Apricot Ink’s Make Believe seeps into my ears like a hand of a loved one clasping mind so gently that you barely notice. Layered vocal harmonies float above a gently picked out melodic backing, percussion snapping with a relaxed sense of confidence. It’s a warming, reassuring sound.
Hailing from Canberra, trio Apricot Ink formed last year and have already released two double-singles that achieved significant play counts on streaming services. Having sold-out Sydney’s Mary’s Underground for their first-ever headline show in November, the group continue to build momentum this year. Most recently, they re-worked stems from Gang Of Youths, Touch Sensitive and San Sisco into their top-five placing entry for Triple J Unearthed’s DIY Super Group, Do You See.
The song Make Believe was birthed on a writing trip in North NSW, where the band spent time exploring their musical inspiration and absorbing the nature in the area. Describing the song, Willo from the band says:
“It’s a natural evolution from our previous singles. It romanticises the rawness of the real world and the beauty in the simple things that we once took for granted. It’s about relishing the present moment, embracing and accepting yourself and others. We sampled birds and layered it underneath the production and vocals. It brought the track to life, and it was a reminder of exactly where we were and how we felt at the time. It was meant to be. It felt right and resonated harmoniously.”
Check out Make Believe below and look out for more from Apricot Ink later this year.