MAK & SHAR DELIVER A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO THEIR LATE FATHER WITH NEW SINGLE ‘UNTAMED HEART’
Country pop sibling duo, Mak & Shar, follow up their loved-up hit, ‘Best Thing’, with the cheerful single, ‘Untamed Heart’ – a touching tribute to their late father.
“Untamed Heart was written for our dad who passed away back in 2006,” shares older brother, Shar. “When we were young, he used to play guitar and sing for us, and we definitely wouldn’t be the musicians we are today if it wasn’t for him.”
Recorded at Mak & Shar’s home studio in picturesque Mudgee, the duo played every instrument on the track. Honing their production skills over the years, the boys aren’t afraid to push boundaries. “There’s literally a trumpet in this song,” chuckles Mak. “A trumpet in a country song on paper sounds so wrong, but it worked out so much better than we thought!”
Although the song’s inspiration comes from a place of loss, its lyrics meditate on positivity. “He said son we’re never apart / You can never break my untamed heart.” Couple that sentiment with the boys’ inspiring production – pounding drums and majestic trumpet lines – and you get a catchy, can’t-help-but-dance track.
Mak & Shar’s cheery take on country pop has proved to be a hit with fans thus far. Their previous single, ‘Best Thing’, climbing to #7 on the Country Radio Charts and receiving additions to Apple Music’s ‘Aussie Country’, ‘Country Risers’, ‘New Music Daily’ and ‘Little Bit Country’ editorial playlists.
The boys have toured across the country, from CMC Rocks to Tamworth Country Music Festival. They’ve warmed up stages for Aussie icons, Guy Sebastian and Troy Cassar-Daley and even tackled the theatre stage together, appearing in Quambadook; a story about the life of country star John Williamson, which galvanised Mak & Shar’s love for country music when they were just starting out.
Mak & Shar’s ‘Untamed Heart’ is a heartfelt tribute that balances emotional depth with infectious energy. The single not only highlights their strong production skills and fearless experimentation, but also resonates with listeners through its universal themes of love and resilience. With an impressive track record and a growing fanbase, Mak & Shar continue to solidify their place in the country pop landscape.