Spirited Melbourne singer and songwriter Shelly Segal has just returned from a massive 40 date tour in the US and announced the release of new single Background Noises and a string of national tour dates spanning a month.
Background Noises is from the Strange Feeling EP which released in May 2015. It is a melodic and layered song filled with keys, strings and horns showcasing a more delicate and vulnerable side to the prolific and outspoken young singer songwriter.
Segal wrote this song after the divorce of close friends as she tried to imagine the situation from their perspective. She explains:
“The chorus seems to mean something different to me each time I sing it. Sometimes a shock, a deep loss, a painful reminder, an acceptance, a coming to terms with, a finality, a longing, an assertiveness, a future, a determinedness. As such a change would at different times of reflection. It’s not just a love or relationship lost but a physical place – a space and time that was all encompassing and is now gone.”
The video clip is shot and directed by Vince Lamberti and visually captures the emotions of the song. It is quite a melancholy clip, very sedate and mournful until the moving on phase of the process starts.
“It’s documenting the loss of the spaces that vanish with drastic change and the accompanying pain and sadness,” explains Shelley. “It also touches on the positives of the growth and gains that can come after loss.”
Shelley Segal is a passionate and engaged touring artist thrilled to be back in Australia to play for local fans.
SHELLEY SEGAL SHOWS
Friday 13 November
COLLINS SQUARE, DOCKLANDS VIC
ALL AGES
6-9PM FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 18 November
THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB (BLOOM SUPPORT), PERTH WA
DOORS 7PM
UNDER 18 MUST HAVE GUARDIAN
TICKETS: http://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/event/bloom-ep-launch/
Saturday 21 November
WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, ADELAIDE SA
18+
9.30PM FREE ENTRY
Sunday 22 November
HICKINBOTHAM OF DROMANA, DROMANA VIC
ALL AGES
1-4PM FREE ENTRY
Thursday 26 November
BENNETTS LANE, MELBOURNE VIC
18+
TICKETS $20: https://www.bennettslane.com/gigs.php?eID=1903
Friday 27 November
COLLINS SQUARE, DOCKLANDS VIC
ALL AGES
6-9PM FREE ENTRY
Saturday 28 November
PAYNESVILLE WINE BAR, PAYNESVILLE VIC
18+
TICKETS $10 ON THE DOOR
Sunday 29 November
THE MILK FACTORY, STH BRISBANE QLD
UNDER 18’S MUST CONTACT VENUE
DOORS 4PM
TICKETS $10: www.OzTix.com.au
Wednesday 9 December
ALBION HOTEL, ALBURY NSW
18+
9PM
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 13 December
WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, ADELAIDE SA
18+
4.30PM
FREE ENTRY
Friday 18 December
COLLINS SQUARE, DOCKLANDS VIC
ALL AGES
6-9PM
FREE ENTRY
For more information about Shelley you can find her on shelleysegal.com, Facebook, Twitter and True Music
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