Based in Sydney, Australia, Ian Dencker is a singer-songwriter with a passion for crafting contemporary music that hosts heartfelt messages. Starting his musical adventure as a chorister, Ian’s vocal work is backed up by his skills on the guitar and keyboards.
Ian first made an entrance with his debut single “Gloria Patri” in 2021, a track that not only marked his arrival but also earned him the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest award. Demonstrating versatility in his approach, Ian has more recently shifted focus to create more modern sounds, drawing inspiration from artists like Radiohead, Coldplay, ELO and Green Day.
Since making his entrance with his debut single, he’s shared multiple well-received tracks while racking up hundreds of thousands of streams of his music online. Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “When Stars Collide,” a pop-focused rock song full of epic writing, memorable melodic leads and bright guitar-driven arrangement.
Opened by the warm strums of acoustic guitar and chords of piano, Ian’s smooth vocal leads enter as the pulsing fuzz of electric guitar shimmers and slick lead touches enter with the snap of drums. His Greenday influences shine as he crafts an engaging rock soundscape brimming with gentle groove, layers of crunchy guitar, walking bass lines and instantly catchy melodic lines.
Rising to an anthemic chorus, his voice glides above the rousing arrangement, threading emphatic leads to deliver a stunning slice of modern rock music with bags of commercial appeal. “When Stars Collide” distils an exploration of awakenings, new beginnings and profound realisations, capturing the essence of resilience and the fight for survival.
Ian penned this anthem during a challenging period in his life, writing the song in his caravan where he and his 9-year-old son shared a moment under the night sky, watching the Milky Way dazzle before them. This celestial experience became the catalyst for the lyrics, turning the song into a symbolic representation of Ian’s personal journey; a fight for survival in the face of adversity wrapped up in an epic pop rock sound.
Listen to When Stars Collide below
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