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Wearing their heart on their sleeve, KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN’s debut EP scheduled for release on the 2nd of February is a tribute to growing from tough times and showing gratitude to those who help you through the uphill battle of moving forward. Raw and filled to the brim with authenticity, the three mates from out in the sticks describe The Beauty of Friends as “a collection of songs that paints a lifestyle, portraying experiences of ourselves and those closest to us within our rural hometown of Moree in northern-inland NSW.” Produced by Talk Heavy’s Matt Cochran (Beddy Rays, VOIID, Mouse) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Will Yip (Violent Soho, Title Fight, The Menzingers), the EP presents a coastal indie-punk sound that blends influences from Skegss, Violent Soho, and Beddy Rays. The EP’s focus track Clover delves into the emotional roller coaster of relationships, exploring themes of frustration, empathy, and the complexities of love. The first song ever written by frontman Shaun is from the perspective of someone forming a romantic relationship with a girl who’s previously left an unhealthy relationship, only for them to return to her toxic partner despite her friend’s best efforts to protect them. The foundation of the song was laid after Shaun went through a breakup when he was a teenager and it grew from there. He explains, “When I revisited the song as an adult, I wanted it to be more than just another boring breakup song. I wanted to tell a more complicated story by combining my experiences with the experiences of people around me”. Despite its sombre themes, the band opted for an upbeat and uptempo approach to reflect the personal growth that can later follow after the end of a relationship, creating an avalanche of feel-good indie-punk The boys from the bush have already left an indelible mark on the Australian music landscape. 2 east-coast tours, spotlighted on Triple J Unearthed, securing the number 4 spot on The Point Music News’ ‘Pointies Top 50 Tracks of 2023,’ and receiving acclaim from Triple J, The Music, and Electric Dreams Media, the trio is on their way to becoming synonymous with infectious indie-punk anthems.