New Blak Music

HANDOUT - Miss Kaninna & Jamahl Yami

Reclaiming identity and rage through a lens of Black power, 'HANDOUT' featuring Jamahl Yami delivers a scathing critique of privilege and the legal double standards prevalent in so-called Australia over a "propa nasty" beat.

The track pays homage to old-school hip-hop, echoing the aesthetic of Pusha-T and continuing the sonic lineage established in 'MOB TIES'. Built upon string plucks, trills, and delayed backing vocals, the production provides a launchpad for Miss Kaninna's relentless performance. Waanyi/Gangaliida rapper Jamahl Yami contributes coolly-delivered bars

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SAPPHIC TALE - Lamonay

Sapphic Tale is a poignant and relatable reflection on the complexities of modern queer romance. The song’s backstory — inspired by an overheard, awkward first date at the Bearded Tit — perfectly captures the bittersweet tension of witnessing someone hopelessly enamored with a partner who is still hung up on an ex.

It’s an authentic, heartfelt anthem for anyone who has ever loved a little too hard.

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Becca Hatch - daylight robbery

Becca Hatch’s latest single, 'Daylight Robbery', is a masterclass in modern Australian R&B, firmly establishing her as one of the country's most compelling new voices. Building on the momentum of 'Garden (Bang Goes The Drum)', Hatch delivers a track that is both sonically expansive and emotionally raw.

The production is the track's standout feature—a cinematic blend of R&B foundations and electronic flourishes that creates a palpable sense of anticipation. The arrangement feels constantly in flux, expertly mirroring the emotional turbulence at the heart of the song: that exhausting, "dangerous pull of chemistry" where you simply cannot let go of someone who still holds power over you.

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South Summit  WAITING ALL NIGHT 

Boorloo-based indie-reggae band South Summit has released their second album, Run It Back. Developed after a period of heavy touring, the album features a more expansive sound that blends their signature coastal indie rock and island reggae fusion. The record is characterized by a "classic" South Summit groove, defined by infectious, calypso-tinged rhythms and sun-drenched melodies. 

'WAITING ALL NIGHT' is a song about driving home to your missus, a love song to keep you dancing and grooving.

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Written by Jack Hickey

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