Massive indie-pop sounds from Violet Daze's debut single, 'Across The Bay'

In 2021, Australia will be introduced to the incredible indie pop sound of Violet Daze, who unveils her debut single ‘Across The Bay’ today on all major platforms.

Originating from the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the blossoming singer-songwriter has become increasingly known in music circles for her beautiful soundscapes, evoking comparisons to the likes of Maggie Rogers, Daughter and CHVRCHES.

After spending the better part of three years honing her songwriting skills, her first taster of things to come in upbeat pop-rock jam in ‘Across The Bay’, with it’s soaring hook, shining guitar embellishments and a groove that makes you feel like you are driving on a dusty track near the beach, as the tropical sun sets behind you.

Despite it’s positive sound, Violet Daze admits it was based on a very personal, and painful, experience: ‘the track was inspired by a break-up and revisiting all of the places that we used to go together. I started wondering if he was doing the same, which causes you to wonder what their experience of the break-up is like and whether it is as significant or as transformative as yours.

‘I was visiting a place by the ocean in the Sunny Coast which is where the lines of the first verse came to me. I thought I had seen him but it was my imagination playing tricks on me.

This song carries a message that most people can relate to. I want my audience to hear this song and not feel alone, whether they are in the midst of a breakup or in the aftermath of one where they are going through... it takes courage to delve into that process and come out the other side.’

Despite it’s more melancholic lyrics, there is no denying the positive upbeat style of the instrumentation, which after the year of 2020 will be a welcome song for many on their listening playlists.

‘This song is a summer track’ Violet explains. ‘[It’s] the perfect road trip/adventure song and I want it to make people want to go out, explore and make the most of whatever season of life they're in. In the most painful season of my life, when I was writing this song, I experienced the most genuine joy with the right people around me. Life is short.’

Check out her debut single below, and get lost in the summer vibes!