West Coast Australian rock four-piece UNICORN return with ‘SWEET RIDE’, a blistering new single built around determination, self-belief and refusing to let outside noise get in the way. Fronted by Jenna Hardie, the band channel that mindset into an anthemic rock track that wastes no time making an impression, combining raw energy with plenty of melodic punch.

A grungy guitar riff and sharp snare hits kick things off with an immediate primal force, before the track opens up into euphoric melodic moments that give ‘SWEET RIDE’ its irresistible momentum. Jenna’s vocal carries that same sense of determination, sounding every bit as though she means every word, while the guitars and driving rhythms give the song a physical energy that’s difficult to resist. There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about it too: this is a song made to be turned up loud, shouted along to and used as a personal soundtrack whenever self-doubt starts creeping in. Catchy without sacrificing its bite, ‘SWEET RIDE’ is an unapologetic rock anthem with plenty of heart behind the noise.

Speaking about the single, Jenna describes it as a song about “determination and perseverance”, explaining that she often writes lyrics to herself like journal entries. “Working towards what you want. Having the belief in yourself that you can do it — and refusing to take on board the noise and negativity of others.” With that message embedded so naturally into its sound, ‘SWEET RIDE’ feels less like a lecture about believing in yourself and more like the musical equivalent of giving yourself a bloody good pep talk.