Like so many Aussies, I’m feeling a little bit stir-crazy staring at the same four walls. Knowing that I was supposed to be in Melbourne today attending the comedy festival rubs salt in the wound. Best laid plans and all that. Considering none of us are going anywhere any time soon, all that we can do is live vicariously through the experiences of others. Today I’ve been spinning “Wasting Time,” a new track from Mullumbimby-born singer-songwriter ELEEA. I love its cool, bluesy feel. ELEEA’s voice is so strong and sultry too.
“Wasting Time” comes from ELEEA’s forthcoming release The Travel Collection, a selection of songs that share stories about the places she’s visited while backpacking around the globe.
“As I backpacked, busked and couch-surfed through my first trip to Europe, I set myself a challenge to write a song inspired by every country I went to. When I had a quick stopover in Slovakia, I figured I still technically had to write a song about it,” she explained.
“The only lines that came to mind were ‘passing through’ and ‘wasting time’ as I waited at the bus station, but then I related it to an experience with an ex who I never should’ve fallen for, and the song wrote itself. I picked up my travel guitar and everything poured out in 20 minutes. Then the bus arrived!”
It sounds like ELEEA’s music might be just what we all need to get through this lock-down! if you’re feeling some wanderlust too, make sure you check it out.
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