Proving themselves each other’s muses, Swedish power popstar Zara Larsson and British singer-songwriter-producer MNEK have maintained their musical forces for her latest LP, the euphoric Midnight Sun, a decade after they first struck electropop gold on their 2015 collaboration “Never Forget You”. Their blend of EDM sonics and R&B sensibilities course through the veins of…
Meanjin/Brisbane petalcore outfit Torizon have just dropped their debut EP Meliora, exploring infertility through the characters of Luna and Sam. It’s rich and emotive, blending heavy sounds with vocal and lyrical vulnerability. Torizon teamed with Emerge Creative to create short videos accompanying the single releases, exploring how the couple fall apart from the grief, but…
Sometimes the greatest ideas come from a spur-of-the-moment text. Case in point: in 2023, Ashe, established star in her own right with her viral smash hit “Moral Of The Story” and incredible debut record Ashlyn, messaged her long-time pal Finneas, aka Grammy-magnet and brother/co-writer/bandmate of Billie Eilish, simply saying “Hear me out. Should we start…
I Prevail are no strangers to high stakes. The Michigan rock band has been carving out their place in the heavy since 2013, with massive choruses, crushing riffs and lyrics that cut deep. 2025, however, makes a turning point. With the departure of vocalist Brian Burkheiser earlier this year, co-vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe has stepped up…
We’ve experienced a drought of shirtless Scottish rock in the four years since Biffy Clyro released their last studio album, The Myth of the Happily Ever After, but today, at long last, we have the release of their much-anticipated tenth album, Futique. The album’s title is a compound word, as explained by Simon Neil, combining…
RinRin – the musical project of Perth-based singer-songwriter Qarin Hipe – will drop debut album The Nut House later this week. Taking cues from the likes of Poppy, BABYMETAL, and Bring Me The Horizon, RinRin’s sound is an eclectic mash-up, with metal, pop-punk, and pop influences punctuated by big riffs and bigger screams. Upcoming LP…
Few bands wear their convictions as proudly as Rise Against. For over two decades, the Chicago rockers have been a voice of fury and hope, delivering anthem after anthem and balancing urgency with melody. Now, with their tenth studio album Ricochet, they’ve taken a huge leap forward. Produced by Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Wolf Alice, Frank…
Wolf Alice have always been known for their edgy indie music; a sound that at times bordered on punk, littered with loud guitars, forceful percussion and sparingly, complete anger. They crafted this sound across multiple albums and EPs, touring the globe regularly to increasingly large crowds. And yet here on their new album The Clearing,…
In 2025, where everything either feels like a bin fire or no one can seemingly get along with anyone else, there always has to be a space for art that doesn’t take itself too seriously, while allowing those who consume it to have an unfettered experience when indulging in it. And honestly, this is exactly…
Pop-punk trailblazers of the early 2000s- Good Charlotte, burst back onto the scene after seven quiet years with Motel Du Cap. A highly anticipated release, expectations were high after the release of the lead single “Rejects”, which felt like a true return to form. The record kicks off with a spoken word monologue, an homage…
Have you ever had a bad time listening to female led harmonies on a near acoustic soundtrack? I’m here to tell you the answer is no, and you can add Folk Bitch Trio to the list of bands that meet this description of releasing ridiculously pleasant indie-folk. Here on their debut album Now Would Be…
Seven-piece London jazz outfit Kokoroko return to our ears with their triumphant sophomore album Tuff Times Never Last. It sounds just as its cover artwork looks – vibrant, joyous and dance-floor ready. Kokoroko’s sound is built on connection. Forming when percussionist Onome Edgeworth and vocalist/trumpet player Shelia Maurice-Grey met on an arts trip in Kenya,…
Following the success of 2021’s Simulation Ride, Melbourne/Naarm-based artist Merpire (Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) returns with Milk Pool. Across eleven tracks, she leans into themes of longing, intimacy, and self-worth. Moments of quiet vulnerability meet fuzzy distortion, holding tension between softness and grit. Sometimes beautifully, sometimes unevenly, but always with sincerity. Opening track “Leaving With You” immediately…
It feels rather fitting that Kesha release her latest record on America’s Independence Day, July 4th, as this – her 6th LP – truly embodies a sense of freedom, following a tumultuous period surrounding legal battles and sexual assault charges that threaten to derail her exciting pop trajectory. There’s a whole rabbit hole you can…
Later this week, Sydney/Eora punks FANGZ will unleash long-awaited debut album Shui (like FANGZ shoo-ey, get it?). Already suitably hyped by singles “Wasting Time”, “Wide Awake”, “Same Old Story”, and recent release “Anne Marie”, Shui comes to us via Impressed Recordings, and will drop on Friday July 4th. Of the new album, frontman Josh Cottreau…
