What is the story behind your new single ‘Only Lonely’? It’s about that crushing loneliness we all feel and the way that our emotions can be minimised by the people around us. It’s about the search for someone to fill the hole inside and the devastation we feel when we think we find it, only to have our hopes dashed.
What can we expect from your new album?A few songs are straight up soul, but we have started to find a modern sound. We recorded this album over two years and you can hear the progression. We also experimented with adding a choir, strings and Hammond organ which really added to the sound.
How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? We have always called ourselves soul/funk but with this new album we have been writing more modern sounds. There are so many fantastic bands in Melbourne that are taking that soul sound and exploring new avenues – we have been calling it Melbourne soul.
What do you love about making music? Watching a song grow from a melody hummed in your head, to a bad demo recorded on a phone, to a fully realised song is a wonderful process to be a part of. The best part though is creating something as a team of good mates.
What can we expect from your launch show?A packed out Cherry bar, a great night of dancing with your mates and forgetting your loneliness.
