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Get “Acquainted” With Laura Adeline

If you’re not already across Laura Adeline’s music, her latest single “Acquainted” is the perfect introduction. A sublime mix of R&B and pop sounds, this track shows off Laura Adeline’s heavenly voice and knack for relatable storytelling.

“Acquainted is about looking back on something and thinking that I wish this person the best… but I’m actually still mad,” she admitted. “But then they probably have the right to be mad at me, too… but I’ve changed. Have they changed? I don’t want to ever see them again, but if I do… I hope I can find out. And then this process repeats itself.”

“Acquainted” has such a chill feel, I think it’s perfect for a cruisy weekend. I hope it’s providing the perfect soundtrack for your Saturday.

Photo credit: Jordenne Mills

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FRIDAY* Drops Genre-Blurring Track, “just you”

Western Sydney artist FRIDAY* flips the classic love song formula on its head with the release of his latest single “just you.” Its sweet lyrics don’t reinvent the wheel, but sonically this track really steps up. FRIDAY* has created a layered sound which blends elements of shoegaze, pop, and New Jack Swing. They’re not natural bedfellows, but somehow the combination works!

“’just you’ is a song about searching for your own value in someone else,” FRIDAY* admitted. “Inspired by shoegaze and the movie Bones and All, I wanted to channel all the melodrama I could muster into one song, perhaps as a way to never get that emo again. It wouldn’t be me if I wasn’t trying to play with contrast, so I added some classic New Jack Swing drums in the vein of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The result to me sounds like when the fireworks go off at the end of the Easter Show, and you can’t help but feel sad that it’s over.”

“just you” comes from FRIDAY*’s forthcoming EP rituals, which drops on June 5.

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ELAURA Releases Fresh New Soul Song, “LDDWYD”

Chilean-Australian artist ELAURA has blown me away with her latest single “LDDWYD.” Short for Love Don’t Do What You Did, this is a vulnerable neo-soul track that breaks all the rules. It’s one of those songs that keeps you guessing instead of relying on obvious hooks and runs to engage listeners. It’s so original, so bold, and an exciting taste of ELAURA’s forthcoming EP.

“LDDWYD” has evolved from a poem in the Notes app to a dynamic meditation on love, heartache, and the clarity that comes when you realise someone can’t love you back the way you deserve because they don’t yet love themselves. Patrick Manson directed the gorgeous video which features ELAURA at Flinders Blowhole in Bunurong Country/Mornington Peninsula.

“From the moment I first listened to the song, in the discussions that followed, and through to building its visual architecture- the entire process was guided deeply by the spirit of the song, and I feel the end result we achieved stands as evidence of that,” Patrick said.

“LDDWYD” comes from ELAURA’s EP, Cry Until We Laugh, which drops on May 21.

Photo credit: Natasha Librero

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Joan & The Giants Drop Powerful New Single, “Mamma Don’t Cry”

Joan & the Giants have really impressed me with their latest single, “Mamma Don’t Cry,” a beautiful alt-pop track about family bonds, resilience, and metamorphosis. Few artists are prepared to be as honest as frontwoman Grace Newton-Wordsworth, who wrote this song about confiding in her mother that she was in an abusive relationship.

“We’d gone for coffee in Fremantle, and that’s when I finally told her what I had been through,” Grace remembered. “She broke down in tears, heartbroken that I hadn’t told her while it was happening. But the truth is, when you’re in it, you don’t really tell anyone. It takes every ounce of strength just to stop excusing it—and even more to finally walk away.”

Joan & The Giants are heading to the United Kingdom to play The Great Escape and record some new music this month, but they’ll be back before too long for some local shows. Catch them anywhere you can!

13-16 May 2026 – The Great Escape, Brighton
3rd July 2026 – The Bird, Boorloo/Perth
4 August 2026 – Old Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
11 August 2026 – Old Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
18 August 2026 – Old Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
25 August 2026 – Old Bar, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Crowd Favourite

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Rowena Wise Releases Insightful New Single, “Blood Ties”

Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Rowena Wise has rewarded the patience of fans with a fabulous new single, “Blood Ties,” her first solo effort in two years. It’s so cool and bluesy, with superb lyrics that explore family bonds and the costs of emotional restraint.

“I wrote ‘Blood Ties’ after a close friend experienced a mental health crisis,” Rowena shared. “In the aftermath, I watched his father struggle to respond, not because he didn’t love his son, but because he didn’t know how to meet him emotionally… In Australia, especially, emotional restraint has long been normalised… But that silence creates space for shame to grow, particularly within families where unspoken pain lingers beneath the surface.”

Rowena will play intimate shows in the East Coast capitals in May and June to celebrate the release of “Blood Ties.” Tickets are on sale now through the links.

