Category: Single Releases

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Figurehead Release Summer Anthem, “Shotgun”

The rain’s well and truly set in in my part of the country, but tracks like “Shotgun,” the newie from Walyalup/Fremantle band Figurehead, are helping me hold on to my summer vibes for as long as possible. This is everything you want in a summer tune, with its cool indie rock sound and breezy vocals from Joe Caddy. Tap into the lyrics though and you’ll realise there’s a little more going on.

“Despite its feel-good, summery feel, ‘Shotgun’ contains lyrical depth and explores themes of self-improvement in the face of daily struggles and addictions,” Figurehead explained. “The song’s protagonist ultimately chooses love over fear, and gives insight to those struggling with external dependencies.”

Figurehead say they’re gearing up for a “massive” 2026, so make sure you follow them on the socials to keep track of all their upcoming releases and shows.

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Sidney Teases Upcoming Ep With “long haul”

After wowing me with “sliding doors,” Naarm/Melbourne-based talent Sidney is impressing me all over again with her latest release “long haul.” This track cements her reputation as one of the best indie-pop acts in the country. With serious songwriting skills, a knack for crafting unforgettable melodies, and a compelling voice, she’s really one to watch.

Recalling the time that inspired “long haul,” Sidney shared “I was on the road all the time doing what I loved, but my partner couldn’t be there with me. The distance caused tension, and I felt torn between chasing my career and showing up for the person I loved. ‘long haul’ was my way of saying: I’m here, I’m choosing you, and I’m in this for real.”

“long haul” is the latest track lifted from Sidney’s forthcoming EP what if it ends? which drops on February 27.

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Kisschasy Gear Up For New Album Release With “Better”

Kisschasy are continuing to turn back the clock with their latest single “Better.” The track’s a powerful reminder that this Naarm/Melbourne quartet are more than just a nostalgia band. They might just be making the best music of their career right now.

“’Better’ is the last song on [new album] The Terrors Of Comfort and for good reason; it offers a glimpse of hope after taking the listener through the unsettling world of vice and distraction,” explained Kisschasy frontman Darren Cordeux. “It’s a kind of an inverted love song – a song about saying goodbye to something or someone in order to better love oneself. Many times, when writing a song, the music and melody can inform the lyrics, or at least the theme. This song had an optimistic, expansive sound so I thought the concept could be about liberating oneself from that negative force mentioned in previous singles ‘Parasite’ and ‘Lie To Me’.”

Kisschasy’s brand new album The Terrors of Comfort will be released on February 13. Just a few days later they’ll load up the van and hit the road with Good Charlotte and Yellowcard. You have no idea how much I’m regretting missing these shows due to an overseas holiday! First-world problems and all, but please buy tickets so you can tell me all about it!

17 February 2026 – RAC Arena, Boorloo/Perth
19 February 2026 – Entertainment Centre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
21 February 2026 – Racecourse, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Bendigo
25 February 2026 – Qudos Bank Arena, Eora/Sydney

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FOLEY in the Spotlight With “Cinematic”

Kiwi-born, Eora/Sydney-based pop duo FOLEY had a massive year in 2025 with the release of their sophomore album That’s Life, Baby! They’re hitting the ground running in 2026 with the release of a dreamy new single, “Cinematic.” It sets the stage for their new EP Like an Actress, which drops on February 25.

“‘Cinematic’ is about a love so beautiful and promising that you feel like it may not be real – at the start of a relationship the glow around a person can be so overwhelming and you find yourself romanticising everything,” FOLEY explained. “Often we can have that self doubt of ‘is this actually real’, but ‘Cinematic’ is about embracing that feeling and leaning even further. Kissing in the streets at night, breaking into a stadium, and going home with butterflies in your stomach. It’s nostalgic even in the moment it happens, and you know that this could be encapsulated in a Hollywood movie because it’s so outrageously perfect.”

Foley will give fans in their adopted hometown a little taste of the EP when they support Loretta at The Vanguard on February 5.

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The Sooks Start the Year Right With “Take It Slow”

Eora/Sydney indie-rockers The Sooks are cruising into the new year with their latest single “Take It Slow.” If you’re into British acts like The Kooks and The Wombats and our own DICE and The Terrys, this laidback summer tune will be right up your street.

