I spent lockdown progressively drawing away from lyrical music, favouring droning extended house mixes. Maybe it was a reflection of the monotony and repetitiveness around me or the need to get away from others’ thoughts and feelings.
Hearing Naarm-based Ruby Gill‘s song ‘You Should Do This For A Living’ helped rock me out of this, it’s really that soul-shattering.
Ruby’s cut-through storytelling, evocative wails, and gentle instrumentation were basically my gateway back to listening with intent, and her debut album, “i’m gonna die with this frown on my face” is simply a perfect culmination of that pure talent.
The title track from Ruby Gill’s debut album “I’m Gonna Die With This Frown On My Face” – out now on all platforms.
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