The Sooks Drop New Single ‘Take It Slow’
‘Take It Slow’ is the latest taste of The Sooks’ upcoming EP.
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Australia’s indie rock scene continues to produce winners, with The Sooks’ new single ‘Take It Slow’ another breezy tune that’s sure to soundtrack plenty of summer parties.
Premiering on triple j’s Home & Hosed, the track is produced by the accomplished Jack Nigro (The Terrys, Pacific Avenue, Mid Drift) and can best be described as a fab guitar head nodder, with frontman Corey Fitzsimons’ soaring vocals and reflective lyrics anchoring the heart of the track.
“‘Take It Slow’ was written in the Summer of 2024, a couple of weeks before we were set to play our very first festival over New Year's,” the band explains.
“It was a big time for the band, and we were obviously so stoked to be playing on a big stage, but at the same time, it was so new for us. The cost-of-living crisis was really getting to us. Ultimately, the song is about not letting life dim your shine and doing what you feel you're meant to do, despite the roadblocks life puts in your way. It's a mantra. Take it slow. Take it slow. Take it slow… and you'll pull through.”
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‘Take It Slow’ follows previously released singles ‘Kickstarter’ and ‘Sober (For The Second Time)’ and will appear on the group’s upcoming EP, which is set for release on Wednesday 18 February.
Already making a name for themselves on the live circuit, having supported Daily J, Le Shiv, Salarymen, Press Club, Surely Shirley, Bread Club and GRXCE, while also appearing at The Great Escape (TAS), The Big Chill and Good Gumnuts festivals, The Sooks are a band built on friendship, with the quartet having known each otehr since they were kids.
“As corny as it might sound, I fell in love with music after seeing One Direction when I was 8 or 9,” explains Corey. “After meeting Jeremy (bassist) in school, we got really into Australian indie music, leading us to buy guitars and teach ourselves to play. Then, after roping in my brother Keenan (guitarist), primary school mate Jeremy (guitarist) and local legend Flynn (drums), it was game on.”
‘Take It Slow’ by The Sooks is out now. Listen here.
