THANDO
releases captivating visual
for her latest single
‘HAPPY’
+ announces Novemeber/December national tour dates
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“You got buckets of soul” – WILL.I.AM
“This is song of the year so far for me. You never know where it’s going, but you know it’s gonna be good.” – DAN CONDON, DOUBLE J
“A bold new voice, making rad music and tackling relevant issues while she’s at it” – PILERATS
“Forget any over the counter drugs, dose up on thando to ease all your ailments.” – DECLAN BYRNE, TRIPLE J
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Zimbabwean born, Melbourne based soul singer Thando has released a sleek new visual accompaniment to her latest single ‘Happy’. Which premiered via Complex this week.
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. . . . . . . . The writing process for ‘Happy’ was a way for Thando to assume the identity of her anxiety, to give it a voice and better understand it. The video directed by Tim Brade of Tall Boy Media sees the artist stand defiant, staring down the lens, powerful and foreboding. A compelling visual for those who know the fickle and crippling nature of mental illness. Giving context to the song and the video, Thando explains:
“It’s a letter to my conscious self from the perspective of my anxiety. My often forgotten villain sneaks up on me when I’m feeling my most content and consequentially risks relationships and opportunities for happiness. I personified and gave her a voice, so that I may attempt to better understand her and learn how to keep her at bay.” – THANDO
2018 has seen Thando complete a metamorphosis. Kicking off the year by releasing a powerhouse collaboration with REMI, resulting in frank single ‘NUMB’. A track which saw her reflect on her own identity as a woman of colour in Australia and her feelings of ostracism by the current political climate. The single garnered big love from triple j, Double J, national community radio and saw her tour nationally.
Fresh off the stage from BIGSOUND, Thando has won fans hearts nationwide through her mesmeric live performances. Securing coveted support slots with Odette on her recent sold out 12 date Australian tour, Leon Bridges on his Bluesfest sideshow, Sampa The Great, REMI and having wooed festival crowds at Strawberry Fields and her annual hometown, historically sold out Chapel off Chapel performances.
The touring continues, with a host of dates announced today throughout November and December. Tickets and details below. ‘Happy’ and its accompanying video are OUT NOW.
Thando ‘Happy’
out now – Play/stream here
Happy tour dates
tickets at thando.com.au
Friday 21 + Saturday 22 September | Wollombi Music Festival, Wollombi, NSW
TICKETS | EVENTFriday 28 + Saturday 29 September | Wallaby Creek Festival, Rossville, QLD
TICKETS | EVENTFriday 2 November | Happy Wanderer Music Festival, Benalla, Vic
TICKETS | EVENTThursday 8 November | Stag & Hunter, Newcastle, NSW
FREE ENTRY | EVENTFriday 9 November | Factory Floor, Sydney, NSW
TICKETS | EVENTSaturday 10 November | Mr Wolf, Canberra, ACT
TICKETS | EVENTFriday 16 + Sunday 18 November | Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby, NSW
TICKETS | EVENT Saturday 24 November | Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff, VIC
TICKETS | EVENTThursday 29 November | Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
TICKETS | EVENTFriday 30 November | Jungle Love Festival, Sunshine Coast, QLD
TICKETS | EVENTSaturday 1 December | Nightquarter, Gold Coast, QLD
FREE ENTRY | EVENTSaturday 8 December | Gasometer, Melbourne, VIC
TICKETS | EVENT Saturday 15 December | The Bird, Perth, WA
$10 ON THE DOOR | EVENT Sunday 16 December | Fremantle Arts Center, Fremantle, WA
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