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Photo by: Asia Kwin

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Praise for DANIEL TRAKELL

“Most often accompanied by his guitar and little else, a Daniel Trakell song is something worth drinking in deeply; the arrangements are gorgeous as are the stories you’ll find within.” Happy Mag

“haunting, melancholic isolation and just off-centre obscurity” Rolling Stone Australia

“Waves offers a captivating sonic experience that’s not to be missed.” Last Day Deaf

“Oasis meets Tobias Jesso Jr.” GBH Music Magazine

“This is one of those delicate folky songs whose beauty might just pass you by if you’re not paying attention. (…), on an early morning where I was a little more focused and receptive, it swept me away.” Sounds Of Oz on ‘Waves’

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Supreme indie-folk story teller Daniel Trakell shares his sophomore album ‘Into the Blue’. The 10 track album is a sweeping exploration of the nuances of life, parcelled in his unique brand of loveable indie-folk. Driven by a core of heartfelt lyrics that are both personal and universal, Daniel Trakell distils the nuanced bitter-sweet moments of existence.

“Into The Blue means to go into the unknown, or leave without a trace which I really liked as a common theme in my songwriting seems to be escaping.” Daniel Trakell

The quietness and encompassing calm of nature is palpable in this body of work having been recorded between an old church hall that sits in Mollongghip – a farming community 20 Minutes from Ballarat and Aviary studios in Abbotsford with a full band. Recorded, produced and mixed by the talented Josh Barber (Gretta Ray, Gotye, and Archie Roach), it was then mastered by multi-Grammy, Libera, Fryderyk, & JUNO nominated, ADISQ & SOCAN winning engineer, Shawn Hatfield of AudibleOddities.

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Photo by: Asia Kwin

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Throughout the album Trakell weaves his perceived tapestry of existence, exploring motifs like his affinity to water and the vastness of the ocean (‘Waves’, ‘Second Time Around’), funerals and processions (‘When the Lights Go Down’, ‘Words of the Saviour’) and cataclysmic world-ending events from both the perspective of those saved and those left behind (‘Out Of Time’, ‘Into the Blue’).

A common theme throughout the album is the formation and dissolution of relationships – similar to the constant permeability and statelessness of a body of water. Whether between loved ones, nature or the relationship between self and society. Daniel Trakell explores this through topics of isolation, regret, hope and love, providing listeners with a lens to view their place in the world.

Trakell showcases his refined style and instrumentation with his unique double-tracked vocals and harmonious mix of gentle percussive elements (tambourine, drums) and more melodic additions (harmonica, electric guitar) that draws draws inspiration from the likes of 60s-era folk, songs by artists like Townes Van Zandt, Jackson C Frank and Bob Dylan.  His gentle, emotive sound lies in a similar vein to artists like early Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes and Elliott Smith.

Signed to Swedish based record label Dumont Dumont, Trakell’s loveable brand of  indie/folk-rock with 70s piano-pop influences has captured the attention of both Australian and international audiences. His repertoire includes break-out single ‘Wisdom/Boredom’ (775k streams) and previous singles picked up for use in hit American TV shows like Locke and Key (Netflix), The Walker (The CW), A Million Little Things (ABC)  and Better Things (FX).

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ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Sunday, December 3rd – Lulie Tavern, Melbourne VIC, w/Jimmy Stanfield

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Listen HERE

Art by: Asia Kwin

OUT OF THE BLUE
Track List

Still
Out Of Time
Into The Blue
Words of the Saviour
Waves
Folk Song #2
When The Lights Go Down
Second TIme Around
Never Satisfied
I’ll Watch Over You

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Photo by: Asia Kwin

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Follow DANIEL TRAKELL
Official Website – triple j Unearthed
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AMNPLIFY – DB