Grentperez – ‘Backflips In A Restaurant’ review: a Gen Z troubadour with sugary-sweet love songs
The Australian-Filipino songwriter delivers a debut album packed with relatable lyrics and catchy hooks
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Elsy Wameyo – ‘Saint Sinner’ review: an assured, cathartic debut
The rapper juggles musical modes and motifs, reflecting on faith and her identity as a Kenyan-Australian woman
The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long
The Sydney rock band’s long-awaited first album showcases Zoe Catterall’s ability to fold punchy commentary into compact guitar rock
Yirinda – ‘Yirinda’ review: adventurous in sound and spirit
This record by Butchulla songman Fred Leone and collaborator Samuel Pankhurst not only spotlights ancient language, but recontextualises it in thrilling ways
Screensaver – ‘Decent Shapes’ review: glowering synth-punk with subtle contrasts
There are intriguing moments of respite from the gloom on this Melbourne band’s second album
GUM – ‘Saturnia’ review: Jay Watson’s dreamy sound world continues to grow
The Pond and live Tame Impala member’s sixth record as GUM showcases meticulous arrangements – and a surprising turn to fragile, finger-picked folk
The Belair Lip Bombs – ‘Lush Life’ review: energy and experimentation collide on thrilling debut
Maisie Everett left CLAMM to focus on her main project. The fruits of that decision are clear on this tight, eclectic record
Skeleten – ‘Under Utopia’ review: thoughtful, immaculately layered dance music
The Sydney producer’s first album as Skeleten fleshes out club summonses with confident vocals and articulate narratives
Immy Owusu makes a joyous debut on ‘Lo-Life!’: “I want to make music that invigorates people”
On his debut album, the rising Surf Coast musician showcases his uplifting ‘Afrodelik’ sound with the help of Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo members – and close, cherished family
Body Type – ‘Expired Candy’ review: Sydney quartet continue their winning streak
Body Type’s second album is poppier and more aligned with classic indie rock – and every bit as excellent as their stellar 2022 debut
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks – ‘So This Is Love’ review: potent and tumultuous
Five albums in, Cash Savage comes full circle with mournful, brutally honest love songs
Floodlights – ‘Painting of My Time’ review: intense and introspective Australian storytelling
On their second album, the Melbourne quartet take their place among the ranks of the country’s most unflinching truth-tellers