Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird release their uplifting third studio album Smiles of Earth
Today, indie favorites Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird release their latest album Smiles Of Earth; their most stylistically cohesive, organic and collaborative statement to date. The record exudes warmth and showcases an increased use of horns across 10 gorgeous songs; ranging from observational, whimsical and quirky to deeply moving ruminations on love lost (and found). It includes the singles, ‘When This Is Over’, ‘Bluestone’, ‘Red Dirt Angel’ and new single ‘Every Morning, It Breaks’.
“Like most albums, Smiles of Earth has been a labour of deep love. Thwarted by lockdowns and the creative process itself, we attempted to make this record in numerous ways. Thanks to the patience and dedication of the band members, as well as the nurturing talents of producer Stephen Charles, the album was finally realised at The Aviary in Abbotsford, Melbourne. The inner themes of peacefulness and positive perspective truly levitated the performers throughout the recording process and they embodied its spirit wholeheartedly. I think that spirit is now undeniable in the sound of the album. In a word, this album was written to make you smile”. – Lachlan Rose (frontperson - Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird).
Smiles Of Earth was produced by Stephen Charles and Lachlan Rose with additional engineering by Harry Leithhead and Guy Faletolu. Award-winning engineer Matthew Neighbour (Matt Corby, The Avalanches, Middle Kids) took the final reins for the mix and it was mastered by George Georgiadis.
“As the name leans towards, ‘Smiles of Earth’ comes from a place of inherent peacefulness. Inspired by Albert Camus’ ‘The Myth of Sisyphus’, the phrase captures the natural beauty of the world we live in, which is ever-present but not necessarily always appreciated. While the songs certainly explore the struggles involved in obtaining these positive perspectives, the overall feeling I wanted to leave people with was the choice. The choice between meaninglessness and beauty”. – Lachlan Rose
Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird will bring their captivating live shows to the East coast of Australia from September.
COUSIN TONY’S BRAND NEW FIREBIRD TOUR DATES
23-25 September - Wanderer's Festival, NSW tickets
Friday 30 September - Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, Qld tickets
Saturday 1 October - Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane, Qld tickets
Thursday 6 October - The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW tickets
Friday 7 October - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW tickets
Saturday 8 October - La La La's Wollongong, NSW tickets
Friday 14 October - The Eastern, Ballarat, VIC tickets
Saturday 15 October - The Lab, Adelaide, SA tickets
Friday 21 October - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC tickets
Saturday 5 November - Euroa Music Festival, Euroa VIC tickets
Saturday 12 November - Backyard Festival, VIC tickets