Meanjin/Brisbane-based country-folk singer-songwriter Georgia Scarlett brings us into her world of warmth, wanderlust, and self-discovery with her luminous new single "Finding My Destination."
"Finding My Destination" is the first taster of Scarlett's forthcoming debut album, "Rhythm of Life", due November 28th, and from the very first strum, it's evident that she's gearing up to something really quite special.
"Finding My Destination" captures that indelible experience of cruising into the unknown, with the windows down and the heart wide open. It's country pop as enfolded in earthy folk charm. Every note crackles with sunshine, and Scarlett's voice is luscious, rich, touched throughout by the grace of Celtic song. It leads you through songs about growing up and learning to lean on people through the sheer joy of finding your way.
There's a reassuring intimacy in Georgia's storytelling, the feeling that she's not just sharing a song, but also sharing a moment of epiphany. Her influences shine through every subtle touch, the Americana banjo rhythm, a hint of Irish waltz cadence, and her ethereal vocal tone, which somehow manages to be both thoughtful and fresh.
With "Finding My Destination," Georgia Scarlett isn't simply offering up a song, she's opening a door onto the path of a journey. It's a song that sounds like sunrise at the end of a long drive, a reminder that despite any turns, the destination is never as far away as you think.