{"id":2081081,"date":"2025-10-10T04:42:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2081081"},"modified":"2025-10-10T04:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:42:54","slug":"new-music-friday-featuring-these-new-south-whales-grxce-and-tom-scott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-friday-featuring-these-new-south-whales-grxce-and-tom-scott\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Friday featuring These New South whales, GRXCE and Tom Scott &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"621\">Another week, another chance to dive into the depths of New Music Friday<\/h2>\n<p>Another Friday comes to pass and the weekend awaits, we\u2019ve made it friends!<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<p>Before we clock off and crack a cold one, we have got another week\u2019s worth of amazing\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/new-music-friday-featuring-harper-finn-carla-geneve-fool-nelson-26-09-25\/\">new music releases<\/a>\u00a0to share with you. Here\u2019s what\u2019s spinning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>GRXCE \u2013 sabbatical<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"392\">Eora\u2019s GRXCE shed their indie-pop skin and step boldly into the haze with \u2018sabbatical\u2019. Leaning into the shoegaze edge hinted at on \u2018shirt song\u2019,\u00a0the trio delivers a breakup anthem that\u2019s equal parts bruised and cathartic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"392\">Laced with glitchy drums and Jamila Grace\u2019s aching vocals, it\u2019s a stunning portrait of heartbreak, self-realisation, and emotional grit.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: sabbatical\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0Qg4CLoevjhhZUGEeKRiXv?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"750\">These New South Whales \u2013 MISS HER<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"750\">Raw emotion meets classic TNSW energy on \u2018MISS HER\u2019. Bright riffs and powerhouse vocals give way to meditations on love, loss, and the fragility of life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"750\">With its bittersweet hooks and charged-up outro, this latest cut from <em>GODSPEED<\/em> proves the band can deliver heartfelt indie without losing their DIY punch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: MISS HER\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/6KdhOOGA2jiinTxZ9bUio4?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1093\">Best Boys \u2013 Pull Up<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1093\">Vermont duo Best Boys invite you into their cinematic, slow-burning world with \u2018Pull Up\u2019. Lifted from their new EP <em>Ride Out<\/em>, the track drifts between warmth and melancholy, grounded by Joe Rittling\u2019s striking vocals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1093\">It\u2019s honest, transportive indie for late nights and long drives\u2013 like memory set to melody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Boys - Pull Up (Live)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZUr6Ey0ygds?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1443\">Tom Scott \u2013 ANITYA<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1443\">Tom Scott\u2019s first solo album, <em>ANITYA<\/em>, is a shape-shifting masterpiece. Fusing ambient R&amp;B, jazz, and dream pop, it\u2019s the sound of an artist expanding his creative universe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1443\">Backed by a stellar cast of musicians, Scott\u2019s sharp storytelling and fearless experimentation mark a thrilling new chapter in Aotearoa hip-hop.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: ANITYA\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3dkXLBidFPC0XArsXu5AQ3?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1792\">Bic Runga \u2013 It\u2019s Like Summertime<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1792\">Bic Runga returns with \u2018It\u2019s Like Summertime\u2019, a golden slice of nostalgia wrapped in comfort and hope. Co-produced with partner Kody Nielson, the track radiates warmth with its tender harmonies and breezy instrumentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1792\">It\u2019s a song for anyone craving familiarity, love, and the glow of simpler days.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: It's Like Summertime\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3TT7YGv5FtGeoJ1hqR3DpW?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2114\">Day Dreamers \u2013 y2k<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2114\">Melbourne\u2019s Day Dreamers turn chaos into catharsis with \u2018y2k\u2019. Punchy and apocalyptic, it captures the modern doomscroll feeling \u2013 where every headline feels like the end of the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2114\">Between gritty guitars and anthemic hooks, the band finds beauty in panic, choosing defiance over despair.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: y2k\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6AEfPmshouFH3bA6jj0OWf?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2459\">The Belair Lip Bombs \u2013 Back of My Hand<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2459\">\u2018Back of My Hand\u2019 bursts with the euphoric rush of falling hard and fast. A longtime live favourite, it channels the band\u2019s Pixies-meets-Nirvana tension into pure indie gold.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2459\">Ahead of their album <em>Again<\/em>, The Belair Lip Bombs prove they can make love\u2019s madness feel like a glorious explosion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Back Of My Hand\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/45WQmEMvZMy3a90XbRWbbB?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2816\">KYARNA \u2013 My Brother\u2019s Name<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2816\">Yuin Nation storyteller KYARNA continues to mesmerise with \u2018My Brother\u2019s Name\u2019. Rooted in country-folk and Americana, it\u2019s a stirring reflection on family and memory, carried by her timeless voice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2816\">Poetic, heartfelt, and deeply human, it\u2019s another sign she\u2019s fast becoming one of Australia\u2019s most moving songwriters.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: My Brother's Name\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5P3pI6biC6NsJvLgGnJug7?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"3175\">alayna \u2013 Softly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"3175\">Aotearoa\u2019s alayna delivers a stunning ode to female friendship with \u2018Softly.\u2019 Produced by Oak Felder, the track shimmers with cicada ambience and tender harmonies, celebrating the quiet love that holds us through every storm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"3175\">It\u2019s a glowing preview of her upcoming album <em>Set Her Free \u2013 <\/em>intimate, luminous, and profoundly healing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Softly\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7vVVjc2PIBZz0Xma2mdFNW?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3517\">Moana \u2013 Closure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3517\">Moana dives deep into emotional grey zones with \u2018Closure\u2019. Catchy and confessional, the track unpacks the messiness of situationships\u2014those blurred lines between love and avoidance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3517\">With soulful vocals and dynamic pop production, it\u2019s both a breakup anthem and a sigh of release from the chaos of modern romance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Closure\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5x5oyfsN3hKSBaZ9vueE4z?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4287\">Isabel Rumble \u2013 Digesting History<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4287\">Isabel Rumble\u2019s \u2018Digesting History\u2019 is quietly powerful\u2014an indie-folk meditation on womanhood, truth, and reclaiming your voice. Her hushed delivery feels like a conversation with the soul, reflecting the core of her forthcoming album <em>Hold Everything Lightly<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4287\">Gentle yet unflinching, it\u2019s the kind of song that lingers long after silence.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Digesting History\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0i645KnRejswzGphfZFS1n?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\">ALEIA \u2013 Public Humiliation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">ALEIA bares it all on \u2018Public Humiliation\u2019, turning heartbreak into luminous alt-pop catharsis. Produced by Dylan Ollivierre, the Boorloo artist captures the sting of modern dating with poetic precision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Vulnerable yet empowering, it\u2019s a standout title track from her forthcoming EP \u2013 proof that even shame can shimmer when sung honestly.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Public Humiliation\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7s5JNI4YnqX8hOlsHqE2z6?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\">Sarah Hamze \u2013 Breathe Again<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">At just 18, Sarah Hamze delivers with fearless emotional honesty on \u2018Breathe Again\u2019. Romanticising a toxic love that felt like oxygen, she sings of heartbreak\u2019s addictive pull.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With cinematic pop production and raw vulnerability, the Lebanese-Australian newcomer cements herself as one to watch ahead of her debut EP <em>Casual Relationships<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Breathe Again\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5CEp2L4k1QcYpLsri5Ii39?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to more new music with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/0C8xI7sNwwupU9FXotkY9n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Happy\u2019s Mixtape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Happy's Mixtape\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/0C8xI7sNwwupU9FXotkY9n?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- .entry-footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"2f596844c842776879531da8-text\/javascript\">\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '709400348429047');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script type=\"2f596844c842776879531da8-text\/javascript\">\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '1202846161482324');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source happymag.tv \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another week, another chance to dive into the depths of New Music Friday Another Friday comes to pass and the weekend awaits, we\u2019ve made it friends! 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