In our 60th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Penelope Austin, and chat about using music as a coping mechanism, living a nomandic life and get a sneak peak at her latest single ‘Trigger’.
Musician:
Penelope Austin
Website / Social Media:
Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram
Genre:
Alternative Pop
Members & their roles:
Penelope Austin – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
What music or artists inspired you?
I’m inspired by a lot male artists pre the 90’s like Springsteen and Bob Segar due to the way they focused on story telling. I react well through journeying through music that creates my own personal version. I also love the extremes of rock versus symphony. I love emotional highs and lows triggered by not only lyrics but instrumental expression.
How did you get started?
By stealing a guitar! I lost my mother when I was a teenager. I had been described by those close to me as the ‘Greatest Pretender’ as I was killer at hiding my true feelings. I began to write as a coping mechanism.. Dad didn’t have a lot of money and I thought the school I attended had an ample amount of bashed up Gibson’s so I took things into my own hands and wrote words at the time considered only for myself.
How would you best describe your live show:
It’s a sensitive mix of confronting emotion with a seductive secretive edge. The highs are high and the lows are low down.
What shows do you have coming up?
I’m currently in the process of locking some exciting shows down! When I get the go ahead to share the secrets you’ll be first to know. Ive featured on a few EDM tracks of late so hey who knows.. Might see you in Vegas doing some one off’s amidst the strobes!
Keep an eye on Facebook for more dates.
Tell us about your latest release:
My latest single ‘Trigger’ is out and ‘firing’ to speak! I wrote this track about my lover. We spent a lot of time coming in and out of each other’s world due to our nomadic lifestyles. Despite our geographical differences, it was always him. He’s the Trigger.
Where can I get your music?
You can find my tunes on Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, Triple J Unearthed and my youtube channel
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