Melbourne artist Aubany has once again opened a conversation with her most personal work to date, the raw and reflective single, ‘Waterworks’, which is out now on all major streaming platforms. Known for a sound steeped in quiet intensity and soul-baring honesty, this latest release finds the singer-songwriter confronting her own tumultuous past with unflinching clarity.
Emerging from a background of touring extensively as both an instrumentalist and backing vocalist, Aubany has honed her craft and unique sonic identity over years. Her previous singles, including the ambient, ethereal debut ‘Bloodline’ (2024), and the follow-up tracks ‘Hallow’ (2025) and ‘Sheer Mess’ (2025), established a captivating narrative arc exploring the push and pull of connection, identity, and vulnerability.
‘Waterworks’ continues this exploration but focuses on the often overwhelming process of self-forgiveness. Written directly to her younger self, the track is described as an unfiltered expression of emotional turbulence, both chaotic and cathartic. Speaking about the meaning behind the song, Aubany explained, “I wanted it to feel like being manic or unstable. It’s about living between your unhealed past and the present and trying to separate the two. That process can feel overwhelming, like opening gateways to old wounds every time you look back.”
Musically, the single mirrors this intensity. Deeply inspired by the rhythmic experimentation of Hiatus Kaiyote, Aubany builds a textured soundscape that avoids predictability, using layered production and unconventional textures to evoke the volatility of weighted memories. The result is a profoundly intimate, genre-defying track that is as unsettling as it is ultimately liberating. Aubany’s work consistently creates a space for stillness, offering a sanctuary for listeners craving authenticity and a soft, unwavering strength in vulnerability.
With ‘Waterworks’ now available, Aubany solidifies her place as an essential voice for those navigating the messiness of modern life, offering not just music, but a genuine refuge. For more, be sure to connect with Aubany on Instagram today.
