March 13, 2019
“Why does getting high, make us feel so low?” The central question permeating throughout ALLIPHA’s latest single, ‘FREAK INSIDE’ shows the songwriter delving into the highs and lows of a relationship and the thrills one can get from it – whether they be good or bad.
As her first entry for 2019, ALLIPHA has set a strong tone for an exciting year of new music ahead with ‘Freak Inside’ – a sign of her continued developed artistry and creative motivations. Recorded at Sydney’s Forbes Street Studios, ‘Freak Inside’ is a confident step forward for the young artist, who dropped her debut single ‘Minds on Fire’ just last year, drawing praise from Triple J Unearthed and blogs alike. As a live performer, ALLIPHA has been cutting her teeth alongside some of Melbourne’s best young artists; supporting Samsaruh in Melbourne last October gave music fans an inkling of the huge potential just waiting to burst in 2019. With this new single, ALLIPHA is at her most honest – with songwriting and lyricism stemming from experiences lived, ones many listeners can identify with. “I wrote the song about a rollercoaster of a relationship where we could get a type of high or thrill off of our insane arguments, and we would just feel exhausted and shit in the long run. I wrote this after a real doozy and the song is quite raw for the both of us.” ALLIPHA
Mixed and mastered by Callum Howell (Ocean Alley) and Adam Dempsey (Courtney Barnett, Jordie Lane) respectively, ‘Freak Inside’ is a step outside ALLIPHA’s normal sonic playground. Coming from a soul-deep background, ALLIPHA switched things up for ‘Freak Inside’, instead opting for a grittier, more rock-steeped approach.
The single, spurred on by a wave of indie pop-flecked guitar progressions and percussion, showcases ALLIPHA’s rich vocals and melodic strength. Exploring a strong developing dynamic with her band has also elevated ALLIPHA’s musical output, evolution you can hear as the song ramps up in energy and urgency.
PRAISE FOR ALLIPHA
“Breathy and sweet, feels like you stepped onto the internet from another era.”
Triple J Unearthed, Tommy Faith
“It’s jazzy and full of soul and your voice swims in and out, but with full control”
Triple J Unearthed, Claire Mooney
“An honest interpretation and a nice contemplation of an immense vocalist. With several mini-twists and turns, but keeping the eye on the main melody, ALLIPHA is all about the vocal elements and the undoubtful range.”
Where The Music Meets
Launching ‘Freak Inside’ in Melbourne this April, ALLIPHA will be debuting a brand new live show for her audience for the first time. A set that is not only going to serve as a perfect introduction to her artistry and her band, the ALLIPHA live experience is one that will demonstrate her diverse musical palette and bold approach to her craft. “I’m excited to share the single with the people that have connected with it and supported me, and have an experience together.” ALLIPHA
ALLIPHA ‘FREAK INSIDE’ LAUNCH SHOW
Thursday April 18th Gasometer Upstairs Melbourne
with KYE, FLOSS
Tickets Here
‘Freak Inside’ will be released Friday March 15th 2019