“Forever is a Long Time” – Littlefair

Littlefair captured my heart with the release of “Happy” a couple of months ago. Now they’ve given us a little more enjoy with the release of their fabulous EP, Forever is a Long Time.

This release delivers everything I knew I loved about this band, and then some. Jessica Depiazzi is an irresistible frontwoman, but when I hear her harmonising with her sisters Kira (violin, percussion) and Mary (keys, guitar), and bandmate Jaik Rushan (bass, guitar), I get goosebumps. I am so glad their voices blend in every song. I loved the energy of “Happy” and found more of those clap-along melodies with “Jacket” and “Take Me Down,” which sees the band shaking things up and putting Jaik out front.

Forever is a Long Time shows that there’s more to this act than feelgood fun though. “Something to Miss” is a gentle, romantic ballad. And the final song, “Prescription,” which explores the complexities of watching someone you care about trapped in a toxic relationship, is so raw it bleeds. It makes a strong statement about this Western Australian band and the depth of their artistry.

Whatever music they’re making, the chemistry between the members of Littlefair is palpable. It makes listening to their music such a joy. Discover their EP Forever is a Long Time on your favourite streaming platform now. And if you’re local, catch them at their EP launch at Lyrics Underground in Wu-rut/Maylands on May 18.

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Littlefair Release “Happy” Single

Existential exploration isn’t the usual fodder for modern folk-rock songs, but I appreciate that Western Australian act Littlefair are willing to explore the big issues. Their latest single “Happy” has some heavy thematic content, but it’s balanced beautifully with their upbeat sound and sublime harmonies.

Lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Jessica Depiazzi penned “Happy” when she was feeling unsure of her purpose. She said it’s about “ticking off the goalposts of job, relationship etc. in life and then being like – is that it? And then venturing past those and finding your own meaning. This was one of the first songs where we started moving naturally away from the singer-songwriter folk feel to something a bit more up-tempo and fun.”

Littlefair were named best emerging artist at last year’s Nannup Music Festival, so they’re definitely an act to watch in 2025. Expect to hear a lot more from them when they release their debut EP in April. They’ll also return to the Nannup Music Festival stage on February 28 to March 3.

Image used with permission from Blue Grey Pink