Melbourne's dream-pop outfit Hachiku return with their second album The Joys of Being Pure at Heart-a heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and connection. Featuring contributions from members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with harpist Mary Lattimore, the record fuses shimmering indie-pop with orchestral touches, making it Hachiku's most expansive and collaborative work yet. Anika Ostendorf, the creative force behind Hachiku, shaped her inclusive, community-minded ethos during her time at the queer-run Melbourne label Milk! Records. The Joys of Being Pure at Heart (2025) sees Ostendorf leaning into a new mode of emotional openness and radical honesty, reminding us to hold onto the little joys that make life worth living in spite of it all.

• Genre: Pop
• Label: MARATHON ARTISTS
• Genre: POP
• Label: MARATHON ARTISTS