Brisbane cowpunk misfits Wattmore are back with “Romantic Side” – a razor-sharp, tongue-in-cheek anthem that’s as country as it is punk.
Following the success of their debut single “Circus Life” – which carved out radio play across Australia and earned praise from both country insiders and the alt-rock/Americana press – brothers Aiden and Kai return with something even bolder.
“Romantic Side” takes a swipe at modern dating culture with sharp wit, twangy hooks, and unapologetic attitude. Written by the Boak brothers alongside iconic Australian songwriter Allan Caswell, the song blends classic country storytelling with a punk snarl that’s fast becoming Wattmore’s signature.
“A genre-smashing single that reinjects cheeky energy and rebellious charm into the all-too-serious world of modern romance.” – Rock Era Magazine
“A nostalgia-soaked lament for love before the digital apocalypse.” – Indie Dock Music Blog
“Raw, rollicking and razor-edged… Wattmore fires against the filtered, swipe-driven world of modern love.” – Broken 8 Records
Produced by Lindsay Waddington at LWM House Studios, the track features some of the top session players in Australian country – with one insider saying “everyone wants to play on a Wattmore record.”
Wattmore isn’t chasing trends – they’re writing songs with guts, energy, and plenty of sarcasm. Whether they’re mocking dating apps or flipping off genre boundaries, they mean every note.
As Caswell says:
“Wattmore runs on energy and a refusal to accept the things that irritate them – like bigotry, stupidity and bullying. They’re not afraid to take on any subject, any style… as long as it’s cool and, above all, entertaining.”
FOR FANS OF:
Steve Earle, The Living End, The Wolfe Brothers, Fanny Lumsden, The Chats
ABOUT WATTMORE
Formed in Brisbane by autistic brothers Aiden and Kai, Wattmore is raw, real, and gloriously genre-fluid. With influences from Oasis to Waylon Jennings, their music lands somewhere between a bar fight and a confession – gritty, loud, and too honest for polite company.