Tag: Winters End

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Winter’s End Release Stunning New Single “Ivy”

After wowing crowds at South by Southwest, Australia’s own Winters End are back with a beautiful new single “Ivy.” It’s a haunting track anchored by poetic lyrics and Marissa Pinto’s heavenly voice.

“Ivy tells the story of the extrinsic factors that can prevent two people from being together,” explained the other half of the duo, Marissa’s brother Chris. “The metaphor of Ivy is used to illustrate the pull-strength that these factors have.”

“Ivy” comes from Winters End’s new EP DreamWalker, which drops on August 23.

Image used with permission from Winters End

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Winters End Impress With Amazing New Single “Afterthought”

I’ve been feeling a little like Simon Cowell today. I’ve listened to a lot of new music but nothing managed to stick with me. I was beginning to question whether my cold was souring my mood too much for blogging, and then I heard “Afterthought,” the latest single from Sydney duo Winters End. And in that moment all of my crankiness and doubts about my ability to fairly judge music today faded away.

Its shimmery synth opening sucked me in immediately, reminding me of some of my favourite songs of the 80s. The song builds to an epic crescendo, with Marissa Pinto’s sublime vocals and percussion from her brother Chris combining so powerfully. The track’s also not afraid to tackle the big questions about why we’re here and what life is really all about.

“Afterthought” is the first single coming from Winters End’s sophomore EP. If this track is any indication, it’s going to be compulsory listening.

Image used with permission from Winters End

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Winters End Tour New Single “Thoughts”

Magical things happen when siblings create music together. Think of Angus and Malcolm Young, Ann and Nancy Wilson, the Wilson brothers from The Beach Boys, the Gibb brothers, Dave and Ray Davies, and stacks more. Well now we can add Marissa and Christopher Pinto to the list. Sure the brother and sister behind Sydney’s Winters End might not have gained the critical acclaim of the international artists I’ve mentioned yet, but there’s no questioning their talent.

Their new single “Thoughts” showcases that talent beautifully. It has all the hallmarks of a classic piece of piano pop, with stirring lyrics and a stunning vocal performance from Marissa. After launching the single to fans in their hometown last month, Winters End will bring their music to punters along the East Coast. Here are all the places you can catch them play.

13 May 2016 – Tanswell’s Commercial Hotel, Beechworth
14 May 2016 – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra
4 June 2016 – Janes, Wollongong
18 June 2016 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
25 June 2016 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Image used with permission from Winters End