After dropping debut track ‘Come, hold me’ in 2025 and the recent releases of her second and third singles 'Helen Scary’ and ‘Blur’, Thornback brings her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Asphodel Fields’ to Bar 303.
‘Asphodel Fields’ is an anthology comprising ten tracks which navigate the complexities of mental health challenges, love, loss and identity. The Naarm-based songstress, known for her vulnerable lyrics, layers harmonies and lush arrangements which mirror the mesmeric themes covered within her works.
Accompanied by her live band, Thornback performances feel as dark as they do vulnerable. Guitarist Harper Jobson, bassist Julia Marulli, drummer Matt Millsom and pianist Oliver Ryan support vocalist Isabella Votsis through idiosyncratic stage arrangements and their collectively lively presence.
Inspired by the musical stylings of Radiohead, Hayley Williams, The Cure, dodie and Angus and Julia Stone, Thornback seeks to tell stories that are brutally honest and true to her lived experience. While she doesn’t hope her music is relatable, she does hope that it resonates deeply with the people who can relate to it.
MATTHEW TRIPODI
Matthew Tripodi is a Geelong and Victoria based musician who has been making and composing music since 2018. His wide and eclectic array of songs reflects his passion for all kinds of genres, from rock and folk to blues and soul. The human experience is at the centre of all songs and the passionate lyricism and lived experiences drive home the emotional core behind each song. He believes music is something that connects us all and hopes that audiences can relate to or enjoy the songs and stories he shares.
RUBITA
Having studied electric guitar and songwriting at the University of Otago in Aotearoa, Rubita is the musical project of Rachel Kibblewhite. With soulful melodies inspired by friendship, working for the man and romance, Christian shares his Latino rhythms, Flynn delivers quirky basslines and Matt brings driving drum rhythms to create a truely unique and indie-pop-latino infused sound.