Last single ‘Birthday Boy’ from Kylie Auldist’s upcoming sixth album
Melbourne soul powerhouse Kylie Auldist releases “Birthday Boy”, the third and final single from her forthcoming album Hybrid. Dark, synth-laden and irresistibly groovy, “Birthday Boy” draws subtle inspiration from the early-’80s UK electro-funk and new-romantic movement, nodding to the era when bands like Tears for Fears and Duran Duran fused pop melody with synth-driven rhythm and dance-floor finesse. Anchored by Auldist’s unmistakable, rich vocal presence, the track balances polish and personality with effortless ease.
Following two previous singles that highlighted the emotional depth and live chemistry at the heart of Hybrid, “Birthday Boy” reveals a sharper, edgier side of the record. Built around a driving beat with an interplay between synth and guitar, the song reflects an artist and band completely comfortable blending classic throwback soul instincts with modern production and vintage-informed textures — timeless in spirit, contemporary in execution, and unmistakably Kylie Auldist.
“Birthday Boy” out Digitally on Jan. 16th 2026 via InnerTribe & H.A.W.K
