The Rogue Traders are back, with a brand new singer and a new song! “Love Is A War” is the first track featuring vocals from Sydney-born Mindi Jackson.
Rogue Traders founding member James Ash found Mindi through her MySpace page and thought her a natural for stepping into Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s stilettos.
“Nothing really stopped when Nat left,” he explained in a statement. “I continued to write music, and looked around for a new singer, and didn’t settle until I found the right one. Mindi was that right singer.”
Understandably, Mindi says the call from James was a “massive shock.” Yet after a few early jitters, she’s settled comfortably in the band’s new vision and extensive back catalogue.
“Love Is A War” is the start of a new chapter for the band. It’s not just the first single from their as-yet-untitled fourth album. It’s also the first track Mindi penned with James. The song marks a return to The Rogue Traders’ club roots, without compromising the pop sensibilities which made them a national sensation.
“Love Is A War” will hit radio this Friday before its digital release on Christmas Day.
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