We often talk about musicians being artists, but few performers have the creativity running through their veins that Parker does. Her new single “Can’t Keep Waiting” gives you just a taste of what she can do.
This track really blew me away. There are hints of Massive Attack, Portishead, and Lana Del Rey in its lush sonic layers and haunting vocals. It’s the sort of song that sucks you in to a brand new world when you press play.
“’Can’t Keep Waiting’ is about gathering the courage to be honest with myself,” Parker explained. “It’s about letting go of all that is safe and familiar in life in order to evolve and grow,” explains Parker. “I believe it’s in the moments when we feel completely lost that we find the opportunity to discover something new about ourselves. Nothing is permanent, everything can change. Each moment we have the ability to create ourselves anew.”
Then there’s the video clip, which adds another dimension to “Can’t Keep Waiting.” Parker created it in collaboration with director and technology artist Jaymis Loveday and sculptor Briony Law. When such creative minds come together like this, you know it’s going to be impressive. The music video has already earned critical acclaim, winning Best Concept at Clipped Music Video Festival in Sydney, Best Music Video at the Los Angeles Film Awards, New York Film Awards and Top Shorts.
Parker has also just wrapped up her exhibition You, Me and that Other Thing at Launceston’s Sawtooth ARI gallery. Is there anything this woman can’t do?
Image used with permission from On the Map PR
