Toronto-based duo MOONRIIVR return with “Force of Habit,” an upbeat yet emotionally charged indie rock single that blends 60s-inspired kraut rock textures with surf and indie sensibilities. Equal parts nostalgic and explosive, the track traces a path from loss and desperation toward release, building into a cathartic, noise-driven finale that refuses to look back. It’s the second single to be shared from their forthcoming album, MOONRIIVR Vol. 2, out later this year, and follows November 2025’s “You Get Me By.”
At its core, “Force of Habit” is “…about letting go of the past and searching for a new way forward,” the band explains. That emotional arc drives the song’s momentum. What begins as reflective and restrained gradually unravels into beautiful, noisy chaos.
Toronto trio Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances drop “Bleeding Out,” a bouncy and unrelenting garage punk single that fuses high-voltage energy with a darker emotional undercurrent. Driven by punchy riffs, stripped-back production, and a restless, kinetic feel, the track captures the disorienting experience of pushing through pain while refusing to slow down. It’s a sharp and immediate introduction to a new chapter for the band, offering the first glimpse into an upcoming full-length project.
“The day I wrote this song, I was really questioning whether it was worth it,” explains frontman Faiyaz Shah. “I deal with terrible migraines, and I just wanted to write something that made it feel like they wouldn’t mean shit to me.” What began as a moment of doubt quickly evolved into something more defiant, a cathartic release shaped by frustration, endurance, and self-trust.
Sydney based Punk Rock outfit This Time Only have just released their epic new single and music video called ‘Papers’, which premiered exclusively via
Backseat Mafia.
This Time Only are built on sweat, grit, and big hooks. Their songs spit with urgency but land with heart — raw guitars and anthemic choruses set against lyrics that swing between scathing social commentary and lived-in Australian storytelling. Think the unfiltered honesty of The Smith Street Band colliding with the drive of The Menzingers and the punch of The Offspring.
The band recently released their single and music video called ‘Mick From The Pub’, which premiered exclusively via The AU Review. The single has since been aired on around 100 radio stations worldwide and has received praises from the likes of
Triple J Unearthed, AMNplify, The Rock Pit, Learn Two Exist and many more.
They quickly followed-up with the release of single and music video called ‘Bright Idea’, which premiered via AAA Backstage and gained airplay on well over 50 radio stations across Australia.
Their new single ‘Papers’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
Canberra based Country Pop artist Leila has just released her new single ‘Different Way Home’, which premiered exclusively this week via ABC Country.
Leila is a Country/Pop singer-songwriter with a unique voice that has proven to leave audiences craving more. The Country/Pop emerging talent brings authenticity, undeniable vocals, hooky melodies, fresh songwriting and most of all, heart. She has shared the stage with the likes of Bella Mackenzie (AU), The Eurogliders (AU), Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper (AU), Emma Pask (AU), Fatai(AU), Nathan Cavaleri (AU) and most recently, Mack and Cook (Murray Cook from The Wiggles).
She released her single ‘Do Without’ in July 2025, which premiered exclusively via ABC Country and The AU Review. The Country/Pop anthem has since been aired on well over 250 radio stations worldwide. She then followed-up with the release of her single ‘Butterfly’ which was premiered via AAA Backstage and quickly gained rotation on ABC Country.
In November 2025, Leila set off on her debut national ‘Butterfly Tour’ which visited Wollongong, Melbourne and Canberra. November also saw the release of her single ‘All The Things You Do’, which premiered via Scenestr and once again secured rotation on ABC Country.
Leila is geared up for a huge 2026 and is kicking things off with the release of her stunning new single ‘Different Way Home’ – out now via all major streaming services.
Scarlett Macfarlane shares her latest single, “Sorry,” a deeply personal and emotionally charged pop-rock single that leans into themes of regret, self-reflection, and the complicated path toward forgiveness. Balancing pensive introspection with soaring, cathartic release, “Sorry” captures the weight of late-night thoughts and the quiet courage it takes to face them head-on.
“I wrote the song based on a bad night’s sleep due to some negative inner voices and an overactive mind,” Scarlett explains. “I wanted to be vulnerable about my inner demons and hope that anyone who heard it could feel seen, feel safe to recognize that we all make mistakes, big and small, and join me in the journey of self-acceptance.” Originally titled “Regret,” the song evolved into something more direct and universal. “It was always an apology: to others, to the world, to myself.”
