Introducing Tilly VW; debut single and video 'Young Lovers Do' out now
New Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Tilly VW today shares her debut single, ‘Young Lovers Do’. A captivating piece of soulful pop, the track was recorded in Sydney with producer Dylan Nash (Dean Lewis, Shannen James, Eluera) at the height of 2020’s devastating bushfires. ‘Young Lovers Do’ is the first move from a bright new talent, listen HERE
‘Young Lovers Do’ is a shattering one-two punch. The first person you give your heart to is the first who breaks it. The euphoria of “And I feel so alive, with everything I’m feeling tonight” is followed by the inevitable comedown: “I know I will cry, for everything I’m feeling tonight.”
Tilly VW shares: "‘Young Lovers Do’ was written at a point in my life where I was between two significant relationships that shaped me immensely. I had just experienced a ridiculously earnest relationship, where the other person was a lot more invested than me. But the writing of the song was intensely prophetic of a relationship that was about to crash unexpectedly into my life. Suddenly, I had become the narrator I had created: painfully earnest and dramatic.”
The accompanying video is a heartfelt visual essay to youth and love, watch HERE. Of the video, she adds: "We wanted to capture real-life relationships and dynamics in a bit of a fly on the wall way, which I think lead to a very present and real footage. The Super 8 added an element of mystery and hyper-reality, which gave us the ability to capture some really intimate moments. Grace and Ebbon (the young couple) told us stories, played music, shared a meal. Billy and Goldie (the kids) led us on a whimsical walk along the Elwood canal, stopping every few steps to collect flowers, investigate something they found interesting, climb and play. The kids and their mum Jess told us stories and jokes."
When it comes to affairs of the heart, music is Tilly VW’s first love. She calls it “the biggest, most intriguing mystery”. She grew up singing Paul Kelly and Missy Higgins songs around the kitchen table with her family. And she will never forget hearing Jeff Buckley for the first time – “it was like discovering magic”.
Other artists on Tilly VW’s stereo: Florence + the Machine, Stella Donnelly, Julia Jacklin, Jorja Smith, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill and Alice Phoebe Lou. Tilly VW was still at high school when she was struck by a quote from the South African singer-songwriter. “Music,” said Alice Phoebe Lou, “is my way out of monotony.” “That resonated deeply with me,” Tilly VW says. “In my eyes, music is the only thing I can see myself doing for the rest of my life.”
'Young Lovers Do' by Tilly VW is out now
Stream/buy it HERE
