FUTURE FOCUS: NEW AUSSIE RELEASES | MARCH 9 - 15
SALTY - TOUCH GRASS
Sydney pop artist Salty returns with her new single Touch Grass, a glossy, self-aware pop anthem about the tension between living life and performing it online. Written in under six hours with collaborators Chelsea Warner and Cyrus Villanueva, the track captures the addictive pull of social media with shimmering, high-energy hooks.
The release lands as Salty joins Peach PRC on her AUS/NZ tour, bringing Touch Grass to stages for the very first time.
ELAURA - THAT AIN’T IT
Melbourne artist ELAURA returns with That Ain’t It, a bold Y2K-inspired pop anthem about reclaiming self-worth after heartbreak.
Packed with attitude and nostalgia, the track channels the moment you finally say, “Enough, I deserve better.”
The playful video brings the energy to life with a girls-and-gays soccer showdown, turning heartbreak into a victory dance.
ANGUS LEGG - 12TH OF MAY
Naarm songwriter Angus Legg returns with 12th of May, the next taste of his debut EP following the heartbreak of May All Your Friends Be Artists. The cinematic track blends violins, fretless guitars and mandolins to create a deeply intimate soundscape.
Written about the months leading up to his move overseas, the song captures the quiet heartbreak of saying goodbye to a partner.
AMY SHARK - THE BIGGEST DICK
Amy Shark is back with The Biggest Dick, a tongue-in-cheek indie pop breakup anthem and her first new music in nearly two years. Driven by guitar and raw honesty, the track celebrates the small wins that help you move on after heartbreak.
The single arrives alongside a new video filmed on the Gold Coast and marks the first taste of her upcoming fourth album Soft Pop, set for release July 31.
ELLA ION - MAP - BREAKFASTERS LIVE AT 3RRR
Adelaide-based Kaurna artist Ella Ion has released a live acoustic version of her single Map, recorded live-to-air on 3RRR’s Breakfasters with just voice and guitar. The stripped-back performance highlights her poetic songwriting and the raw emotion behind the track.
The release arrives as Ella heads to SXSW in Texas, where she’ll perform a series of showcases following a breakout year across festivals, international tours and major radio support.
ELLA HOPPER - I GOT EYES (ON YOU)
Aussie icon Ella Hooper returns with I Got Eyes (On You), a stomping Americana-leaning anthem that swaps heartbreak for hard-won clarity. Packed with zydeco squeezebox, cheeky lyrics and a sing-along chorus, the track captures the moment you decide you’re done playing the fool.
Written and recorded in Nashville with a powerhouse band, the single marks another bold step in Hooper’s country-era evolution - blending barroom energy with the fearless spirit she’s known for.
MIDNIGHT POOL PARTY - NOTICE ME
Australian disco/dance duo Midnight Pool Party return with Notice Me, a sleek and emotionally charged track pairing feel-good grooves with bittersweet honesty. Built around shimmering dancefloor energy, the song captures the universal feeling of wanting to be seen by someone who doesn’t feel the same way.
Balancing vulnerability with infectious rhythm, Notice Me explores the quiet push and pull of protecting your heart while pretending everything’s fine.
OSCAR THE WILD - GHOST
Adelaide rock quartet Oscar The Wild return with Ghost, a new single that leans into their gritty indie-grunge sound. The track explores the blurry line between genuine affection and emotional dependency.
The release follows a huge year for the band, including sharing stages with AC/DC, Amyl & The Sniffers, The Strokes and The War On Drugs.
CHLOE GILL - I HAVE A HABIT OF DREAMING
Newcastle artist Chloe Gill has released her debut album I Have a Habit of Dreaming, blending country pop, indie and folk-rock with heartfelt storytelling. Across 10 tracks, the record explores emotional growth, self-discovery and the lessons that come with navigating adulthood.
Inspired by Chloe’s journey following a late ADHD diagnosis, the album is a warm and empowering reminder to embrace who you are and dream your own dreams.
