E^ST PERFORMS JOJI FOR TRIPLE J LIKE A VERSION + ANNOUNCES INTIMATE EVENING ALBUM SHOWS AT THE VANGUARD IN SYDNEY . ALBUM “I’M DOING IT” OUT JULY 31
With her debut album “I’M DOING IT” set for release on July 31st 2020, E^ST is set to treat her fans to an intimate evening at Sydney’s The Vanguard on Sunday August 2nd. With only 2 showings, and 50 seats available in each, those lucky enough to score tickets will have the chance to witness a special, stripped back, intimate performance from E^ST.
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This announcement comes after E^ST stunned triple j listeners this morning with her beautiful Like A Version rendition of Joji’s “Slow Dancing In The Dark”, a unique choice which showcased her signature pitch-perfect vocal stylings.
Spearheaded by her rebound banger “Talk Deep” making it into the Hottest 100, E^ST has had a huge year, releasing a streak of winning singles, including 60’s inspired ballad “FRESH OUT OF LOVE” and fast-paced quirky pop hit “MAYBE IT’S ME”. E^ST also regaled triple j listeners with a gorgeous live performance of “FRESH OUT OF LOVE”, complete with a cello, organ, and orchestral guitar and drums, giving it a quirky 70's twist.
WATCH E^ST'S LIKE A VERSION PERFORMANCE OF "FRESH OUT OF LOVE" HERE
Her debut album “I’M DOING IT”, set for release on July 31st, was recorded with acclaimed long-term collaborator Jim Eliot (Ellie Goulding, Anne-Marie, Halsey), and deals with heartbreak, feelings of isolation, and failure.
“(The songs) on the album are still dealing with sadness and heartbreak,” said Mel. “But there’s a conscious effort to do better and be better. The album takes on an optimistic tone as I grow as a person. By the end, the album’s like: it’s okay, I’m getting by, I’m coping.”
E^ST has supported the likes of Panic! At The Disco and Twenty One Pilots on tour, as well as becoming an in-demand writer for other artists, from Noah Cyrus to Nicole Millar. 2020 has seen her feature on Sydney-based hip hop artist Kwame’s single “Nobody”, as well as support The 1975 frontman Matty Healy’s acoustic set at Sydney’s Metro Theatre alongside Ruel, Mansionair, and KUČKA.
With 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and millions of views on YouTube, including her first 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.
Praise for E^ST:
“E^ST gives her all to songwriting. Refusing to hold back, her life and her art intermingle, sometimes to dramatic results… Highly poignant, and emotionally charged.” - Clash Magazine (UK)
“Hypnotising.” - TMRW Magazine (UK)
