Here’s a round-up of the latest and greatest new music releases down under from the past week, straight from Rolling Stone AU/NZ:
Blusher – “Somebody New”
Melbourne pop trio Blusher closes out a big year with “Somebody New”, a flirty, upbeat anthem for anyone navigating the highs and lows of love and breakups. After supporting Kylie Minogue in London and performing at Pride, Blusher is gearing up for two headline shows in December. The track is all about those late-night crushes, rebound romances, and the friends who stick by your side through it all.
The Good Kids – “Acid Nan”
Northern Beaches surf-punkers bring high-octane energy with “Acid Nan”, a chaotic track full of wild moments and surf vibes. The clip features fat barrels and mates going nuts—just as the band says, “Big fat barrels, get it up ya.”
grentperez – “2DK”
grentperez steps out of his usual mellow vibe with “2DK”, a moody, synth-heavy track that’s a bit of a departure from his previous style. Ahead of joining Wallows on their Aussie and NZ tour this December, grentperez explained, “The track came about through a fit of experimentation,” while working with Gianluca. “I ended up really liking the track,” he admits. It’s a fresh, darker side to the artist you might not expect.
Juice Webster – “Hannah”
Juice Webster returns with a bigger indie rock sound on “Hannah”, her first release since 2023’s JULIA. The track was inspired by a time when she felt stuck, and a magical afternoon spent with her friend Hannah. Webster shares, “She has this way of making me feel at ease,” and that sense of peace flows through this song.
Agony – “BREAKSHIT”
Sydney’s AGONY are smashing it down with this pulsating, fittingly titled club track, the first taste from the duo’s upcoming debut album, BULL. Expect energy in this one—it’s clear AGONY isn’t holding back.
Ruby Gill – “Some Kind of Control”
Ruby Gill’s “Some Kind of Control” is a stripped-back, raw track about the push and pull of feeling both in control and out of it. Inspired by the freedom and struggles of Melbourne’s lockdown, it’s a reflection on reclaiming power and self-acceptance.
Zia Jade – “Put It In Your Face”
Zia Jade teams up with New Zealand producer SickDrumz for a fun, upbeat track that’s all about shaking off seriousness. Jade says, “I just wanted to write something that would make people want to shake their ass. It’s a song for the people that wanna feel like a baddie.”
