Follow the ups and downs with emo-punks Bukowski's new single, 'elevator song'

Melbourne-based emo-punk quartet Bukowski have just returned with their latest dignified offering ‘elevator song’ – produced, mixed, and mastered by Jack Newlyn (Paradise Club, Stuck Out).

The track begins with palliative drums and sedative guitars, while the verses are guided by the melancholic vocals of James “Bassy” Karagiozis. Taking cues from influences Jimmy Eat World and Turnover, the song flows gracefully into a chorus filled with emotion and heart, before a brief repetition allows hypnotic layers of rich instrumentation and elegant harmonies, where the lyrics reflect on a collective mental conflict.

Bassy talks about the meaning behind ‘elevator song’:

“The main premise of this track is trying to understand things you learned whilst growing up. Different belief systems and views on things, battling those things that you can still see truths in while others you have a tough time grasping. Questioning whether something is right but getting stuck because if one thing you learn is right, does that mean everything could possibly be right? This sets the doubt and fear that grows within my mind.”

To support this release, the band will play a run of shows in Geelong and Bendigo with Melbourne alternative-rock band Catholic Guilt and fellow counterparts Bad Juju. This continues on from traversing the East-Coast of Australia, playing multiple sold-out headline shows, and sharing stages with the likes of Stand Atlantic, Say Anything (USA), Deaf Havana (UK) and Knuckle Puck (USA).

Previous singles have been supported by the likes of Spotify, triple j, triple j Unearthed, 3RRR, 4ZZZ and Radio Adelaide. The band have also received online praise from Hysteria Mag, Born Yesterday Music, Alternative Press (USA), Depth Magazine and Kill Your Stereo.

In the coming weeks Bukowski will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘elevator song’.