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MIKE O’DOWD
announces debut album
‘ONE LOVER LEAVES’
with the release of opening track
‘GAME OF LOVE’
Single Out August 25 | Debut Album Out September 29
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Support for Mike O’Dowd
‘Game Of Love’ First Play on Double J Tower of Song
“A lilting acoustic guitar and raspy vocals shape this troubadour who, through his music, shares his lived experiences.” (Scenestr)
“Mike O’Dowd shows wisdom and strength beyond his age through his soft vocal and dynamic arrangements.” (Beat Mag)
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Australian indie-folk artist, Mike O’Dowd, embarks on a poignant journey through love, heartache, and self-discovery with the announcement of his debut album ‘One Lover Leaves’, set to be released on Friday, September 29.
Today, O’Dowd offers an evocative preview with the album’s lead single, ‘Game Of Love’. The single is accompanied by a heart-rending music video that is a candid insight into his past relationship, tying together the themes of his previous releases.
With his debut album, ‘One Lover Leaves’, Mike O’Dowd offers a raw and honest exploration of the complexities of love and human emotion. O’Dowd’s compelling storytelling and poetic lyricism, makes for a truly emotional and thoughtful LP.
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Reflecting on the album’s inspiration, O’Dowd shares, “
‘Game Of Love’ serves as the album opener and showcases O’Dowd’s versatile musicianship in a more energetic light. The track blends laid-back country-blues guitar riffs and subtle bass lines with a driving reverb heavy drum kit, creating a previously unseen dynamic sound.
As the lead single, ‘Game Of Love’ introduces one of the album’s overarching themes – the exploration of the destructive and complex nature of love. Despite the difficult subject matter, the track carries a sense of hope, perfectly setting the tone for the introspective journey that ‘One Lover Leaves’ promises to deliver.
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Accompanied by a compelling music video, ‘Game Of Love’ shows the songwriter reminiscing over super8 home movies.These scenes, shot on 16mm by Tom Dunphy (Maple Glider, Leah Senior, The Murlocs) enhance the bittersweet nostalgia of the song and tie into themes first explored on previous singles ‘One Lover Leaves’ and ‘They Walked Past A Work Of Art’.
O’Dowd’s previous single ‘They Walked Past A Work Of Art’ saw airplay on Double J (Tower Of Song), alongside support from Beat Mag, Scenestr, Happy Mag, Forte and more.
Join Mike O’Dowd with his lead single ‘Game Of Love’ now, along with its accompanying music video, providing a taste of the extraordinary journey found on ‘One Lover Leaves’. The full album will be available on vinyl and all major streaming platforms on Friday, September 29.
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Follow MIKE O’DOWD
Website – Spotify – Apple Music – Youtube
Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram
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