29 May 2026 – The Junk Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
5 June 2026 – Low 302, Eora/Sydney
6 June 2026 – Shotkickers, Naarm/Melbourne

Photo credit: Nick Mckk

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Max Aurora & The Southern Lights Drop Exciting New Single, “How I Know It’s Right”

If you’re feeling that Humpday slump as much as I am wrap your ears around “How I Know It’s Right,” the latest single from Naarm/Melbourne outfit Max Aurora & The Southern Lights. This energetic, anthemic banger blends elements of indie rock with pop-punk for a sound that’s guaranteed to make you sit up and take notice.

Led by intersex/non-binary songwriter Max Aurora, this band has been turning heads ever since their debut single “How I Missed Home” helped them take out their hometown’s Women in Music mentorship.

“’Written in a single night, ‘How I Know It’s Right’ explores the quiet relief of leaving a fractured relationship and the curiosity of what a wholesome love could feel like,” Max explained. “It explores the urgent, wide-eyed wonder of what a truly wholesome connection feels like, and the restless patience in searching for it.”

Max Aurora & The Southern Lights are promising a stack of new music for 2026, so strap in music lovers!

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Rock Out to Toy Saints’ New Single “You Would Know”

Emerging Eora/Sydney act Toy Saints are taking me right back to the ‘90s with their latest single “You Would Know.” It’s a grungy rock effort which manages to feel nostalgic, yet totally fresh. I love its youthful energy and lack of artifice. You can imagine it’d sound just the same live as it does on the record.

On an Instagram post announcing the release of “You Would Know,” Toy Saints declared that “This is just the beginning.” Give them a follow to learn all about what comes next from this exciting indie-rock act.

Image used with permission from Golden Robot Records

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Wade Forster Plays Texan Shows for “Strange” Single Release

After winning a pair of Golden Guitars, Australian country sensation Wade Forster has set his sights on winning over America. He’s currently playing shows in regional Texas to celebrate the release of his new single “Strange.”

“Strange” epitomises the sound of modern country. The vocals are honest and emotional and the blend of country and rock is totally infectious. The music video features Wade entertaining an audience at Mulubinba/Newcastle hotspot, the Stag and Hunter Hotel.

Wade sold out shows across Texas’ major cities last year, so now he’s turned his attention to regional areas. Given his reception in 2025, Texan music lovers should jump on the remaining tickets if they want to see Wade while he’s Stateside. He’ll return home in May to play Yaegle Country/Yamba as part of Great Southern Nights.

24 April 2026 – Larry Joe Taylor Festival @ Melody Mountain Ranch, Stephenville
25 April 2026 – The Backyard at The Lumberyard, Canyon
26 April 2026 – Texas SmokeOut @ AT&T Stadium, Arlington
30 April 2026 – Brewster Street Icehouse, Corpus Christi
1 May 2026 – Backyard Waco, Waco
2 May 2026 – Tall City Music Fest @ Centennial Park, Midland
16 May 2026 – Great Southern Nights @ Yamba Bowling Club, Yaegle Country/Yamba

Photo credit: Gavin Bain

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Brave Mistakes Release Long-Awaited Single, “Accident Prone”

After a super-long gestation, Tarntanya/Adelaide-based rock act Brave Mistakes have just dropped their latest single “Accident Prone.” You know what they say about good things coming to those who wait though, right?

While this brooding rock track is Brave Mistakes’ most recent release, it’s actually the first song they recorded as a band, way back in October 2024. The following October, Don Bartley mastered “Accident Prone” at Benchmark Mastering. Now in 2026, fans can finally access this live favourite on all streaming platforms. It comes complete with a music video filmed at popular hometown venue, The Mill.

It’s interesting to hear “Accident Prone” now, after appreciating Brave Mistakes’ EPs Heavy Idle and Some Good Songs … Done Badly. It laid the foundation for those releases, with its dark sound and intensity. Whether you’re new to Brave Mistakes’ music or you simply want to get to know this band better, give “Accident Prone” a listen.

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Bad Neighbour Drop “Rush Apart” Ahead of New Album Release

Meeanjin/Brisbane rockers Bad Neighbour have me feeling nostalgic with their fantastic new coming-of-age track “Rush Apart.” With his angsty emo sound and lyrics exploring young love, this third single from Bad Neighbour’s new album is taking me right back to my teenage years.

“‘Rush Apart’ was one of the first songs we wrote for the record. I had the ‘Rush Apart’ line saved in my lyric folder for so long, and I wanted the general theme of the song to be about young, dumb love – we are often so quick to hurt each other when we have no idea what we’re doing,” admitted vocalist Cooper Riley.

“Rush Apart” comes from Bad Neighbour’s sophomore album Burns From the X-rays, which drops on June 5. You can pre-order the album and Bad Neighbour’s brand new hoodies and tees, including some fantastic bundles, right now from Imprint Merch.

Photo credit: Will Johnstone