HEATH ROBERTSON

The Ocean Grove-based artist delivers a joyful, nostalgic listen in new single

Æ With the intrinsic ability to create ear-catching hooks with riveting guitar licks, relatable lyrics and solid beats, all inspired by a bygone era, Ocean Grove-based Heath Robertson has slowly been embossing his name in the music industry over the last few years.

Growing up in a musical household, the son of award-winning artist Andrea Robertson and David Robertson and brother of Carly Robertson, in no time at all, Heath has established himself as an up-and-coming star in his own right.

Fusing the blues with ’70s-influenced surf-rock, Heath takes listeners on a nostalgic trip back in time but manages to do so with a modern and refreshing twist - all without compromising authenticity in any way, shape or form. A true breath of fresh air, Heath’s music has an infectious energy that transports listeners to a sundrenched beach. His distinctive guitar riffs are complemented by soulful vocals and a driving rhythm section.

Now Heath is capitalising on that solid foundation with his newest single, full of life and energy, passion and palpable emotion. Titled ‘You Can Be Found’, the scorching single is a catchy, raw blues-rock number with notable early Aussie pop-rock influences, melding the iconic sounds of Easybeats and Sunnyboys.

Striking the balance between catchy melodies and killer guitar solos, the single is fast and punchy and showcases the ‘sophisticated’ style of blues and promises to lift our spirits every time we press play.

Releasing the single on 7” Vinyl, Heath’s release will also include B Side track ‘Leave Me Be’, wielding a bit more grunt, but equally as impressive as its flip side.

The award-winning artist will launch the single at the Barwon Club on 14 May, delivering a set of new, original songs. He will be joined by band newcomers; Fin Strijker on electric guitar (Fenn Wilson) and Alister Hull on bass (Pollyman), with mainstay David Robertson on drums.

Heath Robertson and his band will be supported by local rising stars Paraquay and Carly Jorja (solo) promising a rocking night of sounds that will have listeners exclaiming, “Oh yes!”