Alternative Country from Wattmore

Hailing from Brisbane and drenched in the dust and diesel of a trucking family upbringing, Wattmore is a duo made up of brothers Aiden and Kai who fuse alternative country, punk and Americana to form their fiercely original sound. Imagine the barstool bravado of classic rock colliding with the storytelling of outlaw country and the energy of a dive bar punk gig; Wattmore live somewhere in that glorious chaos.

Taking cues from a wide array of influences such as Frank Turner, Oasis, Green Day and Waylon Jennings, Wattmore bring something thoroughly new and exciting to the music scene. In October last year they made their entrance with the debut single “Circus Life,” returning in May with their sophomore outing “Romantic Side.”

Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new third single titled “I Don’t Miss That Woman,” another epic display of their subtly sardonic songwriting and magnificent performance talents. Produced by Lindsay Waddington and co-written with Aussie songwriting legend Allan Caswell, the track takes the breakup song format and takes a sledgehammer to it, chucks it in the back of a truck and floors it down a dusty highway.

It’s a track with zero patience for emotional restraint, all grit and gasoline, delivering the kind of therapeutic outlet that comes not from closure but from sheer volume and guitar distortion. Built on intricate instrumental work, rustling drums and Wattmore’s own blend of dry wit and wounded pride, “I Don’t Miss That Woman” is equal parts satire and sincerity.

Jumping into a bouncy country groove of fluttering guitar twangs and shuffling drums, the rich lead vocals enter above the bright rhythmic backdrop to spin instantly catchy melodic lines carrying storytelling lyricism. Flowing with bluesy harmonica lines and banjo plucks that ride the stomping percussive energy, it’s a stellar jam that perfectly distils Wattmore’s musicianship flair and playful songwriting, resulting in a musical experience that’s fun, original and memorable all at once.

Framing a timeless Americana vibe in a punk-tinged energy, “I Don’t Miss That Woman” presents a vintage south from the American South in a way that’s engaging for a modern audience from all over the world. As they continue to impress on their highly compelling musical adventure, we can’t wait to see what this talented duo has in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Listen to I Don’t Miss That Woman below

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