Brisbane’s Ixaras Drops Bold New Queer Anthem ‘Do U Like Girls?’ Ahead of Sold-Out Tour
Seventeen-year-old Brisbane indie sensation Ixaras has unleashed her most vulnerable and powerful single to date, ‘Do U Like Girls?’, a raw and rebellious queer anthem that dives deep into the complexities of identity, adolescence, and self-discovery. Known for her fearless genre-blending and emotional candour, Ixaras pairs jagged guitars with soaring pop-punk hooks on this latest track—creating a sound that’s both infectious and impactful.
A rising force in Australia’s indie scene, Ixaras uses ‘Do U Like Girls?’ to challenge societal expectations and explore fluidity in sexuality, delivering a coming-of-age anthem that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The track arrives as the young artist kicks off her debut headline tour, which has already seen sold-out dates in Melbourne and Sydney, prompting the addition of a second Melbourne show.
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Beyond her music, Ixaras continues to champion safe, inclusive spaces through her DIY label and youth platform, Anti-Dismal, while also hosting triple j Unearthed’s High Frequency radio show. Her dynamic career has earned praise from triple j, Apple Music, The Music, and SXSW Sydney, with her breakthrough single ‘This City’ amassing thousands of streams globally.
‘Do U Like Girls?’ sees Ixaras cement herself as one of the most exciting and authentic young voices in Australian music, bold, honest, and unapologetically herself.