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Australian Indie Folk Band Boy & Bear Release Official Music Video for Latest Single “Apex!”

Published

2 years ago

March 18, 2023

Self-Titled New Full-Length Studio Album – Due Out May 26, 2023

ew York, NY – 15 March 2023 – Australian indie pop band Boy & Bear have released the official music video for their latest single “Apex.” Directed by LA and Sydney-based Maclay Heriot, the newly released video pieces together footage from Boy & Bear’s recent series of global live shows alongside raw behind-the-scenes moments. Drawing upon Heriot’s background as a touring music photographer, the visuals capture a band in a cohesive working groove – spending time together to nurture a sound that’s fondly held by fans the world over. On record as on film, Dave Hosking’s immediate vocals croon beneath an arpeggiated guitar, as an easy flow of warm grooves flavor the echoed choruses and coos.

“A Boy & Bear live show is a magical experience and the same energy way felt when I was invited into the studio to document the recording sessions at Golden Retriever. Working in the studio is a peek behind the curtain of the creative process and provides the opportunity to capture unguarded moments. Having the chance to be a fly on the wall is rare, and to be able to share these moments alongside the live show footage from Woodford Folk Festival is insight into the talent and love this band has for one another and why they do what they do.” – Maclay Heriot

“Apex” is the third single and third music video to be released off the band’s forthcoming self-titled and self-produced album which will be released independently on May 26th. The album will be their fifth full-length (including two ARIA chart number ones!) release and was recorded at Golden Retriever Studios in Marrickville (an inner-city suburb of their Sydney hometown) and mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Craig Silvey (Florence + the Machine, Arcade Fire, The National) at Toast Studios in London.

Sydney-based Boy & Bear have released four ARIA chart-topping albums to much critical acclaim since their 2009 formation. Over the years the band has performed all over the world with two sell-out shows at the Sydney Opera House and their US TV debut on Conan O’Brien. Most recently, their music appeared in a campaign alongside Matthew McConaughey, the band performed alongside Crowded House, and enjoyed widespread success on their first independent releases, “State Of Flight” and “Just To Be Kind.” The official video for “Apex” is out today (WATCH HERE)

Boy & Bear

Strange World
State of Flight
Silver Moon
Magnus
Apex
Muscle
Crossfire
Just to Be Kind
Tin Man
Hostage
The Wheel

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Mvss and Butch Dawson Bring Fire and Purpose on “Fundamental”

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3 days ago

January 15, 2025

Music4U

Mvss’ latest single, “Fundamental,” is a bold declaration of resilience, cultural pride, and unshakable determination. Featuring Baltimore powerhouse Butch Dawson, the track captures the essence of navigating today’s challenges while holding tight to the values passed down through generations. The production, with its booming bassline and subtle melodic layers, is a perfect foundation for Mvss’ commanding delivery. His opening lines immediately draw you into his world, where survival is an art, and success feels revolutionary. “Living life, making this money might look like a miracle,” he raps, weaving personal storytelling with broader cultural reflections.

Butch Dawson’s verse adds grit and urgency, balancing Mvss’ introspection with hard-hitting truths. His intricate wordplay and raw energy amplify the song’s impact, delivering lines like, “It’s a maze, but I never stress.” Together, they craft an anthem that’s equal parts empowering and confrontational, showcasing a synergy that feels both effortless and electric. As a preview of Mvss’ upcoming EP, Revolt, “Fundamental” is a statement piece, proving that hip-hop can be both deeply personal and powerfully universal. This is music that doesn’t just entertain—it challenges, uplifts, and inspires.