The Moving Stills Call for Change with Emotive New Single 'Can't Be Like This Forever'

Fresh from a string of standout releases and live performances, Central Coast (Darkinjung Country) favourites The Moving Stills return with Can't Be Like This Forever, a shimmering, indie-pop anthem that captures the urgency of our times with a hopeful, heartfelt punch.

Pairing driving drums and dreamy guitar lines with a reflective vocal delivery, Can't Be Like This Forever is both personal and political, using the breakdown of a relationship as a lens to explore greater themes of injustice, climate anxiety, and the need for meaningful change. The result is a track that balances infectious energy with quiet power, perfect for big festival singalongs and introspective late-night drives alike.

"Can't Be Like This Forever" is a reflection on the current things happening in the world. The injustice faced by so many, and the issues around climate change. Change and progression is so important. This message has been projected through the lens of a relationship. We love this song's upbeat feel, and are looking forward to playing this one live." says The Moving Stills

The single builds on the success of Running Out, which received its first play on triple j's Drive and was added to top editorial playlists across Spotify (New Music Friday, Indie Arrivals, Radar AU & NZ), Apple Music (New In Indie, New Music Daily), Amazon Music (Down Under, Brand New Music), and Audiomack (Indie Jams, Best of the Week Rock).

The Moving Stills are currently on road with Spacey Jane, supporting them across their Australian and New Zealand tour. Their live reputation has grown through appearances at The Great Escape, Woodford Folk Festival, and SXSW Sydney, alongside past support slots for Nothing But Thieves, Ocean Alley, and The Rubens.

Their acclaimed album Wabi Sabi was named a triple j Feature Album, with every single receiving full rotation. It hit #2 on the ARIA Vinyl Chart and #6 on the Australian Albums Chart, while the band closed 2024 as the cover of Amazon Music's Down Under. Meanwhile, their track Westside is currently soundtracking a WA Government campaign.

With Can't Be Like This Forever, The Moving Stills continue to prove they can evolve sonically and thematically offering music that's not only easy to love, but increasingly vital.