Stella Donnelly - "Tricks"
Photo by Julia Jacklin As anticipation increases around here for next week's full length debut release from Stella Donnelly, we have a new song from the album to check out. The previous two songs that have been previewed from Beware of the Dogs have been completely different from each other, and "Tricks" continues that. "Tricks" has a tiny touch of 60's grooviness to it, and it stops just short of being a dance song. For the most part, it's a great folk pop song with some killer indie rock guitar riffs sprinkled throughout. And, being a Stella Donelly song, the playfulness of the song does fit the subject matter. According to the press release, "Tricks" "... is a deceptively catchy jab at racist Australian pride and the absurdity of the music industry." You can watch the video (co-directed by fellow Australian musician (and If It's Too Loud... favorite) Julia Jacklin!) below. Beware of the Dogs will be out on March 8 via...