One of Australia’s best alt rock/emo heavyweights, Perth’s beloved Sly Withers have returned with a powerful new single in ‘Make My Mind Up’ - a stirring reflection on indecision, growth, and the push to keep moving forward when life feels stuck.

The track marks a new chapter for the band, showcasing their evolution as writers and collaborators while continuing the emotionally charged storytelling that has made them one of Australia’s most compelling guitar bands.

From high school hopefuls to festival main-stagers, Sly Withers have built one of the most loyal followings in Australian rock. Their emotive, hook-driven sound has earned them two ARIA Top 10 albums in Gardens (2021) and Overgrown (2022), along with millions of streams, national radio rotation, and a #69 placement in triple j’s Hottest 100 for fan favourite Clarkson.

Known for their heartfelt live shows, the band have sold out countless headline dates across the country, and this year reached a new milestone by selling out their debut London show, solidifying their growing international presence.

Australia’s spent the past two decades carving out its own brand of emo-tinged alt-rock — honest songwriting, riff-driven energy, and lyrics loaded with humility. Think Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan, Trophy Eyes, Violent Soho. Sly Withers have more than earned their place among that lineage, and ‘Make My Mind Up’ proves it.

It’s a thick, hook-laden burst of emo-alt perfection — mosh-ready yet heartfelt. When the band pull it right back in the second verse, there’s that Slowly Slowly-style vulnerability shining through, all melody and bittersweet tone, before they kick back in with a dance-floor-tight guitar solo (and a cheeky F-bomb for good measure). With ‘Make My Mind Up,’ Sly Withers remind us exactly why they sit at the forefront of Australian alt-rock’s new wave — authentic, anthemic, and impossible not to move to.

‘Make My Mind U’p captures that moment between self-doubt and determination, when you’re caught between who you are and who you want to be. It’s a song that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable, combining soaring vocals, dynamic guitars, and the kind of chest-wide chorus and raw emotion that defines Sly Withers at their best.

“The song is about feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and indecisive, but also about the desire to push through and improve,” co-frontman Sam Blitvich explains. “Wrestling with stagnation, needing a push, but still holding onto the belief that you’ll eventually break free and make it out the other side in one piece.”

He continues, “It's the most collaborative track we’ve ever written. We used to write individually, but this one started with a vocal hook Fraser came up with, and from there we built out the entire track together as a team. It’s been super exciting to see our writing process evolve and we can’t wait to share more of it.”

The release of ‘Make My Mind Up’ arrives as the band gear up for a massive run of activity. They’re currently in the studio working with producer Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, RedHook) on the remainder of their upcoming album, due April 2026. November will see Sly Withers embark on their only 2025 Australian headline tour, before headlining a night of Sidefest, the Perth festival they proudly curate and champion.

With ‘Make My Mind Up’, Sly Withers continue to prove why they’re one of Australia’s most exciting and authentic rock bands, a group whose songs hit hard, linger long, and speak to the heart of a generation finding its way. They remain one of the most vital voices to emerge from Perth’s thriving scene, and this latest release is another powerful step in a career that’s only just getting started.

‘Make My Mind Up’ is out now on all streaming platforms. Catch Sly Withers on tour throughout November.

Sly Withers –
From WA With Love Tour 2025

 Fri 07 Nov – Shelter, Busselton 
Thu 13 Nov – Crowbar, Brisbane
 Fri 14 Nov – Solbar, Maroochydore 
Sat 15 Nov – Vinnie’s Dive Bar, Gold Coast 
Wed 19 Nov – Crowbar, Sydney 
Thu 20 Nov – The Gov, Adelaide 
Fri 21–Sun 23 Nov – Sidefest, Perth 
Fri 28 Nov – Altar, Hobart 
Sat 29 Nov – Croxton, Melbourne 
Sun 30 Nov – Torquay Hotel, Torquay 
Tickets on sale now from slywithers.com

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