dust: Australian Post-Punk Quintet Unleashes "Drawbacks"

dust is a post-punk quintet from Newcastle, Australia, formed in 2020. The band consists of vocalists/guitarists Gabriel Stove and Justin Teale, bassist Liam Smith, guitarist/saxophonist Adam Ridgway, and drummer Kye Cherry. Their sound is a powerful and progressive take on Australian post-punk, incorporating elements of experimental jazz, shoegaze, and electronic music. They are known for their dark, introspective sound and an arresting live presence.

"Drawbacks" is the latest single from dust, released on August 6, 2025. It serves as the lead single for their highly anticipated debut album, Sky Is Falling, which is set to be released on October 10, 2025.

Lyrically, the song is a personal and introspective "word vomit" of the frustrating and confusing thoughts experienced in everyday life. According to vocalist Justin Teale, the song is about feelings of shame, doubt, and regret in social situations. He describes it as a way of talking to himself and observing how others navigate social settings.

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