Sydney genre-benders Shady Nasty have teamed up with digital powerhouses Fred once more.. and KETTAMA on their newest single, “Air Maxes.”
Launched at the moment (July 7) through Metal Metropolis Dance Discs, the collaboration finds the post-punk trio leaning into textured synths and ambient rigidity whereas staying true to their signature edge.
“Air Maxes” arrives in two distinct varieties: the slow-burning, meditative “Air Maxes (Ambient)” and a pulsating, dancefloor-ready rework by Irish DJ/producer KETTAMA. The venture additionally options extra manufacturing from Fred once more.., whose affect on the worldwide digital scene has been unimaginable to disregard following his chart-topping Precise Life collection and up to date collaborations with artists like Skrillex and Romy.
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After sharing the stage at HAZARD Competition in Sydney final January, Shady Nasty and KETTAMA jumped right into a last-minute studio session the place “Air Maxes” was born. The demo landed within the palms of Fred once more.., who added his finesse to the ultimate monitor.
On the monitor, Shady Nasty swap jagged guitars for ethereal synths and atmospheric manufacturing. Frontman Kevin Stathis delivers haunting strains like, “I should be a physician, not a popstar,” reflecting on themes of ambition, burnout, and the duality of actual and imagined lives.
“‘Air Maxes’ is about dropping sight of your ambition,” the band defined in an announcement. “Grinding towards one thing with no clear end line can depart you questioning what would possibly’ve occurred for those who’d taken a special path. Generally you should hop within the whip and smoke the streets out simply to recollect why you’re placing within the hours. And typically, you want your mates to remind you to maintain your head screwed on.”
The brand new single arrives simply months after the discharge of Shady Nasty’s long-awaited debut album, TREK, produced by Kim Moyes of The Presets. Trek additionally noticed the group promoting out reveals throughout Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Now, Shady Nasty are gearing as much as take their dwell present on the street once more, asserting a recent run of dates in August and their first-ever headline reveals in New Zealand this September.
Native help will come from Heaven, MyRapScene and extra. Tickets are on sale now through shadynasty.on-line.
Shady Nasty 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates
- Aug. 1 – La La La’s, Wollongong, Australia
- Aug. 2 – Gang Gang Cafe, Canberra, Australia
- Aug. 8 – Hamilton Station Lodge, Newcastle, Australia
- Aug. 30 – Liberty Corridor, Sydney, Australia (RAD PRESENTS)
- Sept. 12 – Valhalla, Wellington, NZ
- Sept. 13 – Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ
