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Catch up on our previous coverage of Alison Wonderland, Flume and Emma Louise, and Parcels.
Then check out the best new music from Aussie acts released last week below!
Eddie Benjamin – “DRIVING”
Australian artist Eddie Benjamin’s star keeps rising. His standout new single “DRIVING”, which he wrote, performed, and produced himself, with co-production from Alex Salibian (Harry Styles), comes with a surreal, film-shot video and is part of his upcoming album. Benjamin recently co-wrote and produced Justin Bieber’s SWAG and will join Shawn Mendes on his North American tour.
Blusher – RACER
Blusher have released their new EP RACER via Atlantic Records / Warner Music Australia ahead of a headline tour with dates across the UK, US, and Australia.
The EP blends dreamy synth-pop with nostalgic rave energy and features new track “DON’T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT”, co-written with Alisa Xayalith of The Naked & Famous.
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“The Melbourne alt-pop trio prove they’re worthy of being included among Australia’s pop heavyweights on impressive new EP,” wrote our four-star review.
Radio Free Alice – “Toyota Camry”
Radio Free Alice have announced their new EP Empty Words, set for release on August 20th via Double Drummer. The Melbourne post-punk outfit have also shared their latest single, “Toyota Camry”, a sharp, shimmering track that leans into their signature sound of bright guitars and 80s-inspired backing vocals.
PANIA – Coming to Terms
PANIA has announced her new EP Coming to Terms, out September 10th via Say Less and Warner Music Australia, following earlier singles “Pity Party” and “Switch Sides”.
The EP explores personal growth and emotional shifts, with new single “Pretty Girl Fly” celebrating quiet confidence and self-empowerment.
Jamaica Moana – BUD & DENI
Jamaica Moana has released her debut EP BUD & DENI via Pointer Recordings, alongside new single “FINALE” featuring ballroom icon Kevin Jz Prodigy. The six-track project explores themes of ancestry, identity, and transformation, drawing on Māori deities and featuring collaborators like Milan Ring, Pookie, and Maribelle. Moana will launch the EP at Sydney’s Red Rattler Theatre and is set to perform at SXSW Sydney, appear on a panel at BIGSOUND, and play The Others Way Festival in Auckland on November 29th.
Jessica Mauboy – “While I Got Time”
Jessica Mauboy has released her first independent single, “While I Got Time”, under her new label, Jamally, launched in partnership with DistroDirect. The track, co-written with longtime collaborator PJ Harding, marks Mauboy’s first release outside the major label system, giving her full creative control over the process.
“While I Got Time” also features on the Seven Network’s Home and Away, playing during the emotional farewell of Irene Roberts, highlighting Mauboy’s new chapter as both artist and businesswoman.
