‘Dust & Salt’ unfolds like a slow drive down an empty road at sunset, inviting listeners into its intimate and reflective world. Anchored by gentle guitars and Georgie’s beautifully understated vocal, the track slowly reveals its emotional depth, creating an atmosphere that feels both vulnerable and comforting. There’s a quiet confidence to its unhurried pace, allowing every lyric and melodic turn the space to resonate long after the song has ended.

Written in the aftermath of leaving a violent relationship, ‘Dust & Salt’ explores themes of rebuilding and self-discovery with honesty and grace. Rather than seeking dramatic moments, Georgie allows the song’s emotion to emerge naturally, resulting in a deeply personal track that lingers long after the final note fades.

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Georgie Winchester, hailing from Wonnurua country in the small town of Maitland NSW, showcases her talent for hook-heavy songwriting in a punk-inspired call to action on this latest single. Recorded in the iconic bush studio at Dashville NSW backed by Dashville Community Records and a team of some of Australia’s best industry professionals, namely Jack Nigro (Dune Rats, Skeggs, DMA’s) and Christopher Dale (Melody Pool), Georgie channels 90’s band No Doubt with driving guitars, explosive drums, and a gritty chorus giving he track high replay value.

Built around the refrain “I don’t wanna be crying in private, let me cry in public,” it’s a bold, rebellion-fuelled rallying cry. This track is one arm off her upcoming sophomore album Dust & Salt, navigating her experiences of power imbalances within the music industry.

At its core, the ‘Crying In Private’ draws from Winchester’s lived experience as a young female musician confronting unequal power dynamics within the music industry. Choosing to be heard rather than hidden, she reframes the experience on her own terms, in her own way, grounded in strength not sympathy.

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Mariami
Mariami steps boldly into a new creative era with her latest single, ‘Devil’s Coming Down’, a track entirely crafted by her own hands. From the writing and production to playing keys, synths, bass, and guitar, Mariami even mixed the track herself—a testament to her relentless dedication to her artistry. This single marks the culmination of over a year of meticulous work and a transformative journey in music production that began in January of this year. ‘Devil’s Coming Down’ showcases the raw, gritty sound that defines Mariami’s artistic voice. While the production process was not without its challenges—like recording guitars without a click track and wrestling with plosives on the vocals—it is these imperfections that lend the track its honest, unfiltered edge. Thanks to the clever drumming of Robert Lottreck, who also assisted in the final mixing stages, and the invaluable guidance of her mix teacher Rav Chana, Mariami was able to sculpt this track into a powerful reflection of her vision. This release signals a turning point for Mariami, as she steps fully into her power as a self-produced artist. ‘Devil’s Coming Down’ is an unflinching declaration of artistic freedom and a glimpse into the bold future of Mariami’s evolving soundscape, ushering in a fearless new chapter for an artist who continues to defy expectations and redefine indie-pop and soul. Listen below.

Georgie Winchester
Georgie Winchester, hailing from Wonnarua country in the small town of Maitland NSW, showcases her talent for catchy songwriting, demanding vocals and guitars and a knack for storytelling on her latest single ‘the signs’. Produced by Jack Nigro (Skegss, Dune Rats, The Terrys) at Sonara Studios, Central Coast, the track feels like a happy surf road trip, bouncing along with Georgie’s new found love for electric guitars and phaser effects combined with her semi-occa lyricism and second-look soaring vocals. From a post-breakup lens, ‘the signs’ is about Georgie’s hindsight regret about not properly reading or acting upon red flags that cropped up in her past relationship, especially at it’s early stages. Listen below.

Laura Jadi
Laura Jadi is an independent singer and producer who has recently released her new single ‘Don’t Get Too Close.’ The song itself tackles post traumatic behavioral patterns, relationship struggles, the aftermath of domestic and sexual violence and mental health. Laura Jadi, a traveling singer with roots from Budapest and Vienna, sets herself apart through engaging storytelling, unique vocals and high-quality production. Mixing EDM with contemporary music – both in performance style and soundscape – Laura gives listeners a unique and lasting experience. Listen to ‘Don’t Get Too Close’ below.

Eluna
Eluna is a 23-year-old Cuban-American multi-genre singer, songwriter and producer. Originally from New York and currently based in Dublin, she began writing and producing her own music at 16 in Valencia, Spain, and hasn’t looked back since. Combining ethereal melodies with Latin rhythms and alternative RnB, she offers a refreshing take on contemporary music. She has created a recognisable sound in the Dublin music scene, drawing from her diverse cultural influences and a deep well of personal experiences. Her lyrics, often introspective and raw, explore themes of identity, love, and resilience, resonating with a wide audience. New single ‘bb (starchaser)’ is an introspective exploration of love and romance, crafted as a personal challenge to delve into themes that often feel unfamiliar. The track unfolds in two distinct halves, each reflecting a different stage of a relationship. The first half captures the intoxicating rush of lust and infatuation—an ethereal and airy soundscape mirrors the thrill and vulnerability of falling for someone new while grappling with the fear of getting hurt. As the song transitions, it dives deeper into the warmth and depth of unconditional love, marked by a powerful 808-driven production that brings weight and resonance to the emotional journey. Departing from conventional song structures, ‘bb (starchaser)’ intentionally mirrors the progression of a relationship—from the initial spark to the enduring connection beyond the honeymoon phase. Listen below.

