Another week, another chance to dive headfirst into the depths of New Music Friday.
The weekend’s within arm’s reach and we’ve made it, friends.
Before we clock off and crack a cold one, we’ve rounded up standout new releases from across Australia, Aotearoa and Cardiff – from indie heavyweights and underground rap to club-ready electronica and chaotic punk energy.
Spacey Jane – ‘Do You Really Love Her?’
Spacey Jane return with ‘Do You Really Love Her?’, a widescreen indie-rock cut that leans harder into shimmering synths and punchy drums than we’ve heard before.
Written in the Hollywood Hills and nodding to classic Aussie pub-rock, it’s dreamy and bittersweet — a slow-burn anthem about longing, distance and missed connections.
Loose Content – ‘Forth & Back’
Melbourne rock outfit Loose Content ride emotional whiplash on ‘Forth & Back’. Produced by Dan Luscombe, the track jumps between tight poppy verses and a huge sing-along chorus.
It’s anxious, hopeful and cathartic —–capturing the dizzying highs and lows of life in flux.
Dera Meelan – ‘WTFU (Wake The F* Up)’**
Auckland producer Dera Meelan unleashes pure club energy on ‘WTFU (Wake The F*** Up)’. Raised on pop, hip-hop and Kurdish musical traditions, his sound collides house, jungle and bass-heavy grime textures.
The result is a hard-hitting, high-voltage track that marks his leap from behind-the-scenes beatmaker to solo artist.
Hedge Burners – ‘Fall Out of the Future’
Hedge Burners arrive in a swirl of surreal punk poetry with ‘Fall Out of the Future’. Equal parts chaos and commentary, it feels like stumbling through an Australian fever dream – cultural references, seaside mythology and all.
It’s all kinds of good weird, noisy and defiantly unpolished in the best possible way.
Jordz – ‘Little Thing’
Melbourne producer Jordz captures the quiet electricity of falling in love on ‘Little Thing’. Co-produced with Alice Ivy, the melodic house track pulses with hypnotic basslines and airy vocals.
It’s immersive and euphoric – the kind of dancefloor moment that sneaks up on you emotionally.
DEVAURA – ‘H0ME’
Sydney’s DEVAURA digs deep on ‘H0ME’, the focus track from her new EP Vol. 2: If You Don’t Laugh, You’ll Cry.
Blending R&B, electronic textures and hip-hop pulse, the track wrestles with shame, loneliness and self-sabotage before opening toward something hopeful. It’s raw, reflective and quietly powerful.
Salty – ‘Touch Grass’
Sydney pop riser Salty leans into glossy hooks and sharp self-awareness on ‘Touch Grass’. Written in a whirlwind session, the track tackles the addictive pull of social media with humour and bite.
It’s high-energy pop that feels made for the algorithm – while quietly rebelling against it.
Kamain – ‘One of a Kind’
Dubbo rapper Kamain balances ambition and doubt on ‘One of a Kind’. Floating over a nostalgic, atmospheric beat, his melodic autotuned delivery brings a reflective glow to lyrics about fake friends, loyal supporters and chasing something bigger.
It’s introspective Aussie rap with a strong emotional centre.
Sola Rosa feat. Muroki – ‘Losing Time’
Veteran groove architect Sola Rosa returns with ‘Losing Time’, a breezy collaboration with Muroki that glides between soul, funk and modern dance rhythms.
Anchored by warm horns and an irresistible bassline, the track feels sun-soaked and restless – a smooth first taste of upcoming album In The Mids.
Chloe Gill – ‘a bad day in february’
Newcastle singer-songwriter Chloe Gill delivers heartfelt country-pop on ‘a bad day in february’. With powerhouse vocals and candid storytelling, the track captures the emotional pull between vulnerability and self-growth.
It’s a striking glimpse into her debut album I Have A Habit Of Dreaming.
falselove – ‘like you used to’
falselove dive deeper into their shadowy concept world with ‘like you used to’. Massive walls of guitars crash against haunting atmospheres before giving way to a huge, emotional chorus.
It’s one of the band’s most vulnerable tracks yet –is equal parts heavy and cinematic.
