We caught up with Marrickville-artist, PINKY RING, to discuss the launch of his latest single "Marrickville to London."

We had the pleasure of catching up with the Marrickville-based artist, PINKY RING, on the occasion of his highly anticipated release, "Marrickville to London." This upcoming single is poised to stand as a pinnacle in PINKY RING's musical journey. Always immersed in the world of creation, PINKY RING has an array of plans lined up, including captivating performances in Sydney and the outer regions of New South Wales, with a broader national presence on the horizon.

Hailing from Sydney and tracing Indigenous roots (Kamilaroi), PINKY RING brings a profound affinity for meticulously crafted lyrics to their work. Their discography encapsulates the myriad facets of life, encompassing both its highs and lows, as well as the intricacies of the human experience. PINKY RING eloquently sums it up as a balance between "pleasure and pain, sunshine and rain." With a fusion of diverse musical genres and a lyrical finesse that resonates universally, PINKY RING's music offers something captivating for every listener.

PINKY RING's inaugural release, "Gold," earned accolades galore and garnered an impressive 130,000 streams on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. Following in its footsteps, the recent single, "Casino," arrived with a meticulously crafted music video directed by the skilled photographer and videographer, Declan Blackall. When gracing the stage, PINKY RING is accompanied by a talented quartet, collectively delivering enthralling performances that frequently grace local music venues in the inner West.

Born from a blend of influences and driven by a sincere passion for storytelling through music, PINKY RING's journey is one marked by continuous growth and exploration. As we eagerly anticipate the release of "Marrickville to London," it's evident that PINKY RING's artistry is poised to captivate audiences far and wide.

How did the song idea for “Marrickville to London” come to you?

Being an absolute mess helped a lot. Broke up with my girlfriend and she said she was moving to London so it all stemmed from that.

What was the recording and song-writing process like for this song?

We recorded it live and loud. Kept the energy high and kept pumping it out till we were happy. Tristan is a human click track so we did it raw.

“Marrickville to London” came to you from a dream. Have any other songs you’ve released been the same or is this unique to “Marrickville to London”?

I wish, usually my dreams are full of nightmares so it was good to get something useful out of one.

Are there any overarching themes across your music?

I find it hard to make stuff up so the songs are all about real life. I try to broaden the ideas a bit so everyone can relate and take something positive from them.

If I were to listen to your music for the first time, who do you think I would say PINKY RING sounds similar to?

A Lot of blokes at work say it sounds like Paul Kelly so maybe that. I love Rodriguez, DMAS, Oasis and a lot of other stuff so I'm sure it all rubs off into the songs.

Why did you choose to pursue a music career?

To replicate the feeling I got from listening to music. Making songs and giving other people that feeling is the best reward you can get as a songwriter .

Do you ever get “writer’s block”, and if so, what are your ways to combat it?

I don't try force it, if a song is there it will come through. But you've still gotta be there with your fishing pole in the water waiting for a bite.

PINKY RING plays with a live band during their shows. Does the live band contribute any ideas or inspirations to any of your upcoming releases?

Not really in the beginning, I feel like when writing with a whole band there's too many cooks in the kitchen. I like to start with an idea, let the lyrics come through even if I only play one or 2 notes. Then if I can't piece it together I'll get some help from friends. Then once it's done the band makes it a real song 

CATCH PINKY RING at their upcoming shows:

September 2nd - w/ The Slingers, The Lansdowne

September 7th - Marrickville to London ‘Single Launch’ at The Lord Gladstone w/ The Red Room + Bennett’s Grove