Glorybox
London-based band Glorybox has released a new single, ‘Shadows’. Inspired by queerness and visibility, the song was written and recorded during a residency with Britten Pears Arts in Snape Maltings, Suffolk. This single marks a new departure for the band, forging a new path into darker realms of pop drawing on tight vocal harmonies with dark rocky undertones. Lead vocalist Daisy says, “‘Shadows’ explores the painful experience of not being seen for who you truly are by some of the people you love. Playing with Glorybox means so much to me not just because we are close friends and collaborators, but also because we explore meaningful experiences related to our gender and sexuality including issues of bi erasure and cis/heteronormativity. We hope this means something to some of our listeners too!” Listen below.

Nead Next Door
Nead Next Door is here to bring you your next crying in the club anthem, ‘dance floors u won’t see.’ Nead has affectionately dubbed it their bittersweet bop of the summer. Located on Gadigal land, Nead is a queer, non-binary artist. ‘dance floors u won’t see’ is a package of pop goodness: driving production, big belted chorus melodies, and hyper/dance pop influences that all make you want to dance. Listening to the lyrics you hear that the song at its core is about when grief hits you at random moments, especially when you’re having fun and you wish those that you miss/have lost could be there to experience it too. Listen below.

Angharad
‘stay!’ is the fourth single released by London-based artist Angharad. With an electronic, bedroom-pop sound, the song is the fourth release by the singer, and follows her 2024 track ‘Something More.’ While previous singles utilise soulful, ambient melodies, ‘stay!’ is a faster-paced and more upbeat pivot, with dream pop and dance influences. Written, produced, and performed by the British-Mexican artist, ‘stay!’ is one of the first releases of an upcoming EP, expected to be released in 2025. Listen below.

Jayi
In 2021, Jayi was hand-selected from dozens of online submissions to train with a girl group for a newly-formed record label in Los Angeles. Three years later, she is putting her idol aspirations on pause to debut as a pop soloist, solely under her own terms. A girl group trainee-turned-independent artist, Jayi’s dance background influences the hard-hitting beats in her self-produced tracks, and her queer Filipina-American upbringing is woven through her bilingual lyrics. The single’s blend of EDM and pop stems from her love of K-Pop, P-Pop, dance pop, and electronic music and producer roots. Prior to her debut, Jayi has produced pop, R&B, rock, and fusion tracks for other independent artists such as Nikita and Wulfy, and is currently working on her first EP, set to release next year. Jayi’s debut single, ‘Blue Angel’, is a high-energy lament about being the second option, but also the shoulder that everyone leans on, whose efforts often go unnoticed and unrewarded. The track was fully produced, mixed, and mastered by Jayi over the span of a couple of months. Listen below.

Beth Pilling and the Bootleggers
Beth Pilling is a 23 year old singer-songwriter hiding away in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. She has been on the UK acoustic scene since the age of 16 and decided to start a band a couple years ago after being advised to by local promoters. The Bootleggers are a Hull based band and have had some incredible opportunities since forming such as headlining Humber Street Sesh, playing This Feeling By The Sea, and starting to branch out further having recently played our their first gig in York at the Fulford Arms opening for good friends Different State. Their song ‘Spinning’ is out now is their debut single from upcoming EP Bootleg Vol.1 which releases Friday. “It’s a song about Spiking and attitudes towards women,” explains Beth. “As a female performer, I’ve had my (un)fair share of experiences in the industry whether it be being sexually harassed, physically groped, or just generally bothered. It’s sadly a very common experience for women in music and I decided it was time to bring to light what is often swept under the rug and wrote Spinning. My main goal for the song was to help other women feel seen and know that their anger is valid, and also take back the power by writing a song that we can dance to. Something that’s really important to me is offering a safe space for women and minority genders to enjoy live music and feel part of a community.” Listen below.

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‘Follow The Sound’ is an uplifting alternative track that is captured through her all-encompassing, rich sound and style. With a combination of powerful, dreamy vocals and generous piano chords, listeners are taken with Georgie on her journey of self discovery.

The single follows her career as a musician and how advice from a stranger gave Georgie the push she needed to leave home and follow the music to wherever it may lead. She explains, “‘Follow The Sound’ is about me following my musical journey or ‘destiny’ to the best of my ability – it’s now or never.”

Not only did Georgie write ‘Follow The Sound’, she also earned a diploma in audio-engineering from SAE Sydney, allowing her to record the track in her own bedroom. She continues: “I recorded the song in my bedroom after updating all my recording gear. I have an audio-engineering diploma from SAE Sydney which has given me so much knowledge on using the gear and programs properly. This is best for me as I can take my time and make sure the tracks come out exactly how I want them.”

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