Boorloo/Perth-based indie-rock band King Ibis have just unveiled their cathartic single ‘=Cooling Embers – produced and mixed by Dave Parkin at Blackbird Studios (Spacey Jane, Sly Withers, Old Mervs).
Cooling Embers crafts a melodic melancholy, where Nadene Burchell‘s vocals soar with poignant grace, effortlessly gliding through the bittersweet sonic atmosphere. The resonant bass and swelling synths add richness, while the guitars propel the song into an immersive finale.
King Ibis talks about the inspiration behind Cooling Embers: “Cooling Embers began as a comment on the challenges of a long-term relationship losing its passion and spark, but the meaning changed for me after a conversation with our guitarist, Matt. He asked me if the song was about feeling disillusioned with pursuing a career as an artist. Since then, I have looked at it with fresh eyes and really resonate with the new meaning. Cooling Embers represents for me the moments of uncertainty but also the drive to continue finding the things that make me feel inspired and connected to the people I get the opportunity to share the experience with.”
Following their opening slot for Coldplay at Optus Stadium last year, King Ibis have just announced their first East Coast Tour, performing alongside acts such as Bootleg Rascal, Danté Knows, Chandler Jewels and Sophian. They have also previously shared the stage with notable Aussie acts such as Thelma Plum, Tash Sultana, Spacey Jane, Jebediah, Dulcie, Sly Withers and Dear Sunday.
Previous releases have been widely embraced by Spotify, triple j, triple j Unearthed, Backseat Mafia (UK/AUS), The Music, Pilerats, Australian Music Scene and Eat This Music. They’ve also seen support from Australian community radio stations such as FBi Radio, SYN Media, 4ZZZ, 2XX FM and RTR FM. Their previous release Watch My Mind Bend reached #5 on the AMRAP Regional Charts and Touch was nominated for a WAM ‘Song Of The Year‘ Award (2022).
KING IBIS
Upcoming Shows
THU 14 MAR | STRANDED BAR, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
SAT 16 MAR | THE LADY HAMPSHIRE, EORA/CAMPERDOWN, NSW
SUN 17 MAR | NORTH GONG HOTEL, DHARAWAL/WOLLONGONG, NSW
THU 21 MAR | EPSY BASEMENT, EUROE YROKE/ST KILDA, VIC
SAT 20 APR | MOJOS BAR, WALYALUP/FREMANTLE WA
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