Music Reviews

Luke McAuley’s debut EP Change captures the feeling of new beginnings, opening with a gentle acoustic introduction and stripped‑back production that marks a shift from McAuley's previous work with Region. The EP features coming‑of‑age lyricism running throughout the collection of songs with an almost Hippo Campus-esque tone that makes the songs familiar and relatable. McAuley reflects on lost connections, fresh starts and the lingering 'what‑ifs ' that shape relationships. As

“Shot of Adrenaline” is the debut single from Sydney‑based musician and songwriter Jon Valenzuela. After spending a few years honing his craft within Australia’s indie music scene, Valenzuela’s single asserts his artistic identity as a solo artist. ‘Shot of Adrenaline’ blends the precision and shimmer of light math‑rock with punchy guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, with the technical flair that is reminiscent of Japanese bands like indigo la end and Gesu no Kiwami Otome. Val