JOAN & THE GIANTS Release Powerful Single 'Still Breathing' Ahead Of First International Shows

Ahead of their very first international shows in Austin, Texas for SXSW, Joan & the Giants return with their first music of 2025: an emotional indie rock single, ‘Still Breathing’, which comes out on Thursday, February 27.Joan and the Giants' collections of accolades expanded exponentially in the past year. Having won Best Rock Song and Runner up Song of the Year at the 2024 WA Song of the Year Awards, touring along Australia’s east coast, playing Sydney's SXSW, and playing alongside P!NK and Tones and I at OPTUS Stadium, 2024 was a productive year, and 2025 is set up to be a fantastic follow-up as they head to the US for SXSW in March.

‘Still Breathing’ è una traccia sognante ed emotiva. Born impromptu from a jam session, questo è un singolo libero e sincero e un vero riflesso dell’amore e della passione che Joan & the Giants ha messo in ogni canzone. Con due tracce di chitarra, una traccia percussiva e una traccia melodica, questa canzone è impregnata di un conflitto interno. I suoi eco-instrumentali attraversano la linea del pop e del rock energico. La voce della frontwoman Grace Newton-Wordsworth è intossicabilmente autentica e conduce l'ascoltatore in un viaggio in movimento. L’emozione di questa canzone proviene da un luogo molto reale. Questo singolo segna la separazione della frontwoman Grace Newton-Wordsworth e del suo partner di lunga data, compagno di band e compositore, Aaron Birch, dopo che la loro relazione di nove anni è finita. A tumultuous time for both of them, this is a product of their shared pain after their separation, and in that tragedy a passion is captured. This song acts as a farewell to Aaron as he and the band go their separate ways. Grace ha commentato che:

“The lyrics really speak about an inner war, trying to fight for the people you once were but knowing you have to let it all go - “But some things are best kept in the past, and I know we weren’t built to last”.  

‍Fall into the emotion of Joan & the Giants’ new single ‘Still Breathing’ when it comes out on Thursday, February 27.

SXSW Austin 2025 Showcase:

March 11 - Zilker Brewing | 8.40 - 9.10pm
March 13 - The Creek And Cave (Outdoor Stage)
March 15 - The Velveeta Room (Sounds Australia Present)