Phebe Starr has premiered a new song “Bad News”, alongside a music video animated by Brisbane artist Helena Papageorgiou. Written as a response to someone who told Starr “I thought you would eventually change. The track comes after lead single “TOUCH XXX”, off Starr’s Ice Tea Liberace EP due out August 30 on PALACE. “Bad News” was written by Starr, Japanese Wallpaper and Demi Louise in Melbourne, produced by Aria Nominated producer Xavier Dunn (Jack River, Graace, Peking Duk)

Phebe Starr on “Bad News”

“I guess don’t fuck with a songwriter. I’ve constantly been expected to play a role. I think a lot of women have these expectations placed on us. Labels make people feel safe. Social identities make people feel like they have control over life. I’ve learnt those people may feel safe but they aren’t free. I’ve learnt that being outcasted for who you are is more enjoyable than being accepted for something you’re not.”