Adele Oliver grew up in the wheatbelt of Western Australia and now lives in Broome. She grew up partly in the adrenaline-fuelled world of car racing and her favourite sport now is rodeo - and it led to the creation of her latest single, ‘Wiley Blue’. The song's origins lie in a chance encounter with a bull of the same name, which was ridden at a rodeo by her partner at the time. In the song Oliver weaves the narrative of the bull ride into a metaphor for a relationship, capturing the intensity and fleeting nature of both.
‘I wanted to capture that experience and the feeling of standing there on the other side of the rail watching him completely, heart stopped, time standing still … But then I also wanted to go a little bit further and to capture what that meant to him and what rodeo means for so many people that are in that world.’
Oliver’s own musical journey has been a winding path, from her early days of harmonising in the back seat of the car to her discovery of the power of songwriting in high school. The influence of Australian artists like Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, and The Waifs can be heard in the development of her vocal style and storytelling abilities.
‘It has been a steady journey for me in that each year I do more and more and more, and I start to realise that this music is not just a passion and a fulfilling aspect of my life, but something that I have to do. Because I notice when it starts to get put to the side, I start to question a lot more about life around me.’
During our interview Oliver talked about her unconventional entry into the music industry, as her health promotion degree led her to a job in Fitzroy Crossing that ultimately ignited her passion for music and its healing properties. This experience equipped her with invaluable skills, from sound engineering to running live events, which she now brings to her own musical endeavours. These are skills she now brings to her recorded and live music in the vibrant community she calls home.
17 сен 2024
