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Jack Gray Makes Me Swoon With “Swimming in Jeans”

I’m such a sucker for a cutie who plays guitar. So you can bet I’ve fallen hard for Jack Gray and his new single “Swimming in Jeans.”

This song sees Jack at his rawest and most vulnerable. Taking a deep dive through his music, I enjoyed hearing more of his artistry. He’s got such a knack for melody, and he’s a multi-instrumentalist so he delivers much more than those stripped-back sounds. And it’s all so good.

“Swimming Jeans is the title track from Jack’s debut album which drops on September 11. He’ll spend September on the road promoting it, but I wouldn’t wait too long before nabbing tickets. Eora/Sydney has already sold out, and more venues should follow. Get them while you can music lovers!

4 September 2026 – The Tuning Fork, Auckland
5 September 2026 – The Y HQ, Boorloo/Perth
6 September 2026 – Lion Arts Factory, Tarntanya/Adelaide
10 September 2026 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
11 September 2026 – Waywards Ballroom, Eora/Sydney (SOLD OUT)
12 September 2026 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Grace Wethor

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Angela Rose Impresses With “Down to the Bone”

Sitting somewhere between country and folk, “Down to the Bone” by Angela Rose has the perfect vibe to ease you into your weekend. There’s a beautiful intimacy about this song. It draws you in with its relatable lyrics about the breakdown of a friendship and Angela’s sublime vocals.

“It’s about coming to terms with the fact that something that was once alive, growing, and full of love has now decomposed down to the bone. Friendship breakups aren’t talked about nearly as much as romantic ones, but they can hurt just as deeply,” Angela said. “I love how the production starts gently and gradually builds in intensity as the story unfolds, mirroring the emotional weight of the lyrics. It feels intimate and reflective at first, before growing into something much bigger and more cathartic by the end.”

Angela wrote this song with another of my favourite Aussie singer-songwriters, Siobhan Cotchin, so it’s little wonder that it’s resonating with me.

“Siobhan is such an incredibly talented songwriter, and I felt very lucky to collaborate with her on this track,” Angela enthused. “She brought so much honesty, insight, and craft to the writing process, and together we were able to capture a type of heartbreak that isn’t often written about.”

I’m so into this track. It’s just so beautifully written and realised. I’m really looking forward to hearing what comes next for Angela, because she is such a talent.

Photo credit: Adrianne Armida – Spaghetti Wolf Studios

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Hannah Potter Blows Me Away With “Judith’s House”

I’ve never been impressed by the artists who had all the vocal tricks. Some people might love belting and runs, but I think they can often distract from the heart of a song. I’m much more impressed by the artists who can make me feel something through incredible lyrics delivered without the frills. And that’s what Hannah Potter has done with her latest single “Judith’s House.” With this song, she explores themes of connection, loss, and rediscovery with a quiet power that’s really resonated with me.

Hannah wrote the song during a 3.5-month journey across Europe. During that time, she visited Judith, a horse trainer who lived alone in the woods outside Utrecht. “Most of my life I’ve felt very displaced, culturally and geographically, and for whatever reason I felt very much at home in those woods.”

Hannah will officially launch “Judith’s House” with a free 4 pm show at Old Bar in Ngár-go/Fitzroy on August 1.

Photo credit: Young Ha Kim

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Mark Wilkinson Wows Me With “Joie de Vivre”

Take a moment to stop what you’re doing, press play, and listen to Mark Wilkinson’s latest single “Joie de Vivre.” This stripped-back ballad casts a spell, but you need to give it the space to work its magic.

You’re back with me? Good. Isn’t it beautiful? I’m not sure I have the superlatives to adequately say how special it is, but if you’ve taken the time to listen without distractions, I know you get it.

“This song was inspired by a magical day spent in Paris with my wife,” Mark recalled. “It was Bastille Day, and the weather, the city, and the atmosphere were just perfect. Sometimes you want to stay locked in a moment forever, and this was one of those times.”

“Joie de Vivre” comes from Mark’s forthcoming EP Love and Loss, which he’ll release on July 31. He’s got a stack of upcoming shows supporting Katie Noonan and headlining alongside Glenn Hopper on keys. After seeing him last year, I know anyone who makes it to one of these gigs is in for a real treat:

10 July 2026 – The Old Museum, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Katie Noonan)
16 July 2026 – The Rechabite, Boorloo/Perth (supporting Katie Noonan)
17 July 2026 – Camelot Arts Club, Whadjuk Noongar Country/Mosman Park (supporting Katie Noonan)
23 July 2026 – Avoca Beach Theatre, Darkinjung Country/Avoca Beach (headline duo show)
24 July 2026 – The Estate Camden, Benkennie/Camden (headline duo show)
30 July 2026 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting Katie Noonan)
1 August 2026 – Melbourne Recital Hall, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Katie Noonan)
6 August 2026 – The Vanguard, Eora/Sydney (headline duo show)
7 August 2026 – The Baroque Room, Kedumba/Katoomba (headline duo show)

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

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Oliver Cronin Shows Softer Side With “Closure”

Oliver Cronin is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming EP with a brand new single, “Closure.” This one’s a little more stripped back than Oliver’s previous releases, but it’s still got those signature pop hooks fans love.

“I wrote this song in a transitional period of my life,” Oliver shared. “It’s about trying to let go from an old version of myself. Growth is natural and important but part of me has struggled with finding comfort in the new me. This is such an important track for this next era as it not only lyrically but sonically represents my growth as an artist and a human”.

