June 29, 2019
Following on from the release of their critically praised new single ‘It’s Not Enough’, Sydney-based indie-rock quartet Sinclaire have just unveiled their emotively-driven debut EP ‘Now I’m Ready To Start’ – produced by Stevie Knight (The Dead Love, Yours Truly, Stand Atlantic) and mixed by Adrian Breakspear(Gang of Youths, Boy & Bear, Triple One).
‘Now I’m Ready To Start’ is five fervent tracks that give a solid nod to modern indie-rock heroes Gang of Youths and City Calm Down, while also drawing inspiration from the 90’s and 00’s era, reminiscent of panjandrums The National, Phoenix and Frightened Rabbit. The record boasts slick production and an impressive level of song writing maturity rarely seen in bands in their infancy.
Front man Michael Cross describes the creative process behind ‘Now I’m Ready To Start’:
“The EP is almost like an open book of my mistakes, insecurities and negative personality traits. I’ve always been one to hide my emotions and carry my own burdens rather than share them with my friends & family. Eventually, it came to a point where I knew I was becoming overwhelmed but, rather than talk about my problems I chose to jump in the deep-end and bare my reality to everyone. Each song talks about a different part of my life.
From relationships to my self-destructive tendencies – nothing was held back. To feel pleasure from such a painful process was almost masochistic. I think writing this EP marked a turning point in my life and I really hope that others who struggle to be open with their emotions can see how showing feeling is not a form of weakness but rather an essential part of being human”.
The two already released tracks ‘Headspace’, ‘Torn In Two’ and current single ‘It’s Not Enough’ have been strongly supported by the likes of Australian radio stations tripleJ Unearthed, FBi, 3RRR, 4ZZZ and Radio Adelaide. The tracks were also featured via blogs and tastemakers Pilerats, Don’t Bore Us, Wall of Sound, Savage Thrills, Life Without Andy and Little Indie Blogs.
‘Now I’m Ready To Start’ is available worldwide now
praise for ‘IT’S NOT ENOUGH’
“It’s got a darker energy breaking out of a crisp pop shell”. – 4/5 stars
– Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)
“Filled with a larger than life rhythm section, Sinclaire has perfected synchronicity between uplifting vocals, humming guitars and a driving percussion backbeat”.
– Savage Thrills (AUS)
“The song, which is driven by a relentless rhythm section and atmospheric guitars, allows vocalist Michael Cross to soar in ways that we haven’t heard on previous singles and has got us super excited for their debut EP”.
– Life Without Andy (AUS)
SINCLAIRE
‘NOW I’M READY TO START’ TOUR
THU AUG 1 | GREASER, BRISBANE QLD
SAT AUG 3 | THE CHIPPO HOTEL, SYDNEY NSW
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