CHELSEA WARNER bares her heart with earnest and luscious new single ‘IT BE LIKE THAT’ Debut EP ‘Drama’ out Friday November 5th
Photo credit: Kezia Suryaputra (@kezsurya)
“It be like that, it really be like that…”
PRAISE FOR CHELSEA WARNER
“Chelsea's got the vision and skills as a producer, player, writer and singer to realise that vision. When she sings about "eyes on me"? Only a matter of time.”
Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Unearthed
“It's catwalk level smooth and suave sounds from Chelsea!”
Declan Byrne, Triple j
Drama: “The track was written, recorded and produced entirely by Warner, and sports a heady, atmospheric energy that allows her soaring lead vocal to own the spotlight.”
NME Australia
“Australia's future is going to be full of R&B stars… Chelsea Warner is someone that in 2020, is making herself known as one to watch and joining this legion of future names.”
Pilerats
“The new single (Drama) is buoyed by Warner’s silky vocals and mellow instrumentation – shimmering, understated keys and a slinky bass line making up a lot of the track’s backbone.”
Music Feeds
"Alluring, velvety, sophisticated alt-pop that coos hazy trip hop, R&B vibes, Sydney artist Chelsea Warner's first release of 2021 is 'Drama'."
Scenestr
“With such an impressive catalogue already, Chelsea Warner continues to prove herself as a major figure to keep an eye on in the future.”
Futuremag Music
“The tune sees the multi instrumentalist wonder flex those expansive production chops on us in tandem with her precision as a songwriter” -
Life Without Andy
With honesty and relatability in spades, Chelsea Warner pairs this quality with her renowned sultry, slick production to tug at heartstrings in her new groove ‘It Be Like That’.
“I wish I had more control over what happens in my life, the yes’s and the no’s, but that’s just the way it goes” sings Warner. The 20 year old has broken through, with previous singles ‘Drama’ & ‘Not In The Mood’ demanding praise from triple j, NME Australia, Pilerats and more. Back now with a change of pace, Chelsea Warner is ready to show her versatility, slowing it down and exposing her openness in ‘It Be Like That’
“‘It Be Like That’ explores losing a sense of autonomy over your life and wondering whether your decisions impact your future, or if fate has the reins. Ultimately, I try to accept that I might not have as much control over my life as I’d like. Over a slick & jazzy self-produced beat I explore the idea of trying to trust your journey, but really having to convince yourself.”
‘It Be Like That’ was produced solely by the talented Warner with Matt ‘Xiro’ Fioravanti (Kymie, Tasman Keith, Kwame) as mastering engineer. This track gives fans their third taste of Chelsea’s vision for her upcoming EP ‘Drama’, out November 5th.
Nostalgic and warm, the music video for ‘It Be Like That’ pairs beautifully with the tenderness of Warner’s vocal performance and underlying production. Filmed in lockdown, Chelsea stood strong to the challenge of working remotely with director Hebah Ali and editor Sandra Giarta, even roping in her family to help bring the visual to life.
“The video represents a desperate clinging to predictability and control over your life...this song embodies the feeling of being trapped in your hometown and wondering what else lies ahead of you in a seemingly unpredictable future.”
“It was filmed in my family home, so some of my favourite details are things that I just found around the house, like the 3 red candles, teddy bears, cool old books, weird glasses, cups, bowls, flowers from my Mum’s garden and my actual high school graduation sash.”
CHELSEA WARNER
For fans of alt-R&B acts such as Solange, KAYTRANADA and Milan Ring, Chelsea Warner's debut EP ‘Drama’ sets her apart in Australia’s expanding R&B scene. The EP features a collection of songs from a young woman evolving from girlhood to a more well rounded brilliant R&B artist in the making.
“My debut EP is an alternative R&B record that details my coming of age and self-actualisation. 'Drama' is the drama of living. The drama of growing up. The theatricality of the world. The way it feels like a stage, or that you're always waiting to be seen. Either chasing or shrivelling up under the spotlight. The competitive, anxiety-inducing headrush of constantly unpacking the world and your place in it. The invisible audience that shadows you throughout adolescence, informing every moment and every decision. The main character energy in the narrative of coming of age.” Chelsea Warner
Recent projects with Sydney’s Anieszka (‘Presence’, ‘True’) and Melbourne’s Xirita (‘Burnt Toast’), as well as supporting the likes of Hope D, Eluera and Abby Bella May live, have seen Chelsea’s profile grow significantly locally, while also working with noted French producer Roman Kouder on his latest album.
Community support for Warner has been swelling, with demand for her production prowess leading to a collaboration with versatile Australian R&B songstress LIyah Knight on a remix of her latest track ‘Threads’ (Out Oct 1st).
For Sydney fans, Chelsea Warner will be headlining her first show in November as part of the BLOOM series at The Lord Gladstone.
Chelsea Warner
Friday, November 12, The Lord Gladstone, Sydney tickets
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Single: ‘It Be Like That’ is out now
EP: ‘Drama’ is released on Friday, November 5
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