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Single Focus: Nova & The Experience

Answered by: Anna Buckingham

Single title? Whole Body

What’s the song about? It’s about James getting his heart ripped apart from when he least expected it.

How long did it take to write/record? Writing the initial demo came naturally as James bled out the lyrical content very quickly; the arrangement came a little slower and wasn’t until in the studio with JP that it came together.

Is this track from a forthcoming release/existing release? Currently we are writing and demoing new tracks before going into the studio again towards the end of the year to lay down the rest of the next EP, which Whole Body will appear on.

What was inspiring you during the song’s writing and recording? It was an amazing experience working with Jean-Paul Fung (JP) and he inspired us immensely. The legend himself, plus a lot of wine, fairly lights and crazy costumes that we brought into the mix.

We’ll like this song if we like... Sex. Hating on ex-partners. Lyric-based songs. 

When and where is your launch/next gig? The Small Ballroom, Newcastle, 1 Aug; Newtown Social Club 8, Aug, The Illawarra Brewery, Wollongong; 5 Church Street, Bellingen. We have a 16-date Australian tour before heading over the USA in September for five weeks. 

Website link for more info? novaandtheexperience.com