“Sweetlips” - Laguna
Some tracks hit you like a freight train made of glitter and grit — and “Sweetlips” by Laguna is exactly that kind of sonic chaos. Straight from the scorched psychedelic heart of Geelong, Victoria, this new single from James Guida’s solo project isn’t just a song — it’s an entire vibe, smeared with distortion, soaked in VHS static, and buzzing with unapologetic energy.
F.O.M.O - Tarn PK
Tarn PK’s latest EP, F.O.M.O, might just be the perfect soundtrack to the beautiful mess of millennial burnout, digital overwhelm, and existential career angst — all wrapped in sleek production and painfully relatable lyrics. The Wellington, New Zealand-based producer, songwriter, and sonic world-builder has a knack for making emotion feel futuristic. And on this project, he leans all the way into that tension — giving us both chaos and clarity.
“To Grow Old” - Amy-Lin Slezak
Amy-Lin Slezak is back — and she’s not holding back. Her second single, “To Grow Old”, is a rallying cry wrapped in country-pop brilliance, a bold follow-up to her debut “How Dare She” that solidifies her voice as a necessary one in today’s musical landscape — especially for women who are tired of being told to shrink, smile, and stay young forever.
“Under The Stars” - Sophia Bolinder (feat. John Soul)
Sophia Bolinder is serving up sultry vibes, soul-drenched vocals, and full-on 90s/early 00s R&B fantasy with her newest single “Under The Stars,” featuring the velvet-smooth voice of John Soul. If you’ve ever slow-danced in your room to Toni Braxton, or dramatically stared out the window to Usher’s Confessions, this one’s for you.
“Mansplain” - Dryadic
Let’s be honest — we’ve all been there. That moment after a show, gig, or even a casual conversation when an over-earnest man leans in with that very specific brand of confidence — the kind that comes with zero self-awareness and just enough IPA to lubricate an unsolicited opinion. Well, Dryadic’s newest single “Mansplain” captures that moment perfectly — and then sets it on fire, dances on the ashes, and turns the whole thing into a queer folk anthem you’ll be screaming along to by the second chorus.
“The One Uncoded” - Leyla Romanova
The One Uncoded by Leyla Romanova is not just a track; it’s a rebirth.
Leyla was just 11 when she first saw The Matrix, and it blew the lid off her understanding of what was possible. You can almost hear that original awe baked into the DNA of the song. It’s cinematic, mysterious, and pulsing with a kind of awakened energy, like someone slowly becoming aware they’ve been sleepwalking through life. In fact, that’s exactly what the story behind the song is: after a major shake-up in 2012, Leyla drifted into a fog of "normality," just going through the motions. Then—bam—a jolt of synchronicity, some intense déjà vu while rewatching The Matrix 4, and something inside her reactivated. From that reawakening, The One Uncoded was born.
“Through the Roof” - Midtown Vice
Through the Roof is not your typical debut EP. It’s not some polished, industry-tweaked debut with calculated hooks and radio-friendly breakdowns. Midtown Vice, the lo-fi musical alias of New Jersey-based John Mueller, is operating on a totally different wavelength — one that exists somewhere between a fever dream and a nostalgic VHS tape of memories you’re not sure are even real.
“Gay Song” - Ratfink!
Let’s set the scene: it’s a cloudy Melbourne afternoon, you’re sitting in your share house kitchen in Carlton North, someone’s just brewed a cup of tea in a mug with a chipped handle, and “Gay Song” by Ratfink! is playing through a crackly Bluetooth speaker in the next room. It’s raw. It’s tender. It’s devastatingly real. And it feels like someone finally said the quiet parts out loud.
“Shuffle Your Feet” - Robin Shaw
“Shuffle Your Feet” by Robin Shaw isn’t here to reinvent the musical wheel—but it will get your feet moving, your shoulders bouncing, and your mind drifting to a carefree summer field somewhere between Shepherd’s Bush and Shangri-La. It’s a sonic postcard from festival season, handwritten by a lad from Diss, England, who clearly knows how to capture the spirit of a sun-drenched afternoon, ice-cold drink in hand, and absolutely nothing to do but dance.
Exclusive Interview: Modern Guilt
If Modern Guilt's second EP We’ll Always Have Vegas showed us they had teeth, their new single You Know Who You Are proves they've got a venomous bite — and they know exactly how and when to use it.
We spoke to Modern Guilt about their journey so far.
“Black It Out” - Kevin Driscoll
Let’s talk about heartbreak—not the loud, dramatic, throw-a-glass-across-the-room kind, but the quiet, lingering type that hangs around long after the relationship ends. That’s the emotional terrain Kevin Driscoll maps out in his debut single “Black It Out”—and he does it with striking honesty, poise, and sonic richness.
Exclusive Interview: Pablo Serrano
Before the Doom by Pablo Serrano isn’t just an album you listen to—it's one you feel. Deep in your chest, behind your ribs, in the parts of you that have ever felt disoriented, displaced, or determined to begin again. It’s an album made by a painter-turned-songwriter, a Mexico City native now living in Germany, who somehow manages to channel an entire migration of spirit into just a few, gorgeously crafted songs.
We spoke to Pablo Serrano about his journey so far.