JOHN KEENAN - FORGET YOU
Brisbane singer-songwriter John Keenan returns with Forget You, a soulful new single that puts his rich storytelling and velvety vocals front and centre. Co-written and produced with Boy & Bear’s Tim Hart, the track marks one of John’s most refined releases yet.
With earworm hooks and heartfelt songwriting, Forget You offers an exciting glimpse of what’s still to come from the rising artist.
THE VANNS & BRAD COX - GAS CRAIC
Aussie indie rock favourites The VANNS return with a reimagined version of Gas Craic, this time teaming up with country rocker Brad Cox. Originally written after a UK tour, the track captures the chaos, freedom and reflection of life on the road.
With Cox’s gritty vocals added to the mix, the new version blends indie rock energy with raw Australian storytelling.
BORDERLINE - WATCHING IT BURN
New Zealand breakout band Borderline return with Watching It Burn, an anthemic track that sees the quartet lean back into their rock roots. Packed with distorted guitars, thunderous drums and a soaring sax solo, the single delivers a colossal wall of sound built for blasting loud.
Fresh off supporting Teddy Swims and scoring BBC Radio 1 praise, the Auckland group continue building global momentum with a sound that blends rock, pop and funk.
LOOSE CONTENT - FORTH & BACK
Melbourne rock outfit Loose Content return with Forth & Back, a new single that explores the emotional extremes of anxiety, burnout and resilience. Produced by Dan Luscombe (Courtney Barnett, Amyl & The Sniffers), the track blends punchy pop verses with a huge sing-along chorus.
The release also announces the band’s upcoming EP Forth & Back, arriving April 16 and set to be celebrated with an east coast tour.
VASSY - ON ME
Multi-platinum Aussie artist VASSY teams up with producer Mind Electric for On Me, a shimmering disco-house track built to light up the dance floor. Powered by sparkling synths and VASSY’s signature powerhouse vocals, the track taps into the energy of the modern disco revival.
The release also arrives with fresh club remixes from Douglas York and Bust-R, giving the disco smash even more peak-time punch.
CHARLOTTE MACINNES - STRUCK
Rising Australian singer, songwriter and actress Charlotte MacInnes steps into the spotlight with her powerful debut single Struck, released via Atlantic Records. The dramatic, ethereal track builds from sparse production into a stomping, emotionally charged anthem about bravery and defiance.
Written with Ashnikko, Joe Janiak and Amanda Ghost, Struck marks the beginning of Charlotte’s next chapter as she launches her music career.
SPACEY JANE - DO YOU REALLY LOVE HER
Aussie indie favourites Spacey Jane return with Do You Really Love Her, a shimmering track that leans into the band’s signature mix of heartfelt lyricism and jangly guitar hooks.
Balancing vulnerability with soaring indie-rock energy, the song captures the uncertainty and overthinking that can come with love.
HANNAH BREWER - CHEW TOY
Adelaide artist Hannah Brewer returns with Chew Toy, a raw and emotionally charged track that blends indie rock grit with biting honesty.
Exploring themes of power, vulnerability and self-worth, the song delivers a punchy reminder about refusing to be treated like something disposable.
THE TERRYS - THE TERRYS (FOR THE PEOPLE)
Australian indie favourites The Terrys return with The Terrys (For The People), a sun-soaked album packed with jangly guitars, cheeky lyricism and the band’s signature coastal charm. Balancing carefree energy with moments of reflection, the record captures the messy highs and lows of growing up while still chasing good times.
Blending breezy indie rock with honest storytelling, the Gerringong five-piece lean into their evolving sound — proving they can keep the party going while exploring the deeper emotions that come with adulthood.
GRENT PEREZ - DANDELION (LIVE IN SYDNEY)
Sydney singer-songwriter grentperez has released Dandelion (Live in Sydney), a stripped-back live version of the fan-favourite track recorded during a recent performance. The release captures the warmth and charm of his live shows, with intimate vocals and a relaxed band performance bringing a fresh energy to the song.
The live recording offers a more organic take on Dandelion, showcasing the Sydney artist’s signature blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling that has helped build his growing global fanbase.