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This summery track shows off a different side of the band highlighting a 60s dream pop influence and Motown inspired groove. 'This is Living' is a joyful celebration of life and all its flaws. It simultaneously laments the cruelty of modern living and basks in its simple pleasures, posing us the question - can one exist without the other? Fittingly recorded in their guitarist's studio in the lockdown break of 2020 this track was born out of a need for connection. So much joy went into the making of this track despite the apocalyptic setting of its inception. This is Living is your fun-loving soundtrack to the end of the world.

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Living in the city
Working hard what’s the use
When the man is just a player
With a bad attitude
Sisters spinning yeah
This is living yeah

Working in a jacket
Putting lies in the bank
Giving money to the dummies
Driving designer tanks
Mister's winning yeah
This is living yeah

Life’s a man’s game
And he makes all the rules
Just take a wrong turn
Bet it all play to lose
I see people running
And I don’t know why
If you miss the train honey
Let is pass you by

Ohhh this is living
Ohh this is living yeah

I could buy some diamonds
Make them into a ring
I could find me six white horses
Take them out for a spin
Who am I kidding? yeah
This is living yeah

Ooh living

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released May 14, 2021
Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar: Madeline Leman
Lead Guitar: Fabian Hunter
Bass: Alexander Bleakley
Drums: Ben McAtamney
Keys: Jesse Williams
Backing Vocals: Ruby Jones + Nathanael Riley

Recorded and mixed by Fabian Hunter at Fishbone Tone Shack
Mastered by Joe Cara at Crystal Mastering

Written by Madeline Leman

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Madeline Leman and The Desert Swells Melbourne, Australia

Madeline Leman and The Desert Swells are a 5 piece 'femmericana' band from Melbourne Australia. Influenced by the women of the 1970s, The Desert Swells bring the female experience to life through their unique blend of 60s surf, 70s funk, classic rock n roll and feminist spoken word. "Diva With The Fever Of Change is a year defining song." Nicole -Respect The Rock RRR. ... more

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