Sunshine is one thing my part of the country hasn’t seen a lot of lately. It’s also the name of Anna Waters’ latest single, which is every bit as positive and upbeat as you might expect. Such an optimistic number that I think it’s just what many of us need to hear as we face heading into an Easter of isolation.
This might not be the long weekend we’d hoped for, but as this song reminds us there is always another day, another sunrise.
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Suicide is one of those taboo topics we don’t talk about enough in society. But Born Lion have never been a band that shies away from the big issues. In their new single “Sunshine,” the band starts the conversation by putting themselves in the shoes of someone ready to end their life.
“The lyrics are written to read as a suicide note. The person writing the note is fine with the decision however and is ready to go. The song serves as a celebration for all that has been and for all that awaits,” explained frontman John Bowker. “I’m kind of fascinated by the act of suicide. Like how can someone reach that point and carry it out? I think the deaths of icons like Chris Cornell and Keith Flint who seem almost immortal to me, triggered the theme for the song.’’
Tired Lion are supporting Ezekiel Ox along the East Coast this month before taking up residence at Sydney’s Hideaway Bar in July. Catch them at all the following venues in the coming weeks.
7 June 2019 – Stag & Hunter, Newcastle (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
8 June 2019 – Vanguard, Sydney (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
9 June 2019 – Rad Bar, Wollongong (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
12 June 2019 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
13 June 2019 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
14 June 2019 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (supporting Ezekiel Ox)
5 July 2019 – Hideaway Bar, Enmore (with Ebolagoldfish,Operation ibis,Idle Threat,Vetty Vials and Born Lion DJs)
12 July 2019 – Hideaway Bar, Enmore (with Dropping Honey and Hatakaze)
19 July 2019 – Hideaway Bar, Enmore (with Life After Football and The Dead Riders)
26 July 2019 – Hideaway Bar, Enmore
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Old Man River will brighten up your summer with their new single “Sunshine.”
Funnily enough, they’ve opted to tour the chilly regions of Europe to celebrate its release. They’ll kick off their Italian dates at Milan’s La Casa 139 tomorrow night, before visiting Scandiano, Brescia, Rome, and Ancona. They’ll arrive in Germany on the 17th, and play Hamburg, Munich, Berlin and Koln.
But never fear Aussies. Old Man River will be back before the jetlag kicks in to play a string of shows, including Homebake, the Peats Ridge Festival, and The Falls.
You’d think they’d be tired of touring after all that, but Old Man River are just getting started. In early 2008 they’ll take their delicious blend of folk and pop to Japan, Canada, and the United States.
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