Adelaide's Purée drop incredibly infectious dance-worthy indie rock gem, 'Someone You'd Like' - announce new EP

Adelaide’s Purée have returned with another glorious indie rock gem in ‘Someone You’d Like’, which sees the band in their finest form yet, with the upbeat release combining punchy riffs with unfiltered storytelling (an art form the four-piece do best).   

The release coincides with the announcement of Purée’s forthcoming EP, ‘What Happens Now?’, which is due for release in November.

Unapologetically themselves, the band’s candid and fun-loving personality shines through all parts of “Someone You’d Like”. Hitting hearts hard with raw lyrics while simultaneously keeping spirits high, the band’s signature brand of rock meets pop keeps us wanting more.

‘Someone You’d Like’ is a dance-infused indie-rock vortex, pulling together angular riffs, 80s shimmer, punchy pop beats, and dangerously catchy vocal hooks into one glorious swirl of arm-flailing energy. There’s plenty of rock muscle driving underneath, but it’s balanced by sharp pop instincts and that perfectly over-the-top gated snare that hits almost as hard as the kick. Purée have long been flagged as a band to watch, but this single feels like a level-up moment — the sound of a group finding their stride and aiming straight for the festival mainstage.

Lead singer Matt Holland talks through the process behind “Someone You’d Like”, “This is one of the first songs we’ve ever written entirely based on a demo sample. Mack was filtering through his numerous folders and we stumbled on this really crunchy demo with just a guitar and some drums. It was the complete opposite to what we were looking for, but somehow exactly what we needed. Something really stuck with us and we collectively decided to see where this song went.

“We all pitched in on the lyrics - a vastly different writing landscape to our usual approach. None of us truly know what this song is about in its entirety, but we kind of like it that way - it’s like there are different pockets of each of our thoughts scattered throughout the song. Every little moment means something different to each person.”

Following “Inspired To Do Nothing” and “GO”, the single is another gem from their forthcoming six track EP What Happens Now, due for release on Friday 28 November. In support of the EP, Purée will embark on a national tour in early 2026, heading up Jive in Adelaide, The Retreat in Melbourne, Oxford Art Factory Gallery Bar in Sydney and Brisbane’s Blues Bar where fans will experience their new tunes in live form.

A tight bond between friends, Purée is made up of members Matt, Jack, Liam and Mackenzie. Generating a wave of buzz with their jangly indie rock pop anthems, Purée have quickly become one of Australia’s most in-demand bands. Deemed “the next big indie band to break out of Australia” by triple j’s Drive host Abby Butler after the release of their single “GO”, the rise of the Adelaide four-piece is on the up. From supporting the likes of Old Mervs, Beddy Rays, Dear Seattle, Dice and loads more, to performing at SPIN OFF Festival, the band have become a powerhouse name across national line-ups, going on to share stages with huge names like Girl In Red, Conan Gray, G Flip and The Last Dinner Party. You can catch them now, currently on tour with Bean Magazine, then opening for Rob Thomas in Adelaide.

‘Someone You’d Like’ is out now on all streaming platforms, with the EP due for release on November 28th.