Bungambrawatha/Albury-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based band The Northern Folk has blown me away with their new single “Keep On Coming Over.” We’re used to music that’s a little gentler from this awesome act, but they’ve brought a rock edge to this song. It’s fabulous. I love a band that can keep us guessing while continuing to deliver fantastic music. Some acts struggle when they play with genre, but it seems like The Northern Folk really can do it all. The punchier sound reflects the darker themes of isolation brought on by mental illness that the song explores.
“’Keep On Coming Over’ was written in a particularly turbulent period,” explained songwriter Paul Dyason. “It captures moments in a fledgling love where the facade falls away and you hope that what is left is enough. It is a plea for persistence and patience, a snapshot of the hope that accompanies an honest revelation and ultimately an ode to those who feel like their baggage is too much for others to handle.”
The song comes with a gorgeous music video produced by The Northern Folk vocalist Georgie Currie and directed and filmed by the band’s long-time collaborator Mark Day of Another Life Productions. There’s so much to love about this release.
Image credit: Simon Pickering