New music video from Iain T. McKelvey

Iain T. McKelvey is a Sydney-based indie singer-songwriter who previously fronted the outfit Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos. More recently stepping out as a solo artist, Iain has been sharing his well-received sonic vision over the last few years, connecting with fans around the world.

First unveiling his sound back in 2018 with the debut single “Clarion Call,” he’s since shared multiple singles and two EPs with Revolutions in 2021 and Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos the next year. Now, after a brief hiatus, he returns with his first new music in two years, sharing his brand new single titled “There Goes Hollywood.”

Though this song has just Iain’s name attached, his band, The Midnight Tangos were very much involved in its creation and continue to add their sonic flair to Iain’s own musical output. Moving forward under his own name is a move that sees an artist enjoying full confidence in the latest chapter of his musical story and “There Goes Hollywood” offers the first taste of what’s to come next.

Returning with an updated sound, Iain leans further into his rock influences to deliver an anthemic indie rock jam packed full of memorable writing and epic performance. Brought in by the lightly gritty tones of guitar, the song launches with subtly driving drums and smooth vocal leads threading meaningful lyricism about chasing the shiny image of fame that’s presented to us in a deceptive way.

Rising to a rousing chorus capped by infectious vocal hooks and driven by energising arrangement, “There Goes Hollywood” sees Iain return with a sensational new outing. Recorded by Steve Schouten whose previously worked with the likes of Peel and Misty Lanes, mixed by Wade Keighran, the song also benefits from lush vocal harmonies by Caitlin Harnett and Jaimee from Dead Witch.

Paired with the single is a music video directed by Joel Ludemann to deliver a visually gripping accompaniment for the song. With metaphorical scenes cut with shots of the band performing the song, the music video delivers an enveloping experience that amplifies the message and impact of the music in spectacular fashion.

Commenting on the single, Iain shares, “This really is a statement to myself to smarten up. Something hadn’t felt right for a while. The path I was on felt fake, it was certainly unhealthy and I could feel the love fading away. But I don’t think I’m alone in feeling like this. I think it’s more common than we care to admit, not just within music. So I guess I wrote an anthem.”

Adding, “I imagined if Hollywood was a person who was stuck on this debaucherous path, stretched out and warped. Look at them, there goes what once was beautiful. Bleak I know, but it doesn’t mean it can’t come with a redemption arc and a belting chorus.”

Watch the music video for There Goes Hollywood below

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