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Bold, dark and seductive, Western Australia's navy june kick 2026 with their smouldering alternative rock / indie single, 'mister', on Friday, January 30.
For the unacquainted, this Boorloo/Perth-based five-piece have been building their contribution to WA's local noise since 2024, supporting the likes of Old Mervs, Great Gable, Fool Nelson, Cheeky Leash, Death By Denim, Sophian, Ruby Hoo and Devon Street.
Blending the grit of grunge with the warmth of soul, their two previous singles have showcased a sound that channels the nostalgic energy of the 1990s while reimagining it for the present day.
Now, they push and pull with the ominous 'mister'. Opening with space, phased guitar lines and a steady rhythm section set the mood as Ruby Barton-Taylor’s dulcet vocals float with clarity and confidence. Carrying a poised calm and a sense of enchantment, navy june build suspense through a biting pre-chorus.
When the chorus lands, that restraint gives way as a wall of overdriven guitar crashes in, while Ruby’s clean, commanding vocals cut through with power and control. Swirling, panned guitar solos fill the frame, giving 'mister' a smouldering intensity that feels deliberate and spellbinding.
Felt through its grit and bite, 'mister' leans into confrontation and self-assurance, exploring what it means to speak plainly when respect is no longer offered. The song pushes through the heartbreak with defiance, allowing the honesty to cut deeper. As vocalist Ruby Barton-Taylor explains:
“Mister is about being unapologetic in your opinions of someone. Being honest and raw when someone is cruel to you. It explores ideas of heartbreak while still being empowered, truthful and sexy.”
navy june arrive with a vengeance on their defiant new single, 'mister', out Friday, January 30.
