Tag: Sinclaire

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Sinclaire Keep Surprising With “coolman”

Sydney band Sinclaire love keeping us on our toes. They started out in the punk scene, but they’ve definitely shifted into the synth-pop space. Their last track, “Let’s Fly to Rome” was a dreamy mid-tempo bop, but they’ve amped up the intensity for their latest track “coolman.” I haven’t always embraced their twists and turns, but tracks like this remind me why I was so excited about their EP Now I’m Ready to Start last year.

“We felt like the world needed to hear it now, more than ever. The track has this overwhelming amount of confidence it exudes and I want the listener to hear it and feel empowered by it,” explained frontman Michael Cross. “You could be the coolest person in the world if you wanted to be. Everyone has something incredible to offer, and although what that is may not be apparent to you just yet, I think that the prospect of that potential is what makes life so exciting. Don’t beat yourself up because you’re not someone else – take solace in the fact that you have your whole life to become exactly what you want to be.”

Sinclaire hopes this track will remind us of our favourite festival memories, so crank this up and pour yourself a lukewarm beverage. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?

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Sinclaire Showcases New Sound With “I Needed You”

Sinclaire won my heart last year with its debut EP Now I’m Ready to Start. Now the Sydney band is back showing a dreamier pop sound on a new single “I Needed You.” The lush synths and haunting vocals on this one remind me of acts like Cub Sport and The 1975. The lyrics are also incredibly clever, as the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter Michael Cross explained.

“On first listen, ‘I Needed You’ feels like a song written about a toxic, dysfunctional relationship between two people. Reciting abusive encounters and unstable dependency on one another, it’s a detailed depiction of everything that would be unhealthy in a relationship. However, it’s actually a story about one person’s addiction to alcohol. For example, the lyric ‘the last time I held you I forgot every word that I said,’ is really referring to the memory loss brought on by excessive drinking.”

Understanding the track’s inspiration makes it hit a little deeper for me. This is a different sound than the one that first got me interested in Sinclaire, but I really appreciate the evolution.

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

“Now I’m Ready to Start” – Sinclaire

Just a few weeks ago I was waxing lyrical about Sinclaire’s single “It’s Not Enough,” eagerly anticipating their EP. This Sydney band set the bar so high with that release. Could I possibly love the EP as much? The answer is a resounding hell yes.

Frankly, Now I’m Ready to Start has been what’s kept me sane over the last few days of work. I can’t remember the last time I took a day off and burn-out has well and truly set in. But this EP has lifted me up with its incredible songs.

According to front man Michael Cross, the songs draw from his own “mistakes, insecurities, and negative personality traits.” Those big issues provide the perfect fodder for songs that really connect with the listener. There’s a darkness to the lyrics, but Sinclaire wraps them up in such feelgood packages, with retro synths and driving drumbeats encouraging you to get up and dance your way out of the gloom. I can hear influences of The National, Phoenix, and our own Gang of Youths in the music. Yet the deeply personal nature of these songs ensures they retain their own identity.

Now I’m Ready to Start has just five songs, just enough to ensure each one is outstanding. Just enough to leave us wanting more. Sinclaire will officially launch Now I’m Ready to Start with two launch shows next month. Catch them at Greaser in Brisbane on August 1 and The Chippo Hotel in Sydney on August 3.

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Rock Out With Sinclaire’s New Single, “It’s Not Enough”

Sydney indie-rock act Sinclaire have me fired up this morning with their anthemic new single “It’s Not Enough.” If this doesn’t have you punching your fist in the air, I’m not sure what will! If you love acts like The Killers, The National, and our own Gang of Youths, this will be right up your alley.

“’It’s Not Enough’ is a self-reflection on my stubborn and argumentative personality and the toll it takes on my friends and family,” explained Sinclaire’s frontman Michael Cross. “It was a confronting song to write as I was already hyper-aware of how headstrong I was without bearing the truth in such a public way. Being open about my flaws was something I never really did but jumping in the deep end and revealing the truth about how I felt seemed like a necessary step forward for my own personal development. I hope listeners can appreciate the transparency and use it as a way to feel more comfortable with talking about their own issues as I believe it’s a very important part of self-development”.

“It’s Not Enough” comes from Sinclaire’s debut EP Now I’m Ready to Start, which drops on June 28.

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