North Queensland Singer-Songwriter Colie serenades with indie-folk ballad 'Half Of What You Are'

"A fully realised folk tinged indie sound with an intimate feel."

- Dave Ruby Howe, triple j

A personal and evocative track that shows a more introspective side to her lyricism, Townsville singer-songwriter Colie makes a bold return with her new single 'Half Of What You Are'. The indie folk-tinged ballad made it's premiere on Roots 'N' All Triple J on Monday, and via theMusic.com.au . 

'Half Of What You Are' is OUT NOW!

Release Date: 24 Oct. 2019

Label: Independent

Total Length: 3:42

Genres: Folk/ Indie & Alternative

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A lover of storytelling, Colie (real name is Nicole Cross), expresses honest vulnerability in her new track, as she opens up about growing up as a fraternal twin in regional far north Queensland. Colie's lamenting vocals sail over the lyrical guitar chords as she portrays resignation with her status when compared to her brother.

"From the moment a child is born, they face a "blue" or "pink" reality. I had a unique experience with this growing up, being a fraternal twin and having a sibling of the exact same age, yet we were treated differently based on our gender. ‘Half of What You Are’ explores the idea that gender is socially constructed by the way members of society evaluate the role of females and males," Colie explains.

Releasing her first single 'Sunday News' in February followed by her EP 'Bug On A Lamplight' in May, Colie received rave reviews and airplay via triple J unearthed,  Double J, ABC Local, 2RRR, and many other community radio stations around the country. Influences ranging from Julia Jacklin, Gretta Ray to Johnny Cash and The Police, Colie's own sound brings a humbling sensibility with a song that explores a current subject matter that is both personal and universal.

As her career starts to heat up, Colie is set to tell her story around the country, with upcoming shows across the East Coast from November. But for now, take the journey with her as she bears her heart in 'Half Of What You Are'.

THE HALF OF WHAT YOU ARE TOUR 2019 w/ DAN BAKER 

AUSTRALIAN DATES
SAT 9TH NOV | JK’s Deli, INGHAM, QLD FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
SUN 10TH NOV |  Don Daniels, MACKAY, QLD (W/ Bella Mackenzie) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
FRI 15TH NOV | Elixir Bar, CAIRNS, QLD (W/ Tahni James) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
SUN 17TH NOV | Castaways, MISSION BEACH, QLD FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
THU 21ST NOV | Gilligan's, CAIRNS, QLD (Supporting Alex Lahey) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
FRI 22ND NOV | Otherwise, TOWNSVILLE, QLD (Supporting Alex Lahey) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
FRI 29TH NOV | The Union, SYDNEY, NSW (W/ Butternut Sweetheart) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
SAT 30TH NOV | Yarra Hotel, MELBOURNE, VIC (W/ Matthew Maclean) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS
SUN 1ST DEC | Milk Factory, BRISBANE, QLD (W/ Boatkeeper) FACEBOOK EVENT | TICKETS

Debut single ‘Sunday News’ has recently been selected as a featured entry in the 2020 Queensland Music Awards. Colie >> released her debut EP ‘Bug On A Lamplight’ in May 2019 alongside a music video for ‘Sunday News’. 

Following the release, the second track from the EP ‘Her Hands’, a love-hate letter to her ancestors, was announced as a finalist in Listen Up’s annual Songwriting Prize, which will take Colie to Sydney’s Factory Theatre for the Grand Final in November 2019. 

Colie has supported the likes of Lime Cordiale and Greta Stanley and played extensively throughout North Queensland, including at self made Neck Of The Woods Music Festival and Woodfordia’s Festival of Small Halls.  

Colie release a powerful new single on the 24th of October 2019, ‘Half of What You Are’ and is slated to be her most personal release yet.

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