Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ rounds up our favourite music released in Australia from the past seven days.
Catch up on previous coverage on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Ben Lee, Miss Kaninna, and The Rubens, and check out fresh highlights from grentperez, Ziggy Alberts, Alien Nosejob, Selfish Sons, Joan & the Giants, Bananagun, Void of Vision, Little Quicks, World’s Best Neighbours, Local The Neighbour, Liquid Contours, Gia Darcy, and more below.
grentperez & Benny Sings – “Fuzzy Feeling”
grentperez and Benny Sings kick off our roundup this week with their delightful track “Fuzzy Feeling.” It’s a bright, charming track with smooth, soulful instrumentation and warm vocals – an instant pick-me-up.
Ziggy Alberts – “Where Does the Love Go?”
Ziggy Alberts teases his new album New Love with “Where Does the Love Go?”, a tender, acoustic ballad that touches on self-love and awareness.
Alien Nosejob – Turns the Colour of Bad Shit
Jake Robertson’s latest as Alien Nosejob is raw and gritty. With late ’70s punk influence, Turns the Colour of Bad Shit delivers standout tracks like “Bird Strike” and the sax-infused “Trapped in Time.”
Selfish Sons – “Revolver”
Alt-rock trio Selfish Sons drop their cathartic single “Revolver,” digging into the emotional turmoil of toxic relationships with fierce energy.
Joan & the Giants – “How Could You”
On “How Could You,” Joan & the Giants blend dreamy indie rock with raw emotion, building to a thrashing climax of guitar and drums.
Bananagun – “Gift of the Open Hand”
Bananagun’s “Gift of the Open Hand” delivers swirling psych vibes with a frustrated critique of the system. It’s groovy with a bite.
Void of Vision – What I’ll Leave Behind
Void of Vision’s fourth album, What I’ll Leave Behind, unleashes explosive riffs and tight production – a huge step for modern metalcore.
Little Quirks – Little Quirks
Little Quirks’ self-titled debut album is full of big choruses and heartfelt stories. Expect escapism, love songs, and tales of new experiences.
World’s Best Neighbours – “Disappoint You”
Melbourne indie pop duo World’s Best Neighbour return with “Disappoint You.” The track unpacks mental health and masculinity with fuller instrumentation and a moody vibe.
Local The Neighbour – “Noose”
Local The Neighbour’s “Noose” reflects on facing life’s darker truths after a sheltered upbringing, delivered with fuzzy DIY charm. The Melbourne-based musician has also announced his new EP, VALLEY pt.2, set for release on November 22nd.
Hannah Brewer – “Headspins”
Sydney’s Hannah Brewer drops “Headspins,” a track about shedding expectations and avoiding emotional burnout, powered by her strong vocals.
Liquid Contours – “March Madness”
Alternative rock outfit Liquid Contours return with “March Madness,” a psych-infused track with hypnotic guitar licks and catchy call-and-response vocals.
Gia Darcy – Crash Test
Up-and-coming Sydney artist Gia Darcy cements her pop sound with Crash Test, five slickly produced tracks that showcase her ethereal vocals.
Greta Stanley – “Greatest Hit”
Queensland singer-songwriter Greta Stanley shares “Greatest Hit” ahead of her third album – a love song to herself about breaking free from self-doubt.
RedHook – “Dr. Frankenstein”
Lastly, Sydney’s alt rockers RedHook team up with UK rockers Holding Absence for the scorching single “Dr. Frankenstein,” ahead of their new album Mutation.
Josh Hannan – “aftermath”
The Melbourne multi-instrumentalist with the powerful voice releases his first official single, the first taste from a forthcoming wider release.
Hannah Kate – “Test Run”
After a few years between releases, Melbourne garage-rock artist Hannah Kate returns with the tight, thrilling “Test Run.” Hannah Kate will launch their comeback single at Cactus Room on October 5th.
“It’s been a bloody year (or 4) but I’m finally finding my feet and feeling ready and happy to start putting my little songs out into the world again. Feels good. I hope you like them,” they say.