“‘Take It Slow’ was written in the summer of 2024, a couple of weeks before we were set to play our very first festival over New Year’s. It was a big time for the band, and we were obviously so stoked to be playing on a big stage, but at the same time, it was so new for us,” they recalled. “The cost-of-living crisis was really getting to us. Ultimately, the song is about not letting life dim your shine and doing what you feel you’re meant to do, despite the roadblocks life puts in your way. It’s a mantra. Take it slow. Take it slow. Take it slow… and you’ll pull through.”

“Take It Slow” lays the foundation for a fantastic 2026 for this up-and-coming act. If you want to hear more of their music, catch them supporting The Terrys at Drifters Wharf in Darkinjung Country/Gosford on February 22.

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Ellis King Continues Winning Ways With “Nosedive”

Ellis King has really impressed me in recent months with singles like “fitymi” and “The Blueprint.” She continues her hot streak with “Nosedive,” an empowering post-breakup anthem with a sweet folk-pop sound.

“I wasn’t in a place to write about everything contained in this song immediately, but once I was ready it came together like honey,” Ellis said. “This one is very play-by-play – I wrote it from start to finish as a reflection of the events that transpired, almost like replaying the night it happened in real time…It moves through the aftermath, the guilt and the shame, but also remembering that I felt like I had to dim myself for someone else. In the end, it’s about accepting what happened and understanding that even when it feels like everything’s stopped, life keeps moving and you have to pick yourself right back up and move into your future.”

“Nosedive” is the latest track lifted from her forthcoming EP All That Comes After, which drops on February 20.

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Molly Millington Releases Emotional Single, “Greener Than Me”

Molly Millington has captured my heart with her latest track “Greener Than Me.” Written in the aftermath of a breakup with a friend, it’s both heartbreaking and life-affirming.

“‘Greener Than Me’ is about a friendship breakup I went through and honestly it was the worst, more than any romantic breakup I’d experienced. At the start I was really hurt with how it was dealt with, so I wrote this song instead of retaliating. Now I’m not as close to it, it was probably worse,” Molly admitted. “I miss this person at the most random times. I have their writing tattooed on me, so it’s pretty hard to forget them. I could get it removed but I don’t regret that person, so I’m keeping it.”

“Greener Than Me” is the latest release from Molly’s forthcoming debut album, Frank Morgan, which drops on February 27.

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Blve Diamond Drops Luxury Rap Gem, “Tom Ford Hoverboard”

South African-born, Meeanjin/Brisbane-based artist Blve Diamond has got me grooving with his cool new single “Tom Ford Hoverboard.” The press release calls it “luxury rap for slow mornings and sunlit drives,” but it’s hitting the spot for me on this gloomy afternoon.

Blve Diamond delivers easy rhymes with confidence that never crosses over into cockiness. He might namecheck designer brands many of us will never afford, but you can’t help but like him. Press play, close your eyes, and let yourself get swept away by this one.

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Bud Rokesky Covers Joy Division

I absolutely love a quality cover version. I think there’s real skill in reinterpreting someone else’s song and encouraging listeners to hear it in a new way. So I’m really impressed with Bud Rokesky’s stripped back version of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart.” This gentle guitar and piano arrangement retains some of the moodiness associated with the original but it’s so much more current.

“’Love Will Tear Us Apart’ is one of those songs that never ages,” Bud said. “It’s honest and undeniable. I wanted to strip it back to let it sit heavy between beauty and ruin.”

Bud is easing himself into the New Year, but he is confirmed to play Meatstock at Sydney Showgrounds in Eora/Sydney on May 2.

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The Admired Release Emo-Pop Gem “Fame&Money”

Eora/Sydney duo The Admired are coming at you with a nostalgic new emo-pop banger, “Fame&Money.” Its 2000s vibes should get you bopping in your seat, if you can resist taking a full dance break! It’s less than two and a half minutes of musical goodness.

Frontwoman Bianca Davino said “Fame&Money” is “the spark that really kicked off our direction for The Admired,” so if you’re not already on board with their music it’s a great introduction.

Bianca and guitarist Max Jacobson did some serious heavy lifting here, writing, performing, producing, and engineering the track in their home studio. Nat Sherwood (BESTIES, Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) took care of mastering duties.

“Fame&Money” is the last of three tracks that make up The Admired’s mini-EP, appropriately titled 3 songs. They plan to build on their sound and record a new EP this year.

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