PAPAYA TREE return, embracing bright sounds on new single, ‘COVERED IN WEEDS’

Inspired by songwriter and vocalist Lee McDermott’s short career as a paralegal, ‘Covered In Weeds’ draws on his experiences in balancing corporate work with the drive to be in creative mode with the band. “Working in law saw me create two personalities: one who I believe to be truly me and another that was this pseudo white-collar worker…it’s not as if I had to take out nose piercings or glue down a mohawk or anything physical, but the constant changing to suit other people or get me further up the ladder wasn’t doing me or my bandmates and good. I know this isn’t a unique experience, it’s something a lot of people do to fit in.” Papaya Tree, Lee McDermott

Having been together and performing around the country since 2017, Papaya Tree have thrived on a strong and continuously evolving sense of musicality and dynamism. Blending influences from fields of reggae, funk, R&B and jazz, the band’s output has continued to diversify and entertain.

 Selling out shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, as well as garnering great support from online tastemakers and Triple J and community radio across the country, Papaya Tree have music that has definitely struck the right chords.