theradiomusicola : PRESS RELEASE

As the first music release from Melbourne-based artist and producer THERADIOMUSICOLA, ‘Cos We’re Girls’ arrives with excitement and enthusiasm driving each tempo and hook, backed up by some incredibly slick production.  Born from a love of powered up pop and rock music, the first single from the artist gives the audience an insight into the wide bed of influences that drives this project. 

 

‘Cos We’re Girls’ is a fun first step forward from the prolific Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and artist, while also creating an air of mystery and intrigue around him and what is to come. Firstly, listeners will hear the female vocalist on the track; a presence that remains unidentified but is nonetheless the charismatic heart of the track. 

 

"... I just want to acknowledge the incredible vocal performances on this track. It was a total blast in the studio working with this Australian based singer! We were both so "intune" with the track, that the vocals went down in record time - and there's lots of them. This singer is an Artist in her own right and has chosen to stay anonymous at this point. This may change in the future as we are still collaborating. In the meantime just enjoy that vocal delivery!" THERADIOMUSICOLA

 

Recorded between Melbourne’s SCREAM LOUDER Studio & THERADIOMUSICOLASTUDIO with musician/producer Reggie Bowman (Southern Sons), and then mixed by engineer/producer Ricki Rae (Taxiride) at LIGHTHOUSE Studios, the track was one THERADIOMUSICOLA describes as “a labour of love”. 

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The song itself, written from a female’s perspective, is at its core about empowerment and breaking down stereotypes and social barriers that young people often experience. In this context, the track details a strained young relationship where ultimately, the female protagonist is able to take her power back.

 

“It definitely took a long while to complete, but I’m glad I didn’t rush it.  While all the parts and tracking went down pretty quickly, it was the editing and arranging that took most time - as well as going through hundreds and hundreds of sounds usually late at night, just to find one that would only happen once in the whole song! Using some amazing people also really transformed the look and sound of the finished track as well. I thought the track was pretty strong when I wrote it, but it was upon hearing what longtime friend, mentor and music collaborator Reggie Bowman delivered guitar wise, that I knew I had to finish it.” THERADIOMUSICOLA

 

Working with videographer David Mijahlov on the visuals for ‘Cos We’re Girls’, THERADIOMUSICOLA realised that his idea for the story behind the song was being interpreted and fleshed out in ways he didn’t even anticipate would be possible.

 

“I watched it a couple of times and showed it to one other person.  While I was watching it, it dawned on me that David’s concept had brought another dimension to the visual side, that I could never have brought to the table,  [and it was] one that I nearly bailed on. Add to that, except for one frame, David’s first edit was unchanged and is the video that was released!” THERADIOMUSICOLA

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THERADIOMUSICOLA has had a long and successful career in the Australian pop and rock scene, inspired by the likes of Max Martin, Kate Bush, The Strokes and Radiohead - all speaking to his diverse love for music. Having performed with a number of Australia’s premier vocalists including Bonnie Anderson and Rhys Tolhurst, the musician has also co-written songs for a wide range of Australian artists, spanning genres including pop, indie, rock and acoustic rock.

 

‘Cos We’re Girls’ is his first release as a solo artist and an exciting taste of what is still to come!