Almost two decades since they last released new music, Aussie indie legends Motor Ace return to the spotlight with the jangly, infectious single 'Knock Knock'.
Originally conceived between Motor Ace's 2001 debut full-length 'Five Star Laundry' and the follow up, 2002's 'Shoot This', 'Knock Knock' features guest vocals from Icehouse's Paul Gildea."It's an idea that was kicking around back in the day, but we never got around to finishing it," begins guitarist Pat Robertson.
"We'd always loved the sound, but it was written between the first and second records and didn't really fit with what we were aiming for on the second. Probably should have finished it then!"
The accompanying video for 'Knock Knock' offers fans a fly-on-the-wall peek behind Motor Ace's 2019 Five Star Reunion tour.
"Coming back after 15 years away and receiving such a huge reaction at our shows was really humbling," adds Pat.
"It was a lightning rod for a new creative venture with the band. We wanted to capture the spirit of 'Five Star Laundry', which in retrospect we all feel had an energy and simplicity that was never fully explored.
"The process of recording was extremely straight forward – no rehearsals. We wanted to capture the essence of the band without overthinking every aspect of production – less talking, more playing.
"Sonically the track is up there with my favourite Motor Ace tunes yet."
The band embark on their 'Five Star Laundry' 20th anniversary tour in June.
Motor Ace 2022 Tour Dates
Fri 10 Jun - Freo.Social (Fremantle)Sat 11 Jun - Badlands (Perth)
Thu 16 Jun - The Triffid (Brisbane)
Fri 17 Jun - The Factory Theatre (Sydney)
Sat 18 Jun - The Cambridge Hotel (Newcastle)
Thu 23 Jun - The Gov (Adelaide)
Fri 24 Jun - 170 Russell (Melbourne)
