Few things excite me more musically than a really good duet. A song that comes from the heart with two voices that seem to join together effortlessly. The chemistry between two talented artists who’ve created something beautiful together is palpable as you listen to the song unfold. Now those top tier duets are rare, but “No Cure For Love,” the latest track from Rowena Wise and Didirri, is definitely one of them. We shouldn’t be surprised these talents have chemistry though, because away from music they’re a real-life couple.
“‘No Cure for Love’ was written in the wake of realising our love can be a double-edged sword. We’ve been in a relationship for 8 years, and turbulence is inevitable with anything that lasts a long time,” they admitted. “During a phase of smoking weed and arguments, we could not see eye to eye. It was confusing when we’ve known each other so deeply and for so long, only to arrive at the feeling that we’re complete strangers. In those moments we considered whether the bond that tied us together was becoming too much to bear. The words ‘I’m too much for you’ and ‘you’re going to leave me one day’ were carelessly spoken, like a self-fulfilling prophecy waiting to happen. This song captures those moments where we have crumbled, said hurtful things, and had to look at our options. We came out of that chapter ready to face the challenge of our love, realising we can only love and respect each other if we do this for ourselves first. We can’t take each other (and ourselves) for granted if we want to be companions in this long journey together.”
The song comes with a beautiful video that Didirri directed and edited, which was mostly shot on 8mm black and white film. It uses Shibari knotwork as a metaphor for the simultaneous pleasure and restrictive discomfort that long-term relationships can bring.
“We were stripped bare and tied up for the final shot of the clip, embracing a new phase of creativity by exploring body positivity in both our artistic expressions. We were supported by an incredible crew which made the challenge fun to undertake,” they said.
Rowena and Didirri work so beautifully together, so I’m thrilled it doesn’t end here. They’re going to warm up your winter with 11 shows that will see them performing side by side around the country. Get onto it, because these gigs are bound are bound to be amazing.
26 June 2025 – Lefty’s Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
27 June 2025 – Eltham Hotel, Wurundjeri-Willam Country/Eltham
4 July 2025 – The Lansdowne Hotel, Eora/Sydney
TBC – Gunditjmara/Warrnambool
11 July 2025 – Jive, Tarntanya/Adelaide
19 July 2025 – Howler, Naarm/Melbourne
25 July 2025 – Altar Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
26 July 2025 – Royal Oak Hotel, Kanamaluka Country/Launceston
1 August 2025 – Settlers Tavern, Wooditchup/Margaret River
2 August 2025 – Mojo’s Bar, Walyalup/North Fremantle
9 August 2025 – Old Stone Hall, Baarmutha/Beechworth
Photo credit: Nick McKinlay
