Oly Sherman
shares dynamic EP
‘THREE OH THREE’
alongside a slew of tour dates
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PRAISE
“It’s stirring, world class folk and that pay off at the end is so worth it.” – Triple J, Declan Byrne (‘Bones’, 2019)
“Cool hearing Oly put his foot down on this one for something energetic and soaring.” – Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘Bones’, 2019)
“‘Bones’ is awash with dynamic, tinkering-on-foreboding melodies and uplifting, crescending percussion, mirroring the headspace Sherman was in when crafting the track.” – Music Feeds
“A folk sensation echoing the dreamy work of Matt Corby, Boy & Bear and Josh Pyke.” – Happy Magazine
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‘Three Oh Three’ released Friday, August 23rd 2019.
The THREE OH THREE EP is released Friday, August 30th 2019.
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Demonstrating clear songwriting prowess, indie-folk artist Oly Sherman has returned with a stunning new record in Three Oh Three. An intensely personal EP, Sherman invites the listener in to gather an insight into the workings of a creative going through one of the most significant moments of his life. From it, Sherman leads this new rollout with the release of the EP’s title track, a nuanced slice of music that highlights his emotional lyrical side, as well as his confidence in bringing some darker stories to light.
Tracing the track back to a heart procedure that left Sherman with a pacemaker that would dictate his day to day that followed, ‘Three Oh Three’ is a reminder of a very specific time during this transition period.
“My pacemaker which I had put in two years ago would literally tick over everyday at 3:03pm and it sent me a little insane. I could basically narrow it down and describe the sensation through writing music and lyrics that I had come up with.” Oly Sherman
Navigating life with this adjustment to his physical make up, Sherman’s music that has resulted with the Three Oh Three EP is a representation of how sometimes creativity can be borne out of the strangest of situations. Previous singles ‘Bones’, ‘House On A Hill’ and ‘Pain Free Melody’ are strong examples of his songwriting talent, balancing dark and light textures, while elsewhere on the EP, Sherman’s rich vocal notes thrive amongst sparse arrangement (‘Reykjavik’) and layered production (‘Noir (Is There No Love Anymore)’).
Having emerged over the last year as an exciting fresh face out of Sydney’s indie-folk scene, Oly Sherman has matched his on-record captivation on stages too, winning hearts with his all-enveloping brand of performance that has seen him compared to the likes of Matt Corby and Josh Pyke. Touring throughout Sydney from September, Oly Sherman is ready to introduce more people to the fold.
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THREE OH THREE EP
Track by track review by OLY SHERMAN
Reykjavik
This song was more of a mood for me. I played these chords over and over again for about 30 minutes, and it still resonates with me and presents a really calm experience. (I also wrote/constructed the song whilst travelling through Iceland.
Noir (Is There No Love?)
A song I wrote after a night of watching a lot of old black and white films, and whilst experiencing a lot of confusion with the relationships I was having at the time. I was a real fan of this pulse within the song, and remains one of my favourite tracks to this day.
Bones
Bones to me is about the feeling that somethings coming within yourself, and you don’t know whether it’s something great or something that could break you. It’s been a big year for me emotionally, and I wanted to create something that people could just dance to. I feel like whatever head space people are in, songs like this can make people just feel strong and happier. One of my favourite works to date.
Pain Free Melody
This single introduces the struggles of dealing with the fear of the unknown. After delving into his own unanswered emotions, whilst struggling with a period of writer’s block, this song emerged.
House On A Hill
This single came about from the thought of getting away from the life that himself and many others live. It’s a reminder to anyone that you can create spaces for yourself. A space to feel free and happy.
Three Oh Three
Again this song is probably the best illustration into my heart troubles for me at the time of writing. Quite literally a stopping point for me in my life. I also felt like when writing this song, I wanted to make something that you could hear at a festival, and something that my band could really let loose on.
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OLY SHERMAN
TOUR DATES
Friday 6th September The Lansdowne Sydney
Supporting Slum Sociable
Tickets
Saturday 7th September Golden Age Cinema Sydney
Supporting Liquid Time
Free Entry
Thursday 12th September Lord Gladstone Sydney
Free Entry
Friday 27th September Coogee Bay Coogee
Free Entry
Saturday 5th October Yulli’s Brews Alexandria
Free Entry
Wednesday 16th October Lazybones Sydney
Saturday 26th October Low 302 Sydney
Wednesday 6th November Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney
YH Presents Sounds on The Terrace
Free Entry
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