Sydney-based pop duo Foley have been on a dream run the last couple of years.
After 2023 showcases at SXSW Austin & Sydney and BIGSOUND, alongside tour supports with Remi Wolf, Tove Lo, Flight Facilities and BENEE, the pairing of Ash Wallace and Gabe Everett have redefined their chemistry, ushering in a new EP 'Like An Actress'.
The EP's lead single, 'Cinematic', was mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Nathan Dantzler (Sabrina Carpenter, Niall Horan) and mixed by acclaimed engineer Pedro Calloni (Chappell Roan, Alex Warren).
"We approached this EP with more organic instruments, so that the studio experience was more physical and band driven," Foley says.
"The live show is such a crucial part of the project, so we wanted to write the songs even more locked into the show, with live instruments and feel.
"A lot of them were written with live piano, acoustic guitar, and live drums which is a real change up for us. It really unlocked a new energy in the studio – and the songs have a joy in them that I think you can really hear."
Recorded on home turf in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with collaborator Josh Naley, 'Like An Actress' will appeal to fans of Caroline Polacheck, HAIM, and Sabrina Carpenter.
"Thematically it's built upon the topics we frequently chat about in our friendship: love, loss, exploration, identity," the duo says.
"Because it was written way more organically than previous records, the themes and lyrics feel more joined into the sonics of each track, rather than being a layer of emotion over the top. Everything feels very cohesive, dreamy and fluid which is a fun change!"
Foley will support fellow Kiwi artist Muroki at The Landsdowne Hotel (Sydney) 2 April and Wax Music Lounge (Melbourne) 4 April.
Here, Ash and Gabe let us inside their inner hopeless romantic, sharing five crazy things they've done for love. Bless!
Broke Into A Stadium
That's not just a lyric, I literally did that. I got completely overcome and hyped up on the potential of meeting my true love, and we climbed over the fence together into a private stadium.
When you get in that mindset that this might be 'the one', you'll do just about anything and every idea sounds like a good one.
Drove Five Hours Across Canada In A Sandstorm
It's a lonnnnnnng way and wild conditions, but made it safely and it was worth the journey!
Sometimes love is on the other side of the country and you just have to suck it up and take the long road over.
Made Homemade Hot Cross Buns
This sounds small, but it's a three-day event! Good things take time, and when you're presenting a potential love with a homemade treat it better be absolutely perfect or you're done.
Became A Full-Time Passenger Princess
Not even on purpose, but when I fell in love and the other person loved driving and road tripping so much, I became a full-time passenger princess without even flinching.
I am now in full command of the AUX and the snacks, and I have never looked back.
Moved In Together During Lockdown After Only Being Together Four Days
OK, admittedly this wasn't me it was a flatmate, but it deserves to be included!
Sometimes love completely overcomes you and you're faced with a decision like this – you HAVE to lean in and take the plunge. Love is a gamble baby!
