Australian singer-songwriter Airling has released her new single “Better When You Groove,” the second track revealed from her upcoming EP ‘Retrieve,’ set for release on March 6, 2026. Described by Shepherd as her “love-hate letter to music,” the song centers on creative vulnerability and emotional honesty. Built around smooth R&B-leaning dream-pop production and clear, understated vocals, the track reflects an ongoing dialogue between self-doubt, expression, and artistic commitment. The single functions as a thematic anchor for the EP, highlighting its reflective tone.
Airling, the musical project of Hannah Shepherd, returned in late 2025 with “Mona Lisa,” her first release in eight years. During her time away from music, Shepherd pursued nursing, later returning to songwriting with renewed perspective. ‘Retrieve’ explores themes of loss, recovery, infatuation, and personal power, and was written and recorded with longtime collaborators Tom Iansek and Graham Ritchie. The EP was recorded between Brisbane and Melbourne, with all tracks performed and programmed by the trio.