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‘GO EASY’
CEDARSMOKE’s
latest release tells the story
of a call for compassion
– Out March 31
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Previous Support for CEDARSMOKE
“my fave yet from cedarsmoke. it feels carefree and loved up and the sweetness never feels overplayed!” 4 / 5 stars (Declan Byrne, Triple J)
“Supremely loveable tune here and love that vocal. Its making me feel like its summer in this Arctic snap im in. Thanks Cedarsmoke!” 4 / 5 stars (Gemma Pike, Triple J)
“They’re a band that put storytelling at the forefront” (theMusic)
“It’s a glorious pastiche of popular culture references.” (AU Review)
“Brisbane band Cedarsmoke are quickly emerging as forerunners to the next batch of great indie music Australia produces.” (Scenestr)
“It’s the power to generate such vivid landscapes of longing, loss, frustration and doubt that makes Cedarsmoke one of the most relatable bands going.” (Hysteria Mag)
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In a world that grows increasingly fast-paced and self-absorbed, Cedarsmoke is here with a new track to remind us to ‘Go Easy’ on March 31. The Brisbane-based band is back with new track ‘Go Easy’, an epic folk-rock ballad with a literary twist, showcasing the narrative-driven lyrical style of frontman and singer-songwriter Jon Cloumassis.
In the band’s signature storytelling style, each verse of ‘Go Easy’ explores a single, familiar literary character facing a seemingly impossible challenge. Cloumassis artfully winds their stories together with a common thread, some subtle wit, and just a little humour, which speaks to the dual need for grit and compassion.
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Their stories are carried along by folksy acoustic guitar, pedal steel and piano, and Cloumassis is joined between verses by guest vocalists Amber Rose and Cam Smith (who also contributes drums). The resultant singalong chorus adds levity to the introspective track, and encourages the listener to be gentle, both with themselves and others.
Cloumassis’ distinctive vocals and capacity for charming metaphors makes comparisons with crooners Leonard Cohen and Augie March easy to draw. The bittersweet narrative of ‘Go Easy’ leaves listeners with a lingering sense of both sadness and hope, making the track particularly reminiscent of a roots-inspired Nick Cave ballad.
‘Go Easy’ joins an impressive back catalogue of releases, with the band releasing four EPs and one full-length album since 2016. Their 2021 album, ‘Into the Wild World’ was met with wide-spread praise and the band has seen ongoing support from theMusic, AU Review, AAA Backstage, Hysteria Mag, Scenestr, Music Is My Muse, Local Band Smokeout, Triple J Unearthed and more.
Take some time and pressure out of your day to ‘Go Easy’ with Cedarsmoke, released March 31 on all major streaming platforms.
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AMNPLIFY – DB
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