Australian indie-folk artist, Mike O'Dowd, embarks on a journey through love, heartache, and self-discovery with the release of his debut album 'One Lover Leaves' on Friday, September 29 2023.
The album's lead single, 'Game Of Love', offers an evocative preview of O'Dowd's remarkable musical narrative. The single is accompanied by a heart-rending music video, trying together a themes first covered on his two previous singles form the record, ‘ONE LOVER leaves’ and ‘they walked past a work of art’.
With his debut album, 'One Lover Leaves', Mike O'Dowd offers a raw and honest exploration of the complexities of love and human emotion. O'Dowd's compelling storytelling and poetic lyricism, makes for a truly emotional and thoughtful LP.
Reflecting on the album's inspiration, O'Dowd shares, "This album is about the breakdown of a relationship. I tried to not censor or second guess myself in any way during the writing process. Because of this, I feel certain truths are embedded in the songs. I'm still discovering exactly what a lot of them mean, but I know the album is honest and every line is true. That's the most important part for me."
As the lead single, 'Game Of Love' introduces one of the album's overarching themes - the exploration of the destructive and complex nature of love. Despite the difficult subject matter, the track carries a sense of hope, perfectly setting the tone for the introspective journey that 'One Lover Leaves' promises to deliver.
O'Dowd's previous single 'They Walked Past A Work Of Art' saw airplay on Double J (Tower Of Song), alongside support from Beat Mag, Scenestr, Happy Mag, Forte and more.
Mike O’Dowd’s debut album ‘One Lover Leaves’ will be available on vinyl and all major streaming platforms now.
‘The single ‘Over Lover Leaves’ embraces the Melbourne artist’s indie roots and weaves tales of heartbreak, love and loss into a rich tapestry with respect, care and grace, following on from his debut single ‘ New Blue Moon’ in 2017.’
-Beat Magazine
‘The recording sounds and feels like you're watching a live performance in a cozy venue. I love that it doesn't sound over produced.'
-Montreal Rampage
‘With a lush atmosphere, emotional lyrics, and O’Dowd’s vocals to navigate us, it’s easy to lose yourself in the intimacy of this release.’
-Forte Magazine
