E^ST MAKES OUR VALENTINES DAY WITH LAVISH NEW POP TRACK “FRESH OUT OF LOVE”
The lavish new single from alt-pop maverick E^ST was unveiled by Richard Kingsmill on triple j last week, and is already making waves in the alternative scene. Following up her 2019 banger “TALK DEEP”, which became the number one most played song on triple j and earned the 70th spot in the station’s coveted Hottest 100 countdown, “FRESH OUT OF LOVE” is an addictively melodic and opulent track which showcases E^ST’s stunning vocals and flair for extravagant production.
“This song is about feeling really empty after realising you’ve given all your love to someone who doesn’t love you back,” said E^ST.
Even after a massive 2019, 2020 is set to be an even bigger year for E^ST, who has already been announced on the line-up for one of Australia’s biggest and most favoured regional festivals, Groovin’ The Moo.
LISTEN TO "FRESH OUT OF LOVE" HERE
The music video for “FRESH OUT OF LOVE”, premiered by Clash Magazine (UK), is a poignant 80’s dreamscape, showcasing E^ST’s enigmatic performance skills.
Even after a massive 2019, including a feature on Kwame’s hit "NOBODY”, 2020 is set to be an even bigger year for E^ST, who has already been announced on the line-up for one of Australia’s biggest and most favoured regional festivals, Groovin’ The Moo, alongside world-class headliners like Tones and I, Clairo, Hayden James, and Gang Of Youths.
“My music’s always been driven by my emotional state,” said Melissa Bester, the force behind E^ST. “It’s the way I express how I’m feeling, but just as often it’s how I find out how I’m feeling.” Either way, she says, it ends up being raw; “As raw as I can possibly make it.”
In a world where it’s hard to know what’s real, E^ST’s opulent pop provides a rare glimpse of honesty. Historically, E^ST has used music to explore her passion for fantasy, poetry and storytelling, but now it is time for a new chapter. Her debut album “I’M DOING IT”, set for release in June 2020, was recorded with acclaimed long-term collaborator Jim Eliot (Ellie Goulding, Anne-Marie, Halsey), and CENTRES on dealing with heartbreak and feelings of isolation and failure. It signals a huge leap forward from her EP releases “Old Age” and “Life Ain’t Always Roses”, which drew plaudits from the likes of The Fader and Paper.
“The first half of the album is all about being a heartbroken mess as your life falls apart, and it’s wallowing in that with no effort to make sense of it,” she said. “I mean you need to have a wallow — it’s crucial.”
E^ST, whose name was inspired by her mother’s maiden name Oosthuysen (oost means east in Dutch), has supported the likes of Panic! At The Disco and Twenty One Pilots on tour. The dynamic tunesmith has also become an in-demand writer for other artists, from global concerns like Noah Cyrus to acts from back home like Nicole Millar. With 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and millions of views on YouTube, including her triple j Like A Version raking in 2.5 million views, E^ST has cemented her position at the forefront of Australia’s alt-pop scene.
“I’M DOING IT” will be available for pre-order on Monday 2nd March.
Praise for E^ST
“Aussie legend and future superstar E^ST has come roaring back with new song ‘Talk Deep’ – and it sounds like a hit, friends.” - The Music
“E^ST has always managed to tap into the experience of growing up like no other.” - Cool Accidents
“E^ST is fast becoming this country’s Robyn by delivering sad, danceable moments and she’s done it once again with ‘Flight Path’.” - The Interns
“E^ST is a pioneer of the changing landscape of pop music in Australia. Her work masterfully combines pop sensibilities with razor-sharp lyrics. It’s charming, biting and extraordinarily witty.” - The Brag
“Needless to say she’s prolific.” - Music Feeds