Delicately constructed guitar, lilting vocals and a matured lyricism, Melbourne songwriter Daniel Trakell returns with his first release for 2019 – ‘Wisdom/Boredom’.
A song that wraps the listener up instantly with its warmth and rich musicality, ‘Wisdom/Boredom’ explores Trakell’s developed songwriting skill since his last single ‘So Long’ further put him on the map as an artist to watch.
A reflective piece, Trakell takes on the choices people make as life continues to roll on.
“‘Wisdom/Boredom’ is a song about the life-altering decisions which come with growing older. Choices which can seem mundane at first but change the course of our lives, and tough decisions which we agonise over but end up being of little consequence.”
“Often we can’t realise the quality of our judgement until we look back with the wisdom of hindsight.”
Working together with friend and frequent collaborator Joshua Barber (Gretta Ray, Gotye) in the studio, Trakell thrived once more in Barber’s new home of Nashville.
Soaking up the energy of the Alex The Great Studio before the final touches were put on back in Australia, the end result has delivered a gorgeously layered piece of indie folk with touches of Bon Iver, Dustin Tebbuttand Fleet Foxes-esque influences threaded throughout.
Trakell has injected touching emotion onto each of his releases thus far but on ‘Wisdom/Boredom’, the songwriter goes deeper than we have heard before.
“It’s like Elliott Smith on a magical mystery tour.” (Dom Alessio)
The lead single from his forthcoming new album, also titled Wisdom/Boredom, Trakell is starting 2019 off on a strong note.
After a slew of supports to incredible Australian artists Didirri, Harts, Harrison Storm and Kyle Lionheart Melbourne fans will now be able to gain new insight into the music Trakell has been working so meticulously on with a special February residency at Some Velvet Morning.
Joined by special guests each Thursday night of the month, Trakell will not only be performing the new single live, but he will also be at the helm of some unmissable live music experiences that display the strength of Melbourne’s local songwriter community.
DANIEL TRAKELL ‘WISDOM/BOREDOM’ RESIDENCY
Thursday February 7th Some Velvet Morning Melbourne
with Jon-Lee Farrell
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Thursday February 14th Some Velvet Morning Melbourne
with David Western
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Thursday February 21st Some Velvet Morning Melbourne
with Amarina Waters
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Thursday February 28th Some Velvet Morning Melbourne
with Grand Pine
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