Jacarandas

Brisbane/Meanjin-based band Mermaid Avenue returns with their fourth studio album, Jacarandas, a collection that showcases their signature blend of alt-country, Americana, and indie rock. Following the release of their third album, 'Loveday No. 9', the band continues to evolve, delivering a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new. ‘Jacarandas’ is their most cohesive and mature collection of songs to date. 

The album’s title track, 'Jacarandas,' is a tale of love lost, the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of memories. The song 'Boy in the Mirror' features the melancholic fiddle playing of guest artist Melinda Coles (Australian Celtic Women), adding depth to the tale of a man looking back upon what he thought as a boy he would become and realising he had made all the same mistakes as his father had made. 'She’ll Come Down When She’s Ready' delves into themes of youthful awkwardness and shyness . 'The Bigger They Are (The Harder They Fall)' which was featured in the Australian independent film 'Hero', is a poignant reflection by singer Peter Clarke on his father’s battle with dementia and the afternoons they shared when Peter was a boy watching Brothers play in the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership. 

With 'Jacarandas', Mermaid Avenue continues to captivate audiences with their evocative storytelling and genre-defying sound. The album is available on vinyl and for streaming and download on various platforms, including the band’s official website.