Congrats is a Pop Powerhouse with Latest Single “Overthink”
Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart has returned with a new release “Overthink” from his solo journey/ passion project Congrats, produced by ARIA Award nominee Konstantin Kersting (Mallrat, Tones & I, Jungle Giants). Profoundly infused with pop stylisms akin to The 1975, Joji and Post Malone, this track embodies pure pop goodness.
“The recording session was how all songs should be written, we were on the edge of our seat the whole time trying to figure out what the hell we were creating. It's the music I want to be making; it doesn't sound like anything else and yet feels familiar & classic,” said Stewart. “I get to channel this wavelength when working with Kwasi and Hamley because our musical tastes are so varied and yet we have so much crossover. None of us have any preconceptions and aren't afraid to embarrass ourselves - we didn't set out with another artist or sound in mind.”
While Stewart grew up in the realm of punk-rock and hardcore music, his newfound love and appreciation for modern pop is very apparent in this track. Versatility isn't for everyone, but Ben is showing plenty with Congrats. Taking elements of quintessential pop songs and putting his very own spin on them, “Overthink” is a delightful track for easy listening.
Standing out as the highlight of this track is Stewart and his incredible vocal ability that takes on many tones in just one track. Most impressively is the bridge of “Overthink” displays a soft spoken sultry approach that gives the track many more layers in depth.
Congrats was born from what Stewart refers to as a self-awakening. After growing up a fan of punk, rock and hardcore, he found his tastes broadened as he matured; he began to fall in love with modern pop, hip-hop, and the big studio sounds that accompanied both.
Soon his skillset had completely re-developed from everything he’d learned in his already successful career as a DIY indie rocker, as this new approach opened up a world of possibilities. The result has been two soaring early singles, with an EP set to follow next month via new label partner and Australian indie stalwarts Dew Process – a prospect that Stewart is clearly primed for.
We can’t wait to see what he has in store next.
