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Brisbane’s Quarter Short, following on from her first single, ‘It Keeps’, and sophomore release, ‘Dreams Have Meaning’, goes all in on the release of her debut EP, ‘No Sense’, focusing on the third single ‘Feel The Answer’, which explores tense and quiet moments of a deteriorating relationship. ‘No Sense’ drops on Friday, December 12, but you can hear it first, premiering on The Point.

Sitting in the middle of the EP, ’Feel The Answer’ delves into the poignant realisation that a relationship is beginning to crumble and explores the uncomfortable silences and heaviness that understanding can bring. Quarter Short (Eloise McElroy) was inspired to write a more plaintive, reflective alternative to Paul Simon’s ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and the result leaves you yearning for closure.

‘It’s about the weakest moment in a relationship when you fear it may all fall apart. I saw how Paul Simon uses levity in his lyrics without seeming out of place. In this song it was “how about some vitamins, or how about some night cream”, as though they could solve all your problems’

‘No Sense’ is not a debut that feels like a debut. Quarter Short arrives with the confidence of an artist well into their career — lyrical imagery vivid and unforced, song structures layered and daring, delivery assured. These tracks play like seasoned third-album cuts, even as she introduces herself for the first time.

‘Feel The Answer’ is the EP’s emotional core, shifting between deep bass pulses, intricate beats and reverb-laced guitar, with piano so intimate you can almost hear the hammers breathe against the strings. Quarter Short channels shades of Kate Bush, Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Hayley Williams without ever slipping into imitation. Between its walls sit brilliantly quirky alt-pop moments — Beck-like in their playfulness, nodding to The Beatles’ experimental detours — but always distinctly her own. Multifaceted without ever overwhelming, No Sense is a whirlwind of self-awareness and acceptance, and one of the most compelling, hook-laced listens of 2025.

Taking inspiration from Hayley Williams’ solo work, as well as 90s influences from the song reflects feelings of emotional contemplation, with spacious background harmonies, well-crafted swells and a gentle vocal delivery of the story at the elemental forefront. Of working with producer Cameron Bower, she adds:

‘He really pushed the evolution of this song, and helped me find the freedom to re-write the ending. It’s difficult to leave behind your original, but so worth it to explore the story and it's incredible when you find someone who makes you feel comfortable venturing there.’

Blending Radiohead and The Smashing Pumpkins with the sonic landscape of Regina Spektor and Billie Eilish, ‘No Sense’ is an incredible first body of work from new artist Quarter Short, available 12th December on all streaming platforms.

You can hear ‘No Sense’ ahead of its release on streaming platforms, right now.