DOUBLE DRUMMER RELEASES DOMINIC BREEN’S MOVING NEW SINGLE ‘JAMES STREET TONIGHT’
Photo Credit: Dani Hansen
The first track to be released in 2021 from Sydney's emerging singer/songwriter Dominic Breen is the beautiful 'James Street Tonight'.
"Let me come over to James Street tonight,
I promise I won't try and get us back together..."
A song that somehow captures feelings of both yearning and acceptance, 'James Street Tonight' features a gorgeous mid-tempo melody that pulls at the heart strings. Breen’s introspective, wistful lyrics plead to keep the flame of connection alive, while at the same time accepting the futility of trying to rekindle lost passion.
"I don't want to bother ya,
I just wanna know you, again..."
It’s a moving, hook-laden and highly relatable homage to the futility of trying to hold onto something that’s beyond repair. “This is one of my favourite songs that our label has ever released,” says Double Drummer co-founder Edward Prescott. “It strikes such a nerve – the melodies are amazing and the raw honesty of it stops you in your tracks - I feel like crying every time I hear it.”
‘James Street Tonight’, which Richard Kingsmill premiered on his 'Triple j 2021 program' this week is another step towards Dominic's debut album, recorded in Sydney over the past six months with Middle Kids’ member and production impresario Tim Fitz at the helm. Fitz also played pedal steel and bass on the track, with the rest of the instrumentation handled entirely by Breen.
The album is currently in the final stages of production, with more new tracks to be released in the first half of this year. A title and release date will be announced shortly.
PRAISE FOR DOMINIC BREEN
"Dominic’s voice and nature always grabs me and I love the breakout moments in this song, which is so full of spirit.”
Declan Byrne, triple j
"The perfect blend of jangle, lived experience vocals, and even a War on Drugs inspired 'woo!'"
Zan Rowe, Double J
"...another step forward in what is already an incredible and enviable career..His is a name that has become synonymous with forward-thinking musicianship on the Australian scene."
Tyler Jenke, Tone Deaf
"a true artist and songwriter. Every Dom Breen song has its own unique spirit.”
Tim Fitz, Middle Kids
“Since 2018, Sydney based songwriter and performer Dominic Breen has been captivating audiences, industry and fellow artists alike. His two acclaimed EPs introduced listeners to Breen’s distinctive musical world; as well as his rare gift for highly personal, observational lyrics that evoke a vivid sense of place and time.”
Around The Sound
“captivating... has received some big love online and been added to rotation on some of Australia’s most influential radio stations."
AAA Backstage
"one of Sydney’s most magnetic talents."
Black of Hearts
‘James Street Tonight’ is out now via Double Drummer / Believe.
