One More Weekend unleash a relentless Rock triumph with “Aunty Meredith”
Melbourne’s One More Weekend are no strangers to delivering blistering, riff-driven anthems, but with their latest single Aunty Meredith, the alt-rock quartet have truly outdone themselves. It’s a ferocious, hypnotic ride from the first downstroke to the final cymbal crash — a searing, sweat-drenched statement from a band who’ve steadily been carving out a reputation as one of Australia’s most vital modern rock acts.
Right out of the gate, Aunty Meredith detonates with snarling guitars and a pounding rhythm section that feels more like a gut punch than a mere opening riff. But it’s not just volume for volume’s sake. There’s a sharp, dynamic precision to the playing, a clear sense that every note is calculated to hit you where it hurts, and where it feels good.
The real weapon here, though, is the impassioned vocal delivery. There’s a gritty intensity in every line, hitting those jagged highs, carrying the storytelling edge that they’ve always worn proudly on their sleeve. The lyrics trace a restless, haunted energy — a fever dream of a night that won’t let go, hinting at deeper demons beneath the surface. It’s rock music that knows how to party but isn’t afraid of the comedown either.
The track’s centerpiece — an expertly executed guitar solo — is pure, unfiltered catharsis. It cuts through the track like a lightning bolt, equal parts vintage hard rock and modern alt-rock muscle. It’s the kind of solo that demands raised fists and phantom air guitars in equal measure.
The riffs are addictive, the chorus hooks you in without mercy, and there’s a sweaty, communal spirit to it that feels tailor-made for live shows and festival stages. It balances a heavy, hard-hitting sound with melodic accessibility, the kind of track you can mosh to and still be humming the next day.
In a rock landscape often obsessed with the retro or hyper-polished radio ready hits, the band hits a rare sweet spot here. Aunty Meredith is raw but cleanly executed, nostalgic without leaning on clichés, and bursting with heart and soul. It’s modern rock that remembers why people fell in love with rock ’n’ roll in the first place.
One riff at a time, the band are making a name for themselves, and with Aunty Meredith, they’ve delivered a track that grooves and absolutely shreds. Crank it up to 11, follow along for more, and stay tuned for hopefully much more by clicking those links below!
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