Description
White Vinyl
A snapshot of a period of change, peace and contentment for Sowersby, Possum reflects a refreshed outlook for Sunbeam Sound Machine. Music that leans into the artist continuing to discover more about himself and his place (and ours) in the world, Possum is a striking effort that can offer an avenue for escape, or a moment for the listener to find comfort in.
Possum engages a new phase of creativity: marked by vibrancy and a desire to embrace new attitudes regarding his approach to music.12 tracks of pure confidence and energy channelled through shimmering synths, rich rhythms and guitar work that buoy Sowersby’s captivating vocals beautifully.
Recorded between the Australian bushfire tragedies and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sowersby’s songwriting lent itself to exploring themes where optimism and hope were never far from featuring, in amongst ideas of growth and change. Built around a core idea of fear vs love, Possum is Sunbeam Sound Machine’s journey of navigating the beauty and complexities of both.
Though the initial collection of material was written and recorded by Nick Sowersby, he opened himself up to collaboration, working with Melbourne producer John Lee over a number of months for a period of song deconstruction and rebuilding at Phaedra Studios.
Performed by Nick Sowersby, John Lee and Sophie Treloar.
Tracklist:
Side A:
Timing Is Everything 03:11
Mutual Life 03:54
Is It Possible? 03:21
Ceasefire 02:43
V 04:09
I Promise That I’ll Try To Give You All My Love 04:18
Side B:
Two Summers 03:23
Easy 04:01
Worst Kept Secret 03:05
Sunbeam Sound Machine feat. Poppongene – Songs About You (feat. Poppongene) 04:04
Paradise 03:46
Near Memory 04:00
