It was love at first listen when I heard “Close To Being Apart,” the dreamy new pop bop from Melbourne singer/songwriter/producer Montgomery. All those titles should clue you in to her talent. Press play and there’ll be no doubt. I must admit, I wasn’t familiar with Montgomery’s music before, but I quickly remedied that after listening to this track. Her latest effort explores the idea of moving through life, forging new connections and letting old ones go in the process.
“I wrote ‘Close To Being Apart’ last year after moving house. There’s a mix of emotion when you’re packing up and moving on to a new place that holds no memories. I found myself reminiscing, holding on to sentiment, while another part of me was desperate to start a new chapter,” Montgomery explained. “’Close To Being Apart’ acknowledges that tension of wanting to move forward or change direction, while still clinging to old memories. Even those I’d proudly thought I‘d already let go of.”
“Close To Being Apart” is our first taste of Montgomery’s sophomore EP, which is due out later this year.
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