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MAXON RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ‘TALKING WITH STRANGERS’ OUT TODAY

Melbourne singer-songwriter Maxon today releases her long-awaited debut album Talking With Strangers a deeply personal, open-hearted collection that cements her as one of the city’s most compelling new voices, and sets the stage for a special hometown celebration at The Toff.

Threading together singles Little Blue, Tangerine Dream and 18, the album unfolds as her “loudest love letter so far” traversing heartbreak, healing, longing and radical honesty. Across its runtime, Maxon leans into her signature blend of Americana, ’70s folk-rock and modern pop, crafting songs that feel both intimate and expansive, anchored by her luminous vocals and an instinct for emotional storytelling that lingers long after first listen.

The album’s focus track Stranger captures the heart of the record, a stirring, soul-baring moment that leans into vulnerability and connection, embodying the themes of openness and self-discovery that run throughout the album. It’s a track that feels both deeply introspective and quietly anthemic, showcasing Maxon’s ability to turn personal reflection into something universally resonant.

Meanwhile, most recent single Little Blue stands as one of the album’s most tender moments. Written for her younger brother, the track unfolds with a gentle, pop-folk warmth, luminous vocals set against a sparse, glowing backdrop, swelling into a heartfelt meditation on family, distance and the unspoken ways we care for one another. It’s intimate, comforting and deeply human, offering a soft place to land within the album’s emotional arc.

Created alongside a close-knit circle of collaborators, the album captures the magic of shared experience, from delicate, lived-in instrumentation to moments of collective energy, reinforcing Maxon’s belief in music as a space for healing and belonging. It’s a philosophy that extends beyond the studio, with Maxon widely recognised as a festival favourite, a proud LGBTQIA+ artist and a passionate supporter of women’s communities, bringing that same sense of inclusivity and connection into her live shows.

And it’s on stage where these songs are set to take on new life. To celebrate the release, Maxon will bring Talking With Strangers to The Toff for a special Melbourne album launch, performing with a full six-piece band and inviting audiences into the record’s world of rich harmonies, emotional depth and shared joy. With more intimate shows already turning heads across Victoria in the lead-up, the Toff show promises to be a full-circle moment, a chance to experience the album as it was intended: together.

With Talking With Strangers out today, Maxon delivers a debut that feels both deeply personal and universally felt, an album that invites listeners in, holds them close, and reminds us of the quiet power in being seen, heard and connected.