I was sure we’d seen the last of Holly Valance’s singing career, but it seems she’s back and working with another Aussie expat, Clockwise. Holly appears on his latest single “Hopeless,” the second single lifted from his Dancing World EP.
And you know what? It’s actually pretty good! No doubt Clockwise’s influence has something to do with that, but it really is indie-pop perfection. Could this be the thing to reignite her music career?
I remember when Clockwise went by the name Andy Clockwise and played countless shows around New South Wales in the early noughties. He disappeared from my radar, but it seems he’s been living in Los Angeles since 2007 and playing some pretty high-profile shows supporting the likes of Julian Casablancas, The Black Keys, Wolfmother, The Wailers, and INXS.
And on July 15, he’ll release a new EP Dancing World. If the title track’s any indication, it’s going to be something pretty special. The song’s got such a gorgeous pop sensibility but it’s also something really unique. Listening to it just feels good. The film clip is also stunning.
What a great set up for this EP, which is actually the first part of a two-part “ode to conflict, both internal and external.” To celebrate the release, Clockwise will be back on our shores for some shows later this year. Until then, we can enjoy this fabulous piece of music.