Melbourne alt-country outfit Shaky Stills have premiered their new single ‘It Ain’t Easy’ today, delivering a laidback film clip to mirror the vibe of the track.
Recorded at Northcote’s Maivary Lane Studios before making its way to LA where it was mixed and mastered by Gregg Leonard in his personal studio, ‘It Ain’t Easy’ displays Shaky Stills’ signature fusion of alt-country and rhythm and blues, melding frontman Patrick Carr’s classic country croon with an Americana-inspired melody.
As an ode to today’s world and the notion of finding happiness in observations of opposites in relationships and the important of seeing the brighter side of any situation, ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is an anthem for getting on with life and taking each day as it comes. It’s a timely reminder for us all in this day and age.
The film clip, shot and produced by Jonny Clow, follows the same breezy, easy-going theme, featuring the bandmates having no-frills fun and relishing life’s simple pleasures. Check it out below.
In addition to dropping ‘It Ain’t Easy’, Shaky Stills will be playing a handful of Melbourne gigs over the coming weeks, hitting The Standard Hotel, Fitzroy on Sunday August 5 before officially launching the single at The Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy on Saturday August 25.
For more info and future releases, check out Shaky Stills’ Facebook page.
Originally premiered via Beat Mag.