From social observations of critically musician Greentea Peng’s “Prisoner’s Ground” to rising alt-rock band People I’ve Met offering a solid debut single “Promise,” and more, here’s our New Music Friday picks for this week.
The Paper Kites
Indie folk band The Paper Kites share reflective, soul-searching offering “Change Of The Wind,” from their upcoming seventh studio album, ‘If You Go There, I Hope You Find It’.
Capturing a quiet yet powerful journey of personal transformation, the track swings between delicate vulnerability laden with hope and the heartfelt courage to change one’s own mind. Unfurling the band’s signature atmospheric sound, the gentle number infuses freshness into familiarity across each note.
The track is accompanied by warming visuals with an official music video, directed by the band and featuring Christina Lacy, filmed both at the farm in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley where the album was written and inside the bus featured on the album artwork.
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Calum Bowie
Scottish singer-songwriter Calum Bowie shares stirring number “Sliding Doors,” the lead track on the Extended Edition of his Through The Window EP, which brings all his 2025 music together.
Inspired by the classic movie of the same name, the track captures the simple yet impactful idea of small moments and decisions can end up shaping our lives. With an introspective yet hopeful undertones, the minimal guitar-led soundscape allows Bowie’s deep vocals to shine bright as he journeys through a relatable yet personal lyrical narrative.
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Greentea Peng
Critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Greentea Peng draws us into a hazy, dub-tinged sonic world on “Prisoners Round”, a slow-burn anthem with a hypnotic undertone.
Produced by longtime collaborator Declan Gaffney (fka St Francis Hotel) , the minimal sonics of sparse drums and sultry basslines strike an intricate balance with the emotional tension of its lyrical themes reflecting on the intensifying pressures of modern life.
Led by meditative vocals sharpened by a touch of quiet defiance, the track is tender yet tough as it warns of how the feelings of being suppressed in our day-to-day life can unravel with collective strain.
An entrancing offering that feels both intimate and intense, “Prisoners Round,” continues to tap into Greentea’s signature blend of spiritual enquiry and social observation.
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People I’ve Met
Rising alt-rock band People I’ve Met have dropped debut single “Promise,” offering us a peek at their potent blend of unfiltered emotions, elegant soundscapes and intricate songwriting.
A moody but melodic number that feels raw and poetic all at once, the track reflects on the “in-the-moment” processing of a painful breakup. Built on enchanting synths and airy vocals alongside layers of expansive guitars and striking piano notes, the track unfolds with a deep sense of longing and regret.
Swaying seamlessly between quiet meditation and unbridled energy, the luscious yet gently grounding anthem is vibrant and vulnerable as cinematic visuals juxtaposed the unhurried sonic exploration.
The creative video opens with grainy black-and-white footage of New York at night before bursting into a riot of colour effortlessly capturing the camaraderie at the heart of the band’s craft.
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