Premiere: Stream Simon Mackintosh's New Single 'I'm In Love'

Based in central-western New South Wales, Simon Mackintosh is a beacon for those creatives who never give up on their music dreams.

A musician, singer-songwriter who has been writing songs since he was 18, Simon's approach to making music is inspired by a deep belief in life and all its potential, as well as trying to understand the contradictory nature of humanity.

Now in his early 50s, and living in Coonabarabran, Mackintosh has recorded two albums: 'On The Road To Find Out' and 'The Flying Zuchinni Brothers' (the latter, a collaboration with Andy Lowe).

With his influences echoing his youth: Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, U2, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, The Eagles; Simon's latest endeavour is an EP project titled 'Prison Cell' that drops tomorrow (17 April), a collection of songs showcasing his pop-rock-folk-blues stylings.

The lead single is the jaunty, upbeat 'I'm In Love', "a song about the roller-coaster ride of being in love".

A pop-rock number layered in funky feels, 'I'm In Love' is infused with bright, voluminous tones, the type of rhythm that connects swinging hips with shoulder shimmies.

It's optimistic, sanguine music that fills the soul with joy, a snippet of escapism that also allows hope to flourish, a reminder of the power of music in shaping constructive attitudes.

"'I'm In Love' is a song about the roller-coaster ride of being in love. . . the dream, the joy and the illusions," Simon says.

Ahead of the song's release tomorrow (17 April) on the 'Prison Cell' EP, today scenestr is delighted to premiere 'I'm In Love'. Enjoy.

Simon Mackintosh · I'm in Love

"The chorus came first for this song, as an expression of the wondrous feeling of connection with another person or perceived possibilities – and then the realities and contradictions of trying to sustain that feeling as the perceived possibilities disintegrate, producing a feeling of loss and let down. . . like a mirage in a desert."

Looking ahead, Simon plans to tour across regional New South Wales and wider Australia in the coming months, bringing his music to audiences seeking authenticity, connection, and meaningful songwriting.

"As a live song, 'I'm In Love' has always been a dance and sing-along favourite. We would start the song as a harmonised a cappella and then launch into the song.

"Here Dean Kerr from Chelsea Studios transformed the song with some very skilled and intuitive session musicians along with his own sublime guitar work."