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30-05-2025
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Adelaide's Sunsick Daisy Take Us Track-By-Track Through Their New EP ‘Yonder'
It's been a busy year for Adelaide indie dreamers Sunsick Daisy. They've supported UK rock veterans Feeder and American slackers The Lemonheads, they've embarked on their own national tour and picked up airplay from both triple j locally and KEXP over in the US. Today (May 30th), the four-piece are sharing their second EP, Yonder. Recorded with Jared Nettle in their native Adelaide, the five-track effort sees the band enter what they're describing as 'a new era'. You can judge for yourself by streaming the EP in full below, along with insights on each of its songs directly from the band themselves, exclusively for Music Feeds. 'Hideaway' marks the beginning of a new era for us. The chorus lyrics were written around a quote that Sarah [Grainger, lead vocalist] had written down in their notes, and the rest of the song grew from there. At its core, it's about finding a safe place in the people you love to grow and change at your own pace, and know that whoever you are, you're loved. Determined to take a new song into rehearsal, Kane [Gabbell, guitar] came up with a bouncy guitar intro, over which Sarah wove in a vocal melody, and guitar countermelodies developed from there to create this lush soundscape. This is a song about loss. While the lyrics stemmed from the loss of Sarah's childhood pet, it's equally applicable to anyone dealing with grief or regret. It's simultaneously sad, angry, defeated, and cathartic in its delivery, with hard-hitting choruses and wailing guitar lines. The reflective verses and angry outbursts of the chorus are matched lyrically and musically, so you're carried by the dynamics. 'It'll Be Alright' was born from anxiety, and a desire for a pick-me-up in song form. The writing process was therapeutic, and the simple repetition of the chorus serves as a mantra to ease your worries. Kane was inspired one night to write an easily accessible, upbeat song to help him express ways of dealing with anxiety through the support of others. Wrapped in the band's signature hazy wall of sound, 'It'll Be Alright' acts as a warm, comforting hug from a friend you haven't seen in forever – arriving just when you need it the most. This was one of those spontaneous songs that came together really quickly. When Kane wrote the chords, we felt it had a disappointed-angry vibe, so we asked ourselves: 'What makes you mad?' 'Bite My Tongue' is a spit in the eye of anyone who gaslights you. 'Yonder, Young Wonder' is a moving, almost orchestral arrangement of grinding guitars and vocal harmonies. The song carries you along a journey of reflection, as you dive deeper into the need to let go of the past and be in the moment to allow space for the future. Yonder . Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Fall From The Light' Fred again.. Praises Sydney's Shady Nasty: 'My Favourite Band In The World Right Now' End Of Fashion Announce 20th Anniversary Tour And Vinyl For Debut Album The post Adelaide's Sunsick Daisy Take Us Track-By-Track Through Their New EP 'Yonder' appeared first on Music Feeds.
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15-05-2025
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The Lemonheads Preview First Original Album in 19 Years With New Single, ‘Deep End'
Fresh from teasing the release of new album Love Chant last month, The Lemonheads have previewed the upcoming LP with latest single 'Deep End.' Co-written by Evan Dando alongside longtime collaborator Tom Morgan (of Australian outfit Smudge), 'Deep End' features Juliana Hatfield on backing vocals with additional guitar from Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis. Both Hatfield and Mascis make brief cameos in the accompanying video, which was filmed in by São Paulo, Brazil by Surreal Hotel Arts. More from Billboard Andy Bell Confirms His Place in Reunited Oasis Lineup Snoop Dogg Drops 'Iz It a Crime' Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream It Now 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii: MCMLXXII' Live Album Makes Top 10 Debut On Multiple Billboard Charts The black-and-white clip sees Dando walking down an endless sidewalk as he's passed by a series of objects, people, and landscapes, with his bandmates occasionally joining. 'It's never been so painless making a video,' Dando said of the clip. 'Everyone working was really great. The endless sidewalk goes really well with the song.' 'Deep End' is also backed by a cover of Townes Van Zandt's 'Sad Cinderella,' which features backing vocals from Nashville artist Erin Rae. Both tracks will appear on a limited edition 12″ vinyl single that arrives on June 13 via Fire Records. The A-side is set to appear on Love Chant, which will arrive as the band's first album of new material since 2006. The record will reportedly release in fall, though specific details are expected to arrive in the coming months. The Lemonheads first formed in Boston in 1986, with a series of independent albums arriving via Taang! before the group signed to Atlantic for 1990's Lovey. Working with Morgan while in Australia, The Lemonheads found their commercial breakthrough with 1992's It's a Shame About Ray, which reached No. 68 on the Billboard 200. Its success was bolstered by a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Mrs. Robinson,' and helped the group achieve their commercial peak with 1993's Come on Feel the Lemonheads, which peaked at No. 56. The Lemonheads initially dissolved in 1997, though Dando reactivated the group in 2005, with a self-titled record arriving the following year. Since then, two cover albums have been released, with Varshons and Varshons 2 being issued in 2009 and 2019, respectively. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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02-05-2025
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Ben Lee Pays Tribute To The Late Jill Sobule: 'A Force Of Nature'
Ben Lee is one of several musicians who have paid tribute to the late Jill Sobule, following the news of her passing yesterday (May 1st) at age 66. The American singer-songwriter, best known for her 1995 singles 'I Kissed A Girl' and 'Supermodel', was found dead following a house fire in Woodbury, per a CBS News report. The fire's cause remains under investigation at the time of writing. Lee, who worked with Sobule on what ended up being her final album Nostalgia Kills in 2018, described the singer-songwriter as 'a force of nature' in his Weirder Together newsletter. 'I have so much to say about Jill, her particular brand of creative magic, the community she built, her activism and her playful enthusiasm,' he wrote. 'Not sure I can find the words to express all of that right now.' 'You may recognise her name as the author of the first ever openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20 in 1995, 'I Kissed A Girl', but this was just the tip of the iceberg of a truly unique musical career. At some point when you've got a moment, jump into investigating Jill's back catalogue and acquaint yourself with the body of work that this monster of songwriting put out.' 'Thank you, Jill Sobule, for everything you gave us as friends, fans and members of your creative community. We love you.' Sobule released her debut studio album, Things Here Are Different, in 1990. Although its lead single 'Too Cool To Fall In Love' cracked the Billboard Adult Contemporary top 20, the album itself failed to chart. It wasn't until 1995 when Sobule's fortunes turned around with the release of her self-titled second album. The album was home to her two biggest hits, 'I Kissed A Girl' and 'Supermodel' – the latter of which was featured in the film Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. Both songs charted locally, with 'I Kissed A Girl' peaking at number 36 on the ARIA Charts and both singles appearing in the 1995 triple j Hottest 100, at numbers 18 ('I Kissed A Girl') and 59 ('Supermodel'). Ben Lee and Camp Cope's Georgia Maq Share New Collab 'Arsehole' 'I Couldn't Do a Bad Show If I Tried': Ben Lee Is Leaning Into His Weirdness Adam Green Tribute Album Announced feat. Regina Spektor, Father John Misty, The Lemonheads + More The post Ben Lee Pays Tribute To The Late Jill Sobule: 'A Force Of Nature' appeared first on Music Feeds.
