From their self-produced debut EP Noctua (out September 11), Sparrow is the second single to drop from emerging indie pop duo, We Are The Brave.

Comprised of singer-songwriter Jess Chalker (her vocals can be heard on recordings by Passenger) and underground hip-hop producer, Ox Why, We Are The Brave has started to gain momentum since bursting onto the scene earlier this year. Garnering community airplay across the country with first single, All Good Things Must Come to an End, positive reviews from international and local blogs have consistently praised the pair’s sound, with major Australian blog the AU Review calling the track "a cracker of a first release."

Inferences to Bat for Lashes or Tears for Fears seem obvious. But akin to All Good Things, Sparrow features the pair’s distinctive, swirly, ‘80s-feel production, with layers of analog synths adding to the drama of Chalker’s moody vocals, and accompanying Thelma and Louise-type imagery.

Sydneysiders can catch a preview live performance of Sparrow when We Are The Brave launches their debut EP, Noctua in Canberra and Melbourne this week. www.wearethebrave.com for more info 


Sparrow

Sparrow - we are the brave (ft Jess Chalker)

Garlow

Wicker

A little tribute to the "true north strong and free". 

Lyrics: 
We've seen the spectre
A demon dressed in white
bring the illness and the cure
A twisted mind
To twist in kind
The fertile mind of the unsure
From a whisper our voices start to rise
More than ever before
Too much at stake now we can't compromise
We join our hearts from shore to shore

We are Canada
We know right from wrong
We believe we're all meant to be free
That's why we are standing strong

Woman to woman
Man to man
We begin to open up our eyes
Seek the truth now
In each other
See beyond the lies
True hearts of the true north strong and free
Raise the flag and sound the call
Stand for freedom. Stand for love
Stand for the one and for the all

We are Canada
We know right from wrong
We believe we're all meant to be free
That's why we are standing strong

We Are Canada

Coming Home To You (Bigger Houses)

Dive into the haunting melodies of "Pain Took My Breath Away" – a melancholic exploration of love, loss, and the acceptance of death. This track weaves a tapestry of raw emotion with its poignant lyrics and powerful guitar-driven soundscape. Featuring a captivating instrumental interlude and a soulful guitar solo, "Pain Took My Breath Away" is a journey through the depths of despair and the bittersweet embrace of oblivion.

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Wake Up Call

Breath Took My Breath Away

Pain Took My Breath Away

2017 Bret Bingham / Erica Ellis
 
This town gets cold
And if you lose faith
Then you lose hope
 
And it's hard to stand
When they push you down
I know firsthand
 
Cause I've felt the solitude
The heartache too
And I know what you've got to lose
What you're trying to prove
 
When it's all just too much
When you've had enough
I won't judge
I'll hold you up
I'll be your crutch
 
They say talk is cheap
But those bitter words
Can cut so deep
 
When it all hits home
It can break you down
You can't make it on your own
 
Then I will listen when you cry
I’m on your side
And I won't make you justify
pretend your fine
 
When it's all just too much
When you've had enough
I won't judge
I'll hold you up
I'll be your crutch

I know you won't always need me
You'll stand on your own someday
But when the pain comes to claim you again
Don’t give up 
Know you can trust
I’ll be your crutch 

Repeat chorus

I'll Be Your Crutch

If I Wore a Hat (For Jeff Hill)

Walk Away

Born and raised in Minneapolis, my passion for music ignited early on.  It wasn't all smooth sailing, though. My grade school band teacher actually told me I had no musical talent! (Maybe the clarinet just wasn't my thing...)  But I proved her wrong.  At 17, I rediscovered my love for music thanks to a neighbor's guitar and those magical three chords – E, D, and A. "Gloria" by the Shadows of the Knight became my anthem, and I haven't looked back since.

Those early days were a wild ride!  We're talking guitars with strings like barbed wire and necks thicker than a 2 by 4. But hey, we made it work. I kept at it, and Mom, bless her heart, saw my dedication and surprised me with a Hagstrom 6-string electric and a Fender Single Showman amp – what a game-changer!

From jamming with my brother on those early axes to exploring a vast musical landscape – 60s rock, 70s jams, country, blues, R&B, funk, punk... you name it, I've probably played it!  I even paid my dues playing in bar bands – and yes, I got fired a couple of times! But those experiences taught me valuable lessons about taking charge of my musical path and finding the right collaborators.  I even played in bands that opened for national acts and worked with artists who went on to achieve national recognition!

This diverse experience fuels my songwriting, where I pour my heart and soul into crafting unique and expressive demos. Now, at 74, my focus is on creating songs that resonate with others.  I often explore different versions of the same song through my poetry, adding another layer of depth to my lyrics.

Looking for artists to bring my songs to life!

If you're a musician seeking fresh, authentic material, let's connect.  I'm eager to collaborate and hear my creations soar.

Pain Took My Breath Away

Steven Roberts Project

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