Oliver Cronin is preparing for a great 2024 with his upcoming EP. Halfway to paradise.

Along with the announcement, he has released a new single: “Girl Next Door” featuring ARIA-nominated Sydney pop artist Charley.

This playful track sees both artists vying for the same girl, set to a backdrop of moody production and loud synths. The music video, directed by Kyle Caulfield, perfectly captures the fun storyline.

“I’ve been wanting to work on a song with Charley for years and when I finished the verse I knew I had to ask her to be a part of it,” says Cronin. “I thought it would be really cool to show a love triangle with a twist and when she sent me her verse back I knew it would take the song to the next level. The music video was so much fun and working with Kyle was a breeze.”

Charley shares this sentiment: “Oliver sent me this song a few months ago and asked me to add a verse if I liked it. Turns out I really liked it and we wrote the rest of the song together and made it about us wanting the same girl! I love how much of a duet it is, especially when the bridge kicks in. And by the way, I loved working with Oliver so much, he’s such a silly little superstar and it’s rare to find people who lift you up as a person and match your fun side, which is so important when making music. You have to remember to make it a fun process rather than taking it too seriously.”

“Girl Next Door” follows Cronin’s previous 2024 releases, “In the End,” “Burning House,” and “Hello Goodbye,” all of which will appear on the upcoming EP, out Thursday, October 3.

Halfway to paradise marks Cronin’s growth since his debut EP, Beautiful nightmare.

“My life has changed in many ways and I’ve grown a lot as an artist and a person since ‘Beautiful Nightmare,'” Cronin reflects. “I think this EP is a reflection of that.”

This year, Cronin was also featured in our Future of Music series.

In conjunction with our global Rolling Stone Partners, our editorial team have compiled a list of the 25 most exciting and innovative artists from Australia and Aotearoa, including Cronin, who we believe will rise to the top.

“Oliver Cronin’s edgy dark pop sound, which mixes hip-hop and trap elements, has caught the attention of both industry and fans,” we wrote.

“After viral TikTok remixes and millions of streams, the ambitious Sydney artist now has new material planned for 2024. The 2024 Rolling Stone Australia Awards Best New Artist nominee will aim to win big at next year’s edition.”

Oliver Cronin’s Girl Next Door is out now on Warner Music Australia. Halfway To Paradise (EP) is out Thursday 3 October, pre-order now Here.