Project Description
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BERNARDINE
‘Horizon’
Single Review
(8th June 2021)
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Reviewer: Melanie Griffiths
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Affectionate and warmth radiate from WA based artist Bernardine’s new single, “Horizon”. A shimmery, golden-hued song that revels in the first heady wave of love and adoration.
The singer and songwriter is well versed in creating almost ethereal music. Bernardine has not only busked around Perth but played in various bands all whilst studying music at university. Her breadth of talent and experience has allowed the indie-pop artist to project confidence that informs her music.
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“Horizon” is produced by Sydney’s Tim McArtney, the song created during the long shutdown days of the pandemic in Australia is a promise that better days will come, even if the horizon is still far off in the distance. “Horizon’s” feathery production is anchored by the sanguine guitars and in this song, it really is Bernardine’s vocals that shine brightly. Her voice is warm and unhurried complimenting the languid rhythm of the song.
“Finally it’s real, reaching the horizon. Come out, come out with me, I’ll take good care of you.”
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Bernardine’s lyrics come through to the listener like a whispered promise, whether she’s trying to console us or herself is ultimately up for interpretation. The beauty of “Horizon” is that it can strum many different notes depending on the listener becoming a song about love, or about self-acceptance, or about keeping the faith. The message you need right now is what “Horizon” will reveal.
With “Horizon”, Bernardine shows that the journey may be more precious than the actual destination. Fans of artists like Sarah Blasko, Lisa Mitchell and The Jungle Giants will fall under the charm of Bernardine. “Horizon” is dreamy, indie-pop at its most beguiling and is the refreshing salve we all need in these very confusing times we are navigating. The singer has quietly been garnering the attention of music fans and media alike with her previous releases and she feels like a slow burn artist and with Horizon she reveals further the kind of artist she strives to be.
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BIO
WA based artist Bernardine creates and alluring brand of Indie Pop. Her atmospheric vocals cascade over a sea of shimmering guitars and synths, set in motion by downtempo sunset rhythms.
Her first album release found her acclaim as an illustrious Pop-Folk artist in Australia. Bernardine’s sound has since evolved, rousing the airwaves with luminescent nightfall anthems, each with the ability to entrance listeners in dark tropical bliss.
Born and raised in Perth, Australia, Bernardine learned piano and guitar as a child and began busking and performing. She studied music at university and played in various Indie bands before emerging as a solo artist and releasing her debut self-titled album in 2015. The album received positive coverage from Tone Deaf, Happy Mag and ABC Radio National, whilst securing airplay on over 50 radio stations nationwide.
Bernardine recently released her single and music video ‘22’ (below). The single was premiered on ‘Roots N All’ (Triple J) and received positive coverage from AAA Backstage, Auspop, Around The Sound and many more.
Bernardine has just released her new single and music video ‘Horizon’.
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Melanie Griffiths is a well known and experienced music writer and reviewer based in Perth, Western Australia. An avid supporter of live music and the ongoing enrichment of a vibrant Perth scene, Mel also lends her talents to freelance writing for other publications and clients. Her fate was sealed when as an eight year old she popped her Mum’s cassette of Beatles For Sale into her car stereo and ever since music has fuelled her passions. Mel’s also available for other projects and everything else in between via www.melaniedgriffiths.com.
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