'Surrounded by the Light' by Rosellas

 

From their EP "Every Beautiful Night" released 1 August 2025.

This one was not missed due to the August 'Canicola', as it came up using a Perplexity AI search for new releases in August.

Cool song from this Manchester group.

And it's been a while since I have heard such a tight bass guitar and drummer - they really fly together.

'Metal' by The Beths

 

From their album "Straight Line Was A Lie" released 29 August 2025.

New Zealand group from Auckland

If you find this one a little too 'soft', then listen to "Best Laid Plans".

Interesting band, and one to watch.

'How Could You?' by Joan & the Giants

 

 

From their EP 'The Five Stages of Grief' released 14 August 2025

Missed this one back in the dog days of mid August: must have been something to do with Ferragosto, or just too hot.

These guys are originally from WA (Western Australia), now based in Melbourne.

Very Aussie Indie Rock sound, with the great voice of Grace-Newton Wordswoth.

'Talk It Out' by The Cheaks from the EP Signals released 20 August 2025

 

'Talk It Out' by The Cheaks from their EP 'Signals' released 200 August 2025

A song from an Australian group that comes from Newcastle in New South Wales, just up the road from the NSW Central Coast where I used to live. 

Only have not come across them before.

Great Indie Rock song from this new EP.

Also check out 'Wildfire' from the same EP.

'Why Am I Like This?' by Bad Suns

 

 

From the album "Accelerator" released 8 August 2025.

"Bad Suns originate from Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California, and they play a sleek blend of alternative/indie rock infused with post‑punk and ’80s new‑wave influences exemplified by bands like The Cure and Elvis Costello."

From their Wikipedia page - it's very hot, and I am feeling lazy.

Another great summer song, and this time from California.

Why not.

'Loving Me, Loving' Us by YesYou

Released as a single on 1st August 2025. 

More Australians, only this time a very, very slow song for a hot August night by the beach - even if these guys are from Brisbane and it's the middle of winter down there.

And I sure she sings 'Loving you' rather than 'Loving Me', but anyway.