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HaydenGoSeek announces new single “Never Forget”

Haydengoseek’ “Never Forget”

Following a deeply creative period in lockdown, Cheap Fakes frontman Hayden Andrews is emerging with the new release from his exquisite solo project HaydenGoSeek on 13th May.

Never Forget has an upbeat coastal feel with the prominent sun-soaked reggae Hayden is revered for. His smooth as silk vocals glide playfully over the jovial acoustic accompaniment, with lyrics that reflect his masterful storytelling ability.

Sweetly sad and deeply moving, the most touching aspect of the song is the story that inspired it. Hayden’s good friend ‘Batchy’ was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2021 and advised that he had only 6 months to live.

Batchy decided to host a living wake for himself. He founded a weekend to remember at a beautiful resort in Port Douglas with 43 of his best mates, including Hayden. He treated everyone to an incredible array of delicious food and unlimited alcohol for 3 glorious days.

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It was an unforgettable weekend that paid a fitting tribute to his life. Each guest received a stubby cooler printed with Batchy’s mantra for living:

Live each day to the most, dance like no one is watching, hold your loved ones close, and never be afraid to speak your mind. Batchy loves you.

After the weekend, Batchy asked Hayden to write a song about the weekend, and Never Forget was born. Recorded with Scotty French at Love St Studios, it’s instilled with the painful nostalgia of losing a friend yet laced with hope and encouragement to live a life of meaning.

One of the most exciting and widely loved frontmen in Australian roots music, Hayden is a genre-hopping, multi-instrumentalist with a string of highly praised releases, international tours, and festival shows under his belt.

HaydenGoSeek is an intriguing blend of sun-soaked pop and deep Americana sounds blended with the signature reggae flavors that he is renowned for.

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PURE XTC stirs the emotional wheel of heartbreak with her anthemic new single “Drive”

PURE XTC

Alt-pop artist PURE XTC has delivered a heart-wrenching ballad with her latest single “Drive,” the sonic embodiment of emotional unraveling. This track doesn’t just play through your speakers; it resonates deep within your bones, showcasing PURE XTC’s most cinematic moment yet that feels like the soundtrack to a breakup you didn’t see coming until it was already behind you.

Co-written by Taylor Hughes with lyrical contributions from Mariel Loveland, “Drive” encapsulates the gut-wrenching moment when love unravels quietly, culminating in a profound realization. It deviates from the typical narratives of angry outbursts or dramatic breakdowns; instead, it focuses on the slow deterioration of love, capturing the ache of recognizing that someone you once believed was your forever has become a stranger sitting beside you. It conveys a sense of surrender wrapped in reverb, portraying a state of being too exhausted to fight, too numb to hope, and simply ready to move on, not necessarily forward, but away.

Musically, the track features hypnotic synths and reverb-drenched guitars that shimmer like streetlights on wet pavement. The steady beat mimics the rhythm of a long drive with no destination, fueled solely by the urge to keep moving. Hughes’ vocal performance paints a vivid soundscape that feels like emotional release in motion, a moody companion for late-night solitude.

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What makes “Drive” compelling is its honest restraint and refusal to glamorize heartbreak. Instead, it embraces the ambiguity and messy emotions involved in letting go, ironically making it resonate even more. The vulnerability present isn’t just in the lyrics; it permeates every layered sound and tension that never quite resolves.

PURE XTC isn’t merely creating music; she’s building an intimate and vast sonic universe. With this release, she solidifies her status as a master of emotional storytelling through sound, demonstrating her ability to transform the messiest feelings into something beautifully haunting. Buckle up as she invites listeners into her world, one that lingers long after the last note fades.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM PURE XTC’s Drive on Spotify.
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Jamie Alimorad hits a new vibe with enchanting passion in his release, “Two Wrongs”

Jamie Alimorad

In under four minutes, Jamie Alimorad delivers a melodic punch with his latest single, “Two Wrongs. ” It’s a fiery, energetic-pounding anthem that hits like a sonic jolt of adrenaline to the heart. Alimorad showcases his impressive vocal range and demonstrates that his songwriting radiates with a sense of purpose as a force of evolution that oozes urgency, desire, and pop-rock charm.

Initially penned for another artist, “Two Wrongs” found its true voice when Alimorad stepped into the spotlight himself, a decision that proved pivotal. His vocals soar with remarkable conviction, delivering each lyric a confession that’s been long suppressed. Imagine a blend of Rick Springfield’s gritty, rebellious swagger and the melodic sophistication of The Beatles, all wrapped in a modern vitality that feels fresh and timeless.

The recording process was notably efficient, completed in a mere four-hour session at a Los Angeles studio, capturing that live, in-the-moment electricity. There’s an undeniable spontaneity, like lightning caught in a performance. The production reveals an infectious momentum: the guitar work drives with precise aggression, the drums maintain a steady pulse, and Alimorad rides the wave like a seasoned frontman eager to express something tangible.

Lyrically, “Two Wrongs” offers a potent commentary on the tumultuous dynamics between lovers, navigating the thin line between passion and risk. It evokes the intensity of intimate moments where two flawed individuals embrace the chaos of their connection, suggesting that sometimes, straying from the norm can yield profound truths about love. Instead of being preachy, the lyrics resonate with recognition of the complexities inherent in relationships, celebrating the unpredictable beauty of desire.

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Produced by Jordan Sherman, “Two Wrongs” signifies a critical turning point in Alimorad’s artistic trajectory. It represents a bold, unapologetic, and incisively candid expression that challenges conventional boundaries regarding love and music, hinting at an exciting new direction for Alimorad’s future endeavors.

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CLICK HERE TO STREAM Jamie Alimorad’s Two Wrongs on Spotify.
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