Kick in the Shins

Radio Free Alice

Sometimes the new-release-agent only throws up songs at a later date, and in the case of this one, nearly 3 weeks after.

Which is fine, as do we care if it’s late!

I missed out on their EP ‘Radio Free Alice’ back in November 2023, because, why? Not sure. Let’s just blame it on Spotify.

These guys are everything you want to hear from an Australian indie-rock band.

And they are do a Euro tour

SongKick in the Shins
ArtistRadio Free Alice
Single
Genreaustralian post-punk/indie-rock
ReleasedJuly 21, 2026

Let Me Burn

Kyla-Belle

Not being a huge fan of country music, Australian or otherwise, I would have passed on the artist.

Only this song is “the song is a step into a new era of her career" and in her words "influenced by a different perspective towards music".

As a contrast, listen to her ‘Took A Turn’, song with the rapper Nooky

SongLet Me Burn
ArtistKyla-Belle
Single
Genrealt-country, australian pop/rock
ReleasedJuly 17, 2026

Dashboard Light

Work Drugs

More summer music.

Although not typical Indie music, I have been following this group since I first came across 'Flaunt the Imperfection' from their album of the same name released back in August 2017.

It's dreamy music, and this new release is suited for hot summer evenings sitting around on the beach watching the sun go down.

A chill, and relax song.

Work Drugs are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and the why for in the name can be found here in Wikipedia - it's not what you think.

SongDashboard Light
ArtistWork Drugs
Single
Genreshimmer pop, dream pop, chillwave
ReleasedJuly 17, 2026

What's The Worst That Can Happen?

The Lilacs

Confess I had not come across this band from Wigan, near Manchester before, although they have been around since 2018.

This is a great song for the summer, taking everyone away from all the usual doom and gloom (and heat!), off on your summer holiday road trip to where you always dreamed to go.

Catchy uplifting tune.

And the old man on the bus is all too right.

SongWhat's The Worst That Can Happen?
ArtistThe Lilacs
Single
Genremanchester indie, english indie rock
ReleasedJuly 17, 2026

Bitter

Mackenna Rose

an artist from the Gold Coast no less, where I had the pleasure of living and working for five years.

Even if Mackenna Rose talks in the plural in here’ About the artist’ Spotify description, I have not yet discovered any other songs by her.

A song that grows with each listen

SongBitter
ArtistMackenna Rose
Single
Genreaustralian indie
ReleasedJuly 10, 2026