Sydney’s Aless Arias has just thrown a punchy, gritty gem into the ring with her new single “Deep End,” and it’s here to shake up your playlist. This is a shot of adrenaline that captures the terrifying thrill of a new crush, and it absolutely rips.
Aless Arias is no newcomer to the scene. She’s a seasoned player with a history that gives her solo work some serious backbone. As the former lead guitarist and songwriter for the alt-rock outfit Chicanery—a band that snagged FBI Radio’s Song of the Year—she knows how to make a hook that sticks. She’s also flexed her skills as part of the DJ collective Pho The Girls, spinning as ILLEGIRL at iconic venues. This diverse, community-grounded background is all over “Deep End.” You can hear the confidence of a musician who has lived and breathed music, now stepping into the spotlight with something both intimate and bold.
“Deep End” is all about that heart-pounding, push-and-pull feeling when you meet someone new. That moment you’re ready to dive into the unknown, but a voice in your head is screaming, “What if this is a bad idea?” Aless nails this universal unease with a searing validity. The track, produced by the heavyweight Tim Carr (whose credits include work with Flea and Matt Corby), pulls from early 2000s rock influences, wrapping that relatable tension in a wall of gritty, guitar-driven sound.
This single is the initial explosive perception of her debut EP, slated for a March 2026 release, and it sets one hell of a high bar. Following her previous solo singles “Evolve” and “45 Hours”—which landed national indie radio rotation and an FBI Radio premiere—”Deep End” proves Aless Arias is a formidable force in her own right.
“Deep End” is a track that makes you feel the excitement, the fear, and the sheer possibility of that leap into the unknown. Aless Arias is pulling you into the deep end with her. And you’re gonna love it.
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