I’m turning the volume right up this morning. It’s the best way to listen to “Miles Away,” the latest single from Melbourne punk-rock act Captives. The song features on their sophomore album Return to Mars, which drops on March 31. Captives wrote “Miles Away” during last year’s lockdowns, when they longed to be anywhere but Victoria’s capital.
“Miles Away has got all the feels about feeling trapped, stuck in a cycle, partying to excess and being so far away from everything and anyone you love. It sounds romantic in a sense,” explained vocalist Aaron Damon. “It also channels some inspiration from the Hoodoo Gurus, which was a band I grew up loving and still admire, so that’s OK with me.”
Or at least, turning up the volume is the best way to listen to the song at home. Something tells me the track gets some extra energy live. Thankfully Captives are just about to embark on a tour taking in major capitals and the Gold Coast. Get your tickets to these shows, because Captives are ready to raise the roof.
2 April 2022 – Halloween Hysteria, Brisbane
9 April 2022 – The Vanguard, Sydney
16 April 2022 – Crown and Anchor, Adelaide
23 April 2022 – Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne
29 April 2022 – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast
7 May 2022 – Wallapalooza Festival, Gold Coast
Image used with permission from Beehive PR; credit: @rcstills