Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you plugged into the freshest sounds from Australian music.
Catch up on past coverage featuring Kita Alexander, Babe Rainbow, Blusher, Tash Sultana, Skegss, Liz Stringer, Sia/David Guetta, Somber Hills, The Wiggles, Radio Free Alice, and Ruby Gill.
Here’s what else you might’ve missed:
Suprise Chef – “Dangerous”
A vibraphone melody sets the tone on this funk-laden cut from Suprise Chef teasing their forthcoming album Superb (out May 16). Smooth, jazzy, and infectious, we’re ready for more.
Mulga Bore Hard Rock – “Sweet Home Mulga Bore”
A glam-rock tribute to family and culture, this punchy track paints a picture of growing up in the bush, rich with imagery of goanna, bush honey, and the pull of home.
Sunsick Daisy – “Over & Over”
Indie-rockers Sunsick Daisy are back with a powerful new track, full of noisy, crashing guitars and raw emotion. “The lyrics are pretty heartfelt & were written following the death of my childhood pet, but the message can be equally relatable to anyone dealing with grief and regret.”
Thornhill – “TONGUES”
If the explosive lead single “TONGUES” is anything to go by, Thornhill’s upcoming album BODIES (out April 4th) is set to be an absolute beast.
The Cruel Sea – Straight Into The Sun
Out now, The Cruel Sea’s latest album Straight Into The Sun is a rock gem, ahead of their national tour kicking off in May.
ILUKA – “Woman Gone Mad”
ILUKA’s first track with Nettwerk, “Woman Gone Mad”, lets her powerful vocals take the spotlight, delivering a big message about the crazy times we’re all living through.
Josh Hannan – DEAD HEART
Melbourne’s Josh Hannan unveils his new EP, DEAD HEART, with the dramatic and moody title track leading the charge. It “depicts how it feels to have your trust shaken,” he reveals.
KYE – “Gospel”
After taking her self-proclaimed “kye-atus”, KYE is back with her first track of 2025, “Gospel.” “The idea of gospel truths has been a constant in my upbringing,” she shares. “A set of rules and ideals carved out a way of life for me that never quite fit. Growing up this way has shown me firsthand how the truth can be gnarled and twisted into a weapon.
Riley Pearce – “Like A River”
Riley Pearce’s new track “Like A River” explores the anxiety and burnout of modern life, with pulsing bass and swelling pedal steel that successfully mirror the overwhelming feeling of panic.
Floodlights – “Buoyant”
Floodlights’ latest single, “Buoyant”, is the final taste of their upcoming album Underneath (out March 21). With a horn-filled sound, the track reflects on “aging, and how it can be tricky to reconcile with”. It also comes with the exciting news of their national Australian tour, happening in May 2025.
Cool Sounds – “And That’s How I Got The Congas”
Cool Sounds mixes indie rock with 90s and 2000s pop influences in “And That’s How I Got The Congas”, a quirky, autobiographical track about buying congas off a finance bro.
Chillinit – “Money Reserve”
Chillinit wraps up this week with Money Reserve, blending trap beats and slick flows with his signature finesse.
