THE NEXT WAVE PLAYLIST

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Feature Artist: Bronte Alva

Review: Safe For Another Day – Surely Shirley

Safe For Another Day is a tender, harmony-laced gem that showcases Surely Shirley’s knack for timeless songwriting. The twin duo channel their love of vintage folk and doo-wop into a track that feels both nostalgic and quietly powerful. With soft acoustics and close-knit vocals, it’s a gentle reminder that sometimes, holding on a little longer is more than enough.

Review: Cathode Ray – Folk Bitch Trio

With Cathode Ray, Folk Bitch Trio continue to reinvent indie-folk with wit, warmth, and razor-sharp harmony. The Melbourne trio blend rich, traditional vocal layering with sly lyricism and a quietly modern melancholy. It's folk with edge β€” haunting, clever, and utterly captivating β€” proof that they’re not just preserving the genre, they’re reimagining it.

Review: Scene (ft. Gustaf) – Full Flower Moon Band

Scene is a swaggering, slow-burn rocker laced with tension, attitude, and theatrical cool. Full Flower Moon Band, led by the ever-enigmatic Babyshakes Dillon, team up with NYC art-punks Gustaf to deliver a track that slinks and snarls in equal measure. With gritty guitars, deadpan vocals, and a sly sense of satire, Scene leans into the absurdity of the rock mythos β€” and absolutely revels in it.

Review: Floor Bed – Hevenshe

Floor Bed is a raw, slow-burning rock anthem that finds strength in stillness. Jenna McDougall (aka Hevenshe) channels vulnerability into something powerful, layering gritty guitars with soaring vocals and poetic introspection. It’s cathartic, grounded, and unmistakably hers β€” a reminder that even at rock bottom, there’s beauty in the breakdown.

TEGI BHAI (Ft. J. King & Tegi Pannu) – Chor Bazaar

TEGI BHAI is a high-energy blend of electronic beats and Desi flair, showcasing Chor Bazaar’s knack for genre-bending soundscapes. Featuring J. King and Tegi Pannu, the track pulses with club-ready swagger while nodding to South Asian roots. With past collabs and spins on Triple J and BBC Asian Network, Chor Bazaar is fast becoming a defining voice in the global Desi movement.