A new artist to the AU, Georgia Scarlett steps forward today with the publishing of her debut album, Rhythm of Life, a tender, time-shaped journey through heartbreak, healing and self-discovery. The Meanjin/Brisbane singer-songwriter leans into country-pop and folk storytelling to chart an emotional landscape shaped by change, resilience and the quiet clarity that comes with time.
Across the album, Scarlett threads a narrative of change and renewal, drawing on both the quiet moments left unspoken and the loud ones everyone witnessed. Centred around the idea of time — how it bruises, softens, reveals and restores — the record reflects her fascination with concept albums and the cyclical nature of personal growth. Rhythm of Life captures the experience of circling back to familiar emotions while discovering new resilience each turn of the wheel, delivering a body of work that feels feel-good, inspiring and unafraid of vulnerability.
From the bruised honesty of opening track “My Love” to the liberating, grin-through-the-tears confidence of “More Than a Smile,” Rhythm of Life moves with the ebb and flow of real emotional growth. Scarlett leans into the ache of stillness in “Can’t Stop Time,” then lifts into quiet empowerment on “Watering Can,” reminding herself — and the listener — to protect their energy and stop pouring into places that no longer bloom. It’s an album that gently expands outward with every listen, rooted in personal reflection yet universal in its emotional clarity.
Below, Georgia takes us through Rhythm of Life track-by-track, so do press <PLAY> and read on!
Georgia Scarlett – Rhythm of Life – Track by Track
Album Overview
A tender journey through healing and growth, born from change and heartbreak. ‘Rhythm of Life’ captures the quiet moments left unspoken, the loud ones everyone around you witnessed, the times you cried for help, and the times help came to find you. It reflects the gradual realisation of your own strength and the truth that, no matter how difficult the path, you have arrived exactly where you were meant to be.
Because time, in all its power, shapes everything. I’ve always been fascinated by concept albums and the way artists can weave songs together through storytelling. It’s something I aimed for in this album, which is centred around the idea of time. Each song reflects a different moment spent processing change, heartbreak, loss, and self-discovery. Rather than mapping out stages of grief, the album explores the stages of simply living through these moments, not in grieving, but experiencing and feeling it all at full capacity. I’ve come to see this as a cyclical experience, no matter how big or small the change is, we tend to circle back to familiar mindsets and emotions. But over time, we keep learning, growing, and seeing ourselves in new ways, and I think we’re better for it.
“My Love”
“My Love” is built around that tender, bruised moment right after a breakup when your heart hasn’t quite caught up to reality. I wrote it about that stage of denial, the late-night conversations where one person is still holding on, saying how much they care, while the other gently explains they need space to heal and maybe even forget. For me, it captures the tension between hope and acceptance. It’s the moment you pick up the phone thinking, maybe if they hear my voice, we can find our way back. This song became a way for me to explore how time shapes the way we love, lose, and slowly learn to move forward. It sits at the start of the album because it’s where the emotional journey begins, with longing, honesty, and the ache of wanting something you’re not sure you can have anymore.
“Can’t Stop Time”
“Can’t Stop Time” is my classic sad-girl breakup song, bittersweet, honest, and stripped right back to the vulnerable core. I wrote it about that moment when reality really sinks in, when you suddenly understand that you may never share the same room again with the person you loved. There’s this ache of wanting everything to pause just so you can process it, even though you know deep down that time is the only real healer. For me, it’s about sitting in that stillness while the world keeps moving around you. That quiet, heavy realisation that it’s truly over, and letting yourself feel it before time eventually starts to soften the edges.
“Rhythm of Life”
“Rhythm of Life” captures that early stage of healing where you’re trying to find your footing again, stepping into a new rhythm that pulls you just beyond your comfort zone. I wrote it about sorting through the chaos of change, putting pieces back in place, and still feeling that quiet ache of what you’ve had to leave behind. These moments felt completely new to me, even though they’re so familiar to so many others, and with every shift I realised more of my past was slipping away than I expected. This song is where the metaphor for the entire album was born. It holds the ebb and flow we all move through as time changes us, reshapes us, and teaches us how to carry both the old and the new.
