Bundjalung/Byron Bay-based indie-punk outfit Off Judy return with their anthemic single ‘Lean In‘ – produced and mixed by Alain Decarne (Les Krills, Tropical Zombie).
‘Lean In’ unfolds with shimmering guitars accompanied by lively drums, setting the backdrop for Finn Mcildowie‘s dynamic vocals as he captures a striking balance of raw vulnerability and introspective clarity. Stepping away from their penchant for high-energy power punk grooves, ‘Lean In’ treads the lines between folk, punk, and poetic storytelling with sun-drenched riffs, backbeat-driven rhythms and melodies mirroring late-night chats at a bar. Taking cues from the likes of The Pretty Littles and Pist Idiots, the track cleverly captures the essence of Australian pub culture, underpinned by a deeper message of acceptance, standing as a powerful anthem for the underdog.
Finn Mcildowie talks about the inspiration behind the track:
“This song is about embracing where you’re at, letting go of the past and accepting that you never really know what’s going on or what to do next – so just lean into it.”
Off Judy’s signature fusion of indie rock and pop-punk has earned them a reputation for delivering electrifying live performances. Along with touring the UK and Europe, the band completed a New Zealand tour in late 2023 and appeared at festivals such as the Longline Classic, Surf Music & Friends, San Fermin Festival, Oktoberfest, and Atomkinder Fest. They’ve also previously supported Wolfmother, The Smith Street Band, Skegss, DZ Deathrays, Pacific Avenue, Homebrew and The Pretty Littles.
Previous releases were widely embraced by triple j, triple j Unearthed and Australian community radio stations such as 4ZZZ, SYN Media, Radio Adelaide, RTR, 3CR, Southern FM and more. They also received support from Spotify, Apple Music, Rolling Stone (AUS), AAA Backstage, The AU Review, CLOUT (UK) and Mystic Sons (UK).
‘Lean In’ is available worldwide now
