The Wrong Idea
Sydney Indie band The Wattles have just released their latest music video for ‘The Wrong Idea’.
Director, editor and colourist - Lize Huybers
Assistant - Lucy Howroyd
Movement director - Amy Zhang
Assistant - Alana Searles
Starring: The Wattles - Lucy Murray, James Suttor, Charlie Watkin, Stuart MacPherson
Dancers: Jasmin Luna, Taiga Kita-Leong, Neven Connolly, Laura Huynh
Extras: Anya Davis-Raiss, Paris Jeffcoat, Alex Murray, Frankie Breen, Sarah Nairn, Jane Maxwell, Georgia Kozlova, Steph Walker, Heath Jegers
Lead singer Lucy said,
“This was a really special video to make. We poured our heart and soul into this one with
an absolutely incredible and supportive team.”
Written by lead singer Lucy after a period of reflection during the consent awareness movement in Australia and overseas, the track faces important themes head on through stark vocals, moving lyrics and a brooding soundscape. The intensity behind the track was brought to life by sound engineer and producer Lee McDonald.
Speaking on the meaning behind ‘The Wrong Idea’, the band share:
“This is a really important song to us and our community. The Wrong Idea was cathartic to write, terrifying to first perform but is now a chorus for all that resonate. I hope this track comforts, validates and empowers people and sends a message that things need to change.”
Artwork by Shea Hogarth
And I am not in the way that you wanted me to be,
that underlies, sweet lies
And I am not in the form that you wanted me to be
you'd prefer a little quieter
But I've tried downplaying the anger, sidelining their behaviour
But this place is simply too toxic
void of real care and logic
And I am not like them in my own way
And I am not gonna play their games
Did I give him, the wrong idea?
His hands just wanted to feel and feel
I can't remember giving in
Excuses my only shield
Because 'no' seems to alienate
And I am not in a safe enough place
Even-though I'm with friends
It can change after 10pm
Did I give him, the wrong idea?
recording process > > >
The band recorded this track to tape in their Inner West home in mid-2021. Our sound engineer and producer, Lee McDonald has worked closely with the band to capture the intensity of the track in their live set. For the recording, the band sourced a free piano and had it moved and tuned for the performance. The band feel that this gives the song a raw and hauntingly beautiful tone and it also reminds Lucy of where she first wrote the song; at her family home piano.
Megan Donnelly image
ABOUT
Female-led indie band The Wattles are a compelling four-piece that hope to empower others through climatic indie rock.
The Wattles formed mid 2020 and quickly established themselves amongst the live Sydney music scene. The band have already made some milestone achievements, picking up sync opportunities for multiple tracks as well as press and radio support from the likes of Happy Mag, The Beat and FBi Radio.
Learn more about the band here.
Written and performed by The Wattles (Lucy Murray, James Suttor, Charlie Watkin and Max Groblicki)
Recorded, produced and mixed by Lee McDonald.
Mastered by Ryan Papahatzis.
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