:: Charlie Mayfair - Watch My Hands

Charlie Mayfair

This year a band that will surely leave their mark in Australian music history was born. Charlie Mayfair is a unique style of folk-fired pop. Their debut EP ‘Watch My Hands’ is a sweet package of five tracks, each filled with sweet harmonies and sweet talent. It’s about love, heartbreak and helpless romance and it will be sure to be your next addiction. Charlie Mayfair, the five-piece band from Brisbane, was formed only in January this year. This is hard to believe, after listening to the opening and title track ‘Watch My Hands.’ The lyrics: “Watch my hands as they shake. See my eyes, they won’t wake. And I wonder,” beautifully construct the track and melt the song into magic. You can feel the soul of the track and pure appreciation for instruments and sounds. Radio Triple J listeners may recall Charlie Mayfair’s first single ‘Run’ being played on Unearthed earlier this year. ‘Run’ begins with sweet harmonies and chime sounds instantly creating a romantic feel. The lyrics compliment the theme of the song: “Let's be trouble, let's make mischief for ourselves. Let's be honest we don’t need anyone else but ourselves.” ‘If I Fell Down’ reflects the stronger vocal sounds of the band. Combined with a faster tempo, it reflects the variety of Charlie Mayfair’s natural talent. ‘Please Stay’, the final track, takes you back to the softer sound. The lyrics sing about a romance ending; the kind of song you can imagine being featured on a movie soundtrack. The lyrics reflect the real reality of heartbreak and the confusion that comes with it. Charlie Mayfair is an example of pure Australian talent. It is time for the world to be introduced to and fall in love with Charlie Mayfair.