“Fake Profile”
“Fake Profile” came from that jarring moment when you realise just how much the people around you have shifted, when sides of someone you thought you knew suddenly appear out of nowhere. I wrote it in that swirl of mixed emotions, feeling proud of the space I’ve carved out for myself and the work I’m doing, while also feeling the pull to reach back, to understand. There’s a real tension in wondering whether they’re truly lost or simply revealing who they’ve been all along. Underlying it all is this soft, lingering guilt questioning whether I was somehow standing in the way of who they wanted to become. It’s that experience of thinking you knew someone inside out, only to realise you didn’t at all.
“Not Forgotten”
“Not Forgotten” is my way of holding all the words I never had the chance to say to the people I care about, the little pieces of wisdom, encouragement, and kindness you wish you’d shared while you still had the chance. I wrote it for the people I never meant to lose, the ones who slipped away quietly as life shifted and change moved faster than you could keep up. This song is a reminder that they’re still in my thoughts, and that I’m wishing them well wherever they are. It’s for the ones I wish I’d never lost.
“Bookworm”
“Bookworm” is for the overthinkers and the fellow booklovers, the ones who reread every moment in their minds trying to make sense of it all. I wrote it in that chapter where you’re questioning everything, analysing every word, every look, every tiny shift in the room, hoping there’s an answer somewhere. But it’s also about realising you don’t always need to solve the whole puzzle. Sometimes understanding isn’t your responsibility, and letting go is the kindest thing you can do for yourself.
“More Than a Smile”
“More Than A Smile” is my sassy take on a friendship breakup because honestly, sometimes those cut even deeper than the romantic ones. I wrote it about that unexpected hiccup in the healing process. Just when you think you’ve finally moved forward, something knocks you back a few steps. But this time you’re not the same person you were. Instead of sinking into sadness, the song leans into liberation. For me, it’s about choosing bright-eyed resilience over bitterness, letting the track dance between cheeky and empowering. It’s for anyone who’s been hurt but decided to dance anyway. At its heart, it’s about realising someone wasn’t good for you anymore and instead of being angry, you simply smile, let go, and move on. There’s real power in that.
“Watering Can”
“Watering Can” begins with spoken word, and it’s one of the most personal reminders I’ve written for myself. I wrote it as a way of saying, look after yourself first, protect your energy, and only pour into the parts of your life that genuinely serve you. It’s a gentle nudge to trust that everything unfolds the way it’s meant to, even when it doesn’t feel that way in the moment. For me, the song centres on the idea that we spend so much time tending a garden long gone, hoping it will bloom again. We keep pouring more water on it, believing it might come back to life. Eventually, I had to tell myself to put down the watering can.
“Nothing More To Talk About”
‘Nothing More To Talk About’ is built around that moment when you finally see a situation clearly after being let down over and over. I wrote it as a reminder of what it feels like to reach the end of patience and accept that some things just can’t be fixed. There’s nothing left to say, and no reason to stay. I’ve felt that mix of exhaustion and peace, knowing it’s okay to close a chapter and leave it all behind. It’s a song about letting go without regret and finding calm in the ending.
“Cursive”
“Cursive” is my earth song. I wrote it to capture that moment in life when everything suddenly feels like it’s falling into place. It’s those little signs from the world that tell you you’re on the right path, like you’ve been moving through a dense fog, and suddenly the mist lifts, revealing a clear way forward. I’ve felt that mix of relief and validation, like all the struggles and setbacks were leading me here. To me, this song feels like the world is giving me a big hug.
“Finding My Destination”
“Finding My Destination” carries a few layers of meaning. I wrote it to capture that moment in life when new experiences and relationships feel like a fresh path, only to realise you’re still on the same road. There’s always more to learn and uncover about yourself, the journey doesn’t end, it shifts and unfolds as you go. You’re constantly finding new destinations, never just one. That’s the beauty of time. For me, the song also mirrors this stage in my musical journey. Creating this album has been a process of discovering my sound and image as an emerging artist, finding myself in a very busy time of my life, and this is just the beginning.
Upcoming Georgia Scarlett Gigs
Rhythm of Life Vinyl Launch
Fri Dec 6 – Dutch Vinyl, Brisbane
Rhythm of Life Tour 2026
Fri, Feb 21– Royal Hotel Nundah, Brisbane
Sat, Feb 22 – Banshees Bar, Ipswich
Wed, Feb 25 – The Gov (Fringe Festival Event), Adelaide
Sat, Feb 28 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne
Rhythm of Life from Georgia Scarlett is out now – stream wherever you listen.
You can keep in touch with Georgia Scarlett via her Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube
Header photo credit: Harry Ebinger
