Originally from the Bellarine Peninsula and now Melbourne based, Chitra’s ruminative lyricism and sophisticated sonic palette indicate an old soul.
Through her lyrics, we can also tell she’s an overthinker who feels deeply – hopefully songwriting helps Chitra find her footing in this crazy world.
Driven by relentless bass, punchy drums and shimmering guitar accents, the opening Big Shot takes aim: “And do you get comfort from being a big shot, honey?”
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Stepping aside to allow a loved one to recognise their own frustrating behaviour patterns (In My Opinion), putting off difficult conversations and prioritising short-term comfort over personal growth (Go Easy, with its wonderfully wonky, disorienting guitar), removing rose-coloured glasses to reexamine past relationships and gain some much-needed perspective (Close Proximity, during which “Nothing can save this now” is repeated, ad infinitum) – it’s all so relatable and we feel seen.
Autumn, an Alexander Biggs co-write, longs for stillness amidst chaos. Simultaneously sung, the standout Counting (feat. Grand Pine) captures the joy of collaboration – we can almost picture their beaming faces while recording this one.
“It’s the way you say my name now/ Like the word won’t fit in your mouth” – the penultimate title track kicks off with just guitar and voice, spotlighting Chitra’s heartaching delivery. To close, Motormouth’s lilting vocal melody ascends and suspends like a playful butterfly in flight.
Every single note played on here earns its right to exist within these unfussy arrangements.
