Wednesdays can put you in a bit of slump, but proud Nyikina Jarndoo (woman) and First Nations artist Stellar Moon’s latest single “Rise” has just the right energy to get you over the hump. It’s an infectious funk-soul ditty with empowering lyrics that might just have you believing that you can accomplish anything. “Rise” comes from Stellar Moon’s forthcoming album PHASES, slated for release on March 7.
Speaking of the album’s inspiration, Stellar Moon says, “Just like the Moon, we all go through patches of both darkness and luminance in life, sometimes we bask in the light and sometimes we hang out in the shadow. It’s all needed and important. No matter what phase we are in, like the Moon, we are still always whole.”
This single celebrates that concept, with Stellar Moon noting that, “No matter what ‘phase’ you’re going through in life, just like the Moon, you’re always whole and just like the Moon, you too will RISE again!”
I don’t know about you, but reading Stellar Moon’s wise, positive words and how they relate to her music just makes me want to spend time basking in her aura. Stellar Moon has plenty of upcoming shows, so you might just get that chance!
8 February 2024 – Gallery Gardens, Kariyarra, Ngarla and Njamal Country/Port Hedland (FREE @ 6pm)
9 February 2024 – The Tambrey, Ngarluma/Karratha (FREE @ 7pm)
11 February 2024 – The Mermaid Hotel, Maurjuga/Dampier (FREE @ 5:30pm)
14 February 2024 – Regional Sounds, Yamatji/Geraldton (6:30pm)
16 February 2024 – Cutler & Smith, Yamatji/Geraldton (8pm)
17 February 2024 – Kakka Alley Brewing Co, Jurien Bay Yamatji (6pm)
18 February 2024 – Jurien Beach Café, Yamatji/Jurien Bay (FREE @ 2pm)
22 February 2024 – One L of a Good Feed, Yamatji/Carnamah (FREE @ 8:30pm)
23 February 2024 – King Road Brewery Co, Noongar Boodja/Oldbury (FREE @ 7pm)
24 February 2024 – The Fremantle Fibonacci Centre, Walyalup on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja/Fremantle (6:30 pm)
25 February 2024 – The Rosemount, Boorloo on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja/North Perth (6pm)
29 February 2024 – The River Hotel, Wardandi Boodja/Margaret River (7pm)
1 – 4 March 2024 – Nannup Music Festival, Wardandi and Bibbulmun Country/Nannup
7 March 2024 – Porongurups Hall, Minang Country/Porongurup (6:30pm)
8 February 2024 – Stirling Club Albany, Menang Noongar Boodja/Albany
9 March 2024 – The Dam, Menang Noongar Boodja/Denmark (FREE @ 1pm)
10 March 2024 – Wilsons Brewery Bar @ Menang Noongar Boodja/Albany (FREE @ 1pm)
14 March 2024 – Gatsbys Skyline, Murram Noongar Boodja/Manjimup (6:30 pm)
15 March 2024 – Brewhous, Margaret River/Wardandi Boodja (FREE @ 4:30pm)
16 March 2024 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River/Wardandi Boodja (FREE @ 9:30pm)
17 March 2024 – Caves House, Wardandi Boodja/Yallingup (FREE @ 6pm)
27 April 2024 – Convention Centre Chinatown, Rubibi/Broome (ALBUM LAUNCH)
Photo credit: Hazel Blake
