Every week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ keeps you plugged into the freshest sounds from Australian music.
Catch up on past coverage featuring grentperez, and Immy Owusu. Here’s what else you might’ve missed:
Robert Baxter – “CAMBOY”
Robert Baxter cranks up the heat with “CAMBOY”, a breakbeat-heavy, sensual cut leading their STARGIRL EP. They called it “feminine, gay, emotional, danceable, sexy, and playful.” Safe to say, they nailed it.
Bean Magazine – “Free as Hell”
Brisbane’s Bean Magazine return with “Free as Hell”, a cathartic indie-rock jam about letting go of something you thought would fix everything. It’s their first drop since 2024’s In the Shade and a promising sign of what’s next.
DZ Deathrays – “Like No Other”
DZ Deathrays deliver high-energy chaos on “Like No Other”, a dancey, punk-infused track that goes all over the place—in the best way. Surf guitars, a sneaky breakdown, and cryptic lyrics? It just works.
Chasing Ghosts – “My Bingayi”
A gut-punch of a track, “My Bingayi” sees Chasing Ghosts tackle cycles of violence head-on. Raw and full of heart, the Naarm-based indie punk band make a statement on accountability and healing.
The Melodrones – “Til Kingdom Come”
Sydney’s The Melodrones keep their signature doo-wop rock meets ‘90s shoegaze sound intact on “Til Kingdom Come”, the first taste of their 2025 self-titled debut. Nostalgic yet fresh, it’s a strong move forward.
Daisy Park – “Always”
Perth’s Daisy Park lock into a hazy, reverb-soaked groove on “Always”, their first drop of 2025. Thrashy guitars set the tone, backed by their debut music video shot along Fremantle’s coastline.
Harvey Pink’s Flying Bathhouse – Everybody Digs Harvey Pink
Harvey Pink’s long-awaited LP is a baroque-pop fever dream, swirling with jazz, psych, and ‘60s pop. It’s an album that turns melancholy into magic with rich instrumentation.
And Beyond – “Mama Said”
With sharp cadence and a raw, high-energy feel, “Mama Said” is And Beyond in their element—setting the stage for their debut album If Only You Knew with sturdy flows and chemistry.
SOMA – COBRA
Sydney’s SOMA makes a striking entrance with her debut mixtape, COBRA, led by the sultry standout “Say It.” The release comes with a short film, adding another layer to her hypnotic world.
