Alex Lahey - "Good Time"

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Australia's Alex Lahey have always leaned pretty heavily into the pop side of power pop, and her latest is no exception. But "Good Time" starts leaning heavily into some fairly unexpected territory. This new song perfectly captures Lahey's humor. It also has a little of fellow Aussie Courtney Barnett's vocal delivery, but instead of a retro 90's indie rock sound, "Good Time" has a 70's power pop meets funk vibe, but filtered through Sheryl Crow. That may sound like too many genres all crammed into one song, but Lahey pulls this one off expertly. At this point she's becoming a veteran songwriter that we're always thrilled to hear new music from.

Alex Lahey says of her new song:

“This song was inspired by a night out I had at the pub with my friend soon after Melbourne came out of lengthy lockdowns. We were watching all these strangers around us have this ‘whatever it takes’ attitude towards making the most of the night (aka getting lit). It was a bit of a shock after being cooped up for so long, but also kind of invigorating.”

You can watch the video for "Good Time" below. The Answer is Always Yes is due out May 19th on Liberation, and can be pre-ordered here. For more on Alex Lahey, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


Fri. May 19 - Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation RoomSat. May 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ ZebulonSun. May 21 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the HillTue. May 23 - Portland, OR @ Polaris HallWed. May 24 - Seattle, WA @ Madame LousFri. May 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby CourtSat. May 27 - Denver, CO @ Lost LakeTue. May 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street entryWed. May 31 - Chicago, IL @ SchubasFri. June 2 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of CupsSat. June 3 - Cleveland, OH @ MahallsSun. June 4 - Toronto, ON @ Velvet UndergroundTue. June 6 - Boston, MA @ Crystal BallroomWed. June 7 - New York, NY @ Baby’s All RightFri. June 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny BrendasSun. June 11 - Washington, DC @ SongbyrdMon. June 12 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music HallTue. June 13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade PurgatoryThu. June 15 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall UpstairsFri. June 16 - Austin, TX @ ParishSat. June 17 - Dallas, TX @ Club DadaTue. June 20 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel LoungeWed. June 21 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar

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