“‘Oceans Apart’ is the name of an album by legendary Brisbane band The Go-Betweens. Another Aussie reference to tie things together. Lyrically, it’s about growing up, moving away across oceans and trying to be successful and happy off your own back.” explains songwriter Laura Kovic.

‘Oceans Apart’ really shows Fortitude Valley’s progression; the sibling rhythm section of Nathan Stephens-Griffin (drums) and Naomi Griffin (bass) locks in propulsively before Kovic’s stadium-worthy hook gives way to an all-too-brief burst of deft soloing from guitarist Dave Hillier, creating a song that feels far grander and more epic than its two minutes should really allow.

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Vocalist and songwriter Laura Kovic comments on the track: “The song is about trying to get inside the head of someone you love, and how hard it can be surviving together in what feels like an increasingly hostile and scary world. It also plays into the central theme of the album, which is about feeling distant from people you care about, both literally and figuratively”

The video (shot while the band were performing at this year’s Machynlleth Comedy Fest) stars comedian Celya AB (Live at the Apollo, Off Menu) and was directed by Stuart Laws (James Acaster: Heckler’s Welcome; Jen Brister: The Optimist).

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The new single sees the band tear through three minutes of scorching punk infused indie-rock replete with driving riffs and vibrant summery hooks, all accompanying a heartfelt coming-of-age story.

Vocalist and songwriter Laura Kovic comments on the track: “Lyrically, the song is about moving away from Australia and dealing with those feelings. I found some old journals from when I was a teenager, and they made me reflect on how much I’d changed as a person. There were things about myself that I’d forgotten, but it was clear how much I’d always wanted to move to the UK. I was so keen to get away! From such a beautiful place! So the song is like: I’m going back to the Sunshine State to find my younger, more melodramatic self and catch-up with her.”

The accompanying lo-fi DIY music video, shot by the band in Queensland, Australia, complements the song’s ceaseless energy, bringing the colours and landscapes of the Sunshine State to life.

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