Sydney pop-punk outfit BESTIES are ushering in new beginnings as they announce their signing to independent alternative label Greyscale Records, and are celebrating the announcement with the release of their happy-go-lucky new single “Deadmau5“ . They’ll give it a run across the country later this month when they play main support for Canadian outfit Story Untold on their Australian tour.
On joining Greyscale Records, the band say: “It can be hard finding people who get you, or what you’re trying to do. And Greyscale were the label who understood we’re not trying to do anything. We’re just idiots with instruments, and that’s why we work.”
“In a scene and industry where people are so deathly serious, it’s been a godsend to find people who understand that there’s a path to success while sticking true to who you are. We know there’s a thirst out there for a band and a sound that takes its cues from the lighter side of life. And we know that band’s us.”
Leading the charge is new single “Deadmau5”, a fun, tongue-in-cheek anthem for those refusing to surrender to expectations and conventional ideas of adulthood. “Deadmau5” is about that time in everyone’s life where they feel they need to grow up – become an adult, find stability and a safe path into the future – and doing the complete opposite of that. It’s an anthem for doing what you want, to be who you are, and be with who you want to be with. As the band put it: “Life’s too short to be safe, take a risk and don’t forget through it all, you’re still that dumb emo kid at heart, just like us. ” Watch the video here.
Helmed by producer Nat J. Sherwood (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) and flanked by vocalist Max Pasalic, drummer Brad Cronan and guitarist James Venites, the outfit saw early success thanks to their winning entry in triple j’s DIY Supergroup competition in 2022, receiving on air praise from Holly Humberstone and triple j presenters.
Since this, BESTIES have steadily become one of the nations most promising alternative acts. The band landed a coveted triple j Unearthed Feature Artist spotlight, scored triple j rotation with “Love Bombs“ featuring Yours Truly, and have since appeared at major music conference festivals BIGSOUND and SXSW. They’ve completed sold-out national tours and shared stages with artists including Maggie Lindemann, Lil Lotus, Teenage Joans, Goldfinger, Between You & Me and more.
“Deadmau5” is out now and streaming everywhere via Greyscale Records.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: BESTIES
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Single Title: Deadmau5
Release Date: Wednesday 20 May
Genre: Pop Punk
Label: Greyscale Records
