Another week, another stacked playlist of the best new releases from Australia and beyond. This week we have added another ten tracks to our Discovery Playlist, on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks which we premiered earlier in the week. Leading the charge is our Track of the Week, “On Your Own” from Perth indie-rock quartet Daisy Park, a soaring slice of melodic grit that cements the band as one of WA’s most exciting up-and-comers.
“On Your Own” tells the story of trying to be there for others while navigating your own mental health struggles — a reflection on learning to prioritise yourself without being consumed by guilt. As the title track from Daisy Park’s debut EP, released yesterday, it showcases impressively mature songwriting for such a young band. With its beautiful layered harmonies, gorgeous guitars and warm, fuzzy synths, the track unfolds with a quiet confidence and an immersive, atmospheric pull that lingers long after it ends. It’s a stunning debut moment that suggests Daisy Park have a very bright future ahead.
Taiwan-born, Canberra-based artist Kim Yang (楊予菁) channels joy and healing on her uplifting new single “All Good When I’m With You.” Blending indie-folk with cinematic soul, the track radiates warmth through ukulele strums, bold piano lines and sweeping strings, while Kim’s ethereal vocals centre on connection and gratitude. Kim learnt to play the Chinese folk instrument guzheng whilst in China, and has included it in the mix, adding cultural depth and texture, underscoring the song’s message of harmony across distance and difference. It’s a beautifully crafted first taste of her next body of work, due in 2026.
Rising alt-pop artist Fletcher Kent unveils his most personal release yet with “Blindspot,” a stirring duet featuring his fiancée, Lil. We love a good duet at the AU, and this one is lush! Built on lush textures and sweeping emotion, the track captures the tenderness and vulnerability of love that continues to evolve, with Kent’s soulful delivery intertwining beautifully with Lil’s ethereal harmonies. The release arrives as Kent gears up to support Lewis Capaldi on his sold-out Australian arena tour this December — a milestone moment that feels perfectly timed for an artist ready to take the next big step.
“I Remember You” is the new single from Fremantle-based singer-songwriter Carus Thompson; the first from his forthcoming ninth studio album When Everything Was New (Out November 14th). In what has become a hallmark of the latter portion of his career, “I Remember You” is rich in storytelling and emotive lyricism; and is a welcome reminder of Thompson’s songwriting nous. That’s complemented here with some beautiful and rich instrumentation that just elevates everything. Not content with just releasing one album in November, Thompson will also be releasing the third in his Acoustic at series, this time taking proceedings from the late Norfolk Basement to the pubs of Germany. He’ll also be embarking on a double album launch tour kicking off late November.
“Insomniacs’ Ball” is the title track from British singer-songwriter Jon Fazal’s new album – out today. The album is described by Fazal as a ‘collection of nighttime vignettes inspired by those eerie waking hours between midnight and dawn’. The result is a gorgeous collection of indie folk that’s full of warmth, heart and charm. The violin on “Insomniacs’ Ball” in particular is just stunning.
Also added to the playlist this week is “what if it ends?”, the latest release from Melbourne singer-songwriter Sidney. The single is the title track from Sidney’s forthcoming EP of the same name – out February 2026. Upbeat but reflective, “what if it ends?” explores the daunting question at the hovering at back of every love story – if it all comes to an end, what remains? The relaxed, confessional folky vocals that open the track really juxtapose against the shimmering indie-pop of the rest of the single. An introspective bop.
Finally, also added to the playlist this week is the retro-tinged “Hot Beverage” from Norwegian singer, guitarist and songwriter Marius Lien. The track comes from his latest album Sunset Solace; his second for 2025. Joining him on the playlist is French alternative/shoegaze duo Tendertale; and their vibey new track “Slow Eerie”, from their forthcoming EP Jawbreaker. It’s got this fantastic DIY aesthetic that manages to balance dissonance and distortion with warmth and softness. We’ve also added two premieres from earlier in the week – “Tuesday Fresh Cuts” (Matt Corby remix) from Bree Tranter and “Casa Diablo” from L.A. Mood.
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Here’s the complete list of new additions this week:
Daisy Park “On Your Own”
Kim Yang “All Good When I’m With You”
Fletcher Kent “Blindspot”
Carus Thompson “I Remember You”
Jon Fazal “Insomniacs’ Ball”
Sidney “what if it ends?”
Marius Lien “Hot Beverage”
Tendertale “Slow Eerie”
L.A. Mood “Casa Diablo” [Exclusive Single Premiere]
Bree Tranter “Tuesday Fresh Cuts” (Matt Corby remix) [Exclusive Video Premiere]
Header Image by Juno Shean
