If you’ve ever found yourself caught somewhere between wanting to move on and hoping the past might call you back — Madeliene Cope has just written your soundtrack.
Emerging from the coastal creative scene of Geelong, the rising alt/indie artist has dropped her most emotionally raw work to date with ‘Everlast’ — a beautifully fragile single that hits like a quiet confession whispered to the universe at 3am.
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‘Everlast’ isn’t about the big breakdowns or dramatic exits — it’s about the slow ache of memory, the tiny rituals we create to hold on to someone we’ve lost, and the impossible tug-of-war between acceptance and longing. Through lines like “I’m still waiting” and the aching refrain “rewrite our past, make this moment everlast,” Cope captures that uniquely human space where grief and hope sit side by side.
“Everlast captures the emotional journey of grieving the loss of someone close,” Cope shares. “It begins with the hope that they’re just away and will return soon, but gradually shifts into the painful reality that they’re gone for good. Over time, it transforms into a quiet strength, an understanding that life moves forward and that you’re not facing it alone.”
This is a track that lingers. It floats in that dreamy, liminal space between what was and what still might be — the kind of song you play on a rainy night, or when you’re trying to explain a feeling that doesn’t really have words yet.
With ‘Everlast’, Madeliene Cope isn’t chasing trends — she’s following instinct, feeling, and pure, unfiltered honesty. It’s the kind of songwriting that makes you stop scrolling and actually feel something. And in a world of noise, that’s a rare gift.
Accompanying the track is a short-film that journeys along the coastline that Cope calls home, while exploring her evolution as an artist. She reflects on those who gave her music meaning, the conviction of knowing you’re on the right track and the joy of fulfilling dreams.
‘Everlast’ was created as part of the GRID Series Geelong program, proudly supported by the Victorian Government in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong.
Whether you’re deep in the feels or just looking for something real to hold onto, this one deserves a spot on your playlist. ‘Everlast’ is streaming now — go ahead, let it wreck you a little.
