Becca Hatch has continued to rise with the release of her striking new single Daylight Robbery, a cinematic and emotionally charged track capturing the chaos, intensity and vulnerability of a connection which refuses to fade.
Following the breakout momentum of Garden (Bang Goes The Drum), the proud Kamilaroi/Samoan artist has delivered another track which cements her as one of Australia's most compelling new voices.
Written by Hatch alongside Patrick Byrne (Beso Palma), mixed by Cam Parkin and mastered by Klaus Hill, Daylight Robbery blends Hatch's signature fusion of R&B, electronic textures and bold pop production with raw emotional storytelling.
At its core, Daylight Robbery explores the contradiction of being unable to let go of someone who still holds power over you. It is a song about impact, memory and the dangerous pull of chemistry, even when logic says otherwise.
Throughout the song Hatch strives to transform heartbreak into something euphoric, reckless and impossible to ignore.
"Daylight Robbery is about a love that leaves an imprint on you; someone you can't forget, even if they might not be the best for you," she said.
"It's about being overtaken by feeling and impact. Like being hit suddenly in the face or the gut. Sometimes we meet people that leave a mark on us, and even after they're gone, parts of them still linger.
"The song lives in that tension of knowing someone has the power to hurt you, but still feeling drawn to them anyway.
"There's something addictive about connections like that and I wanted Daylight Robbery to feel emotional, dramatic and a little reckless."
Already recognised as one of Australia's most compelling contemporary R&B artists, Hatch has built a reputation for genre-bending soundscapes, deeply personal songwriting, and commanding live performances.
A 2024 NIMA Award winner, multiple ARIA nominee and recipient of the 2025 APRA Professional Development Award, Hatch has evolved into one of the nation's most important rising cultural voices, earning acclaim for her distinctive artistry and powerful storytelling.
Her previous single Garden (Bang Goes The Drum) marked a breakout moment, landing across 47 editorial playlists worldwide including the cover of Spotify's R&B Connect and Big Ancestor Energy, alongside placements on Spotify's New Music Friday across more than 10 countries and key Apple Music and Amazon Music playlists globally.
The release also secured a triple j first play on Home & Hosed, a full rotation add, more than 460 radio spins across 40+ stations, over 130,000 Spotify streams, and editorial support from Junkee, The Music.
Beyond streaming success, Hatch's rise has been defined by a string of career-defining moments on stage. In late 2024, she was personally invited by Coldplay to perform her original verse on We Pray during two sold out Sydney stadium shows in front of crowds exceeding 80,000 people.
She has also shared stages with global artists including Tinashe and Mahalia, while delivering standout performances at Beyond The Valley, Strawberry Fields and the NRL Half Time Show.
With Daylight Robbery, Becca Hatch delivers one of her most captivating releases to date.
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