Feature: Kook Joey – I’ll Wake Up Early Next Time
Emerging from the Naarm/Melbourne music scene, Kook Joey delves into the sleepless nights filled with anxiety and self-reflection within her latest release I’ll Wake Up Early Next Time.
Written by Kook Joey and produced by Tobias Priddle, this song showcases her evolution as an artist creating a harmonious blend of her folk influences with a touch of 60s flair
Kook Joey penned this song to express the overwhelming pressure and expectations we often place on ourselves, leading to anxiety and sleepless nights. The song’s moral is to prioritize oneself and one’s needs.
“I sat down at home, and the lyrics just poured out quite easily. I didn’t fully know what I was writing about initially, but as I continued, it became an expression of my inner feelings about expectations and the pressure we put on ourselves.“
Kook Joey recorded ‘I’ll Wake Up Early Next Time‘ a few months after writing it. She collaborated with producer Tobias Priddle, leaning into their mutual love for 60s music while incorporating her coastal and folky roots.
“I had an idea of where I wanted the song to go at the beginning, but really surrendered to the twists and turns the song took naturally as we were creating,” Kook Joey explains. “It was a blast making the song, and I’m very proud of how it’s turned out.”
Her music resonates with listeners through its heartfelt lyrics and authentic storytelling.
‘I’ll Wake Up Early Next Time,’ begins the journey of the new music Kook Joey has been creating and is available to stream now Independently via Noisehive.
