finds a balance between dystopia and euphoria — where technology meets heart. Featuring collaborations with Jon Hopkins, KAM-BU, and Alexis Taylor, Humanise celebrates unity, community, and the power of shared experience.
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J Emz – “Up & Stuck”
J Emz’s “Up & Stuck” is a raw, defiant anthem that captures the tension between triumph and trauma. Blending hard-hitting bars with moments of vulnerability, the ONEFOUR frontman lays bare the highs and lows of fame, survival, and self-preservation. With lines like, “This life ain’t glitter and gold, I can’t explain what this shit did to my soul,” it serves as both a warning and a victory lap.
Oscar O’Shea – Last Lights & Lost Meaning
Oscar O’Shea’s Last Lights & Lost Meaning is an intimate debut EP capturing two years of emotional highs and lows. Through songs that oscillate between heaviness and hope, O’Shea reflects on moments of disconnection, growth, and rediscovery. The collection unfolds as a raw, dynamic journey; equal parts weight and release, introspection and illumination. “These songs are who I am, they are who I have been and it is such a freeing feeling to share them and let them find their place,” O’Shea says.
David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones And I – “Gone Gone Gone”
“Gone Gone Gone” unites David Guetta, Teddy Swims, and Tones And I for a soaring, soulful house anthem about love’s fiery push and pull. Built on shimmering keys, sax, and strings, the track captures the thrill and chaos of a relationship that burns bright and self-destructs just as fast. With Swims’ powerhouse grit and Tones’ raw emotion, it’s a dancefloor heartbreak that hits as hard as it moves.
Lachie Gill – “Sweet Something”
Lachie Gill’s “Sweet Something” is a heartfelt pop ballad celebrating the rare calm and joy of finding someone who makes everything feel right. Co-written with Thom Mak and produced by Andy Mak, the track pairs lush harmonies with Gill’s trademark sincerity to capture the warmth and optimism of new love. It’s a refreshing turn toward positivity — a simple, timeless ode to gratitude and connection.
Hatchie – “Only One Laughing”
Hatchie’s “Only One Laughing” is a shimmering, euphoric return to form — a swirl of dreamy guitars and restless energy. Written amid frustration and self-reflection, the track channels a sense of chaos and loss of control into cathartic motion. Its Luna Park–set video mirrors that tension, balancing glittering nostalgia with emotional turbulence.
Emma Donovan – “Take Me To The River”
Emma Donovan breathes new life into Al Green’s classic “Take Me To The River” with a soulful, heartfelt rendition that marks the start of her new solo era. Blending her velvety vocals with deep cultural and emotional roots, the track transforms the song into a reflection on healing, Country, and connection. Through her lens, the river becomes a symbol of family, community, and renewal.
Tilly Fenton – It’s A Feeling That I Know
Tilly Fenton’s debut EP is an intimate coming-of-age collection that captures the emotional highs and lows of growing up. Honest and vulnerable yet threaded with hope, the songs, like single “It’s You!”, reflect her journey through confusion, self-discovery, and resilience. It’s a comforting reminder that even in the chaos, everything will be okay.
Emily Ulman – Severe Clear
Emily Ulman’s Severe Clear is a luminous, deeply introspective album about change, renewal, and the courage to return to what you love after time away. Blending acoustic intimacy with cinematic beauty, it traces emotional landscapes of clarity, vulnerability, and hope. Across its soaring harmonies and raw confessions, Ulman finds peace in duality — letting go, returning, and rediscovering herself through song.
Moler – “AI”
Their first new release since 2019, Moler’s “AI” is a fiery punk-fueled anthem that fuses old-school grit with a sharp look at our tech-obsessed world. Channeling influences from Blondie to The Stooges, the track captures the band’s signature riot-grrrl edge while questioning our growing dependence on artificial intelligence, from therapy to emotional connection. It’s raw, fast, and defiantly human.
Allday – “over the moon”
Allday’s “over the moon” is a bright, feel-good anthem about self-belief, joy, and living in the moment. Blending sharp storytelling with euphoric production, it celebrates the highs and lows of life with a sense of optimism that’s distinctly Allday. It’s a reminder to trust your instincts, bet on yourself, and choose happiness no matter the outcome.
Morgan Evans – “Beer Back Home”
Morgan Evans’ “Beer Back Home” is a nostalgic, feel-good anthem that marks his return after two years of reflection. Recorded in Nashville and inspired by time spent reconnecting with his roots in Newcastle, the song captures the joy of rediscovery and the grounding power of home. It’s an upbeat reminder that sometimes, you have to go back to where it all began to find yourself again.
Harvey Sutherland – Debt
Harvey Sutherland’s Debt is a sharp, minimalist funk record that examines the price of creativity in a hyper-digital, always-on world. Stripping back his disco-infused sound to ten precise, groove-heavy tracks, the album reflects on what we owe — to art, to others, and to ourselves — in the pursuit of meaning and survival. It’s both a sonic reset and a cultural commentary, balancing introspection with irresistible rhythm.
dust – Sky Is Falling
dust’s debut album Sky Is Falling is a brooding, genre-blurring journey through anxiety, change, and self-discovery. Written between gigs and late nights in Newcastle, it blends electronic experimentation, jagged guitars, and sax-laced textures to capture the chaos and melancholy of growing up in a collapsing world. Equal parts raw and reflective, the record traces a path from uncertainty to fragile peace; a haunting snapshot of a band defining who they are in real time.
Kee’ahn – “the way I love”
Kee’ahn’s “the way I love” is a soulful reflection on self-worth, boundaries, and the kind of love that nurtures rather than depletes. Blending vintage soul textures with heartfelt lyrics, the track celebrates clarity, honesty, and mutual care in relationships. Its vibrant video mirrors that warmth: a joyful, flower-filled ode to community, self-love, and emotional growth.