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PEPTALK are your wholesome friends giving unsolicited advice.
Boasting two thirds queer, two thirds POC and all female, PEPTALK is determined to be the positive representation they longed for growing up. Made up of Jay-Lee Kwan (keys), LaraFrew (bass), and Phoebe Sinclair (lead vocals), PEPTALK’s presence has a comfort and confidence that only time and genuine friendship can bring.
Deeply collaborative and wholly self-produced, PEPTALK’s debut Mixtape “Better With Friends Vol.1” saw the band work with artists from Australia and across the world–each track showcasing a unique artist to create a Mixtape of exceptionally fresh and exciting indie pop tracks. Features include local legends Keiynan Lonsdale, Montaigne, Chloe Parché and international rising stars ELLES (Canada) and Under the Influence (NZ).
Their tracks have received significant editorial playlisting support from Spotify and Apple Music–aswell as radio support from Triple J, RRR, 4ZZZ and Nova FM.
As writers and producers, PEPTALK are consistent and prolific collaborators not just on their own, but also with other writer’s songs. Notable collaborations include LDRU’s ‘Alone Again’ and K-Pop stars Rumble-G’s Every Other. In 2023 Lara and Phoebe were selected by Troye Sivan to attend Songhubs, in partnership with World Pride and Sydney Mardi Gras.
Armed with an energetic live show, PEPTALK have performed at Sydney’s Fringe Festival, Melbourne’s Gay Times Festival, Brisbane’s Bigsound Festival and held their first national tour in October 2025. Together they bring an infectious energy, along with a fierce desire to befriend literally everyone.
PEPTALK’s track “Scared To Lose” will be released June 26, 2026 through Community.
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PLAY LENGTH - 02:26
LOCATION - Sydney, Australia
RELEASE DATE - 26 June 2026 (via Community)
We started writing ‘Scared To Lose’ in Los Angeles and finished it at home in Sydney. The song explores being avoidant in the midst of big feelings. Drawn from the personal experience of having to confront your sexuality because you found the person you want to be with, the song acts as an energetic self psych up. We produced the track ourselves and wanted the sound to reflect the chaotic nature of the lyrics, hence tires screeching and screams screaming.
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