Hailing from Rockhampton City in Australia, Thickshake has been making an impression in the country’s independent music scene. A one-man band in the truest sense, he’s a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer who’s turned his home studio into a creative playground, the place where his infectious, genre-blurring songs come to life. Thickshake treats music as both an outlet and an ongoing conversation with sound, crafted through trial, error and the joy of discovery.
Unchained by specific genre or particular style, his music takes cues from all corners such as the indie energy of The Vanns, the electronic shimmer of The Kite String Tangle and the emotional context of Coldplay and Bon Iver. He balances the wide appeal of modern pop with the warmth of organic songwriting, always guided by what feels right in the moment, allowing him to move between moods and genres while retaining his recognisable sonic charm.
Over the past year, he’s been building momentum, releasing a run of singles that have introduced his bright, heartfelt sound to an ever-growing audience. Through a string of well-received singles, he’s been winning over fans across Australia and beyond while clocking tens of thousands of spins of his music online. Now he brings us the perfect taste of his original sonic vision with his single titled “Through the Daylight,” a stunning slice of indie pop that captures love, freedom and the jubilation of escaping life’s daily grind.
Recorded, mixed and mastered entirely by himself in his home studio, the track is a celebration of simplicity, distilling those moments that feel suspended in time, where responsibilities fade and connection takes over. Wrapped up in a buoyant two and a half minute dose, the song’s breezy energy and sticky melodies make it an instant mood-lifter, while its production highlights the charisma and personality that ripple throughout Thickshake’s sound.
Thematically, “Through the Daylight” offers a message that feels truly relatable; that sometimes, happiness lies in stepping back and basking in the company of those who make life brighter. Opened by Thickshake’s rich voice spinning “when I woke up this morning, it was colder than I’m used to,” the smooth twang of guitar chords and shuffle of upbeat percussion swirl around his vocals to form a delightful indie outing brimming with instantly catchy hooks and danceable energy.
Flowing with memorable melodic writing, hopeful lyricism and alluring pop rock aesthetic, it’s a colourful jam that’s truly impossible not to love. Putting his songwriting flair and performance talent on full display, “Through the Daylight” sees Thickshake serve up an epic musical moment that’s sure to connect with listeners around the world. As he continues to go from strength to strength, Thickshake is showing no signs of slowing down on his exciting musical adventure as one of Australia’s must watch musical exports.
Listen to Through the Daylight below
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