Sydney's kiwi pop duo Foley have just today dropped 'Fever', the final single before the quickly approaching release of their second album, titled That's Life Baby!, on February 28th. On this groovy new track, the pair explore the frustrations of a lingering and unrequited love. Born of a real-life situation experienced by a friend of theirs, the song was inspired by the feeling of not being able to break free of someone; of not being able to snap the fateful ties that connect them.
"In a way it's the continuation of that story where a past love is lingering on and they can't quite find closure. It was inspired by an experience where a friend's ex kept showing up at every party, every cafe, and felt like they were almost around every corner!" FOLEY
A song characterised by a bass-heavy sound and a signature Foley dance-ability (a combination which the duo describes to be "always the staple of a Foley track"), 'Fever's' syrupy sweet sounds provide a stunning contrast to its heart-wrenching themes;
"Fever is a little bit sassy but in a chill way… it has a strong bass line and a jolty groove that takes you by surprise. We wanted the listener to feel a little bit run off their feet at the start, before the chorus hits and you really feel the drum beat take you away. Overall it's fun, and definitely encapsulates our playfulness as writers. The story is jovial and fun in the sense that we are talking pretty highly of ourselves, and being pretty brutal about the situation in a way we never would in real life. Overplaying our reactions and emotions is a form of expression we really love to dabble in- especially when we write with our friends who know us well enough to get the joke." FOLEY
With the upcoming album That's Life, Baby! set to be released on Friday February 28th, Foley are in for a massive year ahead. As they enter an exciting new era of music, artistry and creativity, the band continue to elevate their craft, forever raising the bar and leaving fans both new and old wondering just what they'll come up with next.
"That's Life, Baby! reflects a new dynamic in the way we're writing about our feelings and thoughts. We're no longer trying to find answers or navigate life with songs like we used to - we know that life's going to throw everything at us and sometimes you just have to roll with it. We're accepting the messiness, the chaos and the joy that comes with everything. It's a nuanced distinction but feels really fresh and light, and bubbly for us as we grow up. That's Life, Baby!" FOLEY
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