Van Rullen Rocks With “Going Away”

Melbourne’s own Van Rullen takes me back to my youth with his latest single “Going Away.” I love the emo-rock feel of this song, which really kicks in when it reaches that killer chorus. I can just imagine fans singing it out in an overcrowded venue in the not-too-distant future.

Van Rullen has certainly come a long way from his formative years, where he served as music director of a large church. While the tunes might have been vastly different, that experience helped Van Rullen grow as an artist. After leaving the church in 2017, Van Rullen explored techno sounds and ambient loops. With this song he shows he’s got a smart pop sensibility and a knack for creating modern anthems. I can’t wait to hear more from this eclectic local artist!

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Bill Parton Trio Release Stellar Single

The Bill Parton Trio have blown me away with the release of “Going Away,” their very first single from their first EP. This South Australian act has such a polished sound, I’m stunned to hear this is their debut!

It seems that polish comes from their extensive live experience. While they’ve only just stepped into the studio, they’ve notched up more than a thousand shows at some 250 venues. They’re South Australian festival favourites too after making appearances at Music in The Gardens, Cellar Door Sessions, A Day on the Grass, and the Whitmore Square Arts Fair.

Frontman William Parton says “’Going Away’ is all about forever being in stuck in an undesirable place but then making the necessary changes to break free to find a place where you’re more accepted and will have more success at life. The idea is that the changes are made no matter what it costs, no matter what anyone says and no matter that you can’t be found but comes at the ultimate price of having to leave everything and everyone including loved ones behind.”

“Going Away” is the first single from Bill Parton Trio’s debut EP. It’s available from iTunes and other major online digital musical retailers.