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Just days after announcing he's ditching his stage name, Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker) has shared the first preview of his new material with new song "Fear Less."

"It's been half a decade since I started releasing music as Chet Faker and all of you have been the driving force behind the music since," the 22-year-old Australian singer said last week regarding his decision to revert back to his birth name. "There's an evolution happening and I wanted to let you know where it's going. The next record will be under my own name, Nick Murphy. Chet Faker will always be a part of the music. This is next."

The new track seems to suggest a noted detour for the musician, with a grittier and more aggressive sound, while maintaining his trademark entrancing vocals.

A rep for the singer has also confirmed he'll soon announce new tour dates as he continues to tease his forthcoming new album.

Hear "Fear Less" below or on Nick Murphy's website.