Melbourne songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and film composer Albert Salt has returned his stunning new single ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’.

Paired with the release is a brilliant video clip produced by Salt from his home studio. The video features Salt performing in front of projections of Melbourne from the 1970’s – it’s a compelling accompaniment that leans into the nostalgic and dream-like atmosphere of the song.

Thematically, ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’ pulls on the heart-strings of what many musicians go through – the pressure and anxiety of getting a “real job” and the ever-longing pursuit of a stable and “normal” career. Salt grapples with the notion of leaving it all behind and putting his dreams to bed, but it’s evident to those listening, and to himself, that his creative pursuits will, and should continue.

It’s also a melancholic and reflective piece. ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’ exemplifies Salt’s musicianship pairing beautiful performance with intricate arrangement, alongside faultless production. The song truly packs a punch, drawing you in from the outset before taking you on a journey of realisation – the perfect soundtrack for times of reflection and self-doubt.

The track follows a busy 2020 which saw Salt release his first major body of work in five years – 25 Not Doing Alright – featuring singles ‘25’, ‘Daylesford’ and ‘Even Out’. The songs on 25 Not Doing Alright were a new beginning for Salt and the catalyst for a prolific period of songwriting as a solo artist, film composer and member of Juno Disco.

“The last record was extremely personal and revealing. It was a nice challenge to come up with something that could follow that. I decided to go back in time a bit and explore a period of my life where I was working a dead-end job and wasn’t really putting out music under Albert Salt” he explains.

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About Albert Salt:

Albert Salt personifies eclecticism in music – seamlessly spanning genre and projects of distinct variation. His classical training and musical agility have seen him perform with the likes of Client Liaison, Kele, Boy & Bear, Jinja Safari, Safia and Julia Stone.

Hailing from Hamilton, country Victoria, Salt gained attention in 2011 following the release of his debut record Dearest Stranger. Lead single “Fear & Loathing” garnered support from triple j Unearthed, where he became a 2011 Unearthed High finalist before earning a slot at Parklife Festival. He followed his debut with a succession of EPs before the release of his sophomore album Wilson Street in 2015 and his 2017 single “Glass Plains” which featured Alex Lahey.

In 2017, Salt joined Melbourne-based producer Flamingo Jones to form the tropical dance-duo Juno Disco. In 2019 they released their debut self-titled EP and toured nationally with Luke Million and LEISURE, before appearing at St Kilda Festival in 2020.

Despite music industry shutdowns in 2020, Salt remained busy writing and recording new Juno Disco, scoring his first feature with the acclaimed composer and conductor Nicholas Buc for a new film Slant and released his new solo EP 25 Not Doing Alright – his first major body of work in five years.