The STamps – Sounds of Oz

The Stamps have delivered another taste of their upcoming debut album with the release of their gorgeous new single “Jamie’s Song.” It’s a gentle, intimate folk-pop song which perfectly showcases the trio’s sublime harmonies. I’m in heaven.

The Stamps wrote “Jamie’s Song” after watching fellow travellers fall in love during a trip to Vietnam, despite knowing the relationship was unlikely to last in the “real world.” One third of the trio, Scarlett Graham, said the song “helped me process the fact that it’s okay not to have everything quite figured out and assured me that sometimes you will lose a bit of yourself when you’re experiencing things completely foreign to you. It’s my ultimate ‘what on earth is going on right now? I have no clue, but I guess for tonight I’ll just enjoy it’ song.”

“Jamie’s Song” comes from The Stamps debut album In All the Ways I Am, which drops on August 8. Fans can see them play it live At Merri Creek Tavern in Naarm/Melbourne this month. They’ll be there tomorrow night, April 14, with Nick Keough, and again on April 28 with support from Mia June.

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Meet your new indie-pop obsession, The Stamps. Originally beginning as a folk trio, Scarlett Graham, Rubina Bertolini, and Sofia Hourani showcase a more upbeat sound with their latest single “Slow Burn.” This super catchy song showcases their sublime harmonies and nostalgic sound.

Scarlett, who was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, explained the song’s inspiration, noting “I was missing the younger aspect of myself that existed in Canada; the carefreeness of being a child, and the many friends I left behind. One childhood friend of mine was on my mind after we caught up on Facetime. After weeks of missing each other’s phone calls, leaving ‘life update’ voice notes, we were finally able to find moments to connect. It was written when I was feeling frustrated about how difficult it is to keep in touch and the pride I can often have to not be the first one to call. I am guilty of how often I never want to be the ‘needy’ one.”

Scarlett met her fellow Stamps as an exchange student at a Walyalup/Fremantle high school. They formed an immediate bond and remained close even once Scarlett returned home, sending letters via snail mail. After years apart, they decided to start together afresh in Naarm/Melbourne. Their band name celebrates the way they stayed in contact despite their physical distance.

The Stamps will next play Hepburn Mineral Springs as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s free Sunset in the Springs concert series. Catch them alongside Dayfever and Sasha Taylor on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

Photo credit: She is Aphrodite

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The Stamps Release Beautiful New Single, “Jamie’s Song”

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