Charlie Needs Braces is back with a new single ‘This Land’ + Accompanying collage video + Announces NYAA WA (Take Care) Album for 2025
Playful with a powerful message, Charlie Needs Braces is back with a new single ‘This Land’ that calls for everyone to learn the history and heritage of the land you are on, and announces an upcoming album NYAA WA (meaning Take Care) out Thursday 20 February. The new single is accompanied by a collage inspired video working with collaborator and director Master Kapow, following on from her last single ‘Dyarrubin’, and is out Wednesday 13 September. Getting ready for a summer of live shows, Charlie and Miri will perform at Djerriwarrh Festival and The Town this November, and join The Teskey Brothers in January 2025 for A Day On The Green.
A proud GuriNgai woman and direct descendant of Bungaree and Matora, Charlie’s new single celebrates First Nations people’s connection to Country and the importance of learning the individual history behind the names and places. In true Charlie fashion a lush soundscape of their signature harmonies and bird calls of Australian wildlife, set to her looping drum beats. ‘‘This Land’ is inspired by the deep meaning and stories embedded in the Aboriginal names of places. Each name carries a history, a connection to the land, and valuable information about the area. Through this song, I wanted to highlight the importance of these Indigenous names and the stories they tell, encouraging all of us to reconnect with and respect the true heritage of the places we live in.’ – Charlie Needs Braces
Created and directed by Master Kapow, the ‘This Land’ video clip was created collage style with layered images of animals and plants from old National Geographic magazines, maps and street signs, and an Aboriginal map highlighting the traditional names of places in Australia. Miri and Charlie are layered amongst the patchworked landscape, travelling to different places and planets in the universe.
‘The goal was to create a visual experience that mirrors the song’s message—celebrating the deep, interconnected stories of the land. It was a challenging and slow process but so rewarding after seeing the final product, and I’m proud of how it all came together by the end.’ – Master Kapow, Director and Videographer
Charlie Needs Braces has drawn in audiences across Australia, her energetic musical landscapes weaving together stories and language. She is also known for her work with Casey Donovan, The Teskey Brothers, The Seven Ups, and Tek Tek Ensemble. Her debut album ‘Saltwater People’ saw her single and video clip featured on RAGE, was triple j Unearthed Artists of the Week, and was recently featured on the ABC documentary ‘Changing Tides’ as part of a NAIDOC week special. Following the album’s release, Charlie has performed across Australia at the Share the Spirit Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Burramatta Festival, Far East Music Festival, St Kilda Festival, Sydney Road Street Party, Wominjeka Festival, Tanglewood, Oops A Daisy, The Town, and supported the likes of Ziggy Ramo, Kee’ahn, Cookin on 3 Burners, and Harry Angus. Her most recent release ‘Dyarrubin’ saw her video on Rage, with community radio adds on 2SER, Koori Radio, RTR FM, PBS FM, Edge Radio, and more, with playlist spots on Spotify’s Big Ancestor Energy and Original Storytellers.
Remember to recognise the traditional land you’re on while listening to Charlie’s ‘This Land’.
‘This Land’ out Wednesday 13 November
Out via Gyrostream + Bandcamp
Upcoming Shows:
‘This Land’ Single Launch
Thursday 14 November
The Toff in Town, VIC
With Woody Samson + Tanya George
Doors 7:30pm AEDT
Tickets
Djerriwarrh Festival
Saturday 23 November
Melton, Victoria
Free Event
The Town
Friday 29 November – 2 December
Licola, Gippsland
Saturday 7 – Monday 9 December
Folk Rhythm & Life
Eldorado, VIC
Tickets
Sunday 15 December
All Ages Show
Brunswick Ballroom, VIC
Monday 30 December 2024 – Thursday 2 January 2025
Tanglewood Festival
Thornton, VIC
Tickets
A Day On The Green 2025
The Teskey Brothers with Band of Horses, Sierra Ferrell, CMAT, Charlie Needs Braces
Wednesday 8 January 2025 Burswood Park Burswood, Western Australia
Friday 10 January 2025 Peter Lehmann Wines Tanunda, South Australia
Saturday 11 January 2025 Mt Duneed Estate Geelong, Victoria
Sunday 12 January 2025 Centennial Vineyards Bowral, New South Wales
Saturday 18 January 2025 Bimbadgen Pokolbin, New South Wales
Sunday 19 January 2025 Sirromet Wines Mount Cotton Queensland
National Folk Festival
17 – 21 April 2025
Exhibition Park , Canberra ACT
Tickets