She might sell out shows in her native South Africa, but Australia is taking a little longer to discover the brilliant talents of Melbourne-based muso Ruby Gill. Hopefully her new single “Your Mum” changes that, because it’s seriously one of the best songs I’ve heard.
It’s a melancholic indie pop ballad that’s given me tingles with its poignant lyrics and gut-wrenching delivery. If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy (and let’s face it, who hasn’t?), this track will really hit home for you.
“We fall in love with people who remind us a little bit of our parents, but then, in a burst of 2am Freudian clarity and angst, we realise that those are pretty stifling expectations,” Ruby mused. “So this is about being not good enough. About trying to be yourself in someone else’s kitchen. About admitting that you’re not fucking fine. And it’s about your mum.”
Ruby is currently supporting Lime Cordiale on their local shows. Once that tour wraps, she’ll play Woodford. If you’re going to any of those gigs, make sure you catch Ruby’s set.
13 December 2018 – Tap House, Bendigo (with Lime Cordiale)
14 December 2018 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (with Lime Cordiale)
15 December 2018 – Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne (with Lime Cordiale – Under 18s)
15 December 2018 – The Barwon Club, Geelong (with Lime Cordiale)
27 December 2018 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
Image used with permission from Good Intent