Marshall Hamburger is one of my favourite Australian Idol contestants from recent years. As a child of the ‘80s, I loved his passion for the music of my youth and the joy that emanated from every one of his performances. But when he won the title I wondered, what comes next? I’m sure he could make a career from playing covers, but I hoped he might step out as an artist in his own right. So I’m thrilled to wrap my ears around his debut single, “Thought of You.” It’s got that cool retro-pop vibe but with some modern flair I know you’ll love.
“Have you ever met that person who just by thinking about them changed your whole mood? That’s what this song is about,” said Marshall, who also wrote “Thought of You.” Yes, this isn’t one of those pop songs that come from a corporate machine. Marshall is showcasing some real creative depth and that’s another big tick.
Could Marshall be one of those Australian Idol success stories who has a career long after the show is over? God I hope so, because I love what he’s doing.
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