Already well-established as one of Australia’s premier pop successes, Amy Shark enters a new era of artistry with the release of brand new single ‘Only Wanna Be With You’, out on October 7.
It’s no mean feat to keep the fires of inspiration and influence burning when you’ve already crafted some of modern Australian pop music’s most memorable songs. Yet for Amy, the chase for a new sonic realm and creative challenge has never been more important for her as she navigates this new time of her career.
“The second this song was birthed I was like, “I’m sorry, that’s an undeniable chorus”. It’s got so many pop, Amy Shark elements to it, but there’s this gritty, fuzzy punk guitar that comes in…I used to be really scared of guitars and maybe just recently, with what I’ve been listening to, it’s brought it to life. I’ve gone with my gut a lot more on this song and the whole new era.”
The release is accompanied by an official music video which was shot in Melbourne and showcases Amy as we’ve never seen her before; a nod to the creative vision of acclaimed director Grey Ghost (Ruel).
‘Only Wanna Be With You’ was recorded & produced by Joe London (Lizzo), Konstantin Kersting (Tones & I, Mallrat, Spacey Jane) and Holy Holy’s Oscar Dawson – a notable sonic shift, dictated by fresh and powerful turbo-pop. ‘Only Wanna Be With You’ is crafted around guitar and progressions that tie back to artists like The Cure or Psychedelic Furs, without losing that quintessential Amy Shark stamp: strong pop swells and lyricism that is insatiable to the ear. It’s a track that signals a recent change in approach for Amy Shark, who has experienced a new wave of personal growth through this period of songwriting.
“I just wanna make cool songs and cool art. Nothing scares me anymore, I’m making music because I love making music again and not for any other reason. I’m taking a lot more risks without fear.”
Fresh off the back of a record breaking 60-date ‘See U Somewhere Australia’ regional tour, a collaboration with R3HAB on the Top 30 ARIA single ‘Sway My Way’, her announcement as a Judge on Australian Idol 2023 and of course a brand new blonde look; it’s safe to say Amy Shark returns bigger and better than ever with ‘Only Wanna Be With You’.