Sydney's new princess of pop, Gia Darcy returns with vulnerable but glossy new single, 'Subtle Changes'

Sydney’s Gia Darcy proves once again why she’s one of Australia’s rising pop artists with the brand new single, ‘Subtle Changes’, which is out now.

A raw and reflective track that dives into the discomfort of growing apart from someone you love, the new single follows the release of Gia’s debut EP, ‘Crash Test’, and headline East Coast tour in 2025.

Best known for her heartfelt lyricism and glistening pop production, Gia once again proves her strength as a storyteller with this striking release. Teaming up with New York-based songwriter Ross Newhouse and producer Liam Quinn (Peach PRC, Ruel), ‘Subtle Changes’ shows a quieter, more vulnerable side of the artist.

“This song is about a falling out with my best friend. Neither of us are good at saying how we actually feel, but we can both tell something’s shifted. The crossed arms, the awkward silences, the slight change in tone… That’s where the heartbreak lives. It’s not loud, but it’s real.” - GIA DARCY

‘Subtle Changes’ finds Sydney’s pop rising star leaning fully into slicker territory without losing her emotional spark. Gia shifts away from her alt-pop roots and embraces something more rounded and mainstream—but still undeniably catchy. It’s a lemon-sorbet heartbreak banger: soft and sour, effortlessly sticky and absolutely replay-worthy.

Gia’s ability to blend gloss with emotional honesty now feels like a clear evolution—she’s refining her sound while keeping the core feeling alive. “Subtle Changes” is pop that invites you in sweetly, then pulls the heartstrings just when you least expect it.

Anchored by Gia’s warm, emotive vocal and gentle production flourishes, ‘Subtle Changes’ captures the quiet devastation that comes with drifting apart, not with a fight, but with a thousand unspoken moments.

The track follows a string of critically praised releases that have seen Gia Darcy emerge as a pop artist to watch. With over 1.3 million Spotify streams, 2.7 million views on YouTube Shorts, and support fromtriple j, Rolling Stone AU/NZ, and major editorial playlists (including New Music Friday AU/NZ, Pop n’ Fresh, Fresh Finds Pop), Gia has quickly built a reputation for writing music that resonates.

“It doesn’t have to be pretty to be true”, a standout lyric from the song perfectly captures the emotional heart of ‘Subtle Changes’. Honest and unfiltered, it’s Gia Darcy at her most raw.

Gia will also be returning to the stage in September, supporting Joan & The Giants at Vic on The Park (Eora/Sydney) on Friday, September 27th, a chance to hear the new single live and connect with her ever-growing audience.

‘Subtle Changes’ is out now on all streaming platforms.