With their 2020 world tour plans put on ice WHARVES found themselves going through a cathartic process to improve their songwriting and recording. Matt, Mike, Scott and Fraser created a DIY studio deep in the bowels of a huge borrowed industrial shed in Ballina and much experimentation, fun and hard work was had over the months that followed.
“Think Straight” out Friday the 13th of November, is the first track to come out of this experiment, recorded and produced entirely by the band. It is a dark indie pop track with ethereal layered production and an otherworldly vibe underpinned by a driving danceable beat.
Lead singer Matt says “Think Straight is about fumbling your way through life making every wrong turn and mistake and hopefully learning in the process. It’s the first time we’ve ever done the whole recording process ourselves. It’s been so good believing in our abilities and vision and seeing it through to the final stage.”
The track is accompanied by an amazing music video starring ‘Chevy’ a beautiful 7 year old Staffy who was recently rescued by bass player Scott Finch. Scott says, “Chevy was to be fostered by him and his partner but a day in they knew that he had found his forever home”. The video shows a day in the life of Chevy and was shot and edited by Scott. It will also be released on Friday 13 November.
“Think Straight” is the first single from the band’s upcoming sophomore EP to be released in 2021.
WHARVES will be premiering the track live with an online stream from the legendary Howl and Moan Records of Byron Bay on the night before the release and will then be celebrating on release night with their fans with a fun online dinner party.
They are also stoked to announce their return to the stage proper with a full live show on 21 November 2020 at BBZ Bazaar Burleigh Heads supported by top new bands Local Safari and Chutney.