Birthed from letters to her older self, Dear Willow is the musical project by Sunshine Coast creative
 Em-J Dau. Growing up with the arts close to her heart (just short of a family heirloom) has meant
 that expressing herself has been a story telling affair. Dear Willow has been many things, first 
letters and poetry, then to a solo folk acoustic act, and has recently evolved into something bigger
 than expected. Innumerable shows, countless songs and working with other creative types have
 helped stretch Dear Willow from timid songstress to seasoned performer.

Since releasing her first commercial single 'Father's House' in 2015, Dear Willow has become a 
known name on the Sunshine Coast. Local blog The Point described EmJ as having “one of those
 voices that is soft, and slightly melancholic, yet has a ferocity to it”, which is true of her songs too,
 to say the least. 

While it was straight forward to box 'Father's House' into the folky world, Dear Willows' sound has
 moved to more of a mix, which could be soft indie rock, or alternative pop, or Lord-knows-what 
depending on whom you ask. The best way to describe Dear Willows newest offering, 
'When It Burns', is to imagine a smoky, punchy indie pop song with a hint of Bastille vibes then
 added some raspy guitars, synthy lines and a groove that jumps from high hat sizzles galore to 
straight up soft rock. 

'When It Burns' will be available from September 9th and supported by a swag of shows including a
 single launch at music hub Solbar on Thursday 15th September, followed by an appearance at the 
Brisbane Festival on the 16th September at Arcadia Activations.

Web links: 
 www.facebook.com/dearwillowmusic 
 www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/dear-willow

When It Burns - DEAR WILLOW

Engineer: Daniel Kennedy (Eleven PM Studios)
Mixing: Daniel Kennedy
Lead Guitar: Nathan Miller
Keys/synth: Damien Khoury
Bass: OJ Newcomb
Drums/percussion: Isaac Leong Loon
Vox,guitar: Emma-Jo Dau


When It Burns

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Apparition

Gold Mess

Produced by Matt Fell at Love Hz studios in Sydney

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Magnifik Singles

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'Wild Flower' 
Written by Lily Taloola.
Performed by the Taloola Trio.
With bass man - Tobias Ryan and guitar king - James Simon making some sweet sweet honey on this track.
Recorded and mixed by Pottsy.

Wild Flower

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Frances - Original (Demo)

Curious Cat Song
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Mysterious Stone Cat

Dear Willow is a Sunshine Coast indie rock project by Em-J Dau, Melinda Huurdeman, Callan Holstein and Jye Pouzet. Since 2012 Em-J has transformed Dear Willow from solo act to full band, melding her signature sound together with punchy guitars and solid groove.  Think smooth riffs, double kicks and singing like a bird….

The band have been likened to a sound reminiscent of Warpaint or Wolf Alice, yet still their own niche. Their chemistry is evident; each member bringing a unique ingredient to build a dynamic, full-bodied sound.
Following a build of solo releases (2015 & 2016 singles, 2018 Debut EP “Hold Yourself Down”), the band now gears up for a winter release to share the next phase of Dear Willow.

When It Burns

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