Sunshine Coast breakout indie BFFs Betty Taylor have released highly-anticipated debut EP, ‘Young Dumb Immature’ today through Hello Gardener.
Known for their heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows, their new EP marks a significant milestone in Betty Taylor‘s rapidly growing career.
‘Young Dumb Immature’ is a collection of personal stories wrapped in catchy indie hooks, dreamy guitar riffs, and raw emotion. Described by frontwoman Sophie Patrick as “music for feeling all your big feelings”, the EP is a somewhat of a diary capturing moments of love, heartbreak, and personal growth.
“It’s full of all the things I wanted to say to people but never could directly,” says Patrick. “The person I am today is proud of being so vulnerable and grateful for having the space to write freely, without expectations.”
The EP features 7 tracks, each reflecting a different chapter of Patrick’s life. Songs like Stallin’ and Can’t Get Enough explore the highs and lows of crushes and daydreams, while Young Dumb Immature, Glitter, and Hollow delve into real-life experiences and relationships. Gaslighter stands out as an anthem for anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of manipulation, blending personal stories with a universal theme of standing up for oneself.
Playing their first gig at a backyard party band just over two years ago, Betty Taylor has quickly won over audiences across Australia. Their debut single Stallin’ produced by the renowned Aidan Hogg (G Flip, Jaguar Jonze), premiered on Triple J and has already surpassed 400,000 streams. Follow-up singles Glitter, Can’t Get Enough and Young Dumb Immature further solidified their place in Australia’s indie scene, earning them widespread airplay and a growing fan base and now close to 2 million streams.
Betty Taylor’s rise in the music world was further bolstered by joining WME, a prestigious global agency, in 2023. Their live shows, known for their charm and energy, have seen them share stages with girl in red, The Rubens, Teenage Dads, Boy and Bear, The Buoys and more recently touring the UK and Europe with The Grogans. They’ve also made their mark at major festivals like Groovin the Moo, Big Pineapple Festival, and NYE On The Hill.
‘Young Dumb Immature’ is not just a debut but a personal triumph for Sophie Patrick and the band. “The title track ‘Young Dumb Immature’ feels like a metaphor for the growth of the band and within myself,” Patrick says. “It’s also the first song I ever performed publicly, so it feels right having it as the title track”.
Working with Aidan Hogg has been a transformative experience for the band, as Patrick explains: “Aidan made us feel at home in the studio. He made the environment fun and relaxed, and over time, we went from just tracking songs to writing in the room. His understanding of my musical influences made the writing process so inspiring”.
The release of ‘Young Dumb Immature’ will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the complexities of young love, personal growth, or the simple joys and frustrations of being human.
Betty Taylor
‘Young Dumb Immature’ – EP Tour
Thursday December 12 – Workers Club, Melbourne
Friday December 13 – Low 302, Sydney
Saturday December 14 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Thanks to Hello Gardner