As a genre, hardcore is having a serious moment right now. Bands like Turnstile and SPEED are pushing boundaries and bringing a raw intensity to global stages, shining a newfound spotlight on a genre that’s long thrived in the underground. With over twenty years in the game, Melbourne hardcore veterans Iron Mind have returned with…
With the advent of streaming, music has never been more accessible. The assumption might’ve been that artistic creativity would thrive in a technological era unburdened by label demands, industry cynicism or trend-chasing. Commercial interests however, continue to outpace creative ones. Rather than fostering experimentation, the streaming system has rewarded immediacy. Playlist-friendly singles and algorithm-driven exposure…
When most artists choose to get introspective, they tend to wear their hearts on their sleeve. Hein Cooper, however, opts to open the door to the garage, set up the mic, and let the world listen in. Written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper in his mum’s garage over six months, My Own is the artist’s…
Masked band Sleep Token are about to drop their latest album, and the hype surrounding the release feels palpable. Four albums in, it’s hard to call them an overnight success, but 2023’s “The Summoning” going viral definitely had a role to play in their huge rise over the past year or so, culminating in a…
Dope Lemon – the multiple-award winning project created by acclaimed Sydney singer-songwriter Angus Stone – are set to release much anticipated fifth album Golden Wolf on May 2nd. Singles off of the new album have dropped throughout the last few months, including tracks “Golden Wolf”, “Sugarcat”, and “Electric Green Lambo”, each unique in sound…
It’s rather uncommon for a band approaching two decades in the business to release a self-titled album. It might seem even more uncommon when that same album happens to be their fourth studio release. Lucius, however, the American four-piece led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, is far from common. The band’s self-titled fourth album,…
Ghost – the bedazzled church of Tobias Forge – have returned with Skeletá. With previous frontman Papa Emeritus IV stepping aside to take on the role of Frater Imperator after the death of his mother, Ghost is now led by Papa V Perpetua – which is Forge in a new mask, in case you didn’t…
The country renaissance isn’t over just yet! After teasing a collaboration with their emotion-laden single Sylvia, Torres (the musical project of Mackenzie Scott) and Julien Baker’s album Send a Prayer My Way marks their soulful entry into the genre. The 12 track album traverses downtown bars and the wide open road as the pair croon…
Ball Park Music has been one of the most consistently prolific Australian bands of the past 15 years. Like clockwork, they’d release a hit single, follow it up with another hit single and then drop an album, tour the album for twelve months, disappear for six months before releasing an entirely new single, thus starting…
Melbourne’s very own Thornhill are back with their third studio album, BODIES– out today. This record brings an unexpected blend of eerie synth tones, atmospheric textures and metal elements that feel experimental and daring. It’s an album that gives off a hauntingly intimate vibe whilst maintaining a big energy, presenting a side of Thornhill that…
Ruby Gill sounds like one of the greats of a far gone era. An artist whose voice and style transcends generations and populations. Similar to contemporaries like Laura Marling, Julia Jacklin or Angie McMahon, Gill has a calming and yet forceful delivery across all of her music. This is evident here on her second album…
Forming in 2017, Old Mervs started garnering attention after the release of their debut EP in 2022, and the duo, consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist David House and Henry Carrington-Jones, have been kicking goals rapidly in the three years since. Hitting #38 on the most recent Triple J’s Hottest 100 with their single “What you’ve Lost”,…
Who would have thought that traditional Indian music and metal would make a great pair? Bloodywood, that’s who. Forming in 2016, the New Delhi group initially took to YouTube to upload metal covers of pop songs, before writing their own music. They gradually garnered attention by catching the eye of a few major online publications,…
If there’s one thing that sets New York prog-rock group Coheed and Cambria apart, it’s their unmatched ability to tell a gripping story through their records. Their latest release, The Father of Make Believe, marks their eleventh concept album and the third instalment in their Vaxis series. With lead vocalist Claudio Sanchez also being a…
I’ve said it before, but seeing artists grow and evolve from their earliest singles through to their debut album is one of my favourite things as a music fan. In the case of Mia Wray, this evolution has occurred on multiple fronts, from her songwriting and vocals, through to the content of her music and…
