Reflecting on the hometown you can't escape, EGOISM tackles tough feelings of being trapped in a place they love in their new single, "Sydney." Band member Scout Eastment sheds light on the story behind the track, stating, "All my friends keep moving away. They move interstate or overseas, and it’s almost always for the same reason. Sydney is so expensive; I may as well live in London/LA/Berlin. And I want to be mad or disappointed but often feel the same. I think maybe I should live somewhere else sometimes, everyone else has done it. But I’m stuck. I love Sydney, but I also feel trapped by it. My family lives here, my band lives here, and my (remaining) friends."
Written and recorded by members Scout Eastment, Olive Rush, and Adam Holmes, "Sydney" serves as the EGOISM's first single in 2 years, showcasing a delicious blend of indie, dreamo, and bedroom pop. The laid-back track exudes an essence of chill, featuring mellow vocals, shuffling beats, and serene guitar riffs. Between the easygoing melodies and moody lyrics, "Sydney" is equal parts nostalgic and conflicted, torn between the feeling of needing to leave a place you love and wanting to stay for the good memories. It's the perfect track for those feeling the same inner turmoil.
Formed in 2015, EGOISM are a three-piece dream pop band hailing from Sydney, Australia. They were originally known as Ego, later changing their name to EGOISM in 2016. Initially a band of four, EGOISM has gone through many lineup changes, settling on the one they have now. The group currently consists of members Scout Eastment, Olive Rush, and Adam Holmes, serving as EGOISM's official lineup since 2022. Achieving much since their 2015 debut, EGOISM were announced as one of 16 recipients of triple j Unearthed's Level Up Grants in 2020 and have supported live acts like Last Dinosaurs, Flyying Colours, and Pinkish Blu.
Written By Cheyenne Johnson
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