FERNY FAIRWAY JUST RELEASED A NEW TRACK AND WE'RE PRETTY NOSEY OVER HERE AT WIZARD WATER, WE THOUGHT WE'D DIVE RIGHT IN.
TRACK NAME IS - STAY AROUND - LISTEN HERE
Ferny Fairway, emerging from the vibrant music scene of the Gold Coast, Australia, brings a fresh take on alternative rock with their laid-back yet electrifying sound. Channeling the spirit of the 90s, the band seamlessly blends nostalgic rock influences with a contemporary twist, capturing the essence of a bygone era while staying firmly rooted in the present. With infectious melodies, genuine lyricism, and dynamic performances, Ferny Fairway has quickly gained traction in their local music community, packing out hometown shows and earning praise for their captivating stage presence. Their latest single, 'Stay Around,' embodies the band's signature vibe, offering listeners a soul-stirring journey through the ups and downs of life and love. With heartfelt lyrics and emotive instrumentation reminiscent of the golden age of rock, the song strikes a chord with audiences, inviting them to kick back, relax, and get lost in the music. As Ferny Fairway continues to carve their path in the music world, they remain committed to delivering authentic, feel-good tunes that resonate with listeners and capture the essence of a simpler time.
PHOTO BY : JACK W
CAN YOU SHARE SOME MEMORABLE MOMENTS OR CHALLENGES YOU ENCOUNTERED DURING THE RECORDING PROCESS OF "STAY AROUND"? HOW DID THESE EXPERIENCES SHAPE THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE SONG?
When we were writing 'Stay Around', originally it felt forced and we couldn't come up with any additional parts to support the 'Johnno's' rhythm guitar part. Months after the idea of the song was introduced, we workshopped it over a period of time and one day, the song clicked and we wrote the bones of the song in a single session. The rest of the writing process was really smooth and we knew how we wanted the song to sound prior to heading into the studio to record.
FERNY FAIRWAY HAS BEEN MAKING WAVES IN THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS AND A GROWING FANBASE. HOW DO YOU STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR AUDIENCE, AND WHAT ROLE DO YOUR FANS PLAY IN SHAPING YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY?
An important thing for our band is to always stay connected with our fans at our live shows. Typically, before headline shows we are rarely together as a band throughout the night and instead spend time meeting and chatting to the punters that come to our shows. We always reply to our fans on social media and try our best to keep as active as possible for our online fanbase. Our live set has high energy and it really benefits when our crowd is vibing with our set. By trying to be more personal with the fans and punters, we are able to maxamise the energy and give our audience a good show.
THE LYRICS OF "STAY AROUND" DELVE INTO THEMES OF LOVE AND LOSS, DRAWING FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. HOW DO YOU BALANCE VULNERABILITY AND AUTHENTICITY IN YOUR SONGWRITING, AND WHAT DO YOU HOPE LISTENERS TAKE AWAY FROM THE EMOTIONAL DEPTH OF THE SONG?
We want our music to be as relatable as possible to our audience. Being in our early 20's, the topics we try to convey through our music and lyric writing are familiar to other young adults. In some songs, we try to be direct whereas other songs have a more crypict style of lyric writing. By doing this, we are able to write songs with clear meanings but also write songs which let the audience decide what the song means to them.
FERNY FAIRWAY'S MUSIC IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS HAVING A DISTINCTIVE "FERNY FLAVOUR." WHAT ELEMENTS DO YOU THINK CONTRIBUTE TO THIS UNIQUE SOUND, AND HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND REFINE YOUR MUSICAL STYLE WITH EACH NEW RELEASE?
Since emerging as a Ferny Fairway, we tried to maxamise how big we can make our sound. Typically, the 'Ferny Flavour' represents 2 separate guitar parts which offer versatility alongside punchy bass parts which are in the pocket of energetic drum sounds. The 'Ferny Flavour' unveils Ferny Fairway's signature sound where in each song, the band incorporates hints of similarities from the bands previous releases.
AS YOU PREPARE TO EMBARK ON AN AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN SUPPORT OF YOUR UPCOMING RELEASES, WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT PERFORMING LIVE, AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO CONNECT WITH AUDIENCES ON A DEEPER LEVEL DURING YOUR PERFORMANCES?
Over time, we have had messages from people across the country who have reached out to our band after hearing one of our tracks. "To the people who have asked us to come to their city, we are most excited to meet you. We want to know how you found us and thank you for your support. We hear that the scene down south is different to back home on the Gold Coast. We want to experience that first hand and see what it's like.
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