Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Daniel Trakell offers a taste of his forthcoming sophomore album with the release of his beautiful new single “Waves.” This is one of those delicate folky songs whose beauty might just pass you by if you’re not paying attention. I must admit, it didn’t quite hit for me either the first time, as I was listening while doing a million other things. But on the second listen, on an early morning where I was a little more focused and receptive, it swept me away.
“Waves is a song about what comes after reaching a point where you can’t go on anymore, that feeling of completely surrendering, giving in and letting go,” Daniel explained. “One of the last songs written for the album, the demo was very basic guitar and vocals. When we got into the studio we ran through it a couple of times live as a band with drums, pedal steel, guitar and upright bass, piano and horns added in a later session.”
“Waves” comes from Daniel’s album, Into the Blue, which drops on November 24. He’ll celebrate its release with a show for hometown fans at Lulie Tavern on December 3.
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