{"id":2269105,"date":"2026-02-06T03:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2269105"},"modified":"2026-02-06T03:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:46:33","slug":"new-music-friday-featuring-royal-ratbags-karnivool-and-dera-meelan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-friday-featuring-royal-ratbags-karnivool-and-dera-meelan\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Friday featuring Royal Ratbags, Karnivool, and Dera Meelan &#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<div>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"434\">The weekend is just around the corner and we\u2019ve made it, friends!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"434\">Before we clock off and crack a cold one, we\u2019ve rounded up\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/new-music-releases-january-30-2026\/\">this week\u2019s standout<\/a> new releases from here and across the ditch. Here\u2019s whats spinning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_382897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-382897\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-382897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Courtney McAllister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Karnivool \u2013 In Verses\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirteen years after <em>Asymmetry<\/em>, the Perth <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/jelly-roll-donates-grammy-nashville-juvenile-center\/\">progressive titans<\/a> return with a masterclass in atmospheric rock. Produced by Forrester Savell, the album balances complex, polyrhythmic heavy hitters like \u2018Drone\u2019 with the melodic yearning of \u2018Aozora.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a dense, 63-minute odyssey that proves the band\u2019s technical prowess remains unmatched in the local scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: IN VERSES\" 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\/2QJhJYgrwIL5C8x7FphmVk?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Royal Ratbags \u2013 Hesitation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Northern Rivers all-female force returns with a sharp, self-aware punk cut born from \u201cawkward dance floors.\u201d Influenced by the raw spirit of Bikini Kill, the track features pulsing rhythms and a signature \u201cwall-of-sound\u201d energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released alongside a punchy new music video, this single also heralds the announcement of their debut EP, <em>Supermarket Woman<\/em>, arriving March 27.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Hesitation\" 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\/3PXTmhjC82fpZBgm6n0U87?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Joji \u2013 Piss in the Wind\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Japanese-Australian visionary moves away from 88rising with his most experimental project yet. Blending his signature lo-fi R&amp;B with \u201cgritty western\u201d textures and dark wit, the album features standout collaborations with Giveon and Don Toliver. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a raw, self-produced journey that successfully bridges his melancholic past with a bolder, independent future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Piss In The Wind\" 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\/74RFe9VB8MhIflm2RWf8eO?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">YNG Martyr \u2013 SINCE YOU BEEN GONE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canberra-born rapper and global streaming force has officially released his high-octane rework of the 2004 Kelly Clarkson classic. Created in LA with longtime collaborator REYKO!, the track transforms the pop-rock anthem into a bass-heavy, \u201cmetallic\u201d rage track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> YNG describes it as an ego-driven anthem for \u201ccutting toxic people out and winning again.\u201d It\u2019s a sub-loaded teaser for his highly anticipated upcoming album, <em>CHALANT<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: SINCE YOU BEEN GONE\" 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\/2ZxMEEi8uhwhybaxgt0AkS?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Dera Meelan \u2013 OMG (feat. deadforest)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018OMG\u2019 is a high-octane heater that proves why Dera Meelan and deadforest are the South Pacific\u2019s most formidable duo. Meelan\u2019s \u201cNZG\u201d production trades London\u2019s chill for humid South Auckland bass, while deadforest\u2019s razor-sharp flow cements this as a high-vibration victory lap for the SWIDT-affiliated legends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolute club-ready energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: OMG\" 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\/1fiDWu41MlgwPowvyQYpUl?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Matt Corby \u2013 Live From Sydney ABC NYE 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise-released today, this live EP captures Corby\u2019s mesmerizing performance at the Sydney Opera House from just a few weeks ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It features fan favorites like \u2018Brother\u2019 and \u2018Resolution,\u2019 alongside a soul-stirring cover of INXS\u2019s \u2018Never Tear Us Apart\u2019 \u2013 a performance dedicated to the victims of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/peter-drews-inclusive-aussie-posters-have-been-twisted-into-a-hateful-message\/\">Bondi traged<\/a>y.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Live From Sydney ABC NYE 2025\" 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\/1Wfy3K7yDYPGMIbOUwBtaH?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Local the Neighbours \u2013 Hard<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melbourne artist Local the Neighbour (aka David Quested) has dropped \u2018Hard,\u2019 a shimmering indie-rock heater. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The jazz-drummer-turned-indie-connoisseur explores the grind of the music life, balancing soaring melodies with the heavy nostalgia of home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a vulnerable, DIY masterclass in \u201cchasing the dream\u201d without losing your soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Hard\" 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\/3yrvn1eU5y8Ki58ar0ZEWG?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Katy Steele \u2013 Perfect Day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Little Birdy frontwoman has unveiled a raw, minimal reimagining of Lou Reed\u2019s classic \u2018Perfect Day.\u2019 This serves as the first taste of her upcoming undressed EP (slated for April). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steele also announced a national \u201cundressed\u201d tour for April and May, promising intimate, pared-back performances in rooms like Sydney\u2019s Mary\u2019s Underground and Melbourne\u2019s Northcote Social Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Perfect Day\" 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\/0zAVGOtpVWvsWKDNw70y76?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">I, Doris \u2013 Superduperdoris<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cmenopausecore\u201d sheroes and LOUD WOMEN house band have finally released their thunderous theme tune on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/idoris.bandcamp.com\/\">Bandcamp<\/a> Friday. A rebel-rousing anthem built on handclaps and the \u201cPledge of Doris\u201d (a vow to be kind and avoid voting for fascists), the release is a stand against streaming giants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate, they\u2019ve even released hand-screen-printed tea towels featuring the pledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I, Doris \u2013 Superduperdoris (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xIlsjDU9TsE?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><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Jack Harlon &amp; the Dead Crows \u2013 Inexorable Opposites<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melbourne\u2019s \u201cpsych-outlaws\u201d deliver a dusty, cinematic fourth album that feels like a fever dream in the Outback. Moving beyond standard stoner-rock, the record incorporates haunting Western guitars and heavy, doom-laden riffs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vocalist Tim Coutts-Smith draws on his background in mental health to weave deeply personal, emotive narratives through the heavy fuzz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Inexorable Opposites\" 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\/73Sm6r5Mhbx8XtdipNRJ3v?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Dallas Frasca &amp; Sarah McLeod \u2013 Til It\u2019s Gone<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two of Australia\u2019s most formidable rock voices join forces for this gritty, blues-infused anthem. Recorded in DIY home studios, the track serves as a \u201cdystopian siren song\u201d calling for climate action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their raspy, powerful harmonies roar over stomping beats, launching a national \u201cGreen Electric Tour\u201d focused on sustainable touring practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Til It's Gone\" 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\/51PGOudasiRhw8lsdgm9X9?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- .entry-footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\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>\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 The weekend is just around the corner and we\u2019ve made it, friends! 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