Press Club’s “Tightrope” is the feeling of barely holding it together

Melbourne four-piece Press Club has officially announced the independent release of their highly anticipated fourth album. Set to launch on May 2nd and as a preview, the band has dropped a double single, “Tightrope” and “Vacate”.

According to lead singer Natalie, ‘Tightrope’ channels a raw emotional experience. “It’s about reaching that breaking point where you’re done trying to fix things and feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s worries and expectations. It’s like walking a tightrope, barely holding it together, on the verge of a breakdown,” she explains. The track, musically influenced by The Hives, was inspired after the band met them at Germany’s Hurricane Festival.

Unlike the band’s usual songwriting approach, Tightrope emerged organically, built around a distinctive guitar riff in the verse. “That riff had a particular punctuation that informed the direction of the entire chorus,” shares bassist Iain. “It came together naturally—this wasn’t one of those songs where we had to wrestle with it for days.”

On the flip side, Vacate showcases a different approach to songwriting, leaning on long, repetitive structures that steadily build in intensity. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric guitar work of Robert Fripp on David Bowie’s Heroes, as well as the sharp, staccato lead guitar lines of New Order and Joy Division, the song captures an entrancing sonic mood.

The upcoming album marks a significant step in the band’s journey, reflecting their growing maturity as both artists and storytellers. With tracks that traverse emotional landscapes and innovative musical ideas, *To All The Ones That I Love* promises to resonate with fans old and new.

Recorded at their own studio in Footscray, Victoria, the album reflects the band’s evolution and creative independence. Guitarist Greg took the reins on production and mixing, while Kris handled the mastering. Blending a variety of genres, the album dives deep into themes of introspection, personal growth, change, and the lessons learned from past mistakes.

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