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Check out the best new music from Aussie acts released between November 17th-23rd below!
Large Mirage – “Miss Okay”
Large Mirage’s latest creation flaunts their influences in timeless style, serving an amalgamation of the upbeat, crunchy energy of mid ’60s Motown with a high-octane ’70s punch. Its theme of self empowerment in the age of social media is a gratifying expression of positivity. Written by lead singer and guitarist Kolya Chan, “Miss Okay” features classic riffs, powerful harmonies, soaring solos, bombastic grooves, and a vibrant chorus, positioning the track as an electrifying summer banger.
Chanel Loren (ft. Forest Claudette) – “Fantasy Camera”
“Fantasy Camera” is a dreamy collaboration between rising alt-R&B stars Chanel Loren and Forest Claudette. “It’s about living fully in every moment with someone you love. I wanted to write a song that captured the essence of being in love and how the good memories sustain you through the harder times,” Loren says. “I first came up with the idea a few years ago after seeing a random photo on Pinterest (wish I could remember what it was lol). I wasn’t sure which sonic direction to take but everything clicked when I had a session with Pat and Oscar. The track truly came to life once Forest Claudette jumped on it.”
Emma Russack – 5 Timothée Chalamet Instagram Captions
Emma Russack’s hilarious and charming EP explores how nowadays, every actor has social media — no longer are these gilded figures distant and on a faraway pedestal, but right in front of us, on our phones, so close we feel as if we can reach out and touch them. Russack, a new mother, wanted a prompt that would allow her to write music quickly, and where the parameters were small and starkly drawn. The result is the five-track EP, where each song is named and built around Chalamet’s Instagram captions.
Grace Cummings (ft. Jim James) – “Times Like These”
A heartbreaking single for the holiday season featuring My Morning Jackets’ Jim James, Grace Cummings’ “Times Like These” offers comfort, compassion and resilience for those facing loneliness. It features her trademark commanding voice and emotionally potent songwriting. “‘Times Like These’ is for somebody that needs some comfort and some love,” she explains.
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SoSo – So Much for Second Chances
SoSo’s debut album is here, soundtracking the journey that has led them to where they are today — from reflecting on the nostalgia of childhood and the parts of life that make up one’s self, to relationships with family, friends, lovers, the music industry and the world around us. Pop-punk and alt-rock filter through the record, showcasing the band’s ability to move through genre and concept while remaining unmistakably SoSo.
Charley – “Limerence”
The follow up to September’s “Cherries”, Charley’s new single features an urgent, walking-into-the-club pop beat underpinning a tale of addictive thrill and delusion that can occur in the early stages of a relationship. Directed by close collaborator Luke McChesney, the visual follows Charley and her date on a night out, as she experiences overwhelming and euphoric feelings expressed in the song.
Effie Isobel – “Higher Gear”
A dazzling, high-energy track that captures the thrill, chaos, and impatience of a mid-gig crush, Effie Isobel’s “Higher Gear” is layered with dreamy synths, gritty guitars and shout-along gang vocals. The song races forward with charm, vulnerability, and an irresistible sense of momentum. From its opening soundscape of a pub door creaking open to layers of friendly greetings (all real voice memos from Effie’s friends) “Higher Gear” invites listeners into her world of connection and intimacy.
Jimmy Barnes – For the Working Class Man (40th Anniversary Edition)
First released in 1985, For the Working Class Man is full of undeniable classics, including the title track, “Working Class Man”, which has taken on a life of its own across the last 40 years, its lyrics deeply etched into the Australian psyche. To celebrate the seminal album’s 40th anniversary, Barnesy has released a special collection, with all twelve tracks newly remastered under the supervision of Bob Ludwig.
