Shady Nasty Team Up with KETTAMA and Fred again.. on New Track ‘Air Maxes’
Shady Nasty get introspective on new collaborative track ‘Air Maxes’.

Image supplied
Sydney’s genre-bending post-punkers Shady Nasty have teamed with global electronic heavyweights KETTAMA and Fred again.. for chilling new single, ‘Air Maxes’.
Released via Steel City Dance Discs, there are two versions of ‘Air Maxes’ floating around the interwebs: the first a brooding, piano ballad called ‘Air Maxes (Ambient)', and the second a pulsating club banger rework entitled ‘Air Maxes (KETTAMA Remix)’.
The collaboration between Shady Nasty and KETTAMA came about after the two acts shared the stage at HAZARD Festival in Sydney, jumping into the studio for an impromptu session where ‘Air Maxes’ was crafted. The demo found its way to Fred again…, who put the finishing touches on the sublime track.
“‘Air Maxes’ is about losing sight of your ambition,” the band says. "Grinding toward something with no clear finish line can leave you wondering what might’ve happened if you’d taken a different path. Sometimes you need to hop in the whip and smoke the streets out just to remember why you’re putting in the hours. And sometimes, you need your mates to remind you to keep your head screwed on.”
READ MORE: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Share Brand New Single ‘UNSCARRED’
Comprising Kevin Stathis, Haydn Green and Luca Watson, Shady Nasty are an anomaly in the post-punk world, combining their formal training in jazz and classical music with their varied influences (including King Krule, Low Life and Show Me The Body) to create mesmerising compositions that feel familiar yet brand new.
Gaining praise for their early EPs Bad Posture and CLUBSMOKE, Shady Nasty have been honing their craft over the past seven years, resulting in their long-awaited debut studio album, TREK.
Produced by Kim Moyes of The Presets, TREK dropped earlier this year and earned acclaim from the likes of fbi.radio (Album of the Week), RTR FM (Feature Album), triple j Unearthed (Feature Artist), NME Magazine, Ones to Watch and more.
Having recently shared the stage with Skeleten, Shame, High Vis, Ho99o9, Sleaford Mods, Gustaf and Amyl and The Sniffers, along with wowing Adelaide audiences with their appearance at Future Sounds, Shady Nasty have announced themselves as a force on the global music stage.
‘Air Maxes’ by KETTAMA, Fred again.. and Shady Nasty is out now via Steel City Dance Discs.
Head along and celebrate the final Cranker show (for now) with 12 incredible acts.
The R&B superstar was meant to perform in the country in November and December.
The South Australian Music Hall of Fame has found a new home at the Adelaide Town Hall, with an exhibition now open across two levels of the iconic venue.
Shady Nasty get introspective on new collaborative track ‘Air Maxes’.
Catch the Finnish Grammy winners performing at the Ed Castle in January 2026.
The accompanying music video features cameos from Cathy Freeman and Patty Mills.
‘Today’s Song’ is the first taste of new Foo’s since 2023’s eleventh studio album, But Here We Are.
Catch Adelaide legends Bad/Dreems performing their debut album in full in intimate venues across the country this September and November.
If you missed out on Chisel’s epic 50th anniversary tour, here’s your chance to be part of the action.
Catch the duo performing a free gig at the Exeter Hotel alongside Adelaide’s own Looch.
The Aussie greats have announced a massive 20-date to in aid of their 40th birthday.
‘davina mccall’ follows the previously released ‘catch these fists’ and ‘CPR’.
The cruise ship festival is headlined by Kings of Chaos, an all-star rock band featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and more.
Aussie singer-songwriter Mark Wilkinson has announced 17 dates, including a stop in Adelaide this August.
Prepare to have your face melted when Gutalax take over Jive this September.
Fire up for a wild celebration of leather boots, button-downs, bolo ties & denim, not to mention live tunes from around the globe.
The Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter has locked in five shows.
Catch the Dubliners performing at The Gov in February 2026.
Music channels Max and CMC return alongside a range of new channels, including one dedicated to Australian music.
Mélancolia will be joined on tour by Apate, Outsider and st.sinner.
‘Strange Place’ is the rollicking follow-up to The Living End’s first single in seven years, ‘Alfie’.
‘UNSCARRED’ is the follow-up to the punk rock hit ‘BALCONY’.
The seven-piece behind viral hits ‘Boys’ and ‘Keith’ kick off their national tour in Adelaide this September.
‘Drone’ is the first taste of Karnivool’s upcoming new album.
The community-focused organisation is hosting two special events to commemorate two decades of helping local musicians.
The track arrives as ixaras prepares for her first national headline tour.
‘car’ is the latest taste from Royel Otis’ forthcoming sophomore album.
Catch the modern day death metal behemoths at Lion Arts Factory this November.
This year’s event features 14 acts performing across three venues in one night.
‘Sail the Seas’ is the second taste of the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Fourteen.