“MOTHER,” which opens as a brooding, mid-tempo blues number that builds to a full-throttle chorus, is “for every beautiful, magical lady who’s been caught in the crossfire of a man pretending to be good,” reads a statement from the alternative rock outfit.

“It’s about the built-up rage of watching incredible women being mistreated by inadequate men, over and over again since the beginning of time. ‘MOTHER’ builds into a fiery rage and leaves no room for anyone else’s voice.”

GLORY is stage two in what has been an extraordinary couple of years for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, formed a decade ago by schoolmates Anna Ryan (lead vocals/guitar), McKahey (guitar/vocals), Jaida Stephenson (bass), and Neve van Boxsel (drums).

Several weeks after their debut LP I Love You dropped in at No. 6 on the ARIA Chart, Teen Jesus played a breakthrough showcase for Spotify at the inaugural SXSW Sydney 2023. Spotify doubled down on its support by including the band in its worldwide New Noise Artists to Watch list for 2024, tipping them for success alongside the likes of Chappell Roan, The Last Dinner Party, Tyla, and Teddy Swims.

Later, Teen Jesus would sign with New York-based Mom + Pop Music for the world outside of Australia and New Zealand, and with Warner Chappell for publishing. Mom + Pop Music handled the September 2024 release of I Love You Too, a deluxe edition of their debut album that featured collaborations with Softcult and The Linda Lindas, winning the 2024 AIR Award for Best Independent Rock Album or EP.

Then came a sweet moment when Teen Jesus opened the 2024 ARIA Awards and went on to win the coveted Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist honor.

Formed in Canberra, Teen Jesus have supported Foo Fighters in Australia and secured spots opening for Pearl Jam in both the US and Australia.

“Everything that has happened has been completely unbelievable,” Ryan told Rolling Stone Australia. “It’s been insane. To even be in proximity to those heavyweight bands is crazy, let alone playing on the same stages.”