Earlier this month Gold Coast quartet The Oogars released their debut single “Scream”, on ode to embracing those moments that matter, and to stop wasting your time on things and people that just aren’t worth your time or attention. With a delightful blend of surf pop and doo wop “Scream”, is bright, fresh and unabashedly joyful.
Recorded in the hinterlands of Byron Bay with Inky Studios’ Jordan Power, the track offers something of a nod to the past, whilst remaining decidedly contemporary. According to guitarist and vocalist Tanisha Cook: “The verses relate to thinking about our attempts at love or life and our fails and just laughing it off. And the chorus plays on that, reminiscing on the past and saying. ‘It didn’t work but ah well we had fun!’ It’s a fun, light hearted song that most people can relate to! This song happened pretty naturally. Starting with some cheesy lyrics that we randomly came up with during one of our early day practice sessions. We pretty much figured it all out that night.”
It’s an undeniably strong opening salvo from the Gold Coast band, brimming with charm and confidence; and there’s an endearing swagger to it all. I can’t wait to hear more from the band, so hopefully we won’t need to wait for too long for single #2.
Despite this being the band’s first official release, they’ve been making a bit of a name for themselves through their energetic live shows, with the band clocking up some impressive support slots with the likes of Donny Benet and New York’s BOYTOY. The band have had their setbacks though, they were due to tour with Lime Cordiale late last year too, but Cook broke her neck a week before the tour was due to kick off. But, having taken the time to rest and recuperate the band are back in action and ready to make 2019 a success.
“Scream” is available now. You can catch The Oogars on the road across NSW and QLD over the next couple of months, dates below, otherwise make sure you keep up to date via Facebook and Instagram.
Upcoming Tour Dates
March 29th: The Foundry – Brisbane QLD w/ Nice Biscuit, Gooby Jim and The Goobs
March 30th: The Beach Hotel – Byron Bay NSW w/ Eliza & The Delusionals
April 27th: The Northern – Byron Bay NSW w/ Beddy Rays
May 5th: Greaser Bar – Brisbane QLD w/ Johnny Hunter
