Another Beefy Music Wrap feat. Chez, SPEED, Ov Sulfur and More!

Stats show that over 100,000 songs get uploaded to digital streaming platforms each day.

That’s a lot to not only keep up with, but compete with to have your music heard by the right people. With many digital streaming platforms (DSPs) not promoting region specific bands – e.g. Aussie fans not being fed Australian bands after playlists end – the onus is on us, the music fans, to find great music and spread the word through word of mouth.

It’s out duty to inform the masses and nurture the next generations so what new music have you found this week you NEED to share? Tell us on our socials.

Here are 6 picks from the week that was with our latest Beefy Music Wrap!

SPEED

One of the most tantalising releases of the week comes in the form of SPEED’s EP drop. ‍Despite two of the three songs already being released, this week saw the release of the title track. Together, these connective stories share a deep sentiment about the magnitude of grief, the unfathomability of life’s trickery, and overcoming adversity through the engagement of one’s brotherhood and sisterhood. Lathered in chunky riffage and some of Jem Siow’s most vulnerable vocal waverings today, ‘ALL MY ANGELS’ is the climax to this motif, harnessing the strength of unity to reflect and remember those before us. With a foundation of ’90s and New York hardcore influences laced through the undertones, this track platforms SPEED in a way that is unique to even the most diehard listener.

Accompanying the single is a stunning visual feat by some of the scene’s best, Jack Rudder and Thomas Elliott. The music video engages with the simplicity of togetherness, with an emphasis placed on connectivity that permeates despite the darkness. With some stunning lighting, angles, and of course, moves, the video is another exemplary means to the projection of SPEED’s ethos through capturing visual storytelling. Check it out now!

Stream ‘ALL MY ANGELS‘ here

Words by Georgia Haskins @ghaskins2002

CHEZ

‘Reaper‘ opens with a soft, theatrical melody introducing listeners to the lyrics of the chorus early on, before immediately shifting tone once the guitar and drums kick in, setting up for an absolute pop punk anthem. There is a certain grit to this track that is quite nostalgic in a sense that it felt very reminiscent of early Tonight Alive and Paramore with how powerful the vocals are. The verses are filled with quite a consistent rhythm in the background but it switches up at just the right moments so that your ears never forget to listen for the guitar and drum beats — keeping the listening experience a full package deal.

Chez has really knocked this out of the park and it is so refreshing to see an Aussie talent on the rise, however with the talent that is held, it feels like this is coming from someone who has been in the scene actively for years prior. The way that she’s laid out such personal lyrics so beautifully in this release is just astounding, as it tells its own story without needing to know the specifics. Hopefully there is a full EP on the way because it has left me wanting more.

On the new song, Chez shares:

“Have you ever had someone in your orbit who sucked the life out of you? Like it was physically impossible to breathe because their energy was so dark? Someone who made you dim your own light just so they could shine brighter? Someone who somehow made you feel even more alone when you were around them?

‘Reaper’ is about getting your power back… finding your voice, your fire, your fierce. So it’s time, baddie. Let’s send them to hell.”

Stream ‘Reaper‘ here

Words by Heather McNab @heathermcnab

Ov Sulfur

Grab the tissues, you’re gonna need ’em for this one.

My fav deathcore outfit Ov Sulfur have re-emerged with a heartfelt ode to lost loves on ‘Wither‘. The song commences with a recorded message for frontman Ricky Hoover that’ll pull on your heartstrings as you think of someone close to you that you’ve lost. As the song progresses, it ventures into melodic hard rock territory, showcasing an expansion of sound for the core upcomers with both Ricky and guitarist Chase Wilson sharing vocal duties in between recordings of their lost relatives.

With a delicious guitar solo thrown in for good measure, you’ve got the makings of a band keen to catapult their sound to wider audiences while staying true to their deeply emotional song writing. There’s a reason I can’t get enough of Ov Sulfur and if you’re not on the bandwagon yet, this song will guarantee your appreciation.

On the new song the band shares it is:

“Our tribute to those who are no longer with us. We hope you can find comfort in the song and community of those who are also grieving.”

‘Wither‘ comes from the band’s newly announced album Endless which is set for release on January 16, 2026 via Century Media Records. Pre-order here

Words by Paul ‘Browny’ Brown @brownypaul

BAD NEIGHBOUR

The grating angst of Brisbane sad rock outfit, Bad Neighbour, is back with a beautiful single. ‘I Can’t Look for You’ was released on Wednesday and displays the bands descent into darker territory. Bad Neighbour are no strangers to darker themes, with the quartet becoming a staple in the Brisbane sad rock community. Opening for the likes of Mom Jeans, Microwave, Hot Mulligan and Spanish Love Songs, the band have established themselves as a household name amongst gig-goers. 

‘I Can’t Look for You’ opens with a gentle, pattering riff from lead guitarist, Zoe Middleton, who rolls the track into that familiar yet emotionally prickling sound. Sided by Jack Parke’s bruising drums and Liam Sumner’s grooving bass, the number builds with the curiosity of how it will shake you. And shake you it does…as Cooper Riley’s screams slice through the chorus and envelop the track in a barrage of disdain. The line “I’ll be sick in the morning” highlights the toll of alcoholism, bringing this heavy theme to the forefront. As the band stated in a press release, the song explores how alcoholism can “bring out the worst in people.” This screamed line underscores how alcohol can transform individuals into their most destructive selves.  

Behind the meaning and the music swirls this weeping, synth-like guitar that pulls the track deep below the surface. As the synth takes over, the music fights back and lashes like a hand breaking through tumbling waves in desperation for air. The song represents a struggle—a battle of the mind—and illustrates how some can drown in their own poison.

 ‘I Can’t Look for You’ is a killer addition to Bad Neighbour’s discography and a highlight of 2025. It’s raw, poetic and emotionally enthralling – a keen step into darker waters. 

Stream ‘I Can’t Look For You‘ here

Words by Grace Cameron @gracicxo

BOUDICCA

The scene in Newcastle is thick with talent at the moment and none are more prevalent than hardcore punk band Boudicca.

Fresh off the back of a string of shows, including the support slot on the recent Dead Kennedys Sydney gig, Boudicca bust out with new screamer ‘Serpentine’ and it is accompanied with a cover of the Divinyl’s classic ‘Boys in Town’

In just a few short years, Boudicca have cemented themselves as one of Newcastle must see bands. Check out the song and definitely suss them out live. Hook in.

Stream ‘Serpentine‘ here

Words by Duane James @duanejamestattoo

SABLE HILLS

Tokyo Riff Lord Sable Hills are following up their recent release ‘Godforsaken’ with what just might be one of their most intriguing tracks yet. The new single ‘Namu’ is aggressive and dark, with an esoteric edge. While typically the band sings in English, this latest one has frontman Takuya Mishima leaning more into his native Japanese, playing into the songs overall traditional meets modern sonic palette.

Along with the Japanese language and incorporation of traditional instruments, played and arranged by fellow countryman Ryujin, ‘Namu’ features a mantra called ‘Fudō Myō-ō’ chanted by a Monk named Kojun. ‘Namu’ which can be translated as ‘amen’, blended with the mantra that essentially means ‘immovable’, further strengthens this already powerful offering. If this is what 10 years of Sable Hills legacy is evolving into, then we cannot wait to hear what more is to come from the Japanese metalcore mainstays.

Stream ‘Namu‘ here

Words by Kayla Hamilton @kaylazomboid