HOLiDAY Unleashes Dreamy New Single "Lover"
The ambitiously creative alt-rock indie pop group HOLiDAY have just released their new single, “Lover”. Formerly a dynamic trio from three separate corners of the globe, serendipitously meeting in the creative vortex of Byron Bay, the band has recently expanded and now resides in tranquil Tasmania. Hard at work defining their sound, HOLiDAY's influences are a mix of alt-rock royalty; Wolf Alice, London Grammar, Foals, Sam Fender, Florence + The Machine.
Following the release of their debut single “Next Best Friend”, “Lover” gives us a second glance at their upcoming debut EP *In Holiday, set for release in April 2023, showcasing their self-produced talents and recent endeavours with ARIA Award-winning Producer Adrian Breakspear (Gang Of Youths, Amy Shark, Clews etc.). HOLiDAY aligns with a resonance of anthemic artists of recent times, romantically referenced as ‘the lovechild of Florence Welch and Foals’, unapologetically merging gritty alternative rock with heartfelt indie pop. The self-produced ‘Lover’ leans into this territory and was finalised by the polished mix of Adrian’s handy work.
“Lover” is a melancholy love song that begins with beautifully intimate vocals from MegHitchcock but then drops into this suspenseful but fluid-rock groove. There’s a feeling of maturity and earnestness in the song that has been a natural part of the song’s evolution, which was initially quite a simple pop song. There are elements in the production, the way that the drums and guitars were recorded, lending inspiration from Kings Of Leon’s - ‘Closer’.
The film clip is based on the notion that “Lover” was written as a ‘love letter to Eros (Cupid)’, “So we thought to ourselves - who better to play the lead role than our good friend Tommy Franklin, who is literally the embodiment of unconditional love!” Remember Tommy? The freestyling-cult hero-dancer guy who got famous for randomly dancing on the street - then became a household name through spreading his happiness as a finalist in Australia's Got Talent. “Salty rain” you know the one and only! Anyhow, after flying Tommy down to Tassie for a weekend of power, what followed was nothing short of sensational.
Set at the Tasmanian National Park beach of West Head, Narawntapu and Launceston’s renowned Princess Theatre, the production leans into these scenic locations’ prominent beauty to help tell the tale. This, combined with a cracking pair of handmade angel wings, a chance finding of a flamboyant 80s wedding dress, and surprise access to a rotating stage, magic happens! The whole film clip was self-produced by HOLiDAY, from the direction and scripting to the filming and editing via band members. Directed by Meg, produced by Jesse and filmed and edited by Director Of Photography Jade Higgs (HOLiDAY’s drummer) and his partner Eden Wilday - who just so happen to be amazing film-makers.
HOLiDAY continues to build on sounds that came before, and the band stands out for its creative drive to bring innovation to their music. The charming combination of female and male vocals lands the band in the realm of other joint lead vocal groups, receiving recent praise for festival appearances as “a modern-day Fleetwood Mac with hints of The XX (Damian Costin, Live Nation).
Good things to come for Tassie Band HOLiDAY in 2023!!
