SILVERCHAIR is dead, long live the very sexy solo Daniel Johns, who revealed his debut solo single Aerial Love today.
The song signals a sensual, soulful new sound for the former rock frontman who finally launches his solo career after putting his band into mothballs four years ago.
Johns tapped Grammy Award-winning producer Joel Little, the New Zealand sonic architect who helped craft Lorde’s cutting-edge debut, to help him craft Aerial Love.
“Ooh, I’m ready,” Johns sings to kick off his next musical chapter.
Daniel Johns, Aerial Love
The song will find favour with fans of Frank Ocean and James Blake and signals the 35-year-old has left his rock past behind, eight years after releasing Silverchair’s final record Young Modern.
New tune ... Daniel Johns has finally revealed his debut solo single Aerial Love. Picture: Supplied. Source: Supplied
Johns shocked many fans with his new musical sensibilities when he performed a stripped-back piano and harp version of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit at the recent Beat The Drum concert in Sydney.
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As expected, reaction to the song veered wildly from praise to derision.
You ever hear a song so tacky and lame that you feel second hand embarrassed for the artist? That Daniel Johns single. Jesus.
— Dom O'Connor (@Dong_OConnor) January 28, 2015 Damn just listened... Daniel Johns new song is so different than anything he's ever done before which shows he can do anything #musician
— LAuRa* (@me0wmixalot) January 28, 2015 I think i like the new Daniel johns song but im not sure?
— Josh Martin (@joshymartin) January 28, 2015 No doubt those who aren’t particularly enamoured by Johns’ new musical direction may also be perplexed by his fascinator look.
The song will be the lead track on the Aerial Love EP which is released on March 13 ahead of his debut solo album which is expected before mid year.
Johns is yet to reveal his tour plans to launch his solo efforts.
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