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Check out the best new music from Aussie acts released between March 2nd-8th below!
Mugla Bore Hard Rock – “Stay”
The first single of their debut album Sweet Home Mulga Bore (due out May 29th), “Stay” showcases a softer side to Mulga Bore Hard Rock in the form of their first love song, blending a lovelorn ballad with their signature hard rock drivers.
The Amity Affliction – “Bleed”
“Bleed”, the second taste of The Amity Affliction’s upcoming album House of Cards (due out April 24th), lands with impact, taking a ferocious stride forward into a brand new era of artistry.
Bella Mackenzie – “There Must Be a Fire”
Described as a song about betrayal and following one’s intuition, “There Must Be A Fire” finds Bella Mackenzie writing with more self-confidence and authenticity than ever before.
Chet Sounds – Tying Up Loose Ends
Tying Up Loose Ends is Chet Sounds’ most sonically compelling work to date, wandering into more intricate and experimental territory while remaining grounded in timeless singer-songwriter tradition.
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The Rions – “Idol”
“Idol”, which explores how truly powerful love is, even if it’s just for a fleeting moment, is one of six new songs that will come on the deluxe edition of The Rions’ debut album Everything Every Single Day (due out May 8th).
Carla dal Forno – “Going Out”
Carla dal Forno’s “Going Out” captures feeling in motion – heightened, looping, restless. The single leads her forthcoming album Confession (due out April 24th).
Sunsick Daisy – “Waiting For”
Full of nostalgia, yearning, and infectious energy, “Waiting For” captures the emotional tension of trying to define a relationship, blending Sunsick Daisy’s hazy, reverb-drenched style of songwriting with a tinge of country-infused heartache.
Billy Cart – Greatest Hits
Spanning nine tracks, Billy Cart’s debut album Greatest Hits is an endearing and personal collection of songs that threads together ’90s alternative and grunge with lo-fi slacker charm and earnest indie songwriting.
Hooligan Hefs (ft. Savage) – “Whistle”
Bridging generations and borders, “Whistle” pairs Hooligan Hefs’ commanding presence with Savage’s instantly recognisable voice, delivering pounding energy, chant-ready hooks and undeniable bounce built for peak-time floors.
Airling – Retrieve
Returning with a collection of sophisticated dream-pop songs that pair crisp R&B production with crystalline vocals, Airling’s Retrieve explores experiences of loss, recovery, infatuation, and power.
SASAMI (ft. Angie McMahon) – “Honeycrash (Angie McMahon Cut)”
Leading Blood on the Silver Screen: Director’s Cut, the expanded version of SASAMI’s 2025 album (due out March 27th), “Honeycrash” sees Angie McMahon lend a new emotional weight to the track, trading vocal responsibilities with SASAMI.
Aleksiah – “Bullshit, Baby!”
Staying true to aleksiah’s tongue-in-cheek pop sensibilities, “Bullshit, Baby!” is a sugar-coated takedown of bare-minimum behaviour, turning emotional burnout into an irresistible singalong. The single leads her forthcoming EP Good on Paper (due out in May).
Matt Corby – “War to Love”
Built around a smooth bass line, Matt Corby’s “War to Love” is the fifth single, and “one of [his] personal favourites”, from his upcoming album Tragic Magic (due out April 17th).
Hellcat Speedracer (ft. LEGZDINA) – “Stay Blessed”
Featuring Latvian-born artist LEGZDINA, Hellcat Speedracer’s dance-floor ready single “Stay Blessed”, the first taste of their second EP coming soon, was built around one simple idea: bringing people together. “No judgment, no prejudice, just humans dancing with everything they got,” the duo share.
Moler – 69
Nearly 30 years on from their ARIA-nominated debut album, Moler’s second full-length, 69, is nostalgic, yet forward-looking. It is a fierce, hook-packed statement from a band who very clearly aren’t done yet.
GUM – Blue Gum Way
Rooted in expansive, jazz-tinged psychedelia, GUM’s Blue Gum Way was inspired by sounds from Talk Talk and the beauty of Radiohead‘s A Moon Shaped Pool, showcasing an artist who has reached his clearest sense of purpose.
Julia Wallace – “Pick Up the Pace”
The first single from her third EP coming soon, Julia Wallace sounds more self assured than ever on “Pick Up the Pace”, which tells the story of how much they have grown since their first two EP releases.
Crooked Colours – “Pink Limo”
The instantly catchy, indie-dance-pop anthem “Pink Limo” is uplifting and spirited, refreshing but with that distinctive Crooked Colours sound synonymous with the outfit.
Salarymen – Take It Or Leave It (Extended)
Salarymen keep the momentum rolling with the extended edition of their debut album, Take It Or Leave It, led by the new single “Borrowed Time”, which explores the unspoken ‘expiration date’ that looms over every female artist approaching their late ’20s.
ENOLA – “I Know You’re Leaving”
From the upcoming EP Nothing Lasts Forever, the hushed and emotionally charged “I Know You’re Leaving” shows ENOLA, or Ruby Marshall, lean into atmosphere and restraint, trading explosive catharsis for something softer and more devastating.
YAGKI – “Charcoal”
YAGKI’s most courageous release yet, “Charcoal” is a harrowing, autobiographical story of the overdose that left her in a coma at just three years old, twisting through brooding alternative rock and haunting emo-pop textures.
LULAY – “Energy”
With “Energy”, LULAY has once again switched up her sound, this time leaning into a laidback groove with production elements that have you swaying the whole way through.
Justine Eltakchi – “Petals”
Off her upcoming debut album Big Dream Baby (due out April 14th), “Petals” explores themes of motherhood and matrescence, the emotional transition into becoming a mother.
Kaiyah Mercedes – “3 Month Blackout”
Kiayah Mercedes’ “3 Month Blackout” reflects on moving forward after a whirlwind relationship. Anchored by driving guitars and dynamic percussion, it captures the unpredictable rise and fall of emotion that comes with moving on.
Katie Noonan – “This Isn’t What I Signed Up For”
The first song from Katie Noonan’s forthcoming 30th studio album Alone But All One (due out June 26th), “This Isn’t What I Signed Up For” explores the emotions that come with ending a marriage.
Field Commander Ali – The Next from Field Commander
Field Commander Ali, or Ali Mollica, describes everyday scenes, passing interactions and the moments that follow moments between people on The Next from Field Commander.