Sydney punks Clay J Gladstone find 'Balance' with latest release.

Sydney-based punk rock group, Clay J Gladstone dig deep and find ‘Balance’ with the latest single, that is a mix of Strokes-like lo-fi, dance beats, and cheeky nods to My Chemical Romance. It’s a frenetic, catchy as-fuck release from their upcoming debut EP, titled ‘Dead Friends’ (produced and mixed by Daniel Antix at DefWolf Studios (Pist Idiots, SCABZ) )

Featuring infectious guitars, imposing drums, and a spirited melody delivered by frontman Clay J, the track flirts with intensity before launching a full-sized thunderous chorus complete with colossal instrumentation and gritty vocals.

Channelling an unlikely mix of influences (The Strokes, Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance), the band’s chemistry is accentuated in an engrossing bridge capped by a guitar solo, which then leads into a vigorous finale. The song’s lyrics highlight an honest message about life’s difficulties.

Clay talks about the meaning behind ‘Balance’:

“I wrote this song for our guitarist, Johnny. It’s about struggling to find balance in life, and how the grass is always greener until you get there. It deals with anxiety, depression and drug addiction.”

Previous single ‘Sorry’ was supported by the likes of triple j, triple j Unearthed, 3RRR, and Idobe Radio (USA). The track also received online support from Heavy Mag, Happy Mag and The Underground Stage.

Clay J Gladstone are an enthusiastic dynamism in the Sydney punk rock scene, consisting of former and current members of Buried In Verona, Resist The Thought and Caulfield. Since their inception, they have traversed the East-Coast of Australia, playing multiple sold-out shows at bars and all ages events.

In the coming weeks, Clay J Gladstone will reveal an accompanying visualizer for ‘Balance’.