Go The Distance With The Money War's New Single 'Miles Away' & Symbolic Music Video

Previous Support For The Money War

"['Nothing's Gonna Change'] exudes a level of positivity, hope, and love that is needed more than ever in 2020." Rolling Stone AU

"If you've been paying attention to the world of Australian music over the last few years, then the chances are good you've heard of WA duo The Money War." Tone Deaf

"i've got so much time for this band and how can you deny this optimistic, hopeful warmth. it's faith and trust is contagious, love it!" 4.5 / 5 (Declan Byrne, Triple J)

"Are you two kidding me with this pop pureness? An instant charmer that I'm gonna be humming all week." 4 / 5 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J)

'Recall' - 5th most played track on Triple J in 2017

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Known for their distinctive sound that weaves golden pop-pureness with vibrant twinklings of indie-rock, charming WA duo The Money War are back with heart-aching new single ‘Miles Away’ and eye-catching music video, both out on August 13

Since forming in 2016, The Money War’s Carmen and Dylan Ollivierre have experienced a whirlwind of success. They've toured internationally, showcased at SXSW and BIGSOUND, toured nationally with Meg Mac, Dope Lemon, Holy Holy and Neil Finn, and received a nomination for The Australian Music Prize for debut album ‘Home’ in 2019.

Now, following a bustling 2020 that saw the pair release their sophomore album ‘Morning People’, sign a global publishing deal with Mirror Music / BGM and have a baby, The Money War return with their second single of the year, a delicately commanding track spun with threads of melancholic pop sweetness.

Glistening with the acoustic warmth of guitar and complimentary percussion, ‘Miles Away’ is gentle but bright as Carmen’s velvet vocal tone lilts expertly through the verses. In the distance, drifting saxophone notes emerge subtly until they are brought entirely into the light with a gold-imbued saxophone solo following the first chorus. Glossy production brings a dreamy, melancholic edge to the track, which shines with syrupy indie-pop layers from start to finish.

Almost like a sequel to last single ‘Zoom’, which was written about a long-distance relationship, ‘Miles Away’ explores the heartache of feeling emotionally distant from a loved one, symbolised in the visually impressive music video accompaniment.

Creatively shot, the video follows Carmen and Dylan’s characters on individual journeys, one by car and one on foot. Surrounded by stunning scenic views, the pair continue separately towards their destinations. Still, they never meet, representing the emotional separation between the two through physical distance. Carmen further explains the meaning behind the track:

“‘Miles Away’ is about being disconnected from somebody that you love - in more of an emotional way than the literal sense. It’s about that disheartening feeling you have when somebody close to you doesn’t seem to be on the same page or can’t understand your perspective on things.”

Their previous releases have seen support across the globe with radio play on BBC6 (UK), KCRW (USA), NPR (USA), as well as cracking college radio charts in the US. In Australia, they've seen support from the likes of Rolling Stone AU, Tone Deaf, Pile Rats, theMusic, Double J and in 2017 their single 'Recall' was the 5th most played track on Triple J.

‘Miles Away’ and accompanying music video are both out on August 13.

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