Powerhouse alt pop artist Phoebe Vic announces genre-hopping debut album ‘Mood Swinger’, one night only secret show
Ōtautahi drama-kid-turned pop-diva Phoebe Vic arrives with her roaring debut album Mood Swinger, a triumphantly sharp and self-confident statement on the trials of being a modern woman in a modern age.
“In the last five years I went through a divorce, moved back home with my parents and basically started from scratch. Being in my mid-to late thirties, figuring out who I am and what I want has been a confronting but liberating process. And I have lots to say about it, it turns out.”
Taking three years to make, alongside producer and APRA Silver Scroll nominee Emily C. Browning, no genre was off limits. “We ignored the fear of being too much, or too little,” says Browning on the process. “That’s why every song is really different and the listening experience is whiplash-y”.
And Mood Swinger does exactly that - swings. From the country-tinged sarcastic rage of Mad Woman, to sexually charged club banger It’s My Pleasure, to motown lament of modern dating on Slipped Your Mind, Vic’s impressive vocal versatility and lyrical bite charges headfirst into every song.
While Vic’s storytelling sits front and centre, Browning’s production provides the architecture to build the story on, highlighting her exceptional musicality and instincts as a producer. Drills, crashes, screams, sirens and hectic guitar solos do not go amiss on this record, where every texture is stretched to its limits.
“We made Mood Swinger, just the two of us in a room”, says Browning. “Two very close friends who are comfortable being honest, for better or worse. These songs demand your attention and tell a compelling story of Phoebe’s vibrant inner world.”
“I think it’s a unique record, with very a strong vision and perspective, made through the lens of two women who love pop and love subverting expectations” says Vic. “I’ve tried to cut the fat and get to the crux of what I want to say with every song. I want to make my point of view very clear both lyrically and sonically and I think Emily and I have achieved that”. For fans of Lola Young, CMAT and Self Esteem, Mood Swinger is out everywhere on September 18th, followed by a one-night-only secret show in Ōtautahi/Christchurch (to be officially announced soon).
Quotes from the fans at the Mood Swinger pre release listening party
“Between the vocals, lyrics and melodies this is a glorious slap in the face”
“Amazing album…so many bangers!”
“This album is truly a journey and a treat for the ears!”
“Cried in ’13’, love it ALL, your versatility is out the GATE.”
“The whole album is delicious!”
“A beautiful, powerful collection of songs”