Every rock fan needs to hear this. Melbourne’s musical mavens Silent Income will blow your sonic expectations sky-high with their upcoming single “Sweet Pea” – a track that’s a partly nostalgic dream, partly modern rock revolution.
This big duo – Marcella Wright’s hypnotic vocals and Sam Billinghurst-Walsh’s instrumental wizardry – has cooked up something that’ll make your ears do a double-take. “Sweet Pea” is like they’ve taken a time machine, snagged the best bits from the 70s and 80s, and mashed them up with today’s pop sound. The result is pure musical gold.
What’s cool about these two is how they work together. Wright and Billinghurst-Walsh aren’t only bandmates but musical alchemists. Their songwriting process, often sparked during retreats to Wye River in Victoria, reveals this deep creative connection that transcends typical musical collaboration. The journey of “Sweet Pea” from idea to finished track is pretty cool too. It started life in Sam’s home studio, then made its way to Union St Studios where Roger Bergodaz worked his magic. The final polish came from producer Robbie Divine. All this care and attention shows – every note feels like it’s exactly where it should be.
You know that sweet spot between dreamy indie rock and polished pop? That’s exactly where “Sweet Pea” lives. It’s not here to blow your eardrums out – nah, this track’s got other plans. Don’t go in expecting your typical rock song structure. “Sweet Pea” does its own thing, offering up something that feels cosy and fresh at the same time. It’s like meeting an old friend who’s got some cool new stories to tell. The track hints at influences from ethereal bands like The Sundays and Warpaint, but make no mistake – this is 100% Silent Income territory.
With “Sweet Pea”, the duo proves that rock isn’t just about volume and aggression – it’s about emotion, creativity, and pushing musical boundaries. They’ve managed to cook up a track that tips its hat to classic indie vibes while still saying something new and exciting about what music can be today. Pretty cool from Silent Income, right?