Heavily influenced by Green Day – think 'When I Come Around' – Alaina return with new single 'Earth Means Dirt'.
Part of Brisbane's punk, alternative scene for more than the past year, Alaina continue to build momentum. The band consists of mastermind/ funny guy Ryan Valley (vocals, guitar), spirited/ guitar goblin Sam Reynolds (guitar, vocals), the ever dynamic and energetic Dale Litster (bass), and Ty Williams the drummer that truly ties everything together.
"'Earth Means Dirt' started as a kind of parody to other 'pop punk' styled songs," drummer Ty Williams explains. "But over a few months, it grew into something with a little more depth and heart that each of us connected with in our own ways.
"We tried to capture something that sounded a bit like looking into a mirror – if that were to have a sound. Something reflective that highlights someone's imperfections or secrets that are masked by a facade.
"With that in our minds, we shaped the song into a happy and fun tune, but kept a bleak undertone that reminds us that everything we do in life is taking place on a massive pile of dirt."
scenestr is thrilled to premiere Alaina's debut music video to accompany the release of 'Earth Means Dirt' (which is released commercially tomorrow - 27 September). Enjoy.
"Julien Rendina and his team were a massive help with the video," adds Ty, "they really went above and beyond.
"Julien took all of our initial ideas and ran with them to create his own narrative based on his interpretation of the song.
"In the video we get to see how day-to-day pressures impact our characters psyche and the negative effect it has on him and the people around him.
"Despite the song being somewhat happy, we don't get a happy resolution at the end of the story, because sometimes there just isn't one."
