Holy Holy is the latest single from Melbourne’s Owen Rabbit, and it’s really struck a chord with me. The track was written and recorded at Owen’s home studio, and showcases both his production talents and his gorgeous voice.
The verses feel so intimate and raw, especially when you get to the raspier moments. The vocals give off a sense of emotional submission, leaving a feeling of desperation, bordering on despair — particularly when you listen to the lyrics. Contrasting these moments with synth peaks and drops throughout has altogether created something really quite powerful.
Owen has said that he wrote the track “about my mental state and abusing my health as a means of self medication… Art and creation from pain has been a cathartic sort of therapy, and has given me acceptance.”
Holy Holy is currently available as a free download. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for an accompanying video clip.
I originally wrote this on Indie Shuffle.
Catch Owen Rabbit live on tour with Safia:
WINTERFEST
Friday August 7 – UTS Winterfest, Sydney
Tickets: Winterfest
SAFIA TOUR DATES:
Thursday, August 20 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
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Friday, August 21 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
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Saturday, August 22 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
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Sunday, August 23 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
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Monday, August 24 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
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Tuesday, August 25 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
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Thursday, August 27 – Wollongong Uni Bar, Wollongong
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Wednesday, September 2 – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
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Thursday, September 3 – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
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Friday, September 4 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
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Wednesday, September 9 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (all ages)
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Thursday, September 10 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
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Friday, September 11 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
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Saturday, September 12 – ANU Bar, Canberra
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Friday, September 18 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (all ages)
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Saturday, September 19 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
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Sunday, September 20 – Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle
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Monday, September 21 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
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