2020 brings Sydney songwriter and performer Vetty Vials into a brand new creative chapter. Having first established herself on the touring circuit back in 2017 with the I am okay, I promise EP, the artist has developed into a formidable new voice with evocative stories to burn. Her debut album, Conversations With Myself, is the perfect introduction to Vetty Vials’ sound, while single ‘Pride’ leads from the front with heart.
The single, as well as the album, has introspection tinged throughout. The last three years of writing and performing has left an invaluable effect on Vetty Vials and her band; the dynamic of the group strengthening beyond compare. ‘Pride’ encapsulates this strength beautifully.
Navigating personal and creative identities, the embraced and dissolution of relationships, ‘Pride’ and Conversations With Myself centres on a young artist simply working things out in the medium she best knows how. “Conversations With Myself is a combination of songs about feeling lost, dissecting relationships and navigating your 20s. Generally, our songwriting process would start with me writing a song on acoustic and then coming to the band to get their input. I was lucky to change that up a lot on this record. It’s changed the sound dramatically and I’m super happy with how these songs turned out.” Vetty Vials
Supporting the likes of Press Club, The Lazy Susans and The Bennies in the past opened Vetty Vials up further to the tight Aussie punk/pop community – a community that has become family to Vetty and her band. Releasing this new record on Melbourne DIY label Whisk and Key Records is a natural progression for the group, who have long been generating strong ties with the east coast scene.
“I love touring, which is why we do it as a band so regularly. Playing shows and meeting so many new people makes all of the financial and time investment into this project worth it. The difference in sound between this record and our first EP is huge. We have come a long way as a band and I can’t wait to get it out for people to hear.” Vetty Vials
The release of Conversations With Myself this February coincides with a string of live shows Vetty Vials will be performing throughout Australia. A perfect opportunity to see this music realised in both acoustic and full band mode, the tour is just the beginning for Vetty and her band, ready to tackle 2020 hard.
VETTY VIALS TOUR DATES
Thursday, February 6th Blind Bear Cronulla
Acoustic Show
FREE ENTRY
Friday, February 7th Botany View Hotel Sydney
with Jack R. Reilly, Raised As Wolves
FREE ENTRY
Saturday, February 8th Exeter Hotel Adelaide
With Seabass, Down and Out
FREE ENTRY
Saturday, February 15th Transit Bar Canberra
With Paint Store, Cathy Diver, Hope Wilkins
Tickets
Friday, February 21st Old Bar Melbourne
With Pocket Money, Apprehensive, Quinton Trembath
$10 Door
Saturday, February 22nd Tramway Melbourne
Acoustic Show
with Gavin Styles
FREE ENTRY