Following her recent East Coast tour – which experienced such high demand that a second Naarm/Melbourne show was added – today, singer-songwriter Odette shares her serendipitous new single and video ‘Seahorses’. LISTEN HERE + WATCH HERE.

Harnessing a songwriting craft that’s nothing short of exceptional, Odette’s approach to lyrical expression is strengthened by her unique sense of curiosity and openness, allowing for moments of vulnerability and catharsis to coexist with her unapologetic self-assurance. With subtle allusions to authority figures and power dynamics, Odette finds a happy medium between scathing cynicism and blissful idealism on ‘Seahorses’, as she playfully flips between vocal registers.

Her soaring melodies find their match in the vibrant, playful instrumentation, with the energetic piano-led groove melding with delicate woodwinds and resonant percussion. Speaking on the song, Odette reveals, “Seahorses is buoyant and fun and scathing. I wrote this when I was angry and joyous at the same time in the studio with Kiah. It’s how I was looking at the world in that moment and everything felt beautiful and nightmarish at the same time. I think it still does.”

In the self-directed music video, Odette, along with a team of her friends and collaborators, captures the ephemeral moments of joy that lie at the heart of ‘Seahorses’, safeguarding each snapshot for her future self. She shares, ”This is my favourite video I’ve ever done and I directed it!! Monte (@monteemadeit) is one of my favourite producers I’ve worked with. He’s the kind of guy who will get on the ground when you do, it just makes the space feel very collaborative and exciting! This video is just me and my friends having fun together. I wanted to document everyone digitally so I can look back at the funny things we did when I’m older. I love them with my entire heart. I wouldn’t be here without them, seriously.”

WATCH: Odette – Seahorses (Official Music Video)

Odette made her return earlier this year with the daring, unconventional and utterly captivating single ‘Reverence’, marking a new era “where no feeling is left unturned in her music” (Beat Magazine), and receiving further support from the likes of triple j, fbi.radio, rage, Rolling Stone Australia, 10 Magazine, The Music and more.

Born in Bath, England and raised in Eora / Sydney’s inner west, Odette grew up with her parents’ patchwork, eclectic tastes. From her mother’s love of pop and dance music driven by her Ximba ancestry, to her father’s pomme-punk, skater-boy nonsense, she grew up surrounded by music, and fell in love with its power to help the self endure difficult moments. Releasing her debut album To a Stranger in 2018, which paved the way for her groundbreaking follow up Herald in 2021, Odette has consistently carved a lane of her own with her unique blend of confessional piano-led balladry and spoken-word poetry.

Receiving immense critical acclaim and chart success, having earned a total of four ARIA Award nominations including Breakthrough Artist, Platinum Certification for ‘Lights Out’, plus three further Gold Certified singles under her belt, she has continued to captivate audiences with her charismatic stage presence and witty banter across her headline tours in Australia, UK and Europe, festival appearances including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Yours and Owls, and support slots for the likes of Sam Smith, City and Colour, The Teskey Brothers and more.