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Photo – Lachlan Douglas
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ANTHONY FORREST
New single
‘HARD TIMES’
Out Now
“Focused on a different kind of groove to Kingfisha, Forrest is exploring a soul-bass tip that’s sprinkled in electronic production that emphasises his ethereal vocals that are imbued with a spiritual quality.” –SCENESTR
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“You’ll know Anthony Forrest via his role as frontman and songwriter for the much-loved Brisbane reggae/dub outfit Kingfisha. Anthony is doing his solo artist thing this time around and spinning a different kinda groove. Something that’s more on the old Soul electro tip, and it doesn’t disappoint.” – 4ZZZ
“Easily one of the most unmistakable voices in the Australian roots scene, Anthony Forrest’s smooth as silk vocal and knack for creating ridiculously catchy dub-fused melodies returns to the fold with ‘Get There’. The bounce, bubble and flow that Kingfisha fans have been missing since their departure is back in full force with Anthony’s latest efforts.” – POINT MUSIC NEWS
“Renowned as the frontman and guitarist of Brisbane’s breakthrough reggae/dub group Kingfisha, Deepest Love is Forrest’s first solo release. Flirting the line across genres, with hip-hop undertones, rolling electronica melodies, and Forrest’s silky-smooth vocals, the electro soul track with nods to 90’s producer J Dilla, and a down tempo Fat Freddy’s Drop is a new and exciting direction for the renowned vocalist.” – HI FI WAY
“The bass-heavy track begins with Anthony’s smooth vocals over a simple yet groovy r&b-type beat. The blend of synths with the soothing, soulful nature of the track is quite interesting. It almost feels like it shouldn’t work, but it definitely does! The electronics add an additional color that makes “Deepest Love” more vibrant and alluring.” – SINUSOIDALMUSIC
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Brisbane/Meanjin artist Anthony Forrest has dropped his latest single, breathing new life into Baby Huey & The Babysitters’ classic ‘Hard Times’. With his unique blend of soul, bass and electro sound, Forrest delivers a one-of-a-kind rendition that pays homage to the original while adding a fresh and captivating twist.
ANTHONY FORREST ‘HARD TIMES’
OUT NOW on SPOTIFY – APPLEMUSIC & MORE
Speaking about the release Forrest said, “Hard Times is one of my all-time favourite soul tunes from a super underrated singer Baby Huey that unfortunately passed away before he could perform this incredible album. It’s simplicity and beautiful vocal arrangements drew me in, inspiring me to create my own interpretation in the studio using drum machines, synths, samplers and vocals…”
Forrest has been a prominent figure in the Australian music scene for many years, garnering a reputation as a formidable singer and songwriter for reggae/dub act Kingfisha who won Triple J Unearthed Roots and a Queensland Music Award, touring the world extensively over a 10 year period. Forrest was recently shortlisted in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition for his solo work.
Anthony Forrest’s previous release ‘Get There’ was added to rotation on Double J and saw airplay on soul radio and playlists around Australia and overseas.
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