The AU Review's weekly new music playlist adds nine tracks, featuring fresh releases from Australian artists and international collaborations. Highlights include Teenage Joans' country-infused single 'Bandits' as track of the week and Anna Calvi's EP opener with Iggy Pop. Other additions cover indie, punk, and folk-rock sounds from emerging talents.
The AU Review has updated its Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with nine new tracks as of February 13, 2026, including premieres of singles by Navisha and Katy Denney. Leading the selections is 'Bandits' by Adelaide-based punk duo Teenage Joans, their first release of the year and the publication's track of the week. The song blends pop-punk vocals and hard-hitting drums with country guitar riffs, centered on a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired romance fitting for the Valentine's weekend. Teenage Joans described it as the start of a new era, with upcoming local shows and a UK tour in May, including appearances at Sound City in Liverpool and Great Escape in Brighton.
Anna Calvi announced her EP Is This All There Is?, set for release on March 20, sharing the lead track 'God’s Lonely Man' featuring Iggy Pop. The four-track project also includes contributions from Laurie Anderson, Matt Berninger, and Perfume Genius. The song features intense guitars and drums, with Pop voicing an internal conflict, accompanied by a video showing their dynamic interplay, including the line “I wanna be somebody tonight.” Calvi's collaboration draws comparisons to Pop's past work with David Bowie.
Australian artist Chet Sounds previews his third album Tying Up Loose Ends, due March 6, with 'Cut from a Different Cloth,' a mix of soft rock, soul, and psychedelia delivered in a laid-back style. Newcastle singer-songwriter Adam Newling's 'Foxtrap,' based on a true story of early relationship intensity, offers an alt-folk rock vibe and will be performed at the Howlin’ Country Festival. Sydney's Mega Fäuna announces album softmore with single 'Heartbeat,' blending indie hooks and energy, following their 2023 EP. Straight Arrows releases a 7-inch single 'Middleman' / 'Do The Sloth' via Goodbye Boozy Records, evoking 1960s garage-punk. Additional tracks include 'what’s the colour of love?' by trials, 'Bad At This' by Katy Denney, and 'You' by Navisha.
