“Heavy Machine Gun” - Leather Laces
Let’s be clear right out of the gate: “Heavy Machine Gun” is not here to mess around. The second single from Leather Laces drops July 25, and it’s two and a half minutes of pure, militarized sonic adrenaline. Forget lyrics, forget structure in the conventional sense — this is not a track you sing along to. This is a drill. A full-body, ears-first, no-prisoners live-fire drill.
“Ghost of Churchfield Shuffle” - The Revolt
Let’s get one thing straight: The Revolt are not here to play it safe. Their latest EP Ghost of Churchfield Shuffle is five tracks of raw, roaring, no-holds-barred post-punk fire, steeped in grit and grief, defiance and swagger. Born in the undercurrent of Churchfield’s cracked concrete and Cork’s ever-pulsing creative heart, this EP doesn't whisper its message—it screams it, guitar-first and unapologetically loud.
“Forever Is Mine” - MAHUNA
Every now and then, an album drops that feels less like a collection of songs and more like someone handing you their personal journal, page by page, track by track. Forever Is Mine, the new full-length debut from Belfast-born, Berlin-based songwriter Mahuna, is exactly that.
“TOP TIER” - Nuk
There’s something magnetic about hearing an artist who knows where they’re going — and Nuk’s latest single “Top Tier” is exactly that: the sound of someone grinding with purpose, rapping with conviction, and walking the tightrope between struggle and triumph with balance earned the hard way.
“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.