TracesLike a Storm (Single)

With a dark music video seemingly inspired by that Game of Thrones episode, Tamworth NSW’s very own rockers Traces are on a bigger mission: to inspire a conversation around mental health.

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The single’s title, Can’t Stop Me is a reference to overcoming our biggest obstacle: ourselves. Vocalist Jack Pallett says in a statement, “we all have an idea of who we want to be, an ideal image of ourselves that we all strive for. Often pressure from outer influences like friends, family and society can make it hard to be who we want, but ultimately the biggest thing stopping us from realising our dreams, goals and aspirations is ourselves, our own self doubt and the negative side of who we are that we all pretend doesn’t exist.”

If their next release has as many hot cuts as this one, they’re in for big things

Despite being a meat and potatoes rock band from Australia’s mecca of country music, they lend a formidable crunch to their music, which would steer them far clear of the pure radio rock paddock. In that regard, their closest contemporary is Fozzy; they want to be the world’s best rock band have one-eye laser locked on becoming legends. Not in a “save the world” U2 kind of way, but taking over stages and winning over fans, one heart at a time. Pallett’s diamond-in-the-rough voice is nigh-on-perfect for the hard driving rock they pump out. There’s a skew toward vocal melodies and rollicking riffs instead of leads, highlighted in a sombre middle-8 before exploding into the unforgettable arena-pleaser chant, “You! You can’t stop me!”

Formed only five years ago, they’ve played alongside bands like Dream on Dreamer, Attila, In Hearts Wake, Hellions, Polaris and Ocean Grove; and with a near universal appeal, it’s easy hearing why. If their next release has as many hot cuts as this one, they’re in for big things.

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