Tag: Daphnie

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Daphnie Channels ’90s Nostalgia With Latest Single “Wanna Be (with) You”

Alistair Hayes of Daphnie and Max Jacobs of Loretta are some of the hottest up-and-coming pop artists in the country, so I knew anything they wrote together would be a total bop. I wasn’t wrong. Wrap your ears around “Wanna Be (with) You”. It’s the perfect mid-morning pick-me-up.

“It’s inspired by the classic story of not knowing if you wanna be with someone, or if you just want to be them. Obsessing over them to an unhealthy degree, wanting to steal their perfume or clothes, date them, or just be as cool as they are,” Alistair explained. “It pays homage to classic ‘90s rom-coms like Ten Things I Hate About You (the famous bleachers scene), and makes fun of other tropes like somehow running through the airport without getting caught. We even played the movie on mute in the background while writing it to make sure it matched that ridiculous and nostalgic ‘being way too in love with someone’ energy.”

So crank that volume. “This one”Wanna Be (with) You” is a real vibe.

Image used with permission from Alistair Hayes

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Youproblem Impress With Poppy New Single “Pinch”

Daphnie was one of my favourite acts of 2024, so I was thrilled to discover that Alistair Hayes, the man behind the moniker, is also creating fabulous music with Alana Patmore aka Zhuli. Together they are youproblem and their latest single “Pinch” is a total bop. Co-written with Caleb Nott of BROODS, this indie-pop track captures what it feels like to be at a crossroads as you watch your friends taking different paths.

“I was watching my friends give up on music, and I really understood why. It’s so incredibly hard and the results don’t show for ages, it costs so much and it’s easy to lose belief in yourself and your art. In this understanding, I realised that I’d also never forgive myself if I didn’t at least try to give it all before I stop.” Alana explained. “Writing this song exposed a desperation within me, it’s kind of a love song to what I feel is my purpose in life (as wanky as that sounds).”

Youproblem have supported other up-and-coming acts like Loretta, Bugs, and ISHAN. Hopefully 2025 is the year we see them headlining their own shows.

Image used with permission from youproblem

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Daphnie Release Indie-Pop Bop “Perfect Piece of Person I’m Made For”

If you need a little mid-week pick-me-up, look no further. Daphnie’s latest single “Perfect Piece Of Person I’m Made For” may just be the perfect piece of pop music.

“I wrote this one with Will O’Donohue (Runaway Mornings), and produced/mixed it in my bedroom,” explained Alistair Hayes, who performs under the Daphnie moniker. “We wanted to create a cruisy silly absurd love song that you could dance to with your significant other in your bedroom while your neighbour yells at you through the walls for being too loud. I think we really got it there, mostly because that actually happened.”

With Aus Music T-Shirt Day approaching, Daphnie has you covered. Check out the Daphnie merch store for some fantastic November 28 options.

Image used with permission from Daphnie

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Daphnie Crushes It With Latest Track “Cupid”

I’m convinced there’s no better pick-me-up than a really great pop song. If you need that lift, look no further than “Cupid,” the latest release from Daphnie, the musical alter ego of Eora/Sydney drummer and producer Alistair Hayes. It’s a total earworm. I’ve already listened about five times in a row, and I’m probably not done.

“It’s an homage to having a crush on someone, with all the excitement and anxiety that can get wrapped up in that feeling,” Alistair explained. “I find the idea of violent metaphors describing beautiful feelings so funny and dramatic, but at the same time crushes always kind of felt like that. I wanted to write something about being killed by the feeling of love itself and that’s exactly what ‘Cupid’ represents. With offbeat lyrics like stupid pickup lines, to those same lines being made fun of, it dramatises the whole feeling of a crush into something ridiculously insane.”

We often associate pop music with a big corporate machine, but Alistair’s operating on a much smaller scale. He wrote, produced, and mixed this track himself in his bedroom, much to his neighbours’ dismay. When he’s making music this good, I wouldn’t be complaining!

Image used with permission from Daphnie

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.jnr Brings the Rock Edge With “nervous”

I’m really digging the sonic journey that Eora/Sydney artist jnr. is taking us on with his music. The catchy pop vibes of his new single “nervous” are front and centre, but it’s a rock song at heart.

No doubt the influence of Daphnie (Alistair Hayes) as producer has helped jnr.’s evolution along. jnr. has taken care of production for most of his career, but collaborating with his good friend has brought a new voice to this music. Daphnie also plays drums while Max Jacobs of Loretta handles guitar duty in the live performance video, shot at Odd Assembly in Eora/Redfern.

.jnr will celebrate this new chapter of music when he debuts his new three-piece band to support Last Dinosaurs at the Factory Theatre on September 23.

Image used with permission from .jnr mgmt