Darwin-born rock band, The Poor launch a new era of their music with a trio of singles, ahead of their upcoming album and European tour.
Releasing three stellar tracks this year alone, the band’s 2022 hits have marked their first musical output in 12 years, repositioning their place among the country’s most revered four-on-the-floor rock outfits. The Poor ushered in this new era with the release of lead singles, Cry Out and Payback’s A Bitch earlier this year, and followed those up last week with a new offering and music video in Let Me Go.
All three tunes are lifted from the group’s forthcoming album, High Price Deed, which will be their first studio effort since 2010’s Round 2. Set for release on February 3 of 2023 via Reckless Records, High Price Deed will be supported by a European tour next year, which will enlist bandmates Anthony Skene, Matt Whitby, Gavin Hansen and Daniel Cox, the last of whom made his debut on The Poor’s upcoming record.
Their forthcoming run of shows add to a sizeable list of tours already undertaken throughout their decades-long career. Earlier this year, the band toured with fellow rockers, Rose Tattoo across Europe and the UK, and have elsewhere opened for the likes of AC/DC, Kiss and Van Halen. In anticipation of High Price Deed and its accompanying tour, we caught up with The Poor vocalist, ‘Skenie’ for a chat about songwriting, musical inspirations, and the end of a 12-year hiatus.
HAPPY: What are you looking forward to this week?
SKENIE: Sipping a vodka on the beach.
HAPPY: What do you love/not love about where you live?
SKENIE: I love the beach, sun, surf, sand, girls and the lifestyle of the Gold Coast.
HAPPY: Describe what your writing process was like for Let Me Go.
SKENIE: Let Me Go started as a relentless song that kinda didn’t make sense. It was one of the songs that started to take shape once we were recording.
HAPPY: What’s involved in your ultimate day?
SKENIE: Beach, swim, lunch, tattoo, gig and sing then drink and sex!
HAPPY: Tell us about what it’s been like creating and releasing new music after 12 years.
SKENIE: It’s the best thing. You know all that time it’s in you, and now just is the right time with new blood surging through our veins!
HAPPY: It’s the last day on earth, what are you up to?
SKENIE: Saving it! Oh, and … beach, swim, lunch, tattoo, gig and sing then drink and sex!!
HAPPY: Which TV show are you currently watching?
SKENIE: The Rings of Power.
HAPPY: What did you listen to growing up that has fuelled your inspiration for your music?
SKENIE: The Angels, Rose Tattoo, AC/DC, Cold Chisel, Whitesnake, Motley Crue.
HAPPY: What did you read or hear that opened your eyes and mind to the perspective you’ve painted in the track Let Me Go?
SKENIE: It’s more about experience, living with it and without it.
HAPPY: What is one of your favourite performances as a band?
SKENIE: The last one we do. Every time, they just keep getting better!
Stream Let Me Go via Spotify below.
Pre-save the High Price Deed album here.
Interviewed by Olivia Adams.
Photos supplied.