An indie DIY musician with plenty of experience across multiple decades, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Sunset Blush returns with another slice of his self-described 'purpleslam' post-punk rock.
His bio cheekily states: 'If you've been in the wrong place at the right time, you would've seen Sunset Blush playing somewhere.'Ask Goyte or Angie Hart and both will declare their fandom for Sunset Blush's 'purpleslam' – music Sunset says is for 'your ears and soul'.
'Keep Me In Your Pocket' is the newest cut from Sunset Blush, an achingly solemn, dirge-like ballad.
Lo-fi, angular guitar picking drenched in gloomy yet bright tones is matched to raw, brittle, melancholic vocals (a coarse, morose-sounding Petty-Dylan hybrid) distilling introspective lyrics about the human need to support those you love during their vulnerable moments.
"This track was written about wanting to be there for someone when they need you; influenced by Prince and REM's soulful and reflective tracks," shares Sunset Blush.
The guitar lines throughout give life to the song's meandering tones, especially as the track nears its end with gleaming specks of hope to be heard in the melody.
While the drumming that kicks in mid-song – from Davy Porter (Jon Stevens, Al Slavik, Ross Wilson, 1927) – elevates the song's emotive pull with tender brushstrokes that build slowly maintaining the brooding feels.
With the song already released, scenestr is thrilled to premiere the song's music video today. Enjoy.
