Sputnik Sweetheart unleashes an electrifying fusion of post-punk and irresistible indie rock in ‘Far From You.’
Prepare to be blown away by the electrifying sound of Canberra-based indie outfit Sputnik Sweetheart as they unleash a thrilling preview from their upcoming EP ‘Far From You.’ Renowned for their unique fusion of raw intensity and irresistible indie rock melodies, this talented ensemble is set to make waves with their latest single, ‘Something More.’
Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as Sputnik Sweetheart showcases their unparalleled energy and lyrical prowess in this electrifying track.
As we dive into the highly anticipated EP, ‘Far From You,’ we’ll explore the enchanting melodies and powerful narratives that define Sputnik Sweetheart’s musical journey.
From the exhilarating energy of ‘Something More’ to the introspective depths of ‘Heavenly,’ each track showcases the band’s evolution as musicians and their ability to captivate listeners with their poignant storytelling.
Recorded with meticulous care at the renowned Grove Studios and expertly mastered by the acclaimed Robin Schmidt, this EP stands as a testament to Sputnik Sweetheart’s sonic growth and songwriting prowess.
So get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Sputnik Sweetheart as we unravel the stories and emotions woven into each track of ‘Far From You.’ Let their music transport you to new heights, leaving you yearning for more of their infectious melodies. Prepare to be enchanted by the undeniable magic of Sputnik Sweetheart.
Something More
“‘Lyrically, this song is more of a sentiment than a story. That feeling you get when you’re like “nup, this is not it.” I think growing up, I was very much a people pleaser and would go with the flow to avoid conflict or disagreements.
I came to the realisation that actually – it’s okay and perfectly normal to want your own things out of life, and to expect more from people and relationships. That’s the energy I wanted to capture in the song, which I think translates sonically too.
We’ve added all our favourite things – heavy guitars, groove changes, vocal harmonies – and it’s our absolute favourite song to play live.” – Nette
LYRICS
We could be friends, but I happen to hate you,
So I don’t think it would work
We could go dancing, but I do not fancy
The way that you see the world
Twice in a row, the middle of a show,
You see what you want and you take it,
Nothing to lose, but everything to prove,
I see who you are and I hate it
It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room,
You strut around like shit doesn’t stick to your shoe.
All I need, is something more
And all I need, is something more
Ask me a question but don’t bother listening,
It’s all about you,
Oh baby you’re cool
Tell me again, don’t want to be friends
It’s a smooth landing from up where you’re standing
Two heads above the rest
Yeah you know you’re the best
Tell me again, don’t want to be friends
We’ll talk it out, try a different point of view
Still you stut around, always the loudest voice in the room.
All I need, is something more
And all I need, is something more
All I need, is something more
And all I need, is something more
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Heavenly
“Heavenly is one of the most personal songs that we have ever written. Nette and I wrote the song after spending an afternoon talking about and reminiscing on the times that I had with my best friend who passed away when we were teenagers.
I had spent a long time suppressing those emotions and just trying to just move on, but to finally express it fully was an incredibly cathartic experience. What came out was a song that has become one of our favourite ever recordings and our most meaningful song to play live.
In the studio we had time to experiment with different sounds and textures, which helped us create this sense of otherworldliness in the recording.” – Joe
LYRICS
Hey hey,
Give me the memory
So I can know you forever
Windblown,
Summers were heavenly
Year after year, always thought you’d be here
Breaklights,
This can’t be happening
What felt like yesterday
Now feels miles away
Hey, wherever you are,
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Feel, far from you now
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Bedbound,
The sun is my enemy
Tied down by sheets
Raging fever of grief
I miss you,
Doesn’t feel strong enough
Marked on my skin
Keep my memories in
Dust cloud,
I see you in front of me
Seek comfort in my dreams,
Re-living time that’s been
Hey, wherever you are,
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Feel, far from you now
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Trapped inside an
endless loop
of thinking your name
You will always stay the same
As I keep on aging,
Aging
On inside the
endless loop
of missing your face
You will always stay the same
As I keep on aging
Hey, wherever you are,
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Feel, far from you now
You were a really good friend for a really long time
I’ll remember those days for the rest of my life
Run on a Sunday
Another really introspective song that reflects on religion/spirituality and it’s place in our lives. “Am I missing out on Something?”
This was the first song that we wrote separated by distance and Covid lockdowns. The process of sending demos back and forth and writing into a computer was completely foreign to us at the time, but it allowed us to develop as songwriters and taught us how to explore our creativity in new and exciting ways. Lyrically, the song focuses on the nature of religion and spirituality. Questioning more than reprimanding, we explore the themes of religion with an open mind – wondering whether there is more than what is surface level. – Joe
LYRICS
Verse 1
Run on a Sunday
I can feel the air in my lungs
Hot on the grass
Hot when the wind, doesn’t come
I can hear a singing crowd
Makes me wonder what they’ve found
Chorus
Do you find it hard to feel alive?
When you’re so sure that you’ll never die
Bridge
Walk past on the weekend
It got me thinking of the meaning of a Godsend
Flying colours replace the things I never see,
Does this mean I’m blind or does that mean I’m free
Walking past in a mood
Walking past on the weekend
Maybe I can go call-in
Maybe I can try see them
Standing out on the street, maybe we can try meet
Standing out on the street, standing out on the street
Try, clear my mind
Just try,
If I fall back in time
Verse 2
Three hail mary’s, right before you sleep for the night
Then you’ll be good, then you’ll have luck on your side
Guess I’ll never really know,
If it’s real or just fools gold
Guitar solo
Do you find it hard to feel alive?
When you’re so sure that you’ll never die?
Lindy Hop
“I wrote a lot of the lyrics for Lindy Hop around 5 years ago during the marriage equality plebiscite, and at the time I was in a relatively new relationship and that was really exciting and beautiful. But it was also a stressful, chaotic time to navigate because we were both processing the influx of homophobia around us. Part of ‘Lindy Hop’ is all about the joys of falling in love and the intense honeymoon period. Another part is all about the total frustration and disappointment I felt towards the people that led us to such divisiveness.”- Nette
LYRICS
Verse 1
You, can trust that ill back you even in the dark when our eyes can’t cut through.
Took a scalpel in your hand, and carved out a piece of me, a piece of you, swapped the two
Now we’re running at the speed of light, you are running left, I’m running right you’re out of sight
Close my eyes for a moment, feet on the floor swinging to the lindy hop don’t ever stop.
I will not forget you, always on my mind, always to my rescue,
I have not woken in weeks, the sun it is shining I sleep.
Chorus
Take what you want
Make us feel shit
If this is love I won’t take a hint
Beat us down, don’t think twice
You’re a big man you’re a big scam take a real stand
Verse 2
I, know that you’ve got me, even when I can’t see, even when I can’t breath,
And you, have never held me back, you always cut me slack, you know you keep me coming back, trying to hold on, I didn’t mean to drag you down, stir it up swirl it round
Things are moving at the speed of light, Another day night, another Facebook fight
Close my eyes for a moment, you’re in my arms, dreaming of the lindy hop don’t ever stop
My heart is in a test tube, I’m not out of breath this is just a refuge
It’s a collection of things that I’m keeping under my sink
Chorus
Take what you want
Make us feel shit
If this is love I won’t take a hint
Beat us down, don’t think twice
You’re a big man you’re a big scam take a real stand
Still Water
“I wrote this song after moving to a new city and struggling to find my feet. I had built up expectations of what moving away from home would be like and was feeling deflated with the reality of everyday life. ‘Still Water’ embodies a feeling that most of us experience from time to time – stuck in the monotony of the day-to-day and feeling as though we’re just treading water.” – Nette
LYRICS
Wasted, yet another Monday
I hate this, feel a little lost that’s all
Am I wasting time doing something?
Something that means nothing much at all
Guess I thought that I was settled
But I’m drowning in still water
Lost my sense of sentimental
Somewhere climbing up fake levels
And I think that I need to take breath,
Move so fast that we forget,
It takes work to clear your head,
Just a touch of existential dread
To pull me out and see my friends again
Time to take a little walk around this place
I think I’ll try a new pace I think I’ll try to get some air
Call my parents up on a Sunday,
Feel a little blue before the week,
They’re so happy that I’m finally out here,
Keep it good I’ll smile through my teeth
Step out look around my street,
Rain is dotting on my sweater
Wonder why I’m feeling bleak
Is it me or just this weather?
And I think that I need to take breath,
Move so fast that we forget,
It takes work to clear your head,
Just a touch of existential dread
To pull me out and see my friends again
Cut Ties
“The recording process for this tune was a bit more slapdash than some of the others on the EP, it was really nice to change the pace of the music and bring some softer textural elements in. We initially struggled with what to include or leave out.
In its early stages we played around with different ‘feels’ – was it a slow burn hard rock tune? Was it an early 2000’s alt rock vibe? – in the end I think we struck the perfect balance and did justice to the thematic and lyrical content.” – Malcolm
“Cut Ties was inspired by the experience of a relationship breakdown, and the slow-burn journey to closure that follows. Unlike the other tracks on this EP, we recorded Cut Ties at Wrangler Studios here in Melbourne. Originally, we weren’t sure if it would make the EP – Joe and Zac got Covid right before the session, so it was just Mal and I with our producer Jack.
It feels like the natural closing track too, it’s both sad and uplifting which I think encompasses that feeling you get when something meaningful comes to a natural end.” – Nette.
LYRICS
You’re here from the past, and I think that’s alright
I opened my heart, and you walked right inside
It’s just the beginning, but also the end
We made up our minds, but I hope we stay friends
And I guess we took a long time, in hindsight
And I guess you don’t speak your mind, not when you’re sober
Show here, then cut ties, On the last time
We started for fun, so beautiful, so beautiful
Then things got hard, you’d act a fool, act a fool
It’s true I feel mad, but mostly feel down, on myself
Cause I didn’t really handle things so well
And I know it was a hard time, but it’s over
Now we got some peace of mind, some closure
And I’m glad, We cut ties for the last time
And it hurts, but we’ve learnt what that’s worth
‘Cause you’re better now, and I’m better now
We cut ties
‘Cause you’re better now, and I’m better now
We cut ties
