Heath Robertson will launch his new single at the Barwon Club on 14 May.
With the intrinsic ability to create ear-catching hooks with riveting guitar licks, relatable lyrics and solid beats, all inspired by a bygone era, Ocean Grove-based Heath Robertson has slowly been embossing his name in the music industry over the last few years.
Growing up in a musical household, the son of award-winning artist Andrea Robertson and David Robertson and brother of Carly Robertson, in no time at all, Heath has established himself as an up-and-coming star in his own right with an impressive string of awards, accolades and experience already under his belt.
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Fusing the blues with ’70s-influenced surf-rock, Heath takes listeners on a nostalgic trip back in time but manages to do so with a modern and refreshing twist – all without compromising authenticity in any way, shape or form. A true breath of fresh air, Heath’s music has an infectious energy that transports listeners to a sun-drenched beach. With influences like Jack White, and Australian rock icons Angels, Easy Beats, AC/DC, Powderfinger and Jet surging and flourishing throughout his songs, his distinctive guitar riffs are complemented by soulful vocals and a driving rhythm section.
Now Heath is capitalising on that solid foundation with his newest single, full of life and energy, passion and palpable emotion.
Titled ‘You Can Be Found’ and due for release on 12 May, the scorching single is a catchy, raw blues-rock number with notable early Aussie pop-rock influences, melding the iconic sounds of Easybeats and Sunnyboys. Striking the balance between catchy melodies, fun bluesy harmonica and killer guitar solos, the single is fast and punchy and showcases the ‘sophisticated’ style of blues and promises to lift our spirits every time we press play.
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Beginning as an instrumental track, Heath was challenged when it came to writing a melody and lyrics until one day he managed to find the right words.
“This song started out as an instrumental and I was unable to write a melody or lyrics for months. Then one day it just happened all at once,” Heath explains.
“Most of my songs are written by how I’m feeling at the time I write the song.
“I don’t tend to analyse my lyrics often but I suppose ‘You can be found’ is about how I tend to overthink things and make re-occurring mistakes that need to change to better me as a person.”
Releasing the single on 7” Vinyl, Heath’s release will also include B Side track ‘Leave Me Be’, wielding a bit more grunt, but equally as impressive as its flip side.
“This track was another instrumental that was initially just a fun jam that I recorded on my four track tape recorder,” he says.
“I liked the music too much so I had to write something with it. I pretty much opened my mouth, the words started to come out and I was happy with it.”
The humble multi-instrumentalist not only recorded all instruments and vocals on both tracks (aside from that unapologetically bluesy Harmonica which was played by long-time friend and musical peer, Jack Meredith), but he produced and recorded everything as well. His love of vintage instruments and equipment has been the perfect pairing for his new recordings.
To launch the new single, the award-winning artist will perform at the Barwon Club on 14 May, delivering a set of new, original songs including the long-awaited single and its B side. He will be joined by band newcomers; Fin Strijker on electric guitar (Fenn Wilson) and Alister Hull on bass (Pollyman), with mainstay David Robertson on drums.
“There is so much I love about performing live as a musician. I love the full sound of the band, the way we bounce off each other when we’re performing, and the way audiences respond to that. And I love the adrenaline you get after playing a gig,” Heath beams.
“Meeting new people (musicians and punters) is pretty good too. There’s nothing quite like playing a loud, full sounding set and walking away with ringing in your ears.”
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Heath Robertson and his band will be supported by local rising stars Paraquay and Carly Jorja (solo) promising a rocking night of sounds that will have listeners exclaiming, “Oh yes!”
For anyone who loves music that transports them to another time and place, Heath Robertson is a must-listen and a must-see this May.
Catch Heath and his commanding stage presence live at the Barwon Club on 14 May. Tickets can be purchased here.
