Ultimately blending hip hop and RnB within a sweeping arrangement of synths, keys and modest rhythms, F.W.M is beautifully passionate, and close to euphoric as it builds, but there’s never a heavy drop – the song redirects us every time, towards something more mysterious, and again beautifully in tune with the excitement and uncertainty of the topic.
Australia
Making sure to pair the sonic creativity of immersive, purposeful music, with passionate and interesting songwriting – Brisbane artist Harley delivers an evocative and euphoric new single, for GOLD.
Australian artists Georgia Scarlett and Joel Spence each bring delightfully unique voices to the scene, for the collaborative dynamic of Honey Let’s Go.
Honest lyrics and classic pop arrangements of keys, bass and beats carve out a uniquely disco-kissed sound, as Australian artist Tia-Brittany delivers her new album Don’t Talk Feelings (DTF).
Romantically minded as ever, Fly Me To The Moon suits the nuance and tone of Simon’s quietly expressive voice, the song a comforting whisper of confidence and fantasy united, with less of the big-band bravado that first made it recognisable – more of a heartfelt plea under Simon’s guidance.
Soul-rock guitar-play and country-folk songwriting brings a reverb-kissed arena of escapism, as Australian artist James Keith builds on the momentum from his chart-topping 2024 debut, with the evocative and vulnerable, catchy and distinct Cruel Game.
Lush new vibes from Australian artist Monstrous bring a calming organic blend of subtle jazz, funk and dreamy trip hop. With intimate vocal depth and quiet reflections on life and the self, Underground is a catchy and distinct symphony of riffs and moments, and it softly contemplates then brightens throughout a smooth and satisfying post-five-minute mix.
Australian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Justin Bell turns his passion towards the chaos and beauty of neo-classical expression, with the boldness and wonder of the Pestoric five-track EP Space. End. Time.
Born and raised in Queensland, Australia, Simon Orton has been hard at work on new releases since 2025, and his storytelling and guitar playing meet with a recognisable, enjoyably imperfect vocal integrity – qualities that shine with modesty and warmth throughout the lovely new single A Little Light.
Something beautifully authentic, a project that feels like a timeless, meaningful and honest collection of Folk to Americana songs – acoustically guided stories from a life-lived with passion and purpose. Australian songwriter and artist Kevin Johnson captures the very best of his lifelong commitment to music, with the 22 divine songs of Kevin Johnson the Classic Collection.
Regardless of your musical taste or generational placement across the eras, this Frank Sinatra classic will most likely have found its way into your life at some point. A melodic progression that’s iconic, and a subject matter that’s ever relatable, timeless, and comforting in its optimism and acceptance.
Completing the approach with an eighties-esque production tone and a fine fusion of metaphor and personal anecdote, Hate It Here counters the scorn of its implied topic, with an unignorably addictive drop into the resounding earworm of its title-line. The single makes for a quickly satisfying and unmistakable new addition to the autumn pop playlists.