If you like pop-punk bands such as Jimmy Eat World, make sure not to miss out on Waxflower. Their hooks and melodies are just as catchy, they’re only less well-known. But that’s about to change.

When the Brisbane quartet had to halt their touring plans, they headed straight back into the studio. With producer Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) they recorded their debut EP, which will be out by mid next year.

The first single to be released ahead of the EP is Again. Frontman Tristan Higginson describes it as ‘a mantra of hope’. “It’s a reminder of my capacity to heal when times inevitably get tough. Although it does touch on those times, there is a vein of optimism running through the song that’s new for us.” 

The powerhouse vocals you hear in the second half of the track are courtesy of Caitlin Henry. She’s the singer of fellow Aussie band Eat Your Heart Out. “Working with Caitlin and Stevie on the shared vocals at the end of the track was an amazing experience”, says Higginson. “Their talent really shines through in all of their parts.” 

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.