With a whole lot of bass and guitar, this is the quiet underdog of love songs.
Lifted from his EP Taxi Home & Takeaway, John Lingard's latest single Who Is Your Heart Beating For is another of his signature ballads. But for someone whose been performing acoustic-based tracks since 2009, it's a true talent to continue making music that's fresh.
Set to a stunning roadtrip music video, this is a song you'd play up loud with the windows down. It's ultimately a feel good song, which is refreshing in a world with so many sad breakup tracks.
A tale of young love and life memories, John has produced a song that feels both deeply personal and general enough to also be incredibly accessible.
And I seriously want to go on a roadtrip now.
JOHN LINGARD
‘TAXI HOME & TAKEAWAY’ | EP LAUNCH DATE
Sunday 6th December (Matinee Show) – The Worker’s Club (Single
Launch),
Melbourne based singer-songwriter Bernie has just released her debut single Angels and Devils, lifted from her upcoming EP Amborella.
With a truly unique vocal ability, Bernie is an easily recognisable sound. And one that is just as easy to listen to. Eerily sweet and soft like silk, this is a girl who knows what works for her voice.
The upcoming EP is set to let Bernie's stellar lyricist shine, but this is equally true for Angels and Devils, which tells the story of heartbreak and healing. It's the type of song that makes you realise why songs are counted as storytelling.
The raw emotion, coupled with both outstanding instrumental and vocal control makes way for a single debut that would easily make your mother proud. And your dad. And your pet goldfish. And your grade 3 teacher. And you.
Bernie has delivered a standard that seems hard to match, but if anyone can better it, it's herself.
BERNIE
‘AMBORELLA’ | EP LAUNCH DATE
Saturday 9th January – The Grace Darling, Melbourne, VIC
Starting her YouTube channel at the tender age of twelve, Rachel Costanzo is already producing songs that would fit comfortably among the most recognised artists today.
Rachel has the absolute gift of a voice that is wise beyond her years and deceptively powerful for someone so young. Couple that with lyrics that will easily resonate with anyone who has toughed out a hard relationship before, this is a girl who knows what works and what doesn't. And, of course, she's going full throttle with the previous. Miles Away is a different sound for this genuinely up-tempo songstress. But producing something that shows off your vocal ability (especially if you can sing like Rach) is a super smart move. And, as a fan, it's always nice when an artist mixes it up. A complete gem of a track. Your newest single Miles Away has recently dropped, how are you feeling now everyone gets to hear your hard work?
The feeling is incredible, I have spent countless hours and sleepless nights on this song and to hear everyone's positive feedback is just the best feeling in the world!
Is it scary releasing new music or are you just excited?
I get a little nervous before I release anything but other than those little nerves, it's just excitement!
What was the launch party like? Was this your first one?
The launch party for Miles Away was PERFECT! I didn't expect that sort of outcome and the numbers of people that showed up. I have never had a launch night for any of my singles, so this definitely took my breath away.
I hear your YouTube channel is growing all the time, is this something you want to keep or will where you share your music change in the future?
I started posting YouTube videos when I was around twelve years old and it's something that I still do to this very day. I don't think I'll ever grow out of it or stop.
Miles Away is a bit of new sound for you, why the change up?
I've always released upbeat dance songs, so this year I really wanted to show off my vocals and the beautiful storyline [and] melody of this song and really get the audience to connect with me.
Do you think you've found your genre now, or will it keep changing?
I have not found my genre. I know I love singing ballads, but I also love pop songs, so I guess my genre will keep forever changing.
Her debut in early 2015 was to tremendous success and a whole lot of music love for this talented songstress. While you probably wouldn't guess it from her style, the outstanding vocal ability of Evangeline is thanks to her years of classical singer.
Her latest track My Kingdom is a glitchy, electro filled tune pumped to capacity with some serious vocal chops. The slightly moody, ever-so-angst-filled lyrics are from a place of really knowing what being a teenager is like. There is a true authenticity to this track, all bundled up in a five star song.
Already on rotation on stations such as Triple J, this born and raised Victorian is making a definite impression on the Aussie music scene. And with a track like My Kingdom Evie has announced her permanent place there. This is a track to put on repeat. You won't regret it.
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Bernadine is proof that those who do their homework come out on top.
A university educated musician, Bernadine knows her stuff and, man, is it obvious in the music. Filled breathtaking violin and that sensational voice, Bernadine is the hardworking poster child for chasing your dreams. You might not have heard of her before, but take note, because you don't want to forget a talent like B's. You only debuted last year, what was happening for you before you came on to the music scene?
I had been working full time as a contemporary musician, performing as a soloist and in bands in Perth, I was also at university studying classical music performance. Both my job and study influenced me greatly and nurtured me to develop the confidence to create my own music and put together a show that reflected me as an artist. I have the pleasure of working with so many brilliant Perth musicians in the scene and I owe them so much as their abilities and dedication to music inspire me daily.
I'm a big fan of your new I Don't Mind film clip! Were you happy with the end result?
The clip is, in my opinion, perfect! To be honest my videographer, Corey James, and I were just having fun and letting it flow. There was no clear story board; we actually made up the story as we went along and so it is actually a reflection of a moment of thought happening at the time of filming. On a different day it could have turned out completely different. I am so proud of it as my first music video as it is visually spectacular with a great story.
Your self-titled album was only released this year, but what's the reaction been like so far?
The reaction has been mind blowing. It has shown me that I have so much support from family, friends and fans and they give me words of encouragement daily, for which I am so thankful. Releasing the album also was a gateway into a new world for me. I felt like I was finally in the music game and with this release I am able to apply for festivals and opportunities. It is my dream to play at Glastonbury and Coachella one day so I want to play at as many small and large music festivals so I can build my audience and work my way towards this dream. Making this dream a reality requires so much from me but I am not holding back from working towards it, I am already planning my next tour and a new release for 2017. I am really proud of my current release, it is on rotation on hundreds of local radio stations around the globe. From here I am looking to get more mainstream radio [airplay] (Triple J, Double J, BBC Radio 1), [but] I am giving myself a few years of hard work to get this kind of airplay. Watch this space!
I know you have a few festival dates secured, what's the attraction for these sorts of shows for you?
[A]ny kind of opportunity like this is important as it allows you to showcase your music to the locals in your area, gain new fans, meet new musicians and just increase your presence overall. I also feel it is really important to have local support in artistic endeavours. It creates a sense of home and ownership to the journey. No matter how large this project may get, I will always call Perth home and be thankful that this city embraced me as an artist and allowed me to just be me.
BERNARDINE
‘DAY BY DAY’ | TOUR DATES
Sunday November 15th – White Star Hotel, Albany, WA
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Thursday November 19th – The Freemasons Hotel, Geraldton, WA
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Friday November 20th – Bar Indigo, Rockingham, WA
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Sunday November 22nd – Divers Tavern, Broome, WA
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Thursday November 26th – Indi Bar, Scarborough, WA
Having recently wrapped a national tour, releasing an album and the lead single Valerie, Tim Wheatley proves exactly how much work there is in being a professional muso.
Valerie, which was written after Tim read the novel Delinquent Angel, about a Melbourne poet, Shelton Lea, has a stunning video clip attached. Shot in Hollywood and starring Packed To The Rafters and The Vow's Jessica McNamee, Tim says the aim was for a clip that was clean and simple.
“We all agreed that our good friend Jessica
would be perfect for the role of Valerie and placed a fair bit of pressure on
her to deliver the story, which I think she did beautifully. We
wanted something clean and simple, but with a sense of nostalgia.” So firstly, how's tour life treating you? Tour life has been a blast so far. Although these coastal tours are always a little more fun during hte summer months! I hear that your latest track, Valerie, is based on a novel, how did that work for you? I felt a little more pressure to do the song justice as it's about someone I admire so I wanted to do it well. That someone is also an incredibly talented writer that could have probably written it better. What is the story Valerie is based upon? It's about a Melbourne based poet by the name of Shelton Lea, who was adopted into the 'Darryl Lea' chocolate family. Shelton was a charismatic, charming and creative kid being brought up by an otherwise conservative mother Valerie. When I play this song live I feel compelled to tell the story beforehand, as otherwise it sounds like just another broken-down love song, which it is to a degree, but between mother and son. You filmed the video clip for this tune in Hollywood, why the decision to produce it in America? I have been living there for a couple of years now. Ideally I would have come back [to Australia] and shot the clip here in Melbourne where the story took place, but [I] couldn't afford that luxury. Our hands were bound by the tyranny of distance. I think that we can all agree that Jessica McNamee just made the clip more stunning, what made her the perfect Valerie for the video? Mac is one of my best friends, and whilst being one of the sweetest people in the world, she has the ability to shoot you a look that absolutely terrifies you. That was going to be a quality we needed for Valerie. What can we expect from the rest of the album? Are there any more novel-turned-songs? I used Cast of Yesterday as the album title because it really is based around just that - the people that have shaped the last few years for me. Good and bad. I have done a lot of travelling recently and met some very colourful people along the way that influenced this album. Thanks for stopping by Love 'Em! Thanks for having me!
