PEPTALK isn’t just a band—they’re your musical ride-or-die, your late-night group chat in sonic form, the wholesome chaos that tells you to leave that toxic ex on read and hit up karaoke instead. With Jay-Lee Kwan on keys, Lara Frew on bass, and Phoebe Sinclair on vocals, the trio oozes the kind of authentic chemistry that only real, ride-or-die friendships can produce. Two-thirds queer, two-thirds POC, and all three-thirds women, they’re here to be the kind of representation they wish they had growing up—and they’re doing it with sass, sincerity, and undeniable groove.
Their latest single “Good With Goodbye” is exactly what it says on the label: a melodic mic drop aimed at those who’ve overstayed their welcome in your life. PEPTALK, alongside their new creative bestie Chloe Parché, dug into the bittersweet mess of letting go—those chaotic moments when someone’s toxicity becomes routine, and the only sane response is to detach with a shrug and a banger. “Good With Goodbye” doesn’t scream or rage; instead, it leans into the emotional whiplash with cool confidence and a cheeky smirk, letting the production mirror the ironic calm that sometimes comes after enough chaos. It’s the sonic equivalent of dancing while blocking someone on every platform.
If you’ve been watching the PEPTALK journey, this single feels like a perfectly timed exhale. It builds on the momentum they’ve earned from international writing credits, editorial playlist love, and powerhouse performances across Australia’s biggest festivals and venues. From working with platinum-selling Aussie artist LDRU on “Alone Again” to landing their first K-Pop cut with Rumble-G’s “Every Other,” they’ve proven that their pen is just as sharp as their presence. Lara and Phoebe even take the reins in production under the moniker ‘Middleman,’ showcasing how PEPTALK doesn’t just perform—they build their sound from the ground up.
Their influences—Remi Wolf, MUNA, HAIM—shine through, but never overshadow. PEPTALK takes cues, not clones. They turn everyday chaos into candy-coated anthems that still manage to pack an emotional punch. “Good With Goodbye” is the latest chapter in their unfolding story, but it also doubles as a reminder: sometimes letting go is the kindest, fiercest thing you can do for yourself. And if you need a soundtrack to walk away with your head high and your heart intact? PEPTALK’s got you.
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