The newest offering from Melbourne-based project Agnes Manners, ‘Brilliant Blue’, is a captivating display of raw, candid vulnerability. Released today ahead of the group’s forthcoming debut record ‘Fantasia Famish’, out September 18, ‘Brilliant Blue’ delves into frontman Matthew Gravolin’s journey with grief following his father’s passing.  

“For several months and in many places, I kept notes about how I was feeling about the world and my place in it after my father’s passing,” Gravolin reflects. “Once the music for ‘Brilliant Blue’ came to me, I arranged the notes in chronological sequence, and made verses of the excerpts that frightened me to say aloud. I hoped that by being as honest as possible, I could rid myself of the discomfort I was feeling.”

The single arrives alongside a heart-wrenching black and white music video, of which Gravolin explains:

“The idea behind the video is similar – we felt that what is volunteered lyrically should be matched visually, in terms of candor. The song explains the situation, and the video depicts the reaction.”

This video contains depictions of drug and alcohol use. Viewer discretion is advised.

“We want to make it clear that we do not encourage alcohol or substance abuse – the video is a sketch of a personal nadir and we hope that it can be appreciated as such.”

Having moved on from Sydney experimental punk outfit Hellions last year, prolific songwriter Matthew Gravolin is ready to make his return with the debut of his new project, Agnes Manners.

Agnes Manners is an impeccably crafted theatrical, melodic and expansive showcase of Gravolin’s musical vision, born from an intricate web of circumstance and artistic desire.