The astronomic success of ‘Adore’, one of Amy Shark’s few singles so far, meant the Aussie songwriter was at high risk of becoming a one-hit wonder. But in her first EP Night Thinker, Amy Billings proves she’s got so much more to offer.
In similar style to ‘Adore’, Billings’ new single ‘Weekends’ has already earned her a place on the radio with its addictive, repetitive melody. Both are natural indie rock hits, showing that Billings clearly has an instinct for crafting tunes with wide appeal.
‘Blood Brothers’ and ‘Drive You Mad’ follow the style of these tracks in Billings’ signature moody blend of acoustic guitar, percussion and electronic influences. But ‘Deleted’ offers a much more restrained take on her sound; it’s an emotive ballad about not wanting to be forgotten.
Strangely, the most intriguing track on the EP is ‘Worst Girl’ featuring Adelaide rapper Allday. While perhaps an odd match, this collaboration allows us to hear something more challenging from Billings. Allday’s ambling beats and rhymes interact effortlessly with her vocals, and both artists’ style seems to transform, learning from each other.
Night Thinker is a solid collection of indie rock jams, and Billings demonstrates that she’s got plenty of room to grow, because she’s only just getting started.
Amy Shark’s Night Thinker is out now through Wonderlick/Sony.
