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Lyrically, colourblind is somewhat of a journal for singer and guitarist Finn Cameron. Named after the suburb where he grew up, ‘Semaphore’ is a nod to his teenage years, and draws upon experiences from the time. The EP tackles the sharp transition between teenage years and adulthood. Themes of break-ups, the reality of getting older, learning to accept who you are for better or for worse, and the pervasiveness of mental health struggles are backed up by emo and alternative rock driven tracks, reminiscent of bands like Basement and Microwave. An emotional scream-along anthem, ‘Semaphore’ aims to move the listener like their favourite band did when they were younger.

“Semaphore has a dual meaning to us all. Three of us grew up in and near Semaphore. Moving back and forth from the area, the suburb name fit well with the themes of maturing as it’s where we grew up and did a lot of our learning” Finn says. “It’s also a bit of a nod to the flag language of the same name - part of growing up is learning that it’s okay and sometimes necessary to reach out for help. We’ve come a long way as people since this band started and although we still write and love emo music, we’ve also learnt how to better deal with and channel these challenging emotions into greater things”.

Lately

Soak

I Guess That's It

Let It Slip

Semaphore

Swing Me Off My Feet

Move Like You

Weather Song

Seatbelt

colourblind aren’t just a band — they're a force that pulls you right into the front row. 
Over the past eight years, the alternative rock/emo sensation from Adelaide, Australia has carved out an impressive career path independently, earning acclaim both at home and abroad through their unwavering dedication to authenticity and DIY ethos. 
The band’s 2018 debut EP, Move Like You secured them rapid recognition from critics and a passionate fan base across Australia and the US, and is currently sitting at 5 million Spotify streams. In 2020, they made the BIGSOUND50 and were named as Ones To Watch in 2021, which along with the release of their sophomore EP Semaphore has seen them share stages with acts including Touché Amoré, Mom Jeans, Microwave, Grinspoon, Bad//Dreems, Clowns, BUGS, These New South Whales, Bad Neighbour, TOWNS and many more.
Their self-titled debut album, out on June 28 through Clarity Records, marks a pivotal evolution in their sound and story. It reflects their growth from hopeful twenty-somethings to a formidable presence in the Australian music scene.
“a band who deserves your attention with every move they make.”
– Rolling Stone Australia

Move Like You

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