Sydney’s Northern Beaches have long been a quietly influential breeding ground for Australia’s most thoughtful, genre-defying artists — and with their debut album Dope Folk, Sky Juice Duo not only continue that tradition, they elevate it. The collaboration between Alby Gibson-Healey and Matthew Trapnell is a masterclass in atmosphere and intimacy, weaving a rich tapestry of ambient folk, singer-songwriter confessionals, and contemporary acoustic grooves laced with experimental touches.
Goldie Scott has never been one to shy away from bold emotion, but with Die To Lose You, she’s turned vulnerability into velvet. This isn’t a breakup anthem or a torch song for lost love, rather it’s something far more thrilling. Seductive, cinematic, and unapologetically retro, the track sets a new bar for Scott as she kicks off what promises to be a defining creative chapter in her career.
B Dayton’s Invisible is a breath of electric honesty; radiant, heart-wrecking, and gloriously danceable. Emotional pop at its finest, Invisible manages to feel both deeply personal and universally resonant, setting the stage for a debut EP (out this Fall) that promises to be as confessional as it is cathartic.
Tiana Hudson’s Olive Skin isn’t just a song, it feels like a whispered confession turned into pure beauty on the track. With her authenticity and a voice that feels both otherworldly and deeply human, Hudson steps away from her D&B (drum and bass) roots to deliver a vulnerable, slow-burning single that glows with emotional clarity.
Where most music tries to distract with glossy production and bombastic hooks, Elena C. Lockleis' Mind - Vs. - Heart stands out by doing something refreshingly rare, it lets simplicity speak volumes. Built on the strength of expressive vocals, emotionally intelligent production, and a stripped-back arrangement, this track is a testament to the power of restraint and intentionality in modern pop songwriting. It’s confident, intimate, and utterly captivating from the very first note.