Pond Announce New Album 'Terrestrials', Share Single 'Two Hands'

The Australian psychedelic rock band's latest album takes inspiration from gothy post-punk and tackles environmental injustice.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:20pm

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Pond, the Australian psychedelic rock band, have announced their new album 'Terrestrials', set for release on June 19th. The album's lead single 'Two Hands' is a sleek and funky rocker that addresses the controversial destruction of sacred Indigenous sites in Western Australia by mining company Rio Tinto. The band has cited influences ranging from post-punk to 'goths at the pub' for the new record, which they recorded with a set of self-imposed rules like no fuzz pedals and no ballads.

Why it matters

Pond's new album 'Terrestrials' sees the band exploring a darker, more politically-charged sound that tackles issues of environmental and cultural destruction. As one of Australia's most acclaimed psychedelic rock acts, Pond's artistic evolution reflects broader shifts in the country's music scene and the growing public awareness around Indigenous rights and corporate accountability.

The details

For 'Terrestrials', Pond reportedly set some creative guidelines for themselves - no fuzz pedals, no ballads, and no 'Pink Floyd shit'. Instead, the band drew inspiration from gothy post-punk acts like Sisters of Mercy and Magazine, aiming for a 'goths at the pub' vibe. The album's lead single 'Two Hands' has a sleek, funky beat underpinning its urgent message about the 2020 destruction of sacred Indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia by mining company Rio Tinto. Pond co-directed the song's cartoonish, Mad Max-inspired music video with Kristofski.

  • Pond's new album 'Terrestrials' is set for release on June 19, 2026.
  • The band's lead single 'Two Hands' was released in April 2026.

The players

Pond

An Australian psychedelic rock band known for their adventurous, genre-blending sound.

Jay Watson

A member of Pond who recently released a solo album under the name GUM.

Nicholas Allbrook

A member of Pond who provided commentary on the inspiration behind the song 'Two Hands'.

Rio Tinto

A multinational mining company that was responsible for the controversial destruction of sacred Indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia, which inspired the song 'Two Hands'.

Kristofski

The co-director of the music video for Pond's single 'Two Hands'.

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What they’re saying

“This song is about when mining company Rio Tinto blew up Juukun Gorge in the Hammersley Range in Western Australia. They destroyed sacred rock shelters that were of the highest archaeological, cultural and spiritual significance. The rock shelters contained a cultural sequence spanning 46,000 years that had been taken care of by the local Indigenous communities. I was wondering how the commentators around this country would've reacted if the shoe was on the other foot and someone had demolished the Vatican or Notre Dame or St. Paul's because it was in the way of their corporate expansion. Anyway, its a little word of encouragement that you've got every right to be very fucking angry about this injustice.”

— Nicholas Allbrook, Pond member

What’s next

Pond will embark on a North American tour in support of 'Terrestrials' starting in July 2026, including shows with fellow Australian artist Djo.

The takeaway

Pond's new album 'Terrestrials' sees the band tackling weighty issues of environmental destruction and cultural injustice through their signature psychedelic rock lens, reflecting a growing artistic maturity and social consciousness within the Australian music scene.