Brisbane indie artist, Hope D's newest single 'Hate Goodbyes' is another chapter showcasing the singer-songwriter's ability to produce searingly good, emotive rock-pop burners.
It begins with sensitive, delicate pop sensibilities before it explodes into bruised yet energetic, shiny alternative rock, Hope laying it all on the line with vocals that ache with passion, the lyrics painting a painful portrait about a failed relationship that neither lover can abandon."I wrote 'Hate Goodbyes' in 2018 about a relationship that was constantly ending and starting again," the 2020 Carol Lloyd Award winner shares.
"It was difficult to come to the realisation that we shouldn't be together and just call it off completely, but the thought of that final goodbye was so unbearable that we continuously kept the relationship going after it would end.
"I would come to terms with the reality that we were only together because it was painful not to be, which caused spirals, emotional shut-offs, and yet again another breakup."
Twelve months on from releasing her debut EP 'Cash Only', Hope and her band will embark on their biggest headline tour to date with a run of seven shows in April-May taking in Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast.
"SO EXCITED to be hitting these beautiful places in April/ May to celebrate 'Hate Goodbyes' being out in the world," Hope says.
"The band and I are so excited to be playing with absolute BEAUTIES Noah Dillon [except Adelaide] and Platonic Sex, it's going to be the best.
"Thank you for the love on the track so far. It's a song that means a lot to me and I hope it makes you comforted if you have experienced/ are experiencing a pain in the chest – I appreciate you all so much."
Tickets on sale now.
Hope D 2022 Tour Dates
Fri 8 Apr - The Factory Theatre (Sydney)Sat 9 Apr - Lion Arts Factory (Adelaide)
Fri 29 Apr - Altar (Hobart)
Fri 6 May - The Northern (Byron Bay)
Sat 7 May - The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
Fri 13 May - The Corner Hotel (Melbourne)
Fri 27 May - Miami Marketta (Gold Coast)