We don’t need to wait too long for even more new music from Oliver. His Lost On the Way to Paradise EP, featuring “Closure,” drops on July 17.

Photo credit: Bananas Clarke

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CVIRO & GXNXVS Drop Retro R&B Banger, “Where You Belong”

Eora/Sydney-based R&B duo CVIRO & GXNXVS have teamed up with American acts Ye Ali and Amari Noelle for their fabulous new single “Where You Belong.” If you were grooving to slow jams from Dru Hill and Jagged Edge in the ‘90s, this track will be right up your street.

They’re far from household names, but CVIRO & GXNXVS have been building some serious momentum. They were the first Aussie artists featured on Drake’s OVO Sound Radio and Beats 1 and they’ve amassed more than 10 million Spotify streams. Expect big things from these Aussies in the future.

Image used with permission from GYRO

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Candice Lorrae Launches Solo Career With “Calling Me”

Candice Lorrae has one of those voices that makes you sit up and take notice. It’s rich, brimming with wisdom and life. This proud Jawoyn and Western Torres Strait woman has spent time in the music industry as one half of the acclaimed Aboriginal electro-pop duo The Merindas and the founder of The Candy Suite Studio, a First Nations, female-led space dedicated to nurturing the creative talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and non-binary creatives. And now she’s finally delivered her debut solo single, “Calling Me.”

“This song is a nostalgic reflection on who I was before I moved away from home, and a return to belonging and my authentic self,” Candice said. “I was thinking about my great-great-grandmother Bett-Bett and the longing that can come with being displaced from Country, so the song became a bridge between my longing and hers.”

“Calling Me” comes from Candice’s forthcoming album Paperbark & Lilies, which she’ll release on February 2027. She’ll give fans a sneak peek at her immersive album preview show called Bush Meets the Sea this Friday 10 July at the Bowery Theatre in Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country/St Albans. Tickets are on sale through trybooking now.

Photo credit: Nick Lee

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Nathan Lamont Releases Break-Up Anthem “Loves to Hate Me”

Nathan Lamont is quickly becoming one of my favourite local country music artists. His vocals are always on point and his songs, which lean into the pop and rock realms, have real crossover appeal. His latest single “Loves to Hate Me” examines the fallout of a relationship and how difficult it can be to just move on. Nathan wrote this one with Nashville-based songwriter Phil Barton and found they just clicked despite the distance between them.

“I sat down with Phil Barton via FaceTime, and we managed to pen this song in about three hours, just two weeks before heading into the studio,” Nathan recounted. “The whole thing grew from me sitting at home playing around on the keys, with the line ‘She’s probably thinking about the way that I die’ being the only thing I brought into the session. It felt sharp and confronting straight away, and I knew I wanted the song to be rooted in some personal feelings and experiences.”

Nathan will play shows all around regional New South Wales in the coming months to support the release of “Loves to Hate Me,” so catch him anywhere you can.

15 August 2026 – Loaded Dog Hotel, Gundungurra Country/Tarago (from 2 pm)
15 August 2026 – Tourist Hotel, Quinbean/Queanbeyan
22 August 2026 – Oriental Hotel, Wiradjuri, Wolgalu, and Ngunnawal Country/Tumut
29 August 2026 – Canola Gateway Festival @ Memorial State Park, Wiradjuri Country/Junee
17 October 2026 – Going Country @ Muswellbrook Showground, Wonnarua Country/Muswellbrook
30 October 2026 – The Beer Shed, Tharawal Country/Leumeah

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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The Beautiful Monument Impress With “CraveAnythingThatStays”

Local emo rockers The Beautiful Monument have just dropped a killer new single, “CraveAnythingThatStays” (CATS). It perfectly balances melodic hooks with angst and grit, ensuring the sound stays raw but accessible. And Lizi McIntosh’s vocals are out of this world.

She says this single is “An homage to the quietest of family members that help us get through our struggles and wins; the clueless ones that have more of an impact on us as human beings than they will ever realise. We would be nothing without them, people don’t deserve them, yet we are blessed with their very existence. And who doesn’t love Cats…?”

“CraveAnythingThatStays” is the fourth track lifted from The Beautiful Monument’s highly anticipated third album Euphoric Thriller, which drops on August 7. You can preorder your copy and associated merch now through Greyscale Records.

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR

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Lana Karlay Explores Her Edge With “Think it Through”

I’m relishing the reinvention of Djilang/Geelong artist Lana Karlay. Hot on the heels of “For the Weak,” she’s released another pop-rock number called “Think it Through.”

“It feels frustrating, messy and a bit chaotic, that feeling of wanting to shake them and say ‘Wake up, you deserve better’,” Lana explained of the song’s inspiration. “At the same time, there’s that selfish emotional side too, because you care more than you probably should. It’s direct, unforgiving and very much a scream it in the car kind of song.”

Like “For the Weak,” Lana penned “Think it Through” in Los Angeles with Aussie expats Mason & Julez and they have a similar Veronicas-esque edge to them.

“This song came together incredibly quickly; it was one of those sessions where everything just clicked. By the end of the day, we all kind of looked at each other and knew we had something really special.”

It really feels like Lana is finding her voice in this pop-rock space, which delivers a little more grit than her earliest releases. She says “there are so many more songs sitting unreleased, half-finished, or still in demo form,” so it sounds like we’ll be hearing a lot more from her through the remaining months of 2026. Lana will also support Darcie Haven at CHURCH, the newest under 18th venue in Djilang/Geelong, on August 29.

Image used with permission from Hunger Digital