The Jungle Giants are an indie pop/rock band that originated in Australia, Queensland. They released their first song, “No One Needs To Know,” on March 12, 2011. However, it wasn’t until 2015 that they made a breakthrough in the world of music with the release of their most critically acclaimed album, “Speakerzoid.”

Since then, they have released three albums, with the newest being, “Experiencing Feelings Of Joy” on May 8, 2026. This album has a total of 10 brand-new songs and a runtime of 41 minutes. 

There are four main contributers to the band: Sam Hales, who does vocals, guitar, songwriting and production; Keelan Bijker, who plays drums and trombone; Andrew Dooris, who plays bass and backs up Hales with the vocals; and Cesira Aitken, who is the lead guitarist.

In their new album, the Jungle Giants have performed songs like the popular genre of indie music, while also keeping each tune unique to the individual track. They use intense, orchestra-like instrumentation such as a piano, violin, and synthesizers, while also introducing an upbeat, electronic energy.

“Tell Me How It Feels”:

This song is a solid 7/10. It was an upbeat way to begin the album, and it really helps the listener get a good feel for what the rest of the album will be like. 

The lyrics themselves are interesting, but when you actually sit down and listen to what they are saying, the words are as plain as day. The lyrics talk about how much he loves the people in his life and how he’ll go crazy for those he cares about. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing, but the lyrics just make it seem like the artist wears his heart on his sleeve — there aren’t many metaphors or similes that could convey a different emotion or meaning from the lyrics. 

The emotion that seeps from this song doesn’t come from what’s said, but rather how it’s said and the fantastic instrumental backing it up.

The beat here is like jumping on a trampoline. The drums in the song are hard and fast, and they help build that bouncy rhythm. Then the chorus breaks away, and the song softens. The drums become less noticeable but remain consistent throughout the song, and a calm voice sweeps in, making your body ascend. During this part of the chorus, the lyrics echo out of the listener’s ears, making it feel like a fever dream. Then, taking the listener away from the chorus, they incorporate a great climax before the beat drop, releasing the bouncy effect back into the song.

Overall, the emotions this song brings are full of love and energy.

“A Moment Like That”:

“A Moment Like That” has a very fast beat that makes your heart explode with excitement. This isn’t a song I would play on a daily basis, but if I were on the dance floor, this is the song I would want playing. I would give it a 6/10 due to it only being applicable in certain settings. 

This beat is definitely more electric than the prior song, and it feels very exuberant. There are less orchestral motifs in this track, instead focusing on heavy beat drops and more modern-like rhythms. There are so many random noises in the song for the listener to pay attention to, but once you notice them, the song will never sound the same. The beat is very chaotic, but it works.

This song easily hypes me up and vibrates in my ear. It’s an impossible track to resist dancing to, so if you need to get up and move, check this one out.

“Where Can I Put All My Love”:

I would rate this a 4/10. It’s a lot more chill than the rest of the songs and doesn’t have that electronic kind of sound. I really like the electric feeling, but I didn’t like the way this song was structured.

I would imagine this song playing when a flower is in the midst of blooming. The rhythm is very mellow, and the lyrics are definitely emphasized over the beat, making it stand out from the songs before it. It feels soft like sunshine and would be good for an afternoon picnic.

This track features a prominent synthesizer that evokes a nostalgic feeling, and even though the beat is low, the pitch the artist sings in is high, creating a vibrant contrast between the lyrics and beat.

Overall, it’s not my favorite song, but I would definitely recommend it to those who are interested in a more mellow feeling.

“All The Time In The World”:

This song was very catchy, but I wasn’t too into it. I’d give this a 6/10 because it still has the mellow feeling that the song “Where Can I Put All My Love” has, but it incorporates the electric sound from previous songs on the record. 

It was suspenseful at first, and the beginning reminded me of the buildup to a jumpscare in a horror movie. Although it started off in an unexpected way, it immediately springs back into a fast-paced beat. The synthesizer causes me to see the song as glassy, and it almost sounds like an angelic violin. It’s very prominent throughout the song and starts off strong in the beginning.

I personally prefer more upbeat and easygoing songs, but this one was different from the usual indie music that is going around right now. I think this is due to the synthesizers, and it really threw me off. They are so dramatic that it’s impossible not to notice them; they are practically screaming at you.

“How Can I Replace You”:

I would give this song a 5/10. I feel like it goes well with the other songs before it, while slowly transitioning back into a dance-party feel and moving away from the soft spring afternoon that the previous songs had conveyed.

The beat starts off really quiet, but there’s a continuous drum beat. It almost sounds like they sampled the noise of a finger being dipped into water and then amplified this sound in order to use it as drums. 

There are zero lyrics in this song; it is strictly vibrations all throughout. With the unusual beat, however, it resulted in this cool, whispery effect, caused by the echo of certain instruments. It was almost like the instruments were singing. 

“In A Nice Way”:

I really liked this song, and I would give it a 7/10. I felt like it was less angelic and more intense with beat drops, and it has a very heavy base. 

A huge trend circling social media is the 2000s aesthetic, whether that’s clothes, music, the way your room looks, among several other things. It’s a whole vibe, and the chorus of this song really fits in with this era. Even though it goes well with this theme, I feel like it was released this year in hopes of fitting in with the current trend, almost as a way to get a younger audience to notice them. In the background, there is a noticeable use of trombones that fades in and out throughout the whole song.

In the beginning of the song, it almost sounds like they are banging metal pipes together, causing this really high-pitched noise, which leads into the beginning of the lyrics. I would definitely say it’s a song that should be playing on the dance floor, and it almost reminds me of old background music that you would hear on Roblox.

“Are You Seeing Anyone?”:

I would give this song a 6/10. This song focuses on a narrative arc, and there’s a good balance between lyrics and the beat. The lyrics themselves are talking about a guy working up the courage to ask a girl if she is interested in a relationship, shown through silly lines like, “Keep it up don’t drop it now / You’re doing so great / she’s right there on the couch.” It has a good chill beat, and it’s perfect for playing while getting ready for an event.

The way the vocalist draws out his words when singing gives a very whimsical feeling to the beat. The singer carries the notes out far, and his voice is high pitched. It sounds very angelic and puts me in a relaxing state of mind.

“Love Sick”:

I would rate this song a 7/10. Ignoring the lyrics, the beginning beat feels like it could be in Mario Kart. Again, this song tells a story with the lyrics, which I always find fascinating, and I greatly appreciate it when artists do this. The song talks about how he’s deeply in love, and that there’s no cure.

The beat brings an eccentric and peacefully chaotic energy. It manages to keep a chill vibe while also staying upbeat and keeping me in a good mood. I could imagine this song playing in a roller rink during someone’s birthday party in elementary school.

“Is It Love?”:

I would rate this an 8/10. I honestly really like this song, and it might be my favorite track on the album. It has an upbeat tune that stays consistent throughout the song, and the singer’s voice stays at a deeper octave than usual. The lyrics ask, “is it love?” but it almost sounds like “sick love.”

The title acts as a brilliant bait-and-switch. By using such a romantic name, the song lulls the listener into expecting a sweet love story, in reality exposing a connection that is toxic and suffocating.

The beat feels like there’s a light running through my veins. It’s very similar to the song before it — “Love Sick” — while also staying unique to its own message. The song titles are interesting because there’s a fascinating contrast between the two — “Love Sick,” leading into “Is It Love?”

This seems like the singer is trying to decipher his feelings and understand if what he’s experiencing is truly healthy for him. This song is one of the best on the album, and it is perfect for late-night summer drives when the windows are rolled down. 

“World’s Getting Smaller”:

I would rate this song a 2/10. I think the first lyric — “I don’t know how to start this song” — was a terrible choice. I think the artist was trying to be creative, but it was just cringey. The song itself is a poor way to wrap up this album, and it did not bring me any joy.

The tune feels like grief, almost as if he’s mourning a loved one or the joy he once felt. The beat is way too slow for me, and it puts me in a somber mood. It makes me feel too melancholic, and I am not a fan of it.

As a whole, I would rate “Experiencing Feelings Of Joy” a 7/10. It’s a very spirited album and is your average indie pop music, perfect to play whether you’re dancing with your friends, taking a late-night drive after a long summer day, or making dinner at home. It’s very versatile and immediately brightens the mood.