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Polish Club today mark a new chapter in more ways than one, with the release of their single and video ‘Manila’ – followed quickly by a live show on Thursday 23 May at Sydney Spiegeltent. After leaving their major label, moving into self-management, getting married (both of them), and Novak courageously undergoing open heart surgery, it is time for Eora/Sydney’s favourite two-piece rock band to begin their era as an independent band.

The song was tracked, mixed and mastered at Marrickville’s Golden Retriever Studio by local legend Simon Berckelman, during sessions for a yet to be announced Polish Club record (more to come on that later!). Co-written by Robby De Sa (MAY-A, Vera Blue, Gretta Ray, Grent Perez), the track is a touch more dreamy and wistful than we’ve become accustomed to hearing from the usually brash rock and roll duo, yet it retains their signature relentless energy and emotive vocals. According to singer David Novak, it was a very conscious choice, “There’s a reservation in the vocal to ‘Manila’ that we haven’t really explored in our previous music. It feels like a more earned climax towards the end of the song, when you really take your time with building a crescendo in a song.”

With the Filipino half of Novak’s family being from Manila, and many still residing there, the sprawling metropolis has become a home away from home for him. As with many a familial home, the thought of Manila conjures up all manner of swelling emotions and memories. ‘Manila’ captures the stupor of that experience along with a persistent beat, dancing guitars and a soaring synth. The accompanying video was captured by Novak on camcorder during the last trip to his maternal homeland. 

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With no label or management, the freshly independent band are not only taking their music into their own hands, but their live show too. Polish Club are scheduled to hit the Sydney Spiegeltent for a very special one off show on Thursday 23 May, with tickets on sale now and moving fast! It’s a daunting but exciting proposition for Novak, “We’ve never released a single completely by ourselves, let alone a big live show, so we really feel like we’re almost a new band just starting off fresh.” Joining them on the night is a lineup that can stand on its own, with Canberran indie-pop act Sesame Girl, Eora/Sydney’s own Jet City Sports Club and Rat Public all set to grace the stage.

It’s been 3 years between releases for the ARIA nominated duo. Their last album Now We’re Cookin’ (2021), featuring fan favourites ‘Stop For A Minute’ and ‘Just Talking’, graced the top 10 on the ARIA Charts at #8. And who could forget their triple j Like A Version performances – Flume’s ‘Never Be Like You’ in 2017 and Doja Cat’s ‘Say So’ in 2021? The release of ‘Manila’ marks Polish Club’s most exciting, ambitious and life-defining episode! There’s plenty more to come in this chapter yet.

TOUR DATES
Thu 23 May
Sydney Spiegeltent
Sydney NSW
TICKETS

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POLISH CLUB
‘Manila’ is out now – STREAM & WATCH HERE

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Follow POLISH CLUB
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AMNPLIFY – DB