GIMMY / Things Look Different Now Bright Blue Vinyl

Cat#: TES038
Barcode UPC: 743966121715
FORMAT: 12" Vinyl pressed by Zenith Records,300gsm jacket with black poly-lined inner sleeve,Double sided A3 lyric sheet with photos.
-Bright Blue vinyl
LABEL: Third Eye Stimuli Records
RELEASE DATE: 31st May 2024

DESCRIPTION
The solo project of Byron Region female artist Gemma Owens, GIMMY (pronounced "gimmie") brings her own eccentric brand of indie-rock, with sways of surf, garage, post-punk, new-wave and glimpses of folk. Alongside her band consisting of Samson Radici (guitar), Kyle Aubrey (bass) and Barclay Israel (drums), GIMMY delivers a raw and authentic sound that is heavily focused around Owens’ lyricism and storytelling, delivered with her powerful, vibrato vocals. In a live setting, the band captivates crowds with their charismatic, energetic and mesmerising performances. 

GIMMY’s acclaimed debut album, Things Look Different Now is the epitome of what a debut record is all about; a collection of songs that showcases just how far GIMMY has come and how much things have changed — both in her life and musically — since Gemma Owens first launched her solo endeavour back in 2020. Over the album’s 12 tracks, Owens’ explores her own ideas and experiences of “change”, through themes dealing with relationships, ageing, life phases, self-empowerment, grief and memories. 

Recorded and mixed by Sam Joseph (King Gizzard, Babe Rainbow, Baby Cool), the album is soaked in 80s and 90s nostalgia, with the band bringing together an eclectic collection of songs that weaves surf, garage and indie rock, post-punk, new-wave and folk together, through GIMMY’s stunning voice and Australian charm. Even with its musical diversity, the band’s debut is above all; an emotional, thought induced record, full of feelings that is presented with honesty and humour that is impossible not to enjoy from start to finish.

The rock songs on the album perfectly capture the raw live energy of the band, giving listeners a feeling of being at a GIMMY gig, sweaty and rubbing shoulders in front of stage, while the more intimate songs sound as though you’re in Owens’ very own bedroom, being serenaded. Gemma Owens’ powerful and dynamic vocals sit front and centre on the record, demanding your attention like Julia Jacklin, Angel Olsen, Big Thief and Stella Donnelly, while her eccentric delivery could be likened to 80s icons, David Byrne and Ian Curtis.

“GIMMY’s debut album is as stunning as expected, thanks to the strength of her single releases. The Northern Rivers artist effortlessly moves between genres, delivering off-kilter melodies and powerful vocals.” — Rolling Stone AU/NZ

“Post-Punk, Alt-Country, Jangle-Pop, Pub Rock, New Wave — it’s all here on songs that make the arrival of a hugely promising talent.” — Double J

“Easily among the most accomplished Australian records of the year so far.” — 2Ser Radio

TRACKLIST
Side A 
1. Another Day 
2. Watered a fern 
3. Fall On Me 
4. Oh Suzie 
5. Tell Me I'm your Girl 
6. SWEAT (An Australian Summer)

Side B 
7. Things Look Different Now 
8. Bathrooms 
9. My Body’s My Body
10. Feel Alive 
11. Where Are You Going?