GENA STONE Arrives With Debut EP ‘Screaming Loving’

Today, Eora/Sydney artist Gena Stone arrives with her debut EP ‘Screaming Loving’ out now via Community Music.

A culmination of five tracks developed over the last few years, ‘Screaming Loving’ balances Gena’s own personal introspection with astute observations of the outside world, shaped within a sonic sphere of textured guitars, smooth vocals, and shimmering keys. Initially conceived during her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Gena Stone collaborated with close friend and producer Ethan Reginato (Holly Hebe, Gang of Youths, Meg Mac) to bring the EP to fruition, drawing upon the determination and vulnerability it takes to leap into the unknown.

“Like many people, I questioned whether I should pursue music – all the ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ that come with chasing a creative path,” Gena reveals. “But nothing brings me as much excitement and happiness as making music, and having the chance to share a full body of work feels like a huge milestone. I wrote and produced the first version of most of these songs alone, and I’ve had the joy of collaborating with friends to bring them to life. Across five tracks, we explore a lot – lyrically, musically, and genre-wise – but to me, they all feel like they belong together.”

Today’s focus single, Expectations, is an “anti-love song” as Gena describes it. Inspired by assured songwriting voices like Clairo, Stella Donnelly and Lily Allen, and written for the moments where you find yourself doubting your worth, Gena shares, “It’s a playful and light-hearted reminder that if someone makes you feel like sh*t, you very much have the power to walk away and not put up with it – because that doesn’t meet your expectations.”

Debuting just last year with Pistachio, and bringing on this bold chapter of new music throughout 2025, Gena Stone has introduced herself as a striking new voice in Sydney’s alt-pop scene. The release of pulsing single Silhouette – launched with her her biggest headline performance to date at Enmore’s Trocadero Room – and follow up singles Blame Saturn and Grown, have garnered support from the likes of triple j and Unearthed, NME, Junkee, fbi.radio, 2SER, 4ZZZ and more, plus key DSP playlisting support including Spotify’s Fresh Finds AU & NZ, Tapestry and Hits Different, and Apple Music’s New Music Daily, New In Pop, and New In Alternative.

As captivating on stage as on record, Gena Stone’s live shows shift between ethereal textures and vibrant, dynamic moments – balancing emotional depth with irresistible energy that invites the crowd in. She recently performed at the iconic King Street Crawl, and has traversed the Sydney scene playing shows at The Chippo Hotel, Lazybones Lounge, The Midnight Special, Palomino Lounge, and more. Her sold-out debut headline at Petersham Bowling Club marked a key milestone, as did her performance at the inaugural SXSW Sydney.