Akaye glam-rock outfit Mulga Bore Hard Rock have released their new single 'Big Train' ahead of their debut album 'Sweet Home Mulga Bore'.
The new track was released on Friday alongside an accompanying music video, with the album due to follow on May 29 through Community Music.
'Big Train' opens with the distant sound of a train before building into the band's hard rock sound, led by heavy guitars, fast-paced drums and Alvin Manfong's vocals.
The song centres on the dream of leaving home to travel with the band and family, while still carrying a connection to community and Country.
Mr Manfong said the track was shaped by a dream of travel and the sound of The Ghan near home.
"This song is about my dream to travel the world with my band and my family," he said.
"When we're home in our community, we can hear the Big Train coming down the tracks, that's The Ghan.
"That's my dream to jump on that Big Train and see the world."
The single follows the band's recent track 'Stay', which received rotation on Double J, FBi Radio and RTR FM, and coverage from National Indigenous Times, NT News, Rolling Stone Australia and ABC Indigenous.
It also comes after the band were named triple j Unearthed's Feature Artist in September last year.
Sweet Home Mulga Bore will feature previously released singles including 'Stay', 'Young Men', 'Heavy Rain' and 'Sweet Home Mulga Bore'.
The eight-track record was made with producers Dave Walker and Craig Harneth at Harneth's Hot House Studio in St Kilda.
Songs of love, dreams of faraway places and the importance of carrying Country with them feature on the album, which draws on the band's upbringing in Mulga Bore.
The project was made with support from Sharp Film Productions, Songlines Aboriginal Corporation, the Bush Music Fund and Bright Moon Trust.
The six-piece previously supported KISS on the Australian leg of the End of the Road Tour, giving the young band a major early milestone in their career.
They have also appeared at BIGSOUND and SXSW Sydney, where they drew attention from Australian music media and industry figures.
'Big Train' is now available on all major streaming